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April 15 is the last call for 2023 federal tax returns for most taxpayers. (Douglas Sacha/Moment RF...
Jeanne Sahadi

Today is Tax Day. The IRS expects ‘tens of millions’ of returns to be filed at the last minute

It’s Tax Day in the United States for most Americans, and there are still plenty of people racing to file their 2023 income tax returns up until the clock strikes midnight.
11 days ago
This image from a video released by the Department of Defense shows US Marines at Abbey Gate before...
Haley Britzky, CNN

US military’s additional review into deadly Kabul airport attack finds troops did not see bomber before attack

A review by the US military into the deadly Kabul airport attack concludes troops did not see bomber ahead of attack.
11 days ago
FILE: Former president Donald Trump prepares to speak to the media during a pre-trial hearing at Cr...
Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Sisak

Trump’s history-making hush money trial starts Monday with jury selection

In a singular moment for American history, the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection.
11 days ago
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 09: In an aerial view, salvage crews continue to remove wreckage from t...
Eric Tucker and Sarah Brumfield

FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says

The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it.
11 days ago
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark reacts to fans during an Iowa women's basketball team celebration, Wednesd...
Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press

Iowa star Caitlin Clark makes surprise appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’

The Iowa star made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” during the show's “ Weekend Update ” segment.
12 days ago
Congressional leaders from both parties still remain at odds on how to pass additional Israel fundi...
Michelle Shen and Melanie Zanona, CNN

Congressional leaders at odds over Israel aid next steps, conservatives issue warning to Speaker Johnson

Congressional leaders from both parties were quick to condemn Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel this Saturday but still remain at odds on how to pass additional Israel funding in wake of the attacks.
12 days ago
This image released by A24 shows Kirsten Dunst in a scene from "Civil War." (Murray Close/A24 via A...
Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press

‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office

Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
12 days ago
Tyrese Simmons, the man accused of firing into a Dallas apartment and killing a 9-year-old girl in ...
Robbie Owens, KTVT via CNN

Rapper accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old girl could get plea deal

Tyrese Simmons, a man accused of firing into a Dallas apartment and killing a 9-year-old girl in a feud with another rapper, could get a plea deal.
12 days ago
U.S. President Joe Biden speaking on April 12....
MJ Lee and Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran

President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team, seeking to contain the risk of a wider regional war following a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones directed toward Israel, have told their counterparts the US will not participate in any offensive action against Iran, according to US officials familiar with the matter.
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FILE - In this July 20, 2017 file photo, former NFL football star O.J. Simpson reacts after learnin...
Associated Press

Executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and Goldman

The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate says he will work to prevent a payout of a $33.5 million judgment awarded by a California civil jury nearly three decades ago in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
13 days ago
Google argues paying news outlets for their content under a proposed California law would be "unwor...
Eva Rothenberg, CNN

Google removes links to California news sites, citing proposed state law requiring payment to publishers

Google is removing links to California news websites in reaction to proposed state legislation requiring big tech companies to pay news outlets for their content, the company announced Friday in a blog post.
13 days ago
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Gerald Herbert and Kevin McGill, Associated Press

Storms bring floods and damaging wind across the South; 1 dead in Mississippi

Severe storms blamed for a death in Mississippi spawned a tornado that demolished buildings in one Louisiana city Wednesday.
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Jonel Aleccia AP Health Writer

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation's largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens.
13 days ago
A protestor holds a sign reading 'My Body My Choice' at a Women's March rally where Arizona Secreta...
Steve Peoples and Jonathan J. Cooper Associated Press

A near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state

Arizona was already expected to be one of the most closely contested states in November's U.S. presidential election. But a ruling this week instituting a near-total abortion ban supercharged the state's role, transforming it into perhaps the nation's most critical battleground.
13 days ago
Manuel Rocha sitting at a desk smiling...
Denise Royal, Carlos Suarez and Ray Sanchez, CNN

Former US diplomat sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to spying for Cuba

Manuel Rocha, the former US ambassador to Bolivia who acted as a secret foreign agent of Cuba, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges Friday
14 days ago
The Google sign is shown over an entrance to the company's new building in New York on Wednesday, S...
Adam Beam and Tran Nguyen, Associated Press

In threat to legislature, Google removes news sites from searches

In an acting threat against the California legislature, Google began removing California news websites from searches on Friday.
14 days ago
FILE - Border Patrol station in Harlingen, Texas. (David Pike/Valley Morning Star via AP, File)Cred...
Associated Press

Amid increased enforcement in Mexico, US Border arrests fall

Arrests for illegally crossing the US border fell by 2.3% from February to March.
14 days ago
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, listens as his attorne...
Alanna Durkin Richer and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Judge rules Hunter Biden gun case will move forward, rejects political motivation

A Delaware federal judge refused to dismiss a case against Hunter Biden, rejecting claims about its political motivation.
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Carolyn Thompson and Jim Mustian, AP

DEA Agent convicted for obstruction, walks away from Buffalo bribe charges

A federal jury convicted a former DEA agent of obstruction, but could not reach a verdict on bribery charges.
14 days ago
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and...
Lisa Mascaro and Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

Donald Trump has given his support to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson during a visit to the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
14 days ago
President Joe Biden is receiving constant updates on threats of Iranian retaliatory strikes against...
Kevin Liptak, Natasha Bertrand and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN

Biden says he expects Iran will attack Israel ‘sooner than later’

President Joe Biden told reporters at the White House Friday that he expects Iran will attack Israel “sooner than later.”
14 days ago
About 576,000 Roku accounts were compromised in a cyberattack, the company said on April 12, the se...
John Towfighi, CNN

Roku says 576,000 accounts breached in cyberattack

About 576,000 Roku accounts were compromised in Roku's second cyberattack of the year.
14 days ago
The dome of the U.S. Capitol is reflected in a window on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, in April 2...
Kristin Wilson, Haley Talbot and Lauren Fox, CNN

House passes modified surveillance bill after it failed earlier this week

The House on Friday passed a modified surveillance bill, just two days after an earlier version failed to advance.
14 days ago
Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco...
Olga R. Rodriguez and Christopher Weber

Oakland officials vote to include ‘San Francisco’ in airport’s name

Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
14 days ago

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