What I Saw Crossing Into South Lebanon
Our visual journalist David Guttenfelder traveled with displaced people returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, as a cease-fire paused the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. By David Guttenfelder, Coleman Lowndes, Christina Thornell, Sutton Raphael, Joey Sendaydiego and Thomas Vollkommer April 21, 2026 Source link
What led to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation from Congress?
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing to decide how to sanction her for more than two dozen campaign finance-related violations. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more. Source link
Plateau health workers give govt seven-day ultimatum over pay, threaten strike
Resident doctors and other medical practitioners in Plateau State have issued a fresh seven-day ultimatum to the state government, warning of a possible strike over unresolved salary and welfare concerns. File copy of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang The ultimatum was conveyed through separate communications by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Plateau State Specialist […]
Why Negotiations With Iran Might Take a While
The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest round of talks. By David E. Sanger, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Nikolay Nikolov, Paul Abowd, Rafaela Balster and Jordan Gantz April 21, 2026 Source link
Mexico demands answers after CIA employees killed in car crash following drug lab raid: “We were not informed”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters Tuesday that federal prosecutors are investigating potential violations of national security following a car accident in the northern Chihuahua state that killed two Mexican officers and two U.S. government agents. The two Americans killed in the crash were employees of the Central Intelligence Agency, multiple people familiar with the matter […]
Iran arrests over 3,600 in war-related crackdown: NGO
Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people on charges related to the US-Israeli war ranging from sharing videos with media outlets based overseas to possessing Starlink internet terminals, an NGO said on Tuesday. Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) said the figure, based on state media reports and its own research, represented a minimum given the current […]
Southern Poverty Law Center facing Justice Department probe over use of paid informants to infiltrate hate groups
Washington — The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other groups, according to a video posted by the nonprofit and sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The case is being spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s […]
Pregnant British Olympian finishes Boston marathon
British long-distance runner Calli Hauger-Thackery delivered an inspiring performance after completing the Boston Marathon while 22 weeks pregnant, describing the experience as one of the most meaningful moments of her career. As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, the 33-year-old, who has represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games, crossed the finish line in two […]
What are today’s mortgage interest rates: April 21, 2026?
Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance. Skryagin Igor/garrykosoff/Getty Images Mortgage interest rates in March surged by more than half a percentage point, on average, even with the Federal Reserve electing to keep its rate policy unchanged in the month. But with a series of disappointing […]
LP appoints subcommittee chairs for 2026 national convention
The Labour Party on Tuesday released the list of chairmen and members of its electoral subcommittees for the forthcoming ward, local government, and state congresses across the country, as part of preparations for its 2026 National Convention. A statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, […]