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Luria, who lost her seat to a Republican after standing up to Trump, has secured key endorsements in Virginia race Elaine Luria – once a member of the congressional committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the US Capitol – says she is confident that “the wind is on our back” as she seeks … Read more

A Senate Republican hopeful eyeing Minnesota’s open seat accused Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of turning a blind eye to a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Michele Tafoya, 61, is running to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., in a crowded race where Republicans have heavily targeted Walz … Read more

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role LeBron James must be so sick of this. If he wanted to experience being the best player on an otherwise thin team, he could simply remember the Cleveland … Read more

FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Oil prices rose sharply and European stock markets fell on Monday, after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel hit hopes for a peace deal. … Read more

Commentators have said that the US president’s clownishness and lack of ideology somehow make him less dangerous. They’re wrong Over the past few weeks, a random kaleidoscope of images has been flashing through my head. Some are characters from movies not seen since childhood. Others are snippets from literature or iconic art. What joins them … Read more

At least eight children were killed and two adults wounded in a mass shooting in the Louisiana city of Shreveport, in what police called a ‘domestic violence incident’. Chris Bordelon, the Shreveport police department spokesperson, said the suspect, Shamar Elkins, killed seven of his own children and wounded their mother, as well as killing another … Read more

Tehran vowa to respond after USS Spruance fires on Iranian-flagged cargo ship allegedly running strait of Hormuz blockade. Key US politics stories from Sunday 19 April America’s benchmark oil contract West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged late on Sunday after Iran accused the US of having broken a ceasefire in place since early April. WTI crude … Read more

Catholics around Atlanta share mixed feelings on faith and politics as Trump engages in rhetorical war with pope Alex Sullivan tended to his five children on the lawn after a traditional Latin mass at the Catholic Church of Saint Monica in Duluth, Georgia, and contemplated his faith in the light of God and the shadow … Read more

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan. Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal … Read more

President Trump announcing the U.S. Navy struck and seized an Iranian tanker attempting to cross the U.S.’ blockade. It comes as the U.S.’ ceasefire with Iran is in jeopardy. The White House says negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance, will return to Pakistan tomorrow for a new round of peace talks with Iran. NBC News’ … Read more