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.

From USA TODAY. Iran’s Foreign Minister said the U.S. must choose between a ceasefire or continued war with Israel as JD Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/09/trump-ceasefire-lebanon-iran-war-israel-updates–live/89526832007/

From USA TODAY. It’s been a week of escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump with regards to Iran, starting with threats to power plants and bridges on Monday morning. By Tuesday, Trump had posted on Truth Social that “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” But then as the Tuesday…

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. We caught up with Nicole Kidman at the "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" premiere to talk her upcoming projects (and her summer plans!).

From USA TODAY. Protests opposing President Donald Trump and the U.S. war against Iran take to the streets of Washington, DC, on April 8, 2026. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/08/iran-war-ceasefire-strait-hormuz-trump-updates–live/89509782007/ 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. "The market’s thrilled that it looks like the Strait of Hormuz will be opening." The stock market posted colossal gains on April 8, snapping out of a five-week funk set off by the Iran war.

From USA TODAY. This is "mash-sterious." A bag of spuds that were harvested in fall of 2025 made a viral appearance in 2026. See where.

From USA TODAY. The crew members of NASA’s Artemis II mission made spaceflight history when they traveled farther in space than any human has ever been. After wrapping around the moon’s far side in a lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew now makes its way back to Earth. Follow Artemis II tracker: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/06/artemis-2-location-tracker/89481483007/ Sign up…

From USA TODAY. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire deal does not include Hezbollah as Israeli military launched airstrikes on Lebanon.

From USA TODAY. These Beliebers are prepping purple outfits for Justin Bieber’s Coachella set, nicknamed ‘Bieberchella.’

From USA TODAY. Jasveen Sangha, the woman who distributed ketamine resulting in "Friends" star Matthew Perry’s 2023 death and who prosecutors described as the "ketamine queen" of North Hollywood, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/08/matthew-perry-ketamine-queen-jasveen-sangha-sentenced/89513765007/

From USA TODAY. KitKat Canada isn’t messing around with the safety of their chocolate bars. After thousands of bars were stolen in a massive heist in March, the company rolled out some additional security measures. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/08/kitkat-stolen-heist-truck-security-escort-canada/89513002007/

From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt disputed reports in Iranian state media that the country shut down the Strait of Hormuz in response to a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/08/iran-war-ceasefire-strait-hormuz-trump-updates–live/89509782007/

From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke on the ceasefire deal and negotiations amid the US-Iran war after President Trump said he would wipe out a “whole civilization.”

From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a Wednesday afternoon press conference that negotiation talks between Iran and the United States are set to take place in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad this weekend. Leavitt said Trump is dispatching his negotiation team lead by Vice President JD Vance, Middle East special envoy…

From USA TODAY. The Artemis II astronauts are getting closer and closer to returning home. It’s been a busy week so far for the mission, which serves as the first human spaceflight toward the moon since NASA’s Apollo era came to an end in 1972. After launching April 1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the astronauts…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump announced the United States reached a ceasefire with Iran for two weeks after earlier threatening to destroy Iranian energy and transportation infrastructure and wipe out a "whole civilization." The pause came less than two hours before the 8 p.m. ET deadline Trump set for a deal. The agreement, the…

From USA TODAY. A scary moment at an Easter event was caught on camera, it ends with a last‑second rescue as a child was almost hit by hundreds of eggs.

From USA TODAY. Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with "caution" Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations told Reuters in a 1:1 interview. Ali Bahreini said called the deals "temporary," including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian leader also urged Israel to observe the ceasefire in Lebanon, saying more strikes…

From USA TODAY. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a White House press briefing on April 8, 2026, less than 24 hours after Iran and the U.S. agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement comes after an 11th deal was struck before deadline imposed by President Donald Trump, who threatened to wipe out…

From USA TODAY. Crowds poured into Tehran’s Enghelab Square, waving flags and pledging unconditional loyalty to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2skzdez6

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran could collapse if talks fail and warned President Trump was growing "impatient" for progress. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/07/iran-war-us-trump-hormuz-deadline-updates–live/89492185007/

From USA TODAY. The World Cup is just over two months away. The 48 teams that were selected will be competing in a record 104 matches across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. What storylines can we expect? Seth Vertelney, Soccer Editor for USA TODAY Sports, joins The Excerpt to talk all…

From USA TODAY. Clay Fuller projected to secure win in Georgia’s 14th District runoff, keeping the longtime Republican seat in GOP hands. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/07/georgia-special-election-2026-updates-results–live/89489805007/

From USA TODAY. The crew members of NASA’s Artemis II mission made spaceflight history when they traveled farther in space than any human has ever been. After wrapping around the moon’s far side in a lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew now makes its way back to Earth. Follow Artemis II tracker: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/06/artemis-2-location-tracker/89481483007/ Sign up…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump called off strikes on Iran’s infrastructure, saying the countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/07/iran-war-us-trump-hormuz-deadline-updates–live/89492185007/

From USA TODAY. When Melissa Gilbert appeared on "Good Morning America" she appeared composed and concerned. Police interview audio obtained by USA TODAY reveals she told police she found the accusations "cruel and it’s vindictive and it’s disgusting” in November 2025. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/07/police-audio-melissa-gilbert-timothy-busfield-child-sex-case/89505139007/

From USA TODAY. Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah said on April 7 that it would release abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, adding that she must leave Iraq immediately. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/07/kidnapped-journalist-shelly-kittleson-released/89502053007/

From USA TODAY. Caraway’ new Trash & Recycling collection is designed to reimagine the future of home waste—but with duo bins priced at $445 per set, are these elevated disposal systems ACTUALLY worth the cost? 👀 Here, USA TODAY Shopping editor Kyley Warren breaks down everything to know about this unique launch. Shop the full…

From USA TODAY. As the clock winds down on President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to make a deal, mediators in the Middle East worked toward a breakthrough as Trump threatened to wipe out a "whole civilization" and Tehran vowed to retaliate swiftly. Meanwhile, Americans reactions to Trump’s Iran war threats varied across the board.…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump’s threat to blow up Iranian infrastructure has conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing back. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/07/donald-trump-iran-war-maga-bridges-power-plants/89497525007/

From USA TODAY. The CDC inspects cruise ships just like restaurants on land. These ships earned a perfect health score this year.

From USA TODAY. The TikTok challenge breaking hearts all over the internet. According to this challenge, dogs will immediately look at who they love most first when between their parents.

From USA TODAY. After orbiting the moon, the Artemis II crew recounted their observations to NASA but also to President Donald J. Trump, including witnessing a solar eclipse and seeing the Earth from space. The astronauts are now in the later half of their journey aboard Integrity, and are expected to land back on Earth…

From USA TODAY. Videos of a giraffe and zebra becoming playmates at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, are getting a lot of attention. The unlikely duo is often seen playing, grooming and eating together in their shared enclosure.

From USA TODAY. This headlight technology can extend visibility without blinding oncoming traffic. 🚙 #USATCars Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2026/04/04/new-headlights-adaptive-driving-beam/89290639007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117719p004350l002050c004350e1154xxv117719d–xx–b–xx–&gca-ft=10&gca-ds=sophi 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. Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche held a press conference on April 7 to announce updates in recent fraud cases. The press conference came shortly after President Donald Trump’s firing of Pam Bondi and marked Blanche’s first news briefing in his interim role. What to know about Todd Blanche: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/02/who-is-todd-blanche-attorney-general/89437919007/ Sign up for…

From USA TODAY. Rapper Ye has been denied entry to the U.K. prompting Wireless Festival to cancel all three days and issue refunds over past antisemitic comments.

From USA TODAY. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche holds news conference regarding recent fraud cases. 🎥: REUTERS 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/