Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific after historic moon voyage
Four astronauts returned to Earth Friday after a 10-day mission that took them farther from home than any humans before.
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran over reported plans to charge shipping firms cryptocurrency fees for passage through the strategic waterway.
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El Niño odds spike to 61% as scientists warn of possible 'very strong' climate event
Forecasters estimate a 61% chance El Niño will develop between May and July, with a 25% probability it could become "very strong," raising global temperature concerns.
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Trump warns U.S. forces will stay near Iran until agreement compliance
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. military personnel will remain deployed around Iran until Tehran fully complies with a nuclear agreement, threatening military action if terms are breached.
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Trump says Lebanon excluded from US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue
President Trump stated Lebanon is not covered by the two-week US-Iran truce, contradicting Pakistan's mediation claim as Israeli operations persist.
Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, DoJ says
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled House deposition on April 14 regarding the Epstein investigation, the justice department said.
Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Beirut as Iran ceasefire begins
Israeli military conducted coordinated attacks on over 100 Hezbollah sites across Lebanon, killing at least 254 people and wounding 1,165 on the first day of a ceasefire with Iran.
Paramount president Jeff Shell ousted after lawsuit over leaked secrets
Shell departed his role less than a year after joining Paramount Skydance, following a $150 million lawsuit alleging he leaked confidential corporate information.
Delta, Southwest raise checked bag fees by $10 amid fuel costs
Delta and Southwest join United and JetBlue in increasing baggage fees as jet fuel prices surge due to Middle East tensions.
Gulf nations report attacks hours after Iran-US ceasefire announced
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia reported missile and drone strikes despite a two-week truce between Iran and the United States.
Iran suspends oil tanker passage through Strait of Ormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Iran halted petroleum shipments through the strategic waterway following Israeli military operations in Lebanon that killed dozens, raising global energy concerns.
Fire damages Olympic velodrome roof in Rio de Janeiro
A fire broke out Wednesday at Rio's Olympic Park, damaging the velodrome roof but leaving the track intact and causing no injuries.
Berrettini defeats Medvedev 6-0 6-0 at Monte Carlo Masters
Italian Matteo Berrettini swept Russian Daniil Medvedev in 49 minutes at Monte Carlo, marking Medvedev's first career double bagel loss.
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire ahead of Trump deadline
Iran and the US announced a conditional two-week ceasefire Wednesday, with negotiations set to begin Friday in Islamabad. Strait of Hormuz passage will be managed by Iran.
Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former prosecutor Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in Tuesday's runoff election for Georgia's 14th Congressional District seat left vacant by Greene's January resignation.
Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah releases U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson
Independent reporter freed after seven days in captivity in Baghdad; group demanded release of detained members in exchange.