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Energy
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Oil prices plunge as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire
Brent crude fell below $90 a barrel after Iran declared the strategic waterway completely open for commercial traffic during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Justin Fairfax, 47, shot his wife Cerina multiple times in their Annandale home before fatally shooting himself early Thursday. Their teenage children were present.
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Middle East
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Hezbollah warns of readiness to respond to ceasefire violations by Israel
Hezbollah said its fighters have "finger on the trigger" hours after a U.S.-mediated 10-day ceasefire with Israel took effect in Lebanon.
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Israeli strikes kill four paramedics in southern Lebanon
Three consecutive attacks struck rescue workers responding to an airstrike in Mayfadoun, killing at least four paramedics and wounding several others.
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World
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April 16, 2026
Ukraine downs 667 targets in large-scale Russian missile and drone attack
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 667 of 703 detected aerial targets over 24 hours, including cruise missiles and hundreds of drones.
Politics
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April 16, 2026
Democrats and Republicans compete in New Jersey special election
Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District chose a replacement for Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday, with Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway as main contenders.
Football
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April 16, 2026
FIFA chief says Iran will compete in 2026 World Cup despite tensions
Infantino expressed confidence Iran will participate in the summer tournament hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, despite political tensions and security concerns.
Crime
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April 16, 2026
Teen killed, two injured in shooting at Long Island park
A 15-year-old died and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday night at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, authorities said.
Entertainment
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April 16, 2026
Meghan Markle says she was most trolled person in world
The Duchess of Sussex told Australian students she endured online bullying for 10 years during a mental health organization visit in Melbourne.
Middle East
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April 15, 2026
Israel considers short-term cease-fire with Lebanon
Israeli and Lebanese officials said Wednesday that Israel is weighing a pause in fighting against Hezbollah, though formal approval remains pending.
Religion
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April 15, 2026
Pope Leo's Cameroon visit highlights African Catholic representation gap
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday as the continent's Catholic population grows, but African representation in Vatican leadership remains limited.
Middle East
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April 15, 2026
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to identify U.S. bases, documents show
Leaked military documents reveal Iran acquired a Chinese satellite in late 2024 to monitor American military installations in the Middle East.
Energy
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April 15, 2026
Russia offers energy support to China as Iran war disrupts global supplies
Russia's Foreign Minister said Moscow can help fill energy gaps for China amid Middle East conflict and rising oil prices.
Crime
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April 15, 2026
Two Brooklyn police officers placed under investigation after beating video
NYPD officers stripped of guns and shields following videos of repeated punching and kicking during arrest attempt in Cobble Hill on Tuesday.
World
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April 15, 2026
Student kills four in Turkey's second school shooting in two days
An eighth-grade student opened fire at a middle school in Kahramanmaras province Wednesday, killing three students and a teacher, wounding at least 20 others.
Business
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April 15, 2026
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
President Donald Trump said he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell remains in office past the end of his term on May 15.