From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump tipped DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons while he spoke to press. Simmons delivered McDonald’s to the Oval Office.

From USA TODAY. USA TODAY takes a trip down memory lane with American Girl dolls as the iconic brand marks its 40th year. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/13/american-girl-memories-original-doll-relaunch/89552907007/

From USA TODAY. Air travel remains steady this summer despite the Iran war as experts warn prolonged uncertainty and high oil prices could eventually push fares higher. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2026/04/12/iran-war-oil-prices-summer-flights/89555454007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump spoke to media outside the White House on April 13 in a press conference promoting his "no tax on tips" policy with a DoorDash driver. Trump addressed Pope Leo’s social media comments and his announced blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran war latest news: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/13/iran-us-war-donald-trump-strait-hormuz-updates–live/89581389007/ Sign up for…

From USA TODAY. Colman Domingo shared a look at his first episode on "Saturday Night Live" before his speech was abruptly cut off air. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/12/colman-domingo-snl-goodnight-speech-cut-off/89580543007/

From USA TODAY. A NASA astronaut’s dog was "over the moon" for her return home from the Artemis II mission. See the sweet reunion.

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump spoke to press outside his White House office about his recent social media posts calling Pope Leo "weak on crime" for statements the pope made on the handing of the Iran crisis. Trump said "there is nothing to apologize for" when questioned.

From USA TODAY. Watch how a small plane safely makes an emergency landing in Phoenix, Arizona, after engine trouble with all onboard safe and unharmed.

From USA TODAY. Leaders across the globe weigh in as the U.S. blocks the Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows retaliation, sending oil prices soaring and markets sliding. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/13/iran-us-war-donald-trump-strait-hormuz-updates–live/89581389007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

From USA TODAY. Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his campaign for California governor suspension after several women accused him of sexual assault. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/12/eric-swalwell-campaign-california-governor/89584132007/

From USA TODAY. Frankie Muniz’s son had THIS reaction to seeing him act on the "Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair" set!

From USA TODAY. "Big Mistakes" cast get honest about whether they could survive crime life and why television might already be training them for chaos.

From USA TODAY. Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek reveal how the legendary back-hair shaving scene really came together and why it still stands out.

From USA TODAY. Pope Leo XIV said he has "no fear" of the Trump administration after the president’s criticism and AI post of himself as Jesus Christ. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/12/donald-trump-pope-leo-xiv-iran-criticism/89584876007/?tbref=hp

From USA TODAY. Rory McIlroy shares why his parents nearly missed his Masters moment and what it meant to have them there.

From USA TODAY. Scottie Scheffler says Rory McIlroy’s resilience at the Masters comes as no surprise given their history.

From USA TODAY. The Department of Justice is in turmoil. The previous controversial attorney general Pam Bondi is out, and thousands of employees have either been fired, put on leave or quit. So what’s on the DOJ’s agenda and what can it hope to accomplish in the back half of President Donald Trump’s term? USA…

From USA TODAY. Cheers erupted after President Donald Trump shook hands with Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa following his UFC 327 TKO victory in Miami, Florida.

From USA TODAY. The 23-story Mandarin Oriental Hotel vanished in under 20 seconds after a planned implosion demolished the iconic Miami building. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Miami #Hotel #Implosion

From USA TODAY. "No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas." After failed peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, President Trump said the U.S. Navy will start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies…

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance said the United States was unable to reach an agreement to end the war in Iran after negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Iran #War #Pakistan

From USA TODAY. A day after landing back on Earth after more than 9 days aboard Integrity on their mission to and from the moon, the Artemis II crew spoke to the experience alongside NASA leaders in Houston, Texas. "Victor, Christina and Jeremy, we are bonded forever and no one down here is ever going…

From USA TODAY. President Trump told reporters the U.S. was in "very deep negotiations with Iran" as JD Vance continues to meet with Iranian negotiators in Pakistan.

From USA TODAY. "May the madness of war cease." Pope Leo held a prayer vigil for world peace, appealing to world leaders to choose dialogue over war on the same day that U.S. and Iranian leaders met to negotiate an end to the conflict.

From USA TODAY. A man wielding a machete stabbed three people on two New York City subway platforms before police fatally shot him, officials said. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #NewYork #Subway #NYPD

From USA TODAY. 🔨 The Home Depot’s spring Black Friday sale isn’t the *only* way to enjoy savings at the retailer this week—with the home improvement retailer’s special military discount, active duty, veterans and their families can enjoy extra markdowns of 10% off on everything from viral holiday decor finds to home upgrades and more…

From USA TODAY. We found five special cars at the 2026 New York Auto Show. 🚙 #USATCars

From USA TODAY. USA TODAY’s Greta Cross "Bricked" her phone for two weeks to if it could help reduce for screen time. See if it worked.

From USA TODAY. In Big Bend National Park a rare border crossing lets visitors walk or boat across the Rio Grande into Mexico.

From USA TODAY. Several national politicians are urging Rep. Eric Swalwell to drop out of the California governor’s race after two news organizations published claims by an ex-staffer who says she was sexually assaulted while working for him. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…

From USA TODAY. A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan ahead of negotiations with Iran to end the six-week-old war. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Iran #Pakistan #War

From USA TODAY. "While there’s anxiety, there’s a lot of confidence." NASA Artemis II Entry Flight Director Rick Henfling talks about the moment he breathed a sigh of relief. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-updates–live/89523233007/

From USA TODAY. Following a splashdown back on Earth, NASA said the four Artemis II astronauts are "happy and healthy." READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-updates–live/89523233007/

From USA TODAY. Hours after the Artemis II crew returned to Earth, NASA reflected on the mission, saying "this mission…is just the beginning." READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-updates–live/89523233007/

From USA TODAY. NASA’s Artemis II returned to Earth after a trailblazing mission around the moon. USA TODAY’s Eric Lagatta explains what’s next. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-updates–live/89523233007/

From USA TODAY. Integrity crew members Reid Wiseman and Jacki Mahaffey talked about their views aboard the Orion spacecraft as they prepared to reenter the Earth’s atmosphere ahead of their splashdown in the Pacific ocean. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-updates–live/89523233007/

From USA TODAY. As millions of people held their breath, the four Artemis II astronauts flawlessly splashed down back to Earth in the Orion capsule, ending their history-making 10-day mission to the moon and back.  Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-updates–live/89523233007/

From USA TODAY. Big cheers and wide eyes as families at the San Diego Air and Space Museum watched the Artemis II crew come back home. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-updates–live/89523233007/

From USA TODAY. Caution: Delightful content inside. See the special moment when a dog carefully fetched the mail for its owners.

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump spoke to reporters about Vice President JD Vance and upcoming negotiations in Pakistan over the war in Iran. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/10/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-updates–live/89543746007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/