Russian Strike Kills 18, including 9 Children, Ukraine Says
The missile strike was the latest in a series of attacks that have caused civilian casualties, despite continuing cease-fire talks.
Theodore McCarrick, Cardinal Defrocked Over Sex Abuse, Dies at 94
He rose to the highest levels of the Roman Catholic Church before allegations of abusing minors and an investigation led Pope Francis to strip him of his priesthood.
Los Angeles County Plans to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Sex Abuse Claims
The settlement, which still needs formal approval, covers more than 6,800 claims of abuse, some of which date back to 1959.
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of the incident, which described the vehicles as “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals.
Supreme Court Lets Trump Suspend Grants to Teachers
The justices allowed the Trump administration to temporarily suspend $65 million in teacher-training grants, which helped place teachers in poor and rural areas.
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.
Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election
The ruling was a win for the Republican who narrowly lost a State Supreme Court race in November. The case has tested the boundaries of post-election litigation.
Storm Stalled Over Central U.S. Brings Another Day of Rain and Flooding
Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.
Trump Extends TikTok Deal Deadline, Delaying a Potential Ban
The app was facing a Saturday deadline to change its ownership or face a ban in the United States.
U.S. Employers Added 228,000 Jobs in March, but Outlook Is Clouded
The gain was stronger than expected, though the impact of President Trump’s tariffs and other policies on the labor market has yet to play out.