The New York Times
Israel Miscalculated Iran Provocation
Israeli officials say they didn’t see a strike on a high-level Iranian target in Syria as a provocation, and did not give Washington a heads-up about it until right before it happened.
Headlines
April 18, 2024
The Wall Street Journal
Johnson Risks Job for Ukraine Funding
Speaker Johnson is risking his political career by advancing a controversial foreign aid vote for Ukraine and Israel, facing GOP opposition and potentially needing Democratic support.
CNN
Senate Roll Call on Mayorkas Impeachment
CNN displays a table detailing how each senator voted on the rejection of impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. The votes aligned mostly along partisan lines.
Columbus Dispatch
Congress Fails to Corner Shafik
During a House committee hearing, attempts to undermine University President Shafik through intense questioning in her testimony failed, despite minor gains by members like Rep. Stefanik.
The Atlantic
Frum: Why Biden Shouldn't Debate
David Frum argues that Biden should decline debate invitations with Trump to avoid normalizing Trump's alleged coup attempt and to uphold the importance of constitutional integrity.
NPR
NPR Editor Resigns
NPR senior business editor Uri Berliner resigned after criticizing the network's chief executive and editorial direction in an essay, leading to a public dispute and his suspension.
The New York Times
Why Biden Has a More Narrow Path
Biden faces a challenging path to the presidency compared to Trump, as Electoral College maps show Trump's advantage, particularly in battleground states that show Biden's declining popularity.
Politico
Trump Could’ve Aided Jan. 6 Response
Trump could have facilitated a quicker National Guard response to the Capitol riot by contacting Pentagon leaders, but he did not, according to testimony from former D.C. guard leaders.
NBC News
Ukraine: What About Us?
Ukraine questions the disparity in Western support compared to Israel as it faces similar threats from Russian attacks, highlighting a perceived double standard in military aid and protection.
ABC News
Hero Hockey Fan Saves 4-Year-Old
A hockey fan swiftly intervened to prevent a stray puck from hitting a 4-year-old boy at a Cleveland Monsters game, sparking a viral TikTok search by the boy's mother to find and thank him.
Puck
Will Silicon Valley Turn on Shanahan?
Democratic operatives and donors debate using Silicon Valley connections to either discredit or persuade Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, to undermine his presidential bid.
USA Today
Feds Act to Combat Online Exploitation
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas introduces the first national campaign to combat increasing online sexual exploitation of children, focusing on education and prevention.
Toronto Sun
Arrest in $24 Million Gold Heist
Six individuals were arrested and three are sought for a $24 million gold and cash heist at Toronto's Pearson airport, involving Air Canada insiders and linked to international firearms trafficking.
The Athletic
NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Betting
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter from the league for betting on NBA games, sharing insider health information, and manipulating game outcomes.
CBS News
Senators To Investigate Havana Syndrome
Senators requested Biden reevaluate Havana Syndrome after a 60 Minutes report introduced new evidence of a possible Russian connection to the ailment affecting U.S. security officials.
Financial Times
CNN's Thompson: "Plenty to Fix"
CNN's CEO Mark Thompson is leading a digital overhaul to address the network's declining cable viewership and increase competitiveness, with plans for digital subscriptions and services.
Los Angeles Times
USC Was Wrong, What To Do Now
USC should reinstate valedictorian Asna Tabassum's commencement speech, cancelled due to her support for Palestinians, to maintain its commitment to free speech and diverse viewpoints.
KREM 2
Kohberger Alibi to Rely on Cell Phone
Bryan Kohberger, accused of the murder of four University of Idaho students, claims he was driving near a Park at the time of the killings, asserting that his cell phone data will confirm his alibi.
The Hill
Sabato Moves AZ To Lean Democratic
An election handicapper upgraded the Arizona Senate race to "leans Democratic" following a state Supreme Court abortion ban decision and strong fundraising by Democrat Rep. Gallego.
Wall Street Journal
Americans Throw Away $68M in Coinage
Each year, Americans dispose of coins worth up to $68 million, much of which is retrieved by Reworld from trash at their facility in PA, turning waste into sums of recoverable metal.
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