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.

From USA TODAY. Singer D4vd has been charged with murder following his high-profile arrest in the slaying of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/20/d4vd-singer-charges-murder-celeste-rivas-hernandez-death/89691049007/

From USA TODAY. See what USA TODAY senior reporter Mike Snider thought about the beloved Busch Light Apple beer, also known as "Bapple," back in stores at the end of the month.

From USA TODAY. Protests on the Iran war began at Capitol Hill with flags stating "End the war on Iran." The United States is nearing two months of the war, and recently has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing through the…

From USA TODAY. FBI Director Kash Patel takes legal action against The Atlantic after an article alleged behavior he says is false and defamatory. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/20/fbi-kash-patel-sues-atlantic-drinking-false/89698850007/

From USA TODAY. A gunman shot and killed eight children – including seven of his own – in what police described as a "violent domestic incident" in a quiet suburban neighborhood, shocking residents and officials who called the attack an "unimaginable tragedy." Police officials said the suspect, identified as Shamar Elkins, carried out the attack…

From USA TODAY. Celebrating 4/20? Find out how the date became the unofficial stoner holiday. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/19/what-is-420-weed-holiday-history/89665574007/

From USA TODAY. Meta is planning to cut about 10% of its workforce, nearly 8,000 employees, in its first round of layoffs with more possible later. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/19/meta-layoffs-may-20-2026/89689553007/ 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. We visit a Detroit garage where 1970s Chevy sedans get turned into donks – classic cars with big wheels. 🚙 #USATCars

From USA TODAY. Dramatic video shows U.S. Marines boarding Iranian cargo ship "Touska" after a tense standoff.

From USA TODAY. Echoes of the Trail of Tears today reveal loss, survival and the enduring resilience of the Cherokee people across generations.

From USA TODAY. Authorities issued evacuations and urged residents to stay away from coastal areas after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/20/earthquake-japan-tsunami-warning/89696488007/

From USA TODAY. Country singer Riley Green explains why acting pushed him out of his comfort zone and why honoring military stories mattered most. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/19/riley-green-marshals-debut/89541565007/

From USA TODAY. The Trump administration’s mass deportation effort has played out on numerous fronts since he took office in 2024. There’s been dramatic ICE sweeps of major American cities and a significant expansion of immigration detention. But the administration has also been working to reshape the nation’s immigration courts and dozens of immigration judges…

From USA TODAY. Humanoid robots passed human runners in Beijing’s half-marathon, spotlighting rapid gains in speed and self-navigation.

From USA TODAY. Eight children were killed in what police believe was a domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 19, according to local authorities. The incident occurred just after 6 a.m. CT in the 300 block of West 79th Street in Shreveport, spokesperson Christopher Bordelon with the Shreveport Police Department said in a news conference.…

From USA TODAY. At least eight children were killed in what police believe was a domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to local authorities. 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/ #Louisiana #Shooting #Police

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump killed the penny because the government lost money whenever it pressed one. Is the nickel next? 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/ #Money #Coins #Currency