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Years of Drought Has Major Energy Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, Wrestling With Water Crisis
In parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi's water reserves so gravely that the city is scrambling to prevent a shortage that could force painful cutbacks for residents and hobble the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:42:46 EDTAn Exclusive 23-Story Miami Hotel Vanishes in a 15-Second Implosion
A hotel at one of Miami's most exclusive locations was demolished Sunday to make way for something bigger.Demolition experts completed the controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key, a human-made island at the mouth of the Miami River,...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:13:39 EDTHungarians Vote in Closely Watched Election With Orban's Rule on Line
Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe's most consequential election this year, a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, after 16 years in power.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:08:37 EDTTrump Announces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
President Donald Trump on Sunday morning announced that the U.S. Navy and "other countries" will block all ships "trying to enter, or leave" the Strait of Hormuz following negotiations that showed Iran "is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions!"
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:25:32 EDTRep. Swalwell's Staff Revolt Over Misconduct Claims
Senior staffers from both California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional office and 2026 gubernatorial campaign said they are "horrified" by reports of women accusing the lawmaker of sexual misconduct and urged Americans to "stand with" the alleged victims.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:07:50 EDTAustralia and US Boost Support for Critical Minerals With $3.5 Billion
Australia and the U.S. have committed more than A$5 billion ($3.5 billion) to back a range of critical mineral projects, nearly double the amount pledged when the two countries struck a co-operation agreement six months ago, Canberra said on Sunday.The funding seeks to...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:43:21 EDTUK Financial Regulators Rush to Assess Risks of Anthropic's Latest AI Model
UK financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government's cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.Officials at the Bank of England, the...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:35:46 EDTUS Earnings Season Set to Test War-Rattled Stocks
Investors will seek evidence in the coming week that the U.S. corporate profit engine is humming along, and whether threats to that upbeat business outlook are emerging from the Middle East war and the resulting surge in energy costs.First-quarter earnings season kicks off...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:11:14 EDTUkraine: Russia Repeatedly Violating Putin's Easter Ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow's 4-year-long war against its neighbor.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:32:15 EDTDemocrats See 'Blue Wave' Building for US Midterms
Democrats are growing bullish about a possible "blue wave" in November's US midterm elections, buoyed by eye-catching local votes that suggest a backlash against President Donald Trump may be spreading beyond the party's usual strongholds.From a staunchly conservative...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:24:57 EDTChina Should Abandon Threats Against Taiwan, US Diplomat Says
The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan said China should abandon its threats and military pressure against Taiwan and talk to the island's leaders as that would avoid misunderstandings and stabilize relations.Raymond Greene, the de facto ambassador as head of the American...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:18:58 EDTManhattan District Attorney Investigates Sexual Assault Claims Against Swalwell
The Manhattan district attorney's office confirmed on Saturday that it is investigating sexual assault allegations against U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and a leading candidate for governor of the state.The San Francisco Chronicle on Friday...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:53:07 EDTGreene Predicts GOP 'Slaughter' in Midterms Amid Trump Break
Former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is warning that Republicans are headed for a "slaughter" in the 2026 midterms, predicting the party will lose the House and possibly the Senate, in a candid interview with Politico published Saturday.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:21:33 EDTAppeals Court Extends Pause in WH Ballroom Dispute, Seeks Further Review
A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily extended a pause in a lower court order blocking construction of a controversial ballroom project at the White House, while sending the case back for further review.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:57:50 EDTArtemis II Crew Returns to Cheers After Historic Lunar Mission
Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:27:53 EDTTrump Approves Disaster Aid for 7 States; More Await Decisions
The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this week, according to information released Saturday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing affected communities to access federal support.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:05:20 EDTNYC Subway Stabbings Leave 3 Hurt and Knife-Wielding Man Killed
A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major NYC subway station on Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said. Officers responded to a 9:40 a.m. emergency call of an assault at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:23:09 EDTRep. Luna Filing Motion to Expel Swalwell Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Texas, says she is filing a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who has been accused of sexual assault by a former staffer.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:20:47 EDTRubio Revokes Iranians' Green Cards, ICE Takes Custody
Federal agents this week arrested three Iranian nationals after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, according to a State Department press release issued Saturday.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:29:07 EDTIran Issues Threat After US Warships Transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran is threatening to attack any U.S. Navy ships entering the Strait of Hormuz, warning through Pakistani mediators that vessels could be targeted within 30 minutes if they continue through the strategic waterway - a move that could jeopardize ongoing negotiations.
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