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Iran expert discusses whether the war has made the Iranian regime stronger
Iran expert Vali Nasr of Johns Hopkins University discusses whether the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has made the Iranian regime stronger.
Steve Inskeep, Brittney Melton | Apr 9, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97
The celebrated mountaineer, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor retailer REI and later as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, his family said.
The Associated Press | Apr 9, 2026, 5:22 AM UTC

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads
North Korea said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces.
The Associated Press | Apr 9, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico
A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court and acknowledged his involvement in an attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the U.S. when a truck crashed in Mexico in 2021, killing more than 50.
The Associated Press | Apr 9, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC

Teen birth rates hit another historical low in 2025, CDC says
The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Apr 9, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponed
Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee in June. The Department of Justice said Wednesday that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not testify for now.
Ava Berger | Apr 8, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC

Birthplace of civil rights and confederacy cradle: Montgomery is packed with history
Montgomery, Ala., helped shape America — from the cradle of the Confederacy to the birthplace of the civil rights movement to the city's draw today as the place to reflect on the legacy of slavery.
Debbie Elliott | Apr 8, 2026, 9:43 PM UTC

4/8 KVCR Midday News: Suspect of Ontario Fire Caught, New California Bill Could Limit Re-Sale Value of Concert Tickets & More
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Toni Lopez | Apr 8, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

What has the U.S. war with Iran accomplished?
Trump's war goals included putting an end to Iran's nuclear program, destroying its military capabilities and creating regime change. That hasn't happened.
Scott Neuman, Greg Myre | Apr 8, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC

Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.
Shannon Bond | Apr 8, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

