- Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Severe thunderstorms were forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
CBS News. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:20:49 -0400.
- Lawyer who led effort to overturn 2020 election will oversee probe of ex-CIA director
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney, is being tapped by the U.S. Justice Department to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
CBS News. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:02:50 -0400.
- Three things to know about FISA Section 702: Congress passes short-term extension of controversial surveillance program
The law allows the U.S. government to surveil people outside the U.S., including when they're communicating with American citizens.
CNBC. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:09:53 GMT.
- Remains Linked to Submerged Car Solve 1958 Mystery of Missing Oregon Family
The case of the missing Martin family was unsolved until a diver found a car in an Oregon river in 2024. Officials, relying on DNA tests, said Thursday that they had identified the remains of three people.
Rylee Kirk. New York Times. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:13:30 +0000.
- US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships
U.S. Navy releases photos of meals aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, pushing back against claims of food shortages during operations against Iran.
Fox News. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:06:29 -0400.
- A Mild-Mannered Pope Finds His Voice
Leo XIV has had a reputation for being cautious. But since President Trump attacked him at the start of his Africa trip, he has been more combative.
Motoko Rich. New York Times. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:23:03 +0000.
- Forget $90 Vegas buffets: America's top-rated spots deliver all-you-can-eat for less
All-you-can-eat dining is making a comeback across the U.S., and a new report reveals the top-rated and most affordable buffets in America right now.
Fox News. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:44:51 -0400.
- Trump administration reverses course, extends Russian oil sanctions waiver
The Trump administration on Friday reversed course and extended a waiver on sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products amid the Iran war, just days after a top Cabinet official said the U.S. would not be doing so. ...
Ryan Mancini. The Hill. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:59:51 +0000.
- Trump seeks to rally youth vote for GOP at Turning Point USA event
President Trump tried to boost support for Republican candidates among young voters with a midterm election campaign-style rally sponsored by Turning Point USA, the group founded by slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jeff Mordock. Washington Times. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:20:00 -0400.
- Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. ...
Stan Choe. Washington Times. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:15:35 -0400.
- Key questions facing government over Mandelson checks
It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.
BBC News. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:24:18 GMT.
- USMNT needs ambitious post-World Cup succession plan
Mauricio Pochettino won't coach the USMNT forever, and when he does leave, will U.S. Soccer be able to bring in another big-name boss to replace him?
Jeff Carlisle. ESPN. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:51:58 EST.
- U.S. Stock Futures Jump on Middle East Developments
U.S. Stock Futures Jump on Middle East Developments.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:08:00 GMT.
- Allegiant-Sun Country's $1.5B Deal Secures Approval From the U.S. DOT
ALGT secures DOT approval for its $1.5B Sun Country deal, clearing a key hurdle as the airlines move closer to closing pending shareholder votes.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:02:00 GMT.
- U.S. Midterm Inflation Tops Price Increases In Western Europe
Yet another inflation shock is knocking at the door amid the war in Iran. OECD data shows that U.S. inflation is already higher than that of Western European peers.
By Katharina Buchholz, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:47:05 -0400.
