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/

From USA TODAY. Artemis II is on its way back to Earth, marking a historic moment as the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program to travel beyond low Earth orbit. Ahead of the Integrity spacecraft’s splashdown, the crew in the capsule deactivated the toltoiletiet as the moved closer to re-entry to Earth. The Orion…

From USA TODAY. Why the reckoning over Jeffrey Epstein isn’t finished.

From USA TODAY. While #MeToo spurred key legal reforms, it failed to dismantle deeper power structures that continue to disadvantage victims. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/dszw68zn 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/

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From USA TODAY. "I might, I might," Kamala Harris said when asked if she is considering running for president in 2028. "I’m thinking about it."

From USA TODAY. Officers and crew aboard the USS John P. Murtha prepare to retrieve the spacecraft after its reentry to Earth and return from the moon. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/10/sonic-boom-california-artemis-returns-home-earth/89550280007/ 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. Artemis II is now on course for reentry after a good RTC-3 burn. The Orion capsule is due Friday, April 10, to reenter Earth’s atmosphere following their moon mission in a water landing around 8:07 p.m. ET in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California. Follow Artemis II tracker:…

From USA TODAY. According to legal experts, the intentional bombing of civilian infrastructure is considered a war crime by the Geneva Conventions. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2skrk452 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. Here is how a military draft would work, from eligibility and lottery order to deferments, exemptions and even healthcare roles. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/09/automatic-registration-military-draft-december-2026/89530527007/

From USA TODAY. In a wide-ranging interview, Kamala Harris spoke with the Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network Convention on April 10. The event saw a number of prominent Democrats, who are seen as possible presidential candidates in the 2028 election, do live interviews. During the nearly hour interview, Harris slammed President Donald…

From USA TODAY. A workshop that would leave you "paw-sitively" excited! Denver cat owners like @theamandabittner craft adorable tiny hats for their cats at 303msepulveda workshops. See the videos. 🐱👩‍🍳

From USA TODAY. This is what $2.6 million can buy for your next hypercar.

From USA TODAY. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Sotomayor slammed Kavanaugh for his stance on the ruling that allowed the Trump administration to resume indiscriminate immigration related stops. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/09/supreme-court-sotomayor-slams-kavanaugh/89537753007/ 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. Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, and says he thinks there will be positive negotiations if talks move forward in good faith, but warns against "playing" the U.S.

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump flashed out at former MAGA media allies over backlash from his war threats to Iran. Here’s what he said. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/09/trump-slams-maga-tucker-carlson-candace-owens-alex-jones-megyn-kelly/89542806007/

From USA TODAY. Cameron Diaz and Keanu Reeves talk basketball skills, mutual respect and why working together again just felt right. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/04/09/cameron-diaz-keanu-reeves-reunion-new-movie-outcome/89499915007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump lashed out on social media over Iran’s handling of the Strait of Hormuz, saying "that is not the agreement we have" just two days into the ceasefire. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/09/trump-ceasefire-lebanon-iran-war-israel-updates–live/89526832007/

From USA TODAY. After reading the Epstein files, Claire Wilmot, a visiting fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, uncovered a chilling pattern: systematic efforts to discredit survivors of sexual abuse while protecting the rich and powerful. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/dszw68zn Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports…

From USA TODAY. New York hip-hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder Afrika Bambaataa has died at 68 from complications of cancer. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/04/09/afrika-bambaataa-died/89539257007/

From USA TODAY. Hunter Biden says he got a call about a possible cage fight with President Donald Trump’s sons. His answer? "100% in."

From USA TODAY. Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked Democrats from considering a war powers resolution to halt military hostilities in Iran.

From USA TODAY. "The Housemaid" author who has used a pseudonym, wig and glasses to maintain her privacy in public, has finally revealed her true identity. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/04/08/freida-mcfadden-reveals-her-identity/89523097007/

From USA TODAY. The spacecraft returning from the moon is designed to withstand temperatures approaching the sun’s surface, NASA says. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/09/artemis-2-tracker-updates-reentry-splashdown/89512810007/ 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. Emperor penguins were moved to the endangered species list by the organization that tracks extinction risk. This decision was driven by the loss of sea ice in the Antarctic. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/09/emperor-penguins-endangered-species/89537472007/

From USA TODAY. Rare raw footage showed Donald Trump and Melania Trump at an event in 1999. Then known by her maiden name, Melania Knavs, the first lady issued a statement from the White House in 2026 indicating that she met her future husband at a New York City party in 1998. The statement was…

From USA TODAY. "Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump." First Lady Melania Trump denied any ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/09/melania-trump-jeffrey-epstein-announcement/89537916007/

From USA TODAY. First lady Melania Trump said people are "trying to defame my reputation" by pushing "lies" about her and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, addressing what she said are "false smears" during a press conference at the White House. "I have never had any knowledge of Epstein abuse of his victims," Trump said, adding…

From USA TODAY. First lady Melania Trump is expected to make a public statement on April 9, 2026. 🎥: POOL 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. Trisha Paytas shimmers in pink at the HBO "Hacks" season 5 premiere. She told USA TODAY that she’s ready to dive back into reality TV and would love to be cast in "Traitors."

From USA TODAY. “The Housemaid" author is unmasking her pseudonym to reveal her double life as a writer and doctor. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/04/08/freida-mcfadden-reveals-real-identity/89523398007/

From USA TODAY. Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart open up about wrapping "Hacks," emotional goodbyes, and the small keepsakes that made it real. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/09/hacks-final-season-jean-smart-hannah-einbinder/89434360007/

From USA TODAY. Tampa police responded to a break in call that turned out to be an alligator enjoying a quiet swim in a Florida backyard pool.

From USA TODAY. Michael J. Fox took to Threads to reassure fans he was doing well after CNN mistakenly published a tribute video, sparking concerns about his death. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/09/did-michael-j-fox-die-death-hoax-cnn/89530732007/

From USA TODAY. "Hit your mark, sausage, hit your mark." Jones the dachshund is a star of the new season of “Beef,” he made photographers gasp in delight at his red carpet debut at the show’s premiere.

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump is reexamining the United States’ relationship with NATO, as his irritation with America’s allies who refused to join the war against Iran reaches a climax. “Unfortunately, after this conflict has concluded, we should reevaluate,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 31 on Fox News about the United…

From USA TODAY. A suspect shot at an ICE traffic stop in California was an undocumented migrant “wanted in El Salvador for questioning in connection to a murder,” according to ICE. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/california/2026/04/07/man-hospitalized-after-ice-shooting-in-patterson-california/89504083007/

From USA TODAY. Artemis II is on its way back to Earth, marking a historic moment as the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program to travel beyond low Earth orbit. The Orion capsule is due Friday, April 10, to reenter Earth’s atmosphere following their moon mission in a water landing around 8:07 p.m. ET…

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. "What a journey," Commander Reid Wiseman said as he bobbed in the Pacific Ocean inside the Orion capsule just minutes…

From USA TODAY. Artemis II astronauts describe what made their historic, deep-space journey around the moon unforgettable, with an inspiring message from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they near home.