From USA TODAY. At least two people died and nearly two dozen people went to the hospital after a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/22/chemical-leak-west-virginia-plant-catalyst-refiners/89737605007/

From USA TODAY. Prosecutors say the Southern Poverty Law Center misled donors by paying informants connected to extremist groups. However, some argue the tactic mirrors long standing FBI practices. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/22/splc-indicted-paying-sources-fbi-pays-informants/89726011007/

From USA TODAY. Shhh. A guide dog (her name is Jennie) was seen taking a nap amid heated debates inside UK’s House of Commons. See the peaceful moment.

From USA TODAY. Climate activists demonstrating outside Trump Tower in honor of Earth Day were arrested after their sit-in blocked traffic on Fifth Avenue.

From USA TODAY. Onlookers cheer as a sedated bear falls down from a tree into a safety net held by wildlife staff.

From USA TODAY. Spirit Airlines could get a $500 million bailout from Washington. The Trump administration is in talks about rescuing low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which is struggling to exit bankruptcy.

From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed what President Donald Trump’s extension of the United States of America’s ceasefire with Iran means.  READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/22/trump-ceasefire-hormuz-blockade-iran-war-updates–live/89726141007/

From USA TODAY. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a White House press conference on April 22, 2026. 🎥: POOL

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From USA TODAY. Extinction Rebellion, one of the largest climate organizers worldwide, is planning an Earth Day Uprising in New York City near Trump Tower. 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. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before the Senate Committee of Finance on President Donald Trump’s proposed budget. Kennedy will be questioned on vaccination. 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. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on President Donald Trump’s 2027 proposed budget. 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. Auto critic Mark Phelan took a second look at Ridgeline, Honda’s midsize pickup truck. 🚙 #USATCars Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yhdky48r

From USA TODAY. King Charles III is heading to Washington for his first visit as monarch — and the timing is anything but simple. The king will address Congress and attend a state dinner with President Donald Trump. But the visit comes amid rising global tensions, including divisions over Iran and uncertainty about the future…

From USA TODAY. Virginia voters approved a sweeping congressional map redraw that could flip House power. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/21/virginia-redistricting-special-election-updates-results–live/89705382007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube 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. President Donald Trump read 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 as part of a week of national scripture reading. This comes amid tension between the president and the religious community. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/trump-america-reads-the-bible-verse/89698023007/

From USA TODAY. FBI Director Kash Patel argued with a reporter who asked about an article in The Atlantic. Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million for defamation. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/fbi-kash-patel-sues-atlantic-drinking-false/89698850007/

From USA TODAY. Brass City Rescue Alliance participated in the annual “slumber pawty” by projectbella.org, volunteers spent the night with sweet adoptable dogs in their cages.

From USA TODAY. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel held a press conference on April 21 to announce the money laundering indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center. 🎥: 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. Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned as ethics investigators and prosecutors scrutinized alleged misuse of disaster aid funds. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/21/sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-resigns-congress-florida/89714865007/

From USA TODAY. Carson Bender was turkey hunting near Nekoosa, Wisconsin, when he heard soft crinkling in the leaves. He looked over his shoulder only to notice a bobcat slowly inching towards him. See what happened next.

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump tabbed Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/21/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-confirmation-hearing/89713673007/ 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. "I’m sorry for misleading people." On an April 20 episode of "The Tucker Carlson Show," Tucker Carlson apologized for helping get President Donald Trump elected. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/21/tucker-carlson-apology-trump-election-brother/89714301007/

From USA TODAY. Senators press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on independence from President Trump amid ethics concerns and interest rate pressure. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/21/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-confirmation-hearing/89713673007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks to NCAA athletes at the White House on April 21. 🎥: 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. Trump’s conflict with the pontiff has divided Catholic supporters and could hurt him politically. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3nx3545y 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. Britain reflects on Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy as a new Buckingham Palace exhibition showcases her life, style and reign to mark her 100th birthday. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc88jexx

From USA TODAY. At least one person was killed and 13 injured when a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/21/mexico-teotihuacan-pyramids-shooting/89712663007/

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh with the assumption that the former Fed governor would be more likely to cut rates than outgoing chair Jerome Powell has been. Trump has repeatedly said borrowing costs should be much lower than they are now. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories,…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump has been clashing with Pope Leo XIV for weeks now in a rare and increasingly public dispute between a U.S. president and the head of the Catholic Church. The pope has warned against the escalating violence around the world and called for peace and diplomacy. But Trump has pushed…

From USA TODAY. After eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, locals held vigil to honor their lives. Back in Washington, lawmakers observed a moment of silence. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/19/shreveport-louisiana-mass-shooting/89690138007/

From USA TODAY. A senior State Department delegation traveled to Cuba for secret talks with the Cuban government. One source said they gave Cuba a two-week deadline to release some political prisoners as a goodwill gesture. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/19/us-cuba-two-week-deadline-political-prisoners/89691443007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…

From USA TODAY. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer departs the Trump administration following reports of an internal investigation. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/lori-chavez-deremer-labor-department-resign/89449300007/

From USA TODAY. "No kidding or publicity stunt." A Titanic experience was flooded on the anniversary of the ship’s sinking, according to Jim Wojdyla, the marketing director at Volo Museum. This is the second time the exhibit endured a mysterious water intrusion, Wojdyla said.

From USA TODAY. Apple announces Tim Cook will step down as CEO with John Ternus set to take over on Sept. 1 following board approval. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/04/20/apple-ceo-tim-cook-stepping-down/89706652007/ 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 family of slain teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez is expected to hold a press conference on April 20. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Monday, April 20, announced that the musician D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, will be charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous lewd…

From USA TODAY. Singer D4vd is facing murder charges following his high-profile arrest in the slaying of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Monday, April 20, announced that the 21-year-old singer-songwriter, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, will be charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous lewd…

From USA TODAY. Don’t let your small space stop you from becoming the gardening guru of your dreams. 🌱 This Earth Month, the USA TODAY Shopping team is spotlighting all of the different ways our team members go green within their daily lives (and homes!)—starting with producer David Hoffman, who is attempting to grow plants…

From USA TODAY. Authorities are trying to piece together information as to why a gunman opened fire on Sunday and killed eight children in the nation’s deadliest mass shooting since January 2024. The shooting left the historic riverfront city shaken and looking for explanations. "I just don’t know what to say, my heart is just…

From USA TODAY. Lucy Liu explains how a medical misdiagnosis taught her the importance of asking questions and advocating for her health.