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How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Don't miss it! Cycling's golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries

Cycling is experiencing a golden age with champions like Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, and Jonas Vingegaard

Don't miss it! Cycling's golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries
Economy|Political|World

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
Business|Crime|Health|World

Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia

Authorities say the bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found

Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia
Crime|Political|US|World

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

Judge tosses Trump’s Wall Street Journal defamation lawsuit, gives him chance to refile

Judge tosses Trump’s Wall Street Journal defamation lawsuit, gives him chance to refile

Judge tosses Trump’s Wall Street Journal defamation lawsuit, gives him chance to refile
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class
Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine
Europe|World

After three years as Iran’s hostage, the taxman came knocking

After three years as Iran’s hostage, the taxman came knocking

After three years as Iran’s hostage, the taxman came knocking
Africa|Political|Travel|World

Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop
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
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London
Arts|Business|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Sources: China preparing to ship weapons to Iran

CNN's Will Ripley has exclusive reporting that sources tell CNN China will send weapons to Iran.

Sources: China preparing to ship weapons to Iran
Europe|Political|World

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5

Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong

A humanoid robot called X2 Ultra from China's leading humanoid robot manufacturer AGIBOT has been impressing visitors in Hong Kong

Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong
Business|Environment|Health|Political|World

A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war

A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront

A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts on Monday

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election
Asia|Health|World

Philippine President Marcos debunks health rumors with jumping jacks

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed rumors about his health by doing jumping jacks and jogging outside his office

Philippine President Marcos debunks health rumors with jumping jacks
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo reacts to Trump comments

Pope Leo XIV reacted to President Trump's remarks about himself enroute to Algeria.

Pope Leo reacts to Trump comments
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds

A new study says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years around the world

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?
Crime|Health|Political|World

Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team as nationwide campaign begins

Suspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others

Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team as nationwide campaign begins
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

US intel officials scramble to keep surveillance law running amid Iran war tensions

US intel officials scramble to keep surveillance law running amid Iran war tensions

US intel officials scramble to keep surveillance law running amid Iran war tensions
World

What we know about the hammer killing of a convenience store clerk in Florida

What we know about the hammer killing of a convenience store clerk in Florida

What we know about the hammer killing of a convenience store clerk in Florida
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering

South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering

South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end
Crime|US|World

Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says

The U.S. military says it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian voters have ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán 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 repercussions

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake
Africa|Americas|Crime|Travel|World

A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens

Authorities say that a stampede at a popular mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens

A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens
Economy|World

US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement

U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations."

US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Justin Rose rues his miscues through Amen Corner and another lost chance at winning the Masters

Justin Rose made another Sunday run at the Masters, only to come up short yet again

Justin Rose rues his miscues through Amen Corner and another lost chance at winning the Masters
Sports|World

Rory McIlroy makes history with a second-straight Masters championship

Rory McIlroy makes history with a second-straight Masters championship

Rory McIlroy makes history with a second-straight Masters championship
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

Oil prices are rising in early market trading after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday

Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz
Health|Sports|World

Bob Hall, the father of wheelchair racing and a 2-time winner of the Boston Marathon, dead at 74

Boston Marathon organizers say the father of wheelchair racing has died

Bob Hall, the father of wheelchair racing and a 2-time winner of the Boston Marathon, dead at 74
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin’s brilliant career

Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins
Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
Health|Sports|World

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76

Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76
Africa|Crime|World

At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say

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

At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say
Sports|US|World

Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at Masters

Sergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters

Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at Masters
Crime|Education|Health|World

Suspect remains at large after deadly shooting at Natomas High School, officials say

Suspect remains at large after deadly shooting at Natomas High School, officials say

Suspect remains at large after deadly shooting at Natomas High School, officials say
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon

Votes have been cast in Benin where the country is choosing a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power

Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon