News articles from 16 April 2026 : 10:52
Franklin Graham defends Trump in letter shared on Truth Social after AI ‘Jesus’ image backlash
Rev. Franklin Graham defended Trump over an AI-generated image controversy, saying the president thought it depicted a doctor helping someone, not Jesus.
Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown
Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.
Democrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House race
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. NBC News' Steve Kornacki br…
Singer D4vd arrested in the murder of teen months after she was found dead in the trunk of Tesla
The singer D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of teenage girl whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla last year, authorities in Los Ange…
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security, the new head of the DHS said Thursday."Thanks to his leadership, American communities are safer," Homeland Security Secr…
Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's House seat
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin
Fox News has confirmed acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation letter to Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday.
Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race; GOP fails to expand fragile majority
Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway in a race to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's vacant House seat.
Swalwell was dubbed the 'Snapchat king of Congress' years before sexual misconduct scandal emerged
Disgraced Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell was once called the "Snapchat king of Congress," years before his use of the platform was swept up in sexual misconduct allegations.
Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear set to make their first public outing as a couple at fan event
Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are taking their relationship public with a joint appearance at the Chiller Theatre Expo in New Jersey this month.
Actor Timothy Busfield told detective allegations of child sex abuse were 'disgusting,' audio shows
Authorities in New Mexico released audio of actor Timothy Busfield telling a detective that he never did anything sexual with two young boys on the set of a show he directed and calling those allegat…
Mike Trout's torrid Angels series vs Yankees ends in historic fashion after he blasts fifth home run
Mike Trout crushed five home runs against the Yankees, becoming the first visiting player to homer on four straight days at Yankee Stadium.
Travelers may be slapped with 'ridiculous' new fees as popular city seeks millions per year
Galway City in Ireland is considering a nightly tourist tax that could raise $2.1 million a year, drawing both support and sharp criticism from local leaders.
'I just screamed. I was so happy': Artemis II astronauts describe joy of returning to Earth
Although it has been nearly a week since the four Artemis II astronauts completed their NASA mission around the moon, the crew said they have not yet fully processed the journey.