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Trump Tells US Congress Hostilities In Iran "Have Terminated"
President Donald Trump told top US lawmakers on Friday that hostilities in Iran had ended, after coming under pressure from Congress to seek authorization for the conflict as it headed into its third month.
US Catholic Archdiocese To Pay $800 Million To Settle 1,300 Sex Abuse Cases
In addition to the $800 million payment, the Archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.
Crude, Refining, Distribution: How Retail Price Of Gas Is Calculated
Because the price of crude oil is the largest element, most of the price at the pump is derived from the global oil market.
Pope Leo Names Former Undocumented Migrant As US Bishop
The Vatican in a statement announced the nomination of 56-year-old Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently an auxiliary bishop in Washington.
"Why Would I Tell You That?" Trump Evades Reporter's Question On Iran Strikes
Trump said that negotiations were ongoing but inconsistent. "They get close, and then a new group of people comes in," he said, pointing to shifting positions within Iran's leadership.
US Military-Run Mission For Gaza Aid Set To Close Soon: Report
The closing of the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Israel would mark the latest blow to President Donald Trump's Gaza plan
US Warns Shippers Against Paying Hormuz Toll, Threatens Sanctions Risks
Tehran has proposed fees or tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with US and Israel.
Watch: Homeless Florida Man Hops On Stranger's Yacht, Says He's Holding It For 'Friend' President Trump
A homeless Florida man was arrested in Miami after taking over a yacht, claiming it belonged to Donald Trump.
Trump Unhappy With New Iran Offer, Threatens To "Blast Them To Hell"
Trump's Iranian state media reported that Tehran had delivered the text of a talks proposal to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening.
Cuban Dies In US Immigration Custody In Suspected Suicide: Report
Denny Adan Gonzalez was found unresponsive in his cell at the Stewart Detention Centre on Tuesday and pronounced dead later, ICE said.
Russia Successfully Test Launches New Soyuz-5 Rocket
Soyuz-5, a launch vehicle equipped with the world's most powerful liquid-fueled engine, lifted off successfully at 2100 Moscow time on April 30.
Iran Using Ceasefire To Dig Out Weapons It Had Hidden Underground: Report
The effort is part of a broader push to rebuild its drone and missile arsenal quickly, allowing Tehran to be ready if US President Donald Trump decides to restart military action, a US official and two sources familiar with the situation told NBC.
Bypassing Strait Of Hormuz No Easy Task, Experts Warn Gulf Countries
Faced with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the only maritime entry point to the Gulf, Arab nations are looking for ways to bypass it.
Trump Officials Modifying Immigration Crackdown Policy After Backlash
ICE arrests have fallen in recent months; the number of people in immigration detention has dropped from roughly 72,000 in January to 58,000 this week
Mexico City Sinking Nearly 10 Inches A Year. NASA Spotted It From Space
The NASA estimates are based on measurement taken between October 2025 and January 2026 by the NISAR satellite, developed by Indian space agency ISRO.
Superdry Co-Founder James Holder Found Guilty Of Rape
The Superdry co-founder has denied the charges and said all sexual activity had been consensual.
All 5 On Board Dead After Small Plane Crashes In US
The Cessna 421C crashed around 11:25 pm in Wimberley, the Federal Aviation Administration said. It crashed on Thursday night with five people aboard.
Israel Sent UAE Laser Weapon Called 'Iron Beam' That Can Vapourise Iranian Drones
Tel Aviv sent a version of its Iron Beam laser defence system to the UAE, which vaporises short-range rockets and drones. It was first used by Israel against Hezbollah projectiles from Lebanon.
World's Largest Aircraft Carrier Leaves Persian Gulf As US-Iran Talks Stall
The USS Gerald R Ford has been at sea for more than 10 months, and has taken part in US operations against Iran.
