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Govt. Official: Lebanese President Refuses Netanyahu Talks
Despite the fragile ceasefire with Iran, fighting has continued in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. President Donald Trump had announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting. If that were to...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:49 EDTAdm. Cooper: US Troops Remain Ready, 'Highly Motivated' on Iran
The commander of U.S. Central Command said Thursday that American forces across the Middle East are rearming and adjusting tactics during the ceasefire with Iran, while maintaining a high state of readiness following recent combat operations.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:33:04 EDTPope Blasts 'Tyrants' Ravaging the Earth
Pope Leo XIV blasted the "handful of tyrants" who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicenter of a separatist conflict considered one of the world's most neglected crises. Leo traveled to the western Cameroon city...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:49:32 EDTMark Mobius, 'Indiana Jones of Emerging Markets,' Dies at 89
Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn page.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:26:32 EDTSenators Reassure Taiwan on Weapons Approvals in Coming Weeks
The United States will likely approve pending weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks, a bipartisan group of senators assured Taiwanese lawmakers in a letter, urging Taipei to hasten its stalled defense spending in the face of pressure from China.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:43 EDTSen. Tillis Urges Respect After Trump Deletes Religious Post
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told NBC News on Wednesday he criticized rhetoric aimed at Pope Leo XIV while downplaying controversy over President Donald Trump's deleted AI-generated post.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:04:33 EDTHungary's Magyar Targets CPAC Among First Acts
Hungary's newly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, moved swiftly in the opening days of his administration to target what he described as improper financial ties between the previous government and the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:31:13 EDTGen. Caine: US Forces Ready to Resume Iran Combat Operations
The United States remains prepared to resume major combat operations in Iran "at literally a moment's notice," Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Thursday, as U.S. forces enforce a sweeping maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports and coastlines.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:49:03 EDTTrump Posts Image of Jesus Comforting Him
President Donald Trump shared on Truth Social what he called a "quite nice" image of Jesus Christ consoling him. "The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice!!!" Trump wrote Wednesday on Truth Social.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:07:59 EDTPolice: Fmr Va. Lt. Gov. Fairfax Dead in Murder-Suicide
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife inside their home before taking his own life, police said Thursday, in what authorities described as a domestic-related murder-suicide.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:59 EDTFetterman to Newsmax: Iran Strikes Not a Failure
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told Newsmax on Wednesday he supports U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran and its proxies and criticized fellow Democrats for labeling the effort a failure.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:50:41 EDTTulsi Gabbard Refers Trump Impeachment Figures to DOJ
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reportedly has asked the Justice Department to investigate two former government officials who played key roles in the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:07:13 EDTHegseth Compares Press to Hostile Biblical 'Pharisees'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth compared elements of the media to biblical Pharisees, saying their coverage is driven by hostility toward President Donald Trump and ignores military success.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:02:18 EDTHegseth: US Is 'Locked and Loaded' on Iran
War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said the U.S. military is "locked and loaded" and prepared to escalate against Iran if negotiations fail.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:42:31 EDTJobless Claims Fall as Labor Market Holds Steady
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable, though employers are cautious about hiring new workers as the conflict in the Middle East casts a shadow over the economy.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:39:12 EDTGallup Poll: 42% of Young Men Value Religion
A new Gallup poll released Thursday shows more young men in the U.S. say religion is "very important" in their lives compared to young women - the first time young men have surpassed young women on this measure of religiosity going back 25 years. Gallup's latest data shows...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:24:37 EDTReport: China Pushes Catholics to Join State Church
Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China's estimated 12 million Catholics, a rights group said Wednesday. The detailed...
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:01:06 EDTEurope Has 'Maybe 6 Weeks of Jet Fuel Left,' Energy Agency Head Says
Europe has "maybe 6 weeks or so (of) jet fuel left," the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging Associated Press interview, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:37 EDTTrump Warns Gas Stations: No Price Gouging
The Trump administration is zeroing in on alleged price gouging at the pump as Americans grapple with sharply higher gas prices following the U.S. conflict with Iran.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:02:47 EDTTrump: Israel, Lebanon to Hold First Talks in 34 Years
President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will meet Thursday for their first direct talks in more than three decades, a potential step toward easing tensions in a volatile region.
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