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‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director
by Adam Cancryn,Sarah Owermohle on April 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Over the course of 12 months, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a traumatic shooting, abrupt leadership changes and a shattering of its image as a globally respected public health agency.
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Texas Medical Board sanctions three doctors for delayed care that led to the deaths of two pregnant women
by CNN on April 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The Texas Medical Board has disciplined three doctors ProPublica previously investigated whose patients died after receiving delayed or inappropriate pregnancy care under the state’s strict abortion ban.
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$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
by CNN on April 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.
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With a ceasefire in Lebanon, Trump has forced Netanyahu’s hand
by Oren Liebermann,Tal Shalev on April 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The Israeli leader routinely hails the close coordination between the US and Israel – between himself and Trump – but at key moments, Trump has boxed him in.
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Cerina Fairfax: Beloved dentist and devoted mother killed by husband, former Virginia lieutenant governor
by Rebekah Riess on April 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Cerina Fairfax, remembered by those who knew her as a devoted mother and caring dentist, was killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, inside their Virginia home this week, authorities said.
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A DHS worker who just ran her first marathon and the mother of a pre-teen were killed in attacks spanning 3 Atlanta suburbs
by Holly Yan,Chris Boyette on April 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The slain women were among three people shot across metro Atlanta the same morning. Police believe the same man is responsible for the attacks.
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The Trump team’s puzzling ‘all is well’ message on the economy
by Aaron Blake on April 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM
After spending the early part of the Iran war trying to sell Americans on an economic message of short-term pain for long-term gain, President Donald Trump and his team have increasingly reverted to their previous posture: that of Kevin Bacon in “Animal House.”
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Cannabis and perimenopause: Can it help?
by Michelle Cohan on April 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Does your kid go nuts when you take away their screens? What to do next
by CNN on April 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Cutting your kids’ technology use sounds good — until the arguments begin. Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff walks parents through how they can achieve this “impossible” feat.
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New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis
by Lianne Kolirin on April 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A new search engine that allows users to search Nazi party records in order to find out whether their ancestors were card-carrying members has been accessed millions of times since it was launched earlier this month.
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Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan
by Evan Perez,Hannah Rabinowitz on April 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The Justice Department has removed the career Miami federal prosecutor leading the investigation into John Brennan, after she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, according to people briefed on the matter.
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Kara Swisher questions the red-light therapy obsession
by Wesli Jones on April 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as peace talks hit home stretch
by Alayna Treene,Kevin Liptak on April 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
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Pope’s Mass for more than 100,000 in Cameroon highlights Catholicism’s growth in Africa
by Christopher Lamb on April 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Pope Leo XIV has presided over his largest Mass during his trip to Africa, with more than 100,000 people turning out for a liturgy in Douala, Cameroon.
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The Odds: Iran war’s impact on Congressional races
by Ainsley Ehlers on April 17, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Kaitlan Collins asks Trump why he’s fighting with the pope
by Shama Nasinde on April 17, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Oil drops 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ during ceasefire
by John Towfighi on April 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Oil prices dropped sharply after the Iranian foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” for commercial transit during the remainder of the ceasefire.
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QVC’s parent company files for bankruptcy
by Jordan Valinsky on April 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
QVC, the home shopping TV network that has been a staple for almost four decades, has filed for bankruptcy.
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CEO of blacklisted Anthropic is going to the White House
by Hadas Gold,Alayna Treene on April 17, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is visiting the White House on Friday for a high-stakes meeting with the president’s top adviser, while his AI company battles the Trump administration in court for blacklisting its Claude AI model.
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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, pushes to ban court cameras claiming biased coverage, attorneys say
by CNN on April 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, heads back to court today to ask a judge to ban cameras in the courtroom. Robinson’s attorneys say the live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial.