- He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve.
Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to eliminate the role.
Rick Rojas and Katy Reckdahl. New York Times. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:50:41 +0000.
- Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks
The president made the announcement after he hosted a meeting at the White House of Israeli and Lebanese diplomats.
Chris Cameron. New York Times. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:18:26 +0000.
- Elite school teacher known as 'Mr Wonderful' accused of heinous crimes against students
A former teacher who was nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful" has been charged with three counts of rape involving two former students who allege years of abuse and grooming.
Fox News. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:09:52 -0400.
- ICE nabs illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes and meth trafficking in nationwide enforcement sweep
DHS says ICE arrested individuals convicted of sexual assault, drug trafficking and other serious crimes during National Crime Victims Week enforcement.
Fox News. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:19 -0400.
- DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal
Authorities have arrested a U.S. soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro for allegedly pocketing more than $400,000 by betting on his capture, sources say.
ABC News. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:19:41 -0400.
- Desire to move to US drops to new low: Survey
A new poll released Thursday shows that respondents' desire to move to the U.S. has dropped to a new low despite still being the most preferred destination among foreign citizens to permanently move to. ...
Ryan Mancini. The Hill. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:43:02 +0000.
- Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
CBS News. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:57:42 -0400.
- Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.
CBS News. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:24:56 -0400.
- Brent oil tops $105 as tensions simmer in Strait of Hormuz, Israel threatens attacks
Oil prices are rising again as tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
CNBC. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:28:07 GMT.
- Keurig Q1 Earnings & Sales Top, U.S. Refreshment Beverages Up 11.9%
KDP tops Q1 earnings and sales estimates as U.S. Refreshment Beverages jumps 11.9% and the company reaffirms its 2026 outlook.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:42:00 GMT.
- Stereotaxis Stock Up on First U.S. MAGiC Procedures Post Approval
STXS stock gains after first U.S. MAGiC procedures, marking a key milestone in robotic cardiac care and boosting its growth outlook.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:04:00 GMT.
- Acura Sponsors Car At Indy 500, But Pauses IMSA Effort After 2026
Honda Racing USA will focus its Acura marketing efforts in more IndyCar Series races in the future, while "pausing" the Acura IMSA Sports Car program after 2026 season.
By Bruce Martin, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:54:16 -0400.
- Groups sue Alaska election officials, allege the sharing of voter data with DOJ was unconstitutional
Voting and civil rights groups sued Alaska elections officials Wednesday, alleging that their sharing of the state's full voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice violates the state constitution.
Becky Bohrer. Washington Times. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:05:31 -0400.
- U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
U.S. health officials stopped the publication of a study on whether the COVID-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the hospital.
Mike Stobbe. Washington Times. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:59:30 -0400.
- Iran: Trump Must Lift Naval Blockade For Lasting Ceasefire
Iran has repeatedly alleged the U.S. blockade on all ships traveling to and from Iran is illegal.
By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:45:25 -0400.
