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FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says

FCC to order early license reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations, source says

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FCC is set to order early reviews of eight ​Disney-owned ABC stations as soon as Tuesday in a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration's fight with major media outlets.
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'

King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'

Steven Sloan, Josh Boak and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Updated April 28 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles III has acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" while addressing the U.S. Congress.
US Justice Department indicts former FBI Director Comey a second time, source says

US Justice Department indicts former FBI Director Comey a second time, source says

Reuters  |  Posted April 28 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice ​has indicted former FBI Director James Comey a second time, a ‌source familiar with the case said on Tuesday.
Inside a renewed Utah copper mine, built for the AI age

Inside a renewed Utah copper mine, built for the AI age

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted April 28 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On a windy afternoon, a copper mine in southeastern Utah resumed production after resting dormant since 2024. Its reboot marks a significant step toward using AI in physically demanding work.
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes

Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes

Reuters  |  Posted April 28 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation ​Council in Jeddah on Tuesday, state media said.
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated April 28 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers ​and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and women's employment are not lifted.
Critics say Utah law gives unelected developers too much taxing power

Critics say Utah law gives unelected developers too much taxing power

Eric S. Peterson for the Utah Investigative Journalism Project  |  Posted April 28 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah law gives unelected developers the power to issue bonds and pass those costs on to homebuyers. Such taxes can amount to second mortgages paid off for decades.
Trump says ABC should fire late-night host Kimmel

Trump says ABC should fire late-night host Kimmel

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated April 27 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Jimmy Kimmel should immediately be fired by ABC and parent company Walt Disney.
Congressional Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom

Congressional Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted April 27 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two days after a shooting at a dinner that President Donald Trump was attending, Republicans in Congress pushed for legislation to fund ​and speed construction of a White House ballroom.
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Suzanne Plunkett and Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Updated April 27 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump.
US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map

US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted April 27 - 3:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court formally reinstated on Monday a redrawn ​Texas electoral map that was designed to add more Republicans to the House of Representatives.
Virginia Supreme Court considers blocking voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

Virginia Supreme Court considers blocking voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

Gary D. Robertson and David A. Lieb, Associated Press  |  Updated April 27 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys defending Virginia's new Democratic-drawn congressional map are facing questions from the state's Supreme Court, considering overturning the plan approved by voters.
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated April 27 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of shooting a Secret Service agent as he tried to breach security at a dinner attended by ​President Donald Trump is facing federal charges of attempting to assassinate him.
This Utah congressman wants to get AI out of children's toys

This Utah congressman wants to get AI out of children's toys

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated April 27 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

As artificial intelligence tools become more common in daily life, one Utah congressman wants to draw a line about their use by banning chatbots from children's toys.
Trump's upcoming public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack

Trump's upcoming public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack

Will Weissert, Associated Press  |  Updated April 27 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is likely to face new security questions as he plans to attend a series of large, high-profile events in the coming months.
Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

Associated Press  |  Updated April 27 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donald W. Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress for nearly three decades under seven presidents, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 88.
Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia

Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia

Steve Holland, Saad Sayeed and Asif Shahzad, Reuters  |  Posted April 27 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war and stressed it can never have a nuclear weapon.
King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting

King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting

Michael Holden and Sam Tabahriti, Reuters  |  Updated April 26 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles' state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on ​Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
Trump support drops in Utah, driven by religious voters

Trump support drops in Utah, driven by religious voters

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 26 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

New polling shows President Donald Trump's approval ratings are sinking in the Beehive State, mostly thanks to flagging support among Republicans and religious voters.