Americans see some relief at the pump

President Trump accused Iran of blackmailing the U.S. on Saturday, but there is some relief for Americans. Gas prices fell, averaging just over $4 a gallon nationwide. Olivia Rinaldi reports from the White House on the war’s ripple effects.

DRC Government, Rebels Agree to Ease Travel for Aid Convoys, Refrain From Civilian Attacks, US Says

April 18 (Reuters) – ⁠The ⁠representatives of ⁠the government of the ​Democratic Republic of ‌Congo and the ‌rebel coalition ⁠Alliance ⁠Fleuve Congo made progress on a ​protocol on humanitarian access and judicial ​protection, ceasefire oversight, and the ⁠release ⁠of prisoners, ⁠the U.S. ​State Department said on Saturday. During ​a ⁠meeting in Switzerland this week, the …

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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, Yonhap News Says

SEOUL, April ⁠19 (Reuters) – ⁠North Korea ⁠fired a ​ballistic missile towards ‌the east, ‌Yonhap ⁠News ⁠Agency said on Sunday, citing ​South Korea’s Joint Chiefs ​of Staff (JCS). This is the ⁠first ⁠firing of ⁠ballistic missiles ​by the North ​since ⁠April 8 and marks ⁠the latest in a series of launches ⁠this year. South Korea’s …

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While Trump Lashes Out at Spain, US Democrats Join a Progressive Rally in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Progressive leaders from around the globe gathered in Barcelona on Saturday to try and galvanize their forces and defend a rules-based world order. Democrats U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were present alongside the leaders of Brazil, South Africa and high-ranking officials from other left-leaning governments. While no …

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Does My Child Have a Language Disorder?

By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSATURDAY, April 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Baby’s first words are a source of pride for parents, but when they’re late in coming, it can be a source of worry. While most kids catch up, those whose language troubles persist may have a condition called DLD. Short for developmental language …

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British Counter-Terrorism Police Investigating London Arson Attack

LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) – British counter-terrorism ⁠police ⁠are investigating an ⁠arson attack in London on Friday ​night in an area with a significant Jewish community. The ‌incident, which caused minor ‌damage, follows a spate of similar attacks, ⁠including ⁠a nearby blaze last month that destroyed four Jewish ​community ambulances and was treated by police …

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