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UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

  • Trevor Hunnicutt and Saad Sayeed Reuters

Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

  • TIMOTHY AEPPEL, NICHOLAS P. BROWN and CHRISTOPHE STEITZ Reuters

The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

AP top stories April 19

AP top stories April 19

  • US NETWORK POOL, ASSOCIATED PRESS, SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

Here's the latest for Sunday, April 19th: Trump says U.S. talks with Iran in Pakistan Monday; Louisiana shooting kills eight children; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human record; Kite festival kicks off in northern France.

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

  • ITZEL LUNA Los Angeles Times

As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

  • Associated Press

Suspects were accused of staging fake bear attacks in luxury cars and seeking almost $142,000 in payouts from insurance companies.

Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

  • MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press

They long exposed the inner workings of some of America's most spectacular cases, but also drew criticism of creating a media circus.

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

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

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport early Sunday.

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

    On the night of April 21-22, sky watchers will have the chance to catch sight of several shooting stars as the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak.

    How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

    How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

      Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking a $1.75 trillion valuation in its forthcoming initial public offering. How far into the stratosphere is that?

      Social Security & You: An old and whacky Social Security rant

      Social Security & You: An old and whacky Social Security rant

        A reader shared with me an email he got from an acquaintance. It is a Social Security screed that is filled with half-baked ideas, exaggerations and outright lies. The reader said he had never heard of these allegations before. But I pointed out to him that the harangue has been around for d…

        'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

        'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

          The U.S. has a mixed history of dealing with inclusion and exclusion, and the question of unity remains relevant today.

          America 250: The Unity Question

          America 250: The Unity Question

            NEW YORK — The aspirations cut a wide swath through American history since 1776 — from the “All men are created equal” of the Declaration of Independence and the “We the people” of the Constitution, to the “indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” of the Pledge of Allegiance.

            Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

            Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

              There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.

              Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

              Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

                Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.

                Local News

                Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

                Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

                People waited outside Heroes and Villains to shop from over 100 exclusive record releases on Saturday morning in Tucson. 

                Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                State & Regional

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

                Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

                Nation & World

                UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

                UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

                Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

                Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

                Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

                The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

                AP top stories April 19

                AP top stories April 19

                Here's the latest for Sunday, April 19th: Trump says U.S. talks with Iran in Pakistan Monday; Louisiana shooting kills eight children; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human record; Kite festival kicks off in northern France.

                Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

                Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

                As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

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                U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

                U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

                Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

                Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

                Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

                Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

                Interact With Us

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

                Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

                Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

                Politics

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

                Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

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