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UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

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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.

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

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

  • Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly Reuters

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

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

  • MATTHEW PERRONE and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press

Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.

Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

  • Aljazeera - AJ+

US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics

    President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.

    Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

    Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

    • JULIA HARTE Reuters

    Voting rights advocates warn that these copycat measures could still disenfranchise citizens who ‌lack certain forms of ID during this year’s elections.

    Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

    Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

      A new Gallup poll found that about 1 in 4 U.S. adults used AI for health information in the past month.

      Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

      Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

        But spiking prices nationwide have shaken the U.S. economy and, with it, Trump's clout to drive support for fellow conservatives in November's midterm elections.

        Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

        Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

          The acting head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency will leave the federal government at the end of May, the Trump administration said Thursday.

          Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

          Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

            The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

            Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, optimism grows on ending Iran war

            Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, optimism grows on ending Iran war

              President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, signaling a pause in Israel's conflict that has raged in parallel to the war with Iran.

              Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

              Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

                President Donald Trump says a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon will begin at 5 p.m. ET. A leading Hezbollah official said the group would abide by the agreement if Israeli attacks stop, and Lebanon’s prime minister welcomed the announcement. CNN's Kevin Li…

                Pentagon ramps up planning for possible military ops in Cuba

                Pentagon ramps up planning for possible military ops in Cuba

                  Trump suggested he expects soon to have the "honor" of "taking Cuba, in some form," adding, "Whether I free it, take it − I think I can do anything I want with it."

                  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

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

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

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

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

                  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.

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                  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.​

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                  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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