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Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief
The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pien Huang | Apr 16, 2026, 8:58 PM UTC

Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.
Meg Anderson | Apr 16, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC

4/16 KVCR Midday News: Redlands School Board Votes to Keep Bible in their Schools, Perris City Council Rename Cesar Chavez Library & More
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Toni Lopez | Apr 16, 2026, 7:41 PM UTC

A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet
D.C. and 33 states now have to argue in favor of specific remedies and fines, which could be paused if Live Nation appeals. Experts say the long-term impact on ticket prices isn't clear either.
Rachel Treisman | Apr 16, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC

Boiling milk and worrying about the Iran war: A New Year dawns in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Buddhists and Hindus marked their New Year on Tuesday while a war thousands of miles away is making itself felt.
Diaa Hadid | Apr 16, 2026, 5:22 PM UTC

A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
Israel has agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, part of a complex web of Mideast negotiations, from Iran to Gaza.
Daniel Estrin | Apr 16, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC

Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump
Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.
Emmanuel Akinwotu | Apr 16, 2026, 4:26 PM UTC

RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing
In his first appearance this year, the health secretary is taking questions on his record on health, including his controversial moves on vaccines.
Will Stone | Apr 16, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC

Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | Apr 16, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC

NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.
David Folkenflik | Apr 16, 2026, 2:18 PM UTC

