Nation and World
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
Apr 17, 2026 7:50 am - A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the summer travel season approaches.
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Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in hard-hit Asia and Africa
Apr 17, 2026 7:44 am - The Iran war's global energy shock is causing some nations in Asia and Africa to boost nuclear power generation and spurring atomic energy plans in non-nuclear countries on both continents.
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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds
Apr 17, 2026 7:25 am - Some new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers started working before passing background checks and had problems in their past.
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House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
Apr 17, 2026 7:20 am - The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension.
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
Apr 17, 2026 7:18 am - Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Apr 16, 2026 4:43 pm - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks Thursday to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performan...
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Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
Apr 16, 2026 4:23 pm - The U.S. stock market ticked to another record high Thursday as Wall Street waits for more clues about what will happen in the Iran war before making its next big move.
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County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
Apr 16, 2026 3:19 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — A federal immigration agent accused of pointing his gun at occupants of a car after pulling alongside them on a Minneapolis-area highway is wanted on felony...
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RFK Jr. defends health agenda, clashes with Democrats in House hearing
Apr 16, 2026 3:12 pm - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his controversial record leading the nation’s health department, as Democrats argued his changes on vaccines threatened ...
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Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16
Apr 16, 2026 3:00 pm - KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered civilian areas across Ukraine with drones and missiles Thursday, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100 others in the worst...