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CENTCOM: Hormuz Blockade to Begin Monday Morning
U.S. Central Command announced Sunday that American forces will begin enforcing a maritime blockade of traffic to and from Iranian ports starting Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern time following a presidential directive.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:12:14 EDTNYC Mayor Pushes Plan for City-Run Grocery Stores
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied Sunday to celebrate 100 days in office, touting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city's working class.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:08:10 EDTSwalwell Faces DHS Referral Over Nanny Hiring Allegations
The Trump administration has referred allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell improperly employed a Brazilian nanny without valid work authorization to law enforcement officials within the Department of Homeland Security for investigation...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:57:39 EDTUS Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Kill 5, Leave 1 Survivor in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:49:58 EDTSwalwell Suspends Campaign for Calif. Governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he is suspending his campaign for California governor amid a growing scandal and a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:52:38 EDTTrump: Pope Leo 'Weak' on Crime, 'Terrible' on Foreign Policy
President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Pope Leo in a lengthy Truth Social post, accusing the pontiff of being weak on crime and misguided on global affairs amid rising tensions over war and U.S. policy.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:36:35 EDTHungarian PM Orban Voted Out After 16 Years
Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global ...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:08:37 EDTPope Leo to Begin Africa Tour Across 4 Nations
Pope Leo begins an ambitious 10-day tour of four countries in Africa on Monday, urging global leaders to address needs on the continent where more than a fifth of the world's Catholics live.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:24:46 EDTNewsom Falls Short of Urging Swalwell to Quit Governor's Race
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday addressed mounting allegations of sexual misconduct against fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell, calling the claims "deeply troubling" but stopping short of urging the congressman to withdraw from the state's gubernatorial race.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:11:14 EDTRory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back Masters Titles
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:06:07 EDTOil Prices Jump After US Announces Iran Port Blockade
Oil prices rose in early market trading Sunday after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday. The price of U.S. crude oil rose 8% to $104.24 a barrel and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 7% to $102.29. Brent crude has swung dramatically ...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:39:31 EDTReport: Most Iran Fast-Attack Ships Still Intact
The U.S. has dealt a blow to Iran's conventional navy, but a new report from The Wall Street Journal says Tehran's most dangerous maritime threat in the Strait of Hormuz remains largely intact.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:17:45 EDTTrump: I Can Destroy Iran in One Day, One Hour
President Donald Trump said Sunday he could cripple Iran's infrastructure in a matter of hours, escalating tensions following unsuccessful talks aimed at easing relations with Tehran. "I could take out Iran in one day ... in one hour."
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:56:19 EDTLebanon PM Says He's Working to Get Israeli Troop Withdrawal
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:45:25 EDTTrump Fires Board That Oversees SF's Presidio
President Donald Trump has terminated all six presidentially appointed members of the Presidio Trust board, a move that comes a year after he signaled an effort to scale back the agency overseeing the San Francisco park, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Sunday.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:23:28 EDTDOJ Warns Va. Gov. Spanberger After She Signs Gun Bill
The Department of Justice is warning Virginia officials of potential legal action after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed sweeping gun-control legislation, including a ban on certain semiautomatic firearms.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:22:20 EDTNikki Haley Rules Out 2028 White House Bid
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday said she will not seek the GOP nomination in 2028, effectively ruling out another White House bid.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:52:50 EDTAt Least 100 Dead in Nigeria After Air Force Misfire on Market
A Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 civilians, including children, and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:10 EDTSen. Ron Johnson Urges Trump to 'Finish the Job' Against Iran
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to "finish the job" in Iran by making sure the regime "can never produce a nuclear weapon. "
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:48:35 EDT1 Dead, 6 Injured in Chick-fil-A Shooting in New Jersey
Police say one person was gunned down and six others were injured in what they call a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey. Investigators do not believe the attack at about 9 p.m. Saturday was random.
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