News articles from 16 April 2026 : 11:01
Hegseth warns Iranian leaders to 'choose wisely' on deal with US: 'We are locked and loaded'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iranian leaders to "choose wisely" and accept a peace agreement with the U.S. on Thursday.
Surprise tornadoes in Kansas prompt concerns about changes at the National Weather Service
Five tornadoes hit the Kansas City area Monday night. Did a change in National Weather Service balloon launches leave forecasters in the dark about the threat for much of the day?
Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver
Athena Strand's mother took the stand at the trial of former FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to the capital murder of the 7-year-old.
Protein boom is threatening to wipe out vegetarian chain as shutdown looms
Boston vegetarian chain Clover Food Lab warns it could close and lay off 182 workers as experts say consumers are shifting back to meat and dairy foods.
Markets Rally on Wall Street Amid Hope for End of War in Iran
As the war in Iran continues, the markets saw a record-setting day of trading on Wednesday with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closing at all-time highs after President Donald Trump said the war in …
First responders rescue stuck climbers in Colorado
First responders rescue stuck climbers in Colorado
Republicans Share Concerns Over Length and Impact of Iran War
Congress has failed to pass limits on President Donald Trump’s war powers but a growing number of Republicans are voicing their concern about the war in Iran and its political impact. Several Republi…
First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature
Maine is poised to become the first state to halt large data center projects, as the moratorium bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills for her signature.
US Blocks 10 Iran Ships From Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
United States Central Command says its partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has turned back at least 10 ships heading to and from Iran. Iran’s military says if the blockade continues, Iran will d…
Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations
A GOP-led effort to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument was blocked by Senate Democrats, despite bombshell abuse allegations against him.
Poll finds sharp rise in young men calling religion 'very important'
Young American men are increasingly turning to religion, with a new Gallup poll showing a dramatic rise in religiosity among men under 30 since 2023.
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16
Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 80 in its biggest attack in weeks.
Life at the Israel-Lebanon border and Sen. Thom Tillis critiques Trump's Cabinet: Morning Rundown
How the towns along the Israel-Lebanon border have changed drastically in the face ongoing attacks.