U.S. agrees to withdraw American troops from Niger  The Washington Post US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says  CNN U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger  The New York Times Russia funneling weapons through Libyan port, eying gateway to Africa  Defense News U.S. Troops in Niger Say They're “Stranded” and Can't Get Mail, Medicine  The Intercept ..read more

Explosions injure three people at pro-Iran military base, Iraqi security official says  CNN Middle East Remains On Boil, Pro-Iran Troops Bombed In Iraq: 10 Points  NDTV US mum on alleged IDF strike inside Iran, in apparent effort to de-escalate tensions  The Times of Israel Huge blast at military base used by PMF, Iraqi army sources say  The Jerusalem Post Explosion hits base of Iranian-aligned Iraqi army unit  The Guardian ..read more

Matty Healy's Aunt Shares His Reaction to Taylor Swift's Album Tortured Poets Department - E! Online  E! NEWS How Joe Alwyn Handled Attention Dating Taylor Swift (Exclusive Source)  PEOPLE Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy and Travis Kelce appear to be Taylor Swift’s latest inspirations  CNN Taylor Swift's 'But Daddy, I Love Him' Lyrics Are a Scathing Response to Fans Against Her Dating Matty Healy  ELLE Matty Healy's Reaction to Ex Taylor Swift's 'TTPD': Source  Us Weekly ..read more

Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, has died at 47  NPR Mandisa, Grammy award-winning ‘American Idol’ alum, dead at 47  CNN Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer, Dies at 47  The New York Times American Idol Star Mandisa Dead at 47  PEOPLE Christian singer Mandisa, 47, dies at her Nashville home  WZTV ..read more

Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms  The New York Times Avian flu in cattle is spreading; scientists want more data on H5N1 - STAT  STAT WHO clarifies what counts as a pathogen that can spread through the air  CNN Bird flu, lack of vaccine prompt 'great concern' for top WHO official  USA TODAY Human-To-Human Bird Flu Spread Is 'Great Concern,' WHO Says  Forbes ..read more

Watch Taylor Swift and Post Malone's New “Fortnight” Video  Pitchfork Taylor Swift's 'Fortnight' Video Outfits Decoded: All the Easter Eggs  PEOPLE Taylor Swift’s surprise double album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is daggers wrapped in a lullaby  CNN Taylor Swifts Invites Fans to Play ‘Fortnight Challenge’  Rolling Stone Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” Reviewed  The New Yorker ..read more

New York Attorney General Letitia James opposes company holding Trump's $175 million bond in civil fraud case  CBS News New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment  ABC News NY AG asks Trump civil fraud judge to declare $175M bond ‘without effect’  The Hill Letitia James Asks Justice Engoron to Make a Huge Decision  Newsweek New York AG Letitia James asks judge to void Trump's bond in his civil fraud verdict  NBC News ..read more

Draymond predicts Kings will beat Pelicans 'pretty easily' in play-in game  Yahoo Sports Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans Apr 19, 2024 Box Scores  NBA.com NBA scores: Kings vs. Pelicans live updates, highlights with final playoff spot on the line, Heat oust Bulls  CBS Sports Western Conference sudden death for the eighth seed  Pounding The Rock New Orleans Pelicans Must Shed The 'NOT SO CLUTCH' Moniker For Tonight's Elimination Game Versus The Kings  Sports Illustrated ..read more

Nothing to see here: US, Israel go radio silent on strike against Iran  ABC News Middle East crisis: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike – as it happened  The Guardian Israeli, US defense chiefs discuss maintaining regional stability in call hours after alleged strike in Iran  The Times of Israel Israel war live updates: Iran downplays attack; Israel remains silent  USA TODAY U.S. officials expect Israeli response to Iran's retaliatory strikes will be limited  NBC Ne ..read more

See the explosive 'devil comet' get its tail ripped off by a solar storm days before its close approach to the sun  Livescience.com 'Devil' Comet About To Reach Peak Visibility - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel Comet Pons-Brooks: How and When to See It  The New York Times Watch 'Devil Comet' approach the sun during explosive coronal mass ejection (video)  Space.com Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, aka the 'Devil Comet' is visible this week. Here's how to spot it  ABC News ..read more