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Meghan Trainor CANCELS her nationwide tour as she apologizes to fans: 'This is the right decision'

2026-04-17

Meghan Trainor abruptly cancelled her nationwide Get In Girl Tour which was set to kick off in two months.

Animal lovers cry ‘fowl’ as troubled SoCal sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks — saying officials turned a blind eye to bird abuse

2026-04-16

Scores of webbed waifs are now in need of new homes.

Officials Investigate Bomb Threat at Home of Pope’s Brother

2026-04-16

The police in suburban Chicago said they found no explosive devices. The investigation comes amid a public dispute between the pope and President Trump over the Iran war.

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

2026-04-16

Ten Republicans voted alongside Democrats, in a rebuke to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Should it pass the Senate, the White House said President Trump would veto the measure.

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

2026-04-16

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued.

People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire

2026-04-16

Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.

Daughter of missing American woman touches down in Bahamas, slams stepdad after he fled amid investigation

2026-04-16

The daughter of missing Bahamas woman Lynette Hooker arrived on Great Abaco Island and lashed out at stepfather Brian Hooker, who left for the U.S. abruptly.

'Iran ready to hand over uranium': Trump makes big claim; Tehran denies any deal reached

2026-04-17

President Trump announced a potential breakthrough with Iran, stating a deal to end the conflict is “very close” and that Tehran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile. Discussions are ongoing regarding a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program, with potential…

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

2026-04-16

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.