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Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup

Mexico’s government said it was beefing up security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside of Mexico City less than two months before the FIFA World Cup. The Monday...

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Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event

President Donald Trump and many of his leading Christian supporters and top Republicans are taking part this week in a marathon reading of the Bible in an America 250-themed event billed as encouraging...

April 21, 2026 6:54 am EST EST

Shooting at Mexico pyramids that killed Canadian was planned: officials

The Mexican government said Tuesday it was a planned shooting at an internationally famous pyramids site that took the life of a Canadian tourist. José Luis Cervantes Martínez, the attorney general...

April 21, 2026 1:24 pm EST EST

Apple CEO Tim Cook to end nearly 15-year reign leading the iPhone maker 

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an...

April 20, 2026 5:21 pm EST EST

What to know as ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan's capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington. As of right now, the...

April 20, 2026 9:25 am EST EST

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East

BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe turned its attention to the Palestinians on Monday as the election defeat of Israel ally Victor Orban in Hungary gives new momentum to efforts addressing Gaza and the occupied...

April 20, 2026 9:25 am EST EST

Japan issues an advisory for northern coastal areas for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Monday issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake induced by a major quake earlier in the day. The Cabinet Office and the Japan...

April 20, 2026 8:13 am EST EST

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people Sunday. The Trump administration's campaign...

April 20, 2026 9:14 am EST EST

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which...

April 19, 2026 3:47 pm EST EST

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Authorities say eight children were killed in a domestic disturbance in Louisiana. The shooting occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Shreveport, according to Police Chief Wayne...

April 19, 2026 12:05 pm EST EST