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Today: April 17, 2026
Today: April 17, 2026

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Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom and says live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in January as gains in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction more than offset a contraction in manufacturing, Statistics Canada

Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Travel|US

Pilot had to ‘slam on the brakes’ to avoid hitting a truck at Charlotte airport

Pilot had to ‘slam on the brakes’ to avoid hitting a truck at Charlotte airport

Pilot had to ‘slam on the brakes’ to avoid hitting a truck at Charlotte airport
Arts|Crime|Europe

Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say

Three paintings by French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse stolen from a museum in northern Italy last week were

Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's powerful Security Council, said on Friday that Moscow should drop its "tolerant attitude" towards Ukraine's possible EU

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive
Crime|Political|World

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three

Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three
Environment|Health|Science

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Education|Environment|Science

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says

Russia is ready to increase energy supplies to China ahead of an expected visit by President Vladimir Putin, Russian news agencies quoted Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says
Interview|Science|Technology|US|World

Father of Artemis pilot Victor Glover reacts to moon mission success

CNN’s Victor Blackwell speaks with Victor Glover Sr. about his son’s historic role as pilot of the Artemis II mission—the first person of color to journey into deep space and orbit the moon.

Father of Artemis pilot Victor Glover reacts to moon mission success
Crime|Education

Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schools

Two Minnesota school districts and the state’s main teachers union have asked a federal judge to block a Trump administration change in policy that gave immigration authorities a freer hand to conduct enforcement actions in and near schools

Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schools
Arts|Entertainment|World

Mahreen Sohail's story collection 'Small Scale Sinners' wins the PEN/Faulkner prize

Mahreen Sohail’s short story collection, "Small Scale Sinners," has won the PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction

Mahreen Sohail's story collection 'Small Scale Sinners' wins the PEN/Faulkner prize
Business|Crime|Environment

Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles

A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles

Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs and smoke is visible for miles
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms

Tony Clark has resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, the union announced said, as a possible salary cap fight looms during a federal investigation of its finances

Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms
Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

No. 11 Tar Heels lose freshman star Caleb Wilson to hand fracture; timetable for return unclear

North Carolina has lost freshman star Caleb Wilson to a fracture in his left hand

No. 11 Tar Heels lose freshman star Caleb Wilson to hand fracture; timetable for return unclear
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

The Epstein files come for Hollywood royalty

The Epstein files come for Hollywood royalty

The Epstein files come for Hollywood royalty
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Olympic fans hunt for plushies of mascots Milo and Tina as they fly off shelves

For fans of the Milan Cortina Olympic mascots, the eponymous Milo and Tina, it’s been nearly impossible to find a plush toy of the stoat siblings in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo

Olympic fans hunt for plushies of mascots Milo and Tina as they fly off shelves
Education|Sports|World

BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons

A BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology

BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars

In a Rio de Janeiro prison, Brazilian women inmates showcased their talents in a singing contest on Friday

Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Son of wrongly executed Dallas man finds peace after 70 years with father's exoneration

Son of wrongly executed Dallas man finds peace after 70 years with father's exoneration

Son of wrongly executed Dallas man finds peace after 70 years with father's exoneration
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

2 men killed, woman hurt in shooting at Stockton Flea Market, police say

2 men killed, woman hurt in shooting at Stockton Flea Market, police say

2 men killed, woman hurt in shooting at Stockton Flea Market, police say
Political|US|World

The history of US interest in Greenland

President Trump says he's discussing a range of options to acquire Greenland, but he's not the first. CNN's Nic Robertson breaks down the history of US interest in the Danish territory.

The history of US interest in Greenland
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US