- Remains found in car ID'd as family who mysteriously vanished in 1958
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
CBS News. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:09:01 -0400.
- Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
CBS News. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:01:35 -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. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:48:26 GMT.
- 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.
- NJ Transit confirms $150 train fares for World Cup
Sky-high ticket prices won't be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.
Associated Press. ESPN. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:41:08 EST.
- Live Updates: Thousands of Lebanese Try to Head Home After Israel-Lebanon Truce
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia Israeli forces are battling in Lebanon, avoided mention of the 10-day cease-fire but appeared to be adhering to it. A truce could remove an obstacle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.
The New York Times. New York Times. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:41:04 +0000.
- Rep Burlison demands FBI probe after top US scientists vanish or turn up dead
House Oversight member Eric Burlison demands FBI probe after a string of disturbing disappearances and deaths involving top U.S. scientists.
Fox News. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:40:36 -0400.
- Supreme Court Sides With Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits
The companies had asked the justices to clear the way to move environmental lawsuits out of state courts, to friendlier federal venues.
Abbie Vansickle. New York Times. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:34:38 +0000.
- Trump plan for Triumphal Arch moves step closer to reality
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts reportedly offered preliminary approval to President Donald Trump's plan for a massive new monument in the nation's capital city.
Fox News. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:50:29 -0400.
- Oil prices fall dramatically as Iran announces Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices dropped dramatically on Friday as Iran announced that it was opening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane. International benchmark Brent crude plummeted 12 percent while U.S. ...
Rachel Frazin. The Hill. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:54 +0000.
- 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.
- Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton, a former U.S. ...
Gabriela Aoun Angueira. Washington Times. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:04:05 -0400.
- Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat
Analilia Mejia will try to expand Democratic momentum in New Jersey as she and Republican Joe Hathaway compete in Thursday's special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill when she was elected governor last year.
Mike Catalini. Washington Times. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:10:36 -0400.
