From USA TODAY. Less than a week after completing a historic trip around the moon, NASA’s Artemis II crew will make one of their first public appearances together. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, as well as the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, will take questions from the media during an April…

From USA TODAY. Pangy, a corpse flower at Mount Holyoke College, bloomed for the first time after three years. These flowers are notoriously known for their powerful smell, resembling decaying flesh.

From USA TODAY. Your car (and the paint) deserves better than a pollen blanket.

From USA TODAY. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife were found dead inside their home on April 16, the Fairfax County Police Department reported. Police Chief Ken Davis confirmed the deaths to reporters. Davis said the case is being investigated as a potential murder-suicide and that Justin Fairfax apparently shot his wife…

From USA TODAY. During a trip to Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV stated “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants." The remarks came on the heels of President Trump’s recent social media attacks on the pope. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc4tjfu4

From USA TODAY. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports will continue and threatened strikes on the Middle Eastern country’s infrastructure if it fails to make a deal to end the war. "We’d rather not have to do it, but we’re ready to go at the command of our president," Hegseth…

From USA TODAY. Some former Republicans with ties to President Donald Trump are now running as Democrats. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/16/trump-republicans-run-democrats/89623033007/

From USA TODAY. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine hold a news briefing in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/16/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-updates–live/89635984007/ 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events:…

From USA TODAY. Over 101 million people at risk for severe storms today (April 15) from Plains to Great Lakes, with threat of large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mt8kahwj 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. Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac were scared to have too much fun filming their fight scenes for "Beef" season 2. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/16/beef-season-2-netflix-oscar-isaac-carey-mulligan-review/89606700007/

From USA TODAY. TV sets in the ’90s were different! How different? Jennie Garth reveals what it was like making #BeverlyHills90210. Her memoir #IChooseMe is out now. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/04/15/jennie-garth-90210-marriage/89612098007/ 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. In #IChooseMe, Jennie Garth talks about her sobriety. She reveals to Ralphie Aversa how long she’s been sober for, and how her husband inspired it. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/04/15/jennie-garth-90210-marriage/89612098007/ 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. You can sip it. Zip it. Drive it. American brands do more than fill our lives, they shape who we are. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, we decided to look at brands that capture America’s ingenuity and drive. From Motown to Harley-Davidson, these names tell a uniquely American story. Narrowing…

From USA TODAY. The president posted on Truth Social another comment directed toward the head of the Catholic church, and the vice president gave his thoughts on the situation at a Turning Point USA event. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/15/donald-trump-jesus-image-pope/89629539007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…

From USA TODAY. 7-Eleven’s parent company, Seven & i Holdings Inc., said it would be closing 645 7-Eleven locations across North America in the 2026 fiscal year. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/14/7-eleven-store-closures-north-america-2026/89613387007/

From USA TODAY. "I regret my hurtful comments." Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized for making what she called "inappropriate" comments about fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/15/sotomayor-kavanaugh-apology-immigration/89633228007/

From USA TODAY. Pope Leo has not responded directly to President Donald Trump’s criticisms, but he made multiple public comments about peace. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/15/donald-trump-jesus-image-pope/89629539007/

From USA TODAY. A New York jury has found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, maintained an illegal monopoly on the live event ticketing market in the latest action against the entertainment giant.

From USA TODAY. Forecasters warn that calm hurricane outlooks can be misleading. Experts say it only takes one storm to cause disaster along U.S. coasts.

From USA TODAY. "These votes are only going to get harder for Republicans." Senate Republicans again blocked a measure to halt American hostilities in the war with Iran. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/15/senate-war-powers-vote-results-iran/89625461007/ 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. A thirsty sea cow made an unexpected pit stop, swimming right up to a Bradenton police boat for a sip of fresh water.

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump, in an interview on Fox Business’ "Mornings with Maria,” said he believes the war is “very close to being over” and Iran wants to “make a deal badly.” But he did not provide a timetable for the end of the war, saying instead the U.S. is “not finished” and…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump, in an interview on Fox Business’ "Mornings with Maria,” said he believes the war is “very close to being over” and Iran wants to “make a deal badly.” But he did not provide a timetable for the end of the war, saying instead the U.S. is “not finished” and…

From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports that the U.S. requested a ceasefire extension with Iran.

From USA TODAY. Talk about falling into a bit. Comedian Patrick Sirois fell into a hole while on a morning run, thankfully another couple discovered him and called first responders.

From USA TODAY. The bizarre clip of a humanoid robot, known as Edward Warchocki, chasing wild boars in Warsaw, Poland is going viral.

From USA TODAY. President Trump says the U.S. relationship with NATO allies changed after they declined to support actions tied to Iran in an interview with Fox Business’s "Mornings with Maria."

From USA TODAY. First lady Melania Trump is expected to hold a press conference after a roundtable conversation with members of Congress on April 15 to discuss policy related to foster care children in the United States 🎥: POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…

From USA TODAY. A rare Picasso finds a new owner as a Paris engineer wins a landmark charity raffle supporting Alzheimer research.

From USA TODAY. Unpaid tax debt can spiral fast if you ignore an IRS notice. Here’s what to know for tax day. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/tax-relief-deadlines-and-time-limits/89606972007/

From USA TODAY. Protesters repeatedly interrupts JD Vance during a Turning Point speech sparking tense exchanges and drawing attention from the crowd.

From USA TODAY. In a Fox Business interview with Maria Bartiromo, President Donald Trump said he would not drop the investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

From USA TODAY. Newly released video shows an Oklahoma principal tackling a gunman and stopping a school shooting before students were hurt.

From USA TODAY. Democrats are attempting to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, claiming he is unfit to serve due to national security concerns. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/14/how-25th-amendment-could-affect-trump/89610036007/

From USA TODAY. Airline checked bag fees are climbing again and travelers are being forced to pack smarter or pay more at the airport. #CruisingAltitude #usatspecialproj Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2026/04/15/cruising-altitude-checked-bag-fees/89595628007/

From USA TODAY. Last December, President Donald Trump convened a meeting of pharmaceutical executives with the goal of getting them to lower the cost of prescription drugs. A few weeks later, one patient battling lung cancer checked into a California clinic for an infusion of Merck & Co.’s blockbuster cancer drug, Keytruda. When the bill…

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance has recently faced setbacks abroad, complicating his efforts to position himself as the future leader of the Republican Party. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/11/trump-vance-iran-war-pakistan-peace-talks–live/89561515007/

From USA TODAY. At a Turning Point USA tour event, Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire with Iran is holding. He added that President Donald Trump is offering to "make Iran thrive." READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/11/trump-vance-iran-war-pakistan-peace-talks–live/89561515007/

From USA TODAY. With US-Iran ceasefire "holding," according to Vice President JD Vance, a "grand bargain" deal remains part of President Donald Trump’s hopes for the region, Vance said at Turning Point USA event.

From USA TODAY. At a Turning Point USA event, Vice President JD Vance claimed that "Jeffrey Epstein hated Donald Trump and Donald Trump hated Jeffrey Epstein," after being asked about public trust and President Donald Trump claiming the Epstein files were a "hoax." The VP continued by saying there should be an investigation. "When you…