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Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently. Iran\u2019s semiofficial Tasnim news agency claimed that the talks set for Saturday would not happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump complained that Iran was doing \"a very poor job\u201d by not allowing the free flow of ships through the strait, through which 20% of the world\u2019s traded oil once passed."},{"title":"Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending their war","uuid":"edc7666c-ab91-5e40-bbe1-ce2caad88444","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:24 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/vance-warns-iran-not-to-play-the-us-as-he-departs-for-negotiations-aimed-at\/article_edc7666c-ab91-5e40-bbe1-ce2caad88444.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us negotiations vance trump, military and defense, politics, iran war, general news, war and unrest, international agreements, world news, washington news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/1f\/b1f52731-b1e5-4754-8794-b7a821cd5990\/69735e9299997.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Vice President JD Vance is warning Iran not\u00a0to \u201cplay\u201d the U.S. as he heads for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who's seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the 6-week-old conflict to now find a resolution. Vance has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions. The Republican vice president set off Friday to lead mediated talks with Iran in Pakistan. Vance says he's \u201clooking forward to the negotiation\u201d and thinks it'll be positive. Vance's trip comes as a tenuous, temporary ceasefire appears to be on the precipice of collapsing."},{"title":"Too young for the MMR shot, babies become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks","uuid":"cf2d56e8-4857-5190-b572-50e5bb732aba","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:15:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/too-young-for-the-mmr-shot-babies-become-sitting-ducks-in-measles-outbreaks\/article_cf2d56e8-4857-5190-b572-50e5bb732aba.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, measles vaccines mmr babies south carolina outbreak, medication, health, immunizations, disease outbreaks, measles, u.s. news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/20\/1206ecea-8e41-11e9-bd1a-5b144168d1b3\/5d02f3d3d1ace.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Babies too young to be vaccinated are among the most vulnerable in measles outbreaks like the one in South Carolina, which is the largest the U.S. has seen in decades. Babies lack protection against the disease and are more likely to suffer severe complications or die. They completely depend on herd immunity, which requires nearly everyone to be vaccinated. But dropping vaccination rates have eroded protection in South Carolina and across the nation. Increasingly, some policymakers and officials push a view of vaccination as an issue of individual freedom, rather than one of public health. South Carolina\u2019s outbreak, totaling about 1,000 cases, has slowed. But measles is spreading in many states, and the U.S. on the verge of losing its status as a country that has eliminated measles."},{"title":"Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts","uuid":"9cabb661-f64e-5754-9f5e-5328b1003ec3","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:39 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/netanyahu-authorizes-direct-talks-with-lebanon-in-potential-boost-to-ceasefire-efforts\/article_9cabb661-f64e-5754-9f5e-5328b1003ec3.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us israel trump lebanon april 9 2026, military and defense, iran war, general news, war and unrest, international agreements, religion, world news, energy industry, military technology, drone surveillance and warfare, 2024-2026 mideast wars","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/6c\/36c8b5d9-04a3-41c2-b744-7226fb045850\/69d64e0331e32.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors. Israel and Lebanon have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948. The announcement Thursday offered a potential boost to ceasefire efforts in the region. There was no immediate response from Lebanese authorities. The tentative\u00a0ceasefire\u00a0in the\u00a0Iran war\u00a0has staggered under the weight of Israel\u2019s bombardment of Beirut and Tehran\u2019s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Netanyahu made the announcement amid disagreement over whether the ceasefire deal included a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah."},{"title":"Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters","uuid":"3a200dc0-c511-5d00-9102-9042deeb8308","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:01:37 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/federal-judge-finds-pentagon-is-violating-court-order-to-restore-access-to-reporters\/article_3a200dc0-c511-5d00-9102-9042deeb8308.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, pentagon press nyt new york times access, politics, military and defense, business, u.s. news, general news, entertainment, washington news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/cf\/2cfa5711-6d39-4eeb-83ba-8fe0ac76b696\/69d82c1d0a5a2.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"A federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman sided with The New York Times earlier this month in deciding that the Pentagon\u2019s new credential policy violated journalists\u2019 constitutional rights to free speech and due process. He sided again with the Times in saying that the Pentagon had tried to evade his ruling by putting in new rules that expel all reporters from the building unless guided by escorts. Friedman had ordered Pentagon officials to reinstate the press credentials of seven Times reporters and stressed that his decision applies to \u201call regulated parties.\u201d"},{"title":"Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes","uuid":"100c6008-9b8d-5020-8f6b-5a0bbeab1a2e","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:54:06 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/melania-trump-delivers-statement-at-the-white-house-denying-knowledge-of-jeffrey-epsteins-crimes\/article_100c6008-9b8d-5020-8f6b-5a0bbeab1a2e.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, melania trump white house epstein, politics, general news, u.s. news, washington news, iran war, indictments, email and messaging","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/7d\/c7d82eae-db9e-460f-b8b6-714647640325\/69d7f70145145.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"First lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at the White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes. In the extraordinary moment on Thursday, the first lady denied any association with Epstein and called accusations that she was involved in Epstein\u2019s crimes \u201cbaseless lies.\u201d The seemingly out-of-the-blue message came as her husband, President Donald Trump, and his administration had finally seemed to move past more than a year of controversy surrounding Epstein, especially as the Iran war had become all-consuming in Washington. A spokesman for the first lady said the West Wing knew beforehand that she'd be giving a statement, but it wasn't clear it the content of her remarks were known."},{"title":"Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing","uuid":"a5ecc3bf-603d-57d3-b04e-7fd67d3ac836","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:33:49 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/travelers-face-higher-costs-and-fewer-flight-options-as-jet-fuel-prices-swing\/article_a5ecc3bf-603d-57d3-b04e-7fd67d3ac836.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, airline tickets fees increase jet fuel, energy markets, iran war, oil and gas industry, aerospace and defense industry, business, world news, general news, lifestyle","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/7b\/07b02406-ce65-11ed-a1e7-af207425aa32\/64248c9b6df48.image.jpg?resize=320%2C180","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices that have been swinging since the war in the Middle East started and fighting near the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global oil shipments. Airlines around the world are responding by trimming schedules and raising fees and fares. Experts say budget carriers and the customers who rely on them will feel the pinch first, but even business travelers and front-cabin passengers won\u2019t escape higher costs. Relief may not come quickly even if oil prices start to drop, experts warn, because airlines can take months to adjust fares while they wait for energy markets to stabilize."},{"title":"Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' four-year prison sentence","uuid":"33ae157f-fd74-549b-a719-580566121319","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:32:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/appeals-court-judges-raise-questions-about-severity-of-sean-diddy-combs-four-year-prison-sentence\/article_33ae157f-fd74-549b-a719-580566121319.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, sean diddy combs sentencing prison, criminal punishment, prostitution, indictments, prisons, general news, courts, entertainment, u.s. news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/c7\/8c761980-4f7b-4c5a-bdb3-b16e5417ec35\/685d97478afe4.image.jpg?resize=320%2C248","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Appeals court judges are questioning whether a judge who sentenced Sean \u201cDiddy\u201d Combs to over four years in prison on prostitution-related charges went too far in considering evidence supporting behavior he was acquitted of.\u00a0"},{"title":"Coal's fortunes shift as Trump uses orders and taxpayer money to keep plants operating","uuid":"f5548fed-9a9a-57be-a32a-c0095929f82c","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:30:59 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/coals-fortunes-shift-as-trump-uses-orders-and-taxpayer-money-to-keep-plants-operating\/article_f5548fed-9a9a-57be-a32a-c0095929f82c.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, trump climate coal revival, renewable energy, taxes, manufacturing sector, business, politics, energy industry, u.s. news, general news, health, washington news, climate and environment","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/8f\/d8f80f8b-7fc5-4fc6-889b-fe75f81ecd06\/69cdc7ef21b31.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running. Market analysts believe no coal plant closures are likely during President Donald Trump's term. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has acknowledged the goal is to avoid any shutdowns. The administration says coal helps electric reliability during extreme demand. Critics say keeping plants open will cost ratepayers and taxpayers and lock in more pollution. The emergency orders are being challenged by states and consumer groups. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also rolled back clean energy incentives, environmental regulations and slowed new wind and solar permits."},{"title":"Lebanon digs for survivors after Israeli attack kills over 300, as surprise word of talks emerges","uuid":"4dee4ffa-d492-50b9-be3a-2a4fc6768834","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:33:01 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/lebanon-digs-for-survivors-after-israeli-attack-kills-over-300-as-surprise-word-of-talks\/article_4dee4ffa-d492-50b9-be3a-2a4fc6768834.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, israel lebanon hezbollah beirut strikes, military and defense, general news, war and unrest, 2024-2026 mideast wars, world news, building collapses, international agreements, emergency care, religion","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/2e\/32eec8a6-abc5-4a56-ab34-378452adc0e0\/69d7e35b58283.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Lebanon is reeling after the deadliest day of renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The death toll has exceeded 300 as more bodies are found. Israel has authorized direct talks with Lebanon despite no diplomatic ties. The Health Ministry on Thursday reported 1,150 wounded in strikes that rocked Lebanon on Wednesday including busy parts of Beirut. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that talks would focus on disarming Hezbollah. Israel's military targeted Hezbollah sites. But strikes hit densely packed areas that led to civilian casualties. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called the attacks \u201cbarbaric.\u201d The conflict has displaced more than a million people."},{"title":"Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats","uuid":"5a77bc7c-a73a-560c-998e-4fcbcd922d3f","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:19:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/democrats-grow-bolder-on-talk-about-removing-trump-from-office-after-his-iran-threats\/article_5a77bc7c-a73a-560c-998e-4fcbcd922d3f.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, trump iran threats democrats impeachment, legislation, iran war, military and defense, war and unrest, international agreements, impeachment, diplomacy, politics, washington news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/5\/48\/54885ec1-9875-4ee4-aa8d-dc9d5fc5500e\/68dc6fdcacb69.image.jpg?resize=320%2C227","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would \u201cdie\u201d if it didn\u2019t meet his demands. The episode unleashed demands for Democrats to oppose the Republican president in the strongest possible terms even though he eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Lawmakers are showing no sign they'll back off as they return to Washington. The new imperative from Democrats underscores how seriously many in Washington take Trump\u2019s talk of a mortal threat to a country of 91 million people. The White House has defended Trump\u2019s rhetoric as effective."},{"title":"Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau lead star-studded field at Masters","uuid":"f8a844b1-b6c4-5ac5-8b63-c6e1a8e792d5","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/scheffler-mcilroy-dechambeau-lead-star-studded-field-at-masters\/article_f8a844b1-b6c4-5ac5-8b63-c6e1a8e792d5.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, masters golf rory mcilroy, sports, golf, masters golf tournament","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/86\/786a8e03-aca6-4b0f-bca3-27e34ec1116c\/67fc4bdd71fac.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Scottie Scheffler feels rested, Bryson DeChambeau confident, and Rory McIlroy pressure-free as they lead a star-studded field at the 90th Masters. The tournament begins Thursday morning at Augusta National. McIlroy, the defending champion, enjoys a relaxed approach after winning last year. He's not letting pressure get to him despite the challenge of repeating. Scheffler, seeking his third Masters title, is the favorite despite recent struggles. DeChambeau, coming off two wins on the LIV Tour, aims for his first Masters victory. Notably absent are Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, both dealing with personal issues."},{"title":"At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there","uuid":"ae6270d0-f52b-57c3-8445-7c2cbe8d492d","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"image","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:19:39 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/at-least-182-killed-as-israel-strikes-central-beirut-after-saying-iran-truce-doesnt-apply\/article_ae6270d0-f52b-57c3-8445-7c2cbe8d492d.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, israel lebanon hezbollah beirut strikes, military and defense, general news, iran war, war and unrest, world news, international agreements","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/1\/e4\/1e457a37-7414-4d90-8c27-860d83e4eddb\/69d672b29f67c.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Lebanon\u2019s health ministry says that Israeli strikes during the day killed 182 people, the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel launched a barrage of strikes in central Beirut and elsewhere in the country on Wednesday as a shaky ceasefire took effect between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian officials have maintained that the deal was supposed to include Lebanon, while Israel and the U.S. have insisted that it does not. The ministry says that another 890 people were wounded in the strikes. Altogether, 1,739 people have been killed and 5,873 wounded in Lebanon in just over five weeks since the outbreak of the war."},{"title":"States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame","uuid":"96a7fe70-a8dd-5713-9e89-96b93128bd82","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:08:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/states-are-struggling-to-meet-their-clean-energy-goals-data-centers-are-to-blame\/article_96a7fe70-a8dd-5713-9e89-96b93128bd82.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, ai data centers nevada clean energy, energy industry, business, utilities, data management and storage, renewable energy, green technology, climate and environment, u.s. news, general news, technology","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/f7\/4f7b8d8d-09f4-4a02-81e1-d9cee50bd542\/68fad9a89bf9a.image.jpg?resize=320%2C240","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers. NV Energy, which serves 90% of the state, may need to build thermal fossil fuel energy to accommodate dozens of proposed data centers that would require more energy than three cities the size of Las Vegas. Nevada isn't alone; states across the country are struggling to meet their clean energy goals due to the increase in demand, but data centers say they're doing their part."},{"title":"'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US","uuid":"19ade476-c982-56d8-a3e2-aebe1f8109aa","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:16:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/climate-change-is-kicking-our-butts-march-smashes-heat-records-for-continental-us\/article_19ade476-c982-56d8-a3e2-aebe1f8109aa.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, march temperature record weather el nino, general news, weather, climate and environment, u.s. news, world news, science, oceans, climate science, climate change","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/14\/014ed1d6-d64a-11ea-ae81-d396bd410701\/5f294dd242a96.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that March\u2019s average temperature was 50.85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 9.35 degrees above the 20th-century norm. This surpasses the previous record set in March 2012. Climate Central meteorologist Shel Winkley highlights the unprecedented nature of this heat, noting the sheer volume of records broken. More than 19,800 daily temperature records were shattered, and 2,200 places set monthly highs. Experts predict that a brewing El Nino could intensify global warmth."},{"title":"Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again","uuid":"2ed1aed5-42e0-537e-bbb7-11b844fc8d41","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:50:26 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/ceasefire-is-threatened-as-israel-expands-lebanon-strikes-and-iran-closes-strait-again\/article_2ed1aed5-42e0-537e-bbb7-11b844fc8d41.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us israel trump lebanon april 8 2026, military and defense, military technology, drone surveillance and warfare, diplomacy, general news, iran war, war and unrest, international agreements, washington news, business, religion, world news, waterways, politics","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/6c\/36c8b5d9-04a3-41c2-b744-7226fb045850\/69d64e0331e32.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded Wednesday that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track. The U.S. and Iran both claimed victory after reaching the agreement, and world leaders expressed relief, even as more drones and missiles hit Iran and Gulf Arab countries. Israel intensified its attacks on the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, killing at least 182 people in one of the deadliest days in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war."},{"title":"Police in the Bahamas arrest husband of US woman who vanished from boat","uuid":"23c6b08e-0dd6-5fe0-9c4e-aa80e0425cb9","asset_type":"article","type":"link","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:29:09 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/police-in-the-bahamas-arrest-husband-of-us-woman-who-vanished-from-boat\/article_23c6b08e-0dd6-5fe0-9c4e-aa80e0425cb9.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":null,"flags":"AP","thumbnail":null,"thumb_orientation":"vertical","resource_url":"","summary":"Police in the Bahamas say they have arrested the husband of a U.S. woman who was aboard a boat near the archipelago and vanished. Authorities said the 59-year-old man whom they did not identify was arrested in Abaco and is being questioned. A Coast Guard spokesperson told The Associated Press late Wednesday that they have opened a criminal investigation into the case. Officials have said Lynette Hooker was traveling in an 8-foot motorboat from Hope Town to Elbow Cay on Saturday night, and that her husband, 58-year-old Brian Hooker, told authorities she fell overboard with the boat keys, causing the engine to turn off."},{"title":"Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case","uuid":"3485ce59-cac9-57c8-b28c-695071c0cbef","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:44:53 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/rex-heuermann-pleads-guilty-to-murder-charges-and-admits-he-killed-8-women-in-the\/article_3485ce59-cac9-57c8-b28c-695071c0cbef.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, gilgo beach serial killings guilty plea, law enforcement, general news, prostitution, serial murder, crime, homicide, u.s. news, courts, criminal punishment, indictments","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/a5\/4a5359a5-51c3-42b6-831f-1916be3943f6\/68b881e37db3c.image.jpg?resize=320%2C242","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"A Long Island architect has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings. Rex Heuermann entered the pleas on Wednesday in a courtroom packed with reporters, police and victims\u2019 relatives. His decision brings finality to a case that bedeviled investigators, tantalized the public and spawned true-crime documentaries, podcasts and a Hollywood movie. Authorities say Heuermann killed the women over a 17-year span. Many of them were sex workers whose deaths received little attention until their remains were found buried together along an isolated beach highway. Heuermann faces life in prison and will be sentenced at a later date."},{"title":"'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him","uuid":"c2bbb1ab-47f2-5b7d-8666-68e2c664380d","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:47:54 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/ketamine-queen-gets-15-years-in-prison-for-selling-matthew-perry-the-drugs-that-killed\/article_c2bbb1ab-47f2-5b7d-8666-68e2c664380d.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, matthew perry jasveen sangha sentence ketamine queen, prisons, indictments, general news, criminal punishment, courts, u.s. news, entertainment, health, medication, parties and entertaining, legal proceedings","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/c3\/3c3e4946-7716-11ee-9125-0bfabad53f23\/653f9153d8bf6.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"A federal judge has handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling \u201cFriends\u201d star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in a 2023 overdose. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett sentenced 42-year-old Jasveen Sangha on Wednesday. Sangha is the third defendant to be sentenced of the five people who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 54-year-old \u201cFriends\u201d star\u2019s death. Prosecutors had recommend a 15-year sentence for Sangha. They cast her in court filings as a \u201cKetamine Queen\u201d who had an elaborate drug operation catering to high-end clients."},{"title":"GM recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue","uuid":"57f777e4-0e40-5e9f-ba5d-c50b98185e88","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:19:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/gm-recalling-more-than-270-000-chevrolet-malibu-vehicles-in-us-due-to-rearview-camera\/article_57f777e4-0e40-5e9f-ba5d-c50b98185e88.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, general motors malibu recall nhtsa, product safety, food safety, auto safety, business, u.s. news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/ff\/cff66126-265d-11eb-9d9f-23a1202d020c\/5fafa6b0be573.image.jpg?resize=320%2C187","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that doesn\u2019t display properly reduces the driver\u2019s view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall includes Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with model years 2023 through 2025. GM said that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the recall issue. Dealers will replace the rearview camera for free."},{"title":"US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats","uuid":"6b40fbfe-a418-5879-971f-d072f8bbb3f9","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"image","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:45:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/us-and-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire-as-trump-pulls-back-on-threats\/article_6b40fbfe-a418-5879-971f-d072f8bbb3f9.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us israel trump lebanon april 7 2026, military and defense, energy industry, iran war, general news, diplomacy, politics, war and unrest, international agreements, washington news, business, religion, world news, protests and demonstrations","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/8f\/d8f80f8b-7fc5-4fc6-889b-fe75f81ecd06\/69cdc7ef21b31.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"U.S. President Donald Trump pulls back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate. Trump said he was holding off on threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel said it backed the U.S. ceasefire with Iran but that the deal doesn\u2019t cover fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump initially had said Iran proposed a \u201cworkable\u201d 10-point plan that could help end the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February. But he later called it fraudulent, without elaborating."},{"title":"American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says","uuid":"1aee80e7-1269-57d6-b6e7-64cac50a2721","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:27:06 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-has-been-released-week-after-kidnapping-in-iraq-rubio-says\/article_1aee80e7-1269-57d6-b6e7-64cac50a2721.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, journalist kidnapped iraq shelly kittleson, kidnapping, general news, military and defense, world news, 2024-2026 mideast wars, politics, u.s. news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/bc\/2bc27443-d673-4770-98e1-75e75111e2bc\/69d53bfdccf63.image.jpg?resize=320%2C180","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that American journalist Shelley Kittleson, who was kidnapped last week in Iraq, has been released. Kittleson was abducted by the Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah from a street corner in Baghdad on March 31. Rubio said in a statement posted on X, \u201cWe are relieved that this American is now freed and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.\u201d He thanked Iraqi authorities, as well as the FBI and U.S. defense department and other U.S. agencies for their work toward securing Kittleson\u2019s release."},{"title":"Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says","uuid":"3fb8009f-9329-5406-8ceb-a67ef37b2cf4","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:41:59 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/former-migos-rapper-offset-is-stable-after-being-shot-outside-a-florida-casino-spokesperson-says\/article_3fb8009f-9329-5406-8ceb-a67ef37b2cf4.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, rapper offset shooting hollywood hard rock florida, law enforcement, crime, celebrity, music, hip hop and rap, shootings, entertainment, u.s. news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/54\/854d8ea9-95aa-4b43-9612-71d56a0e4f88\/69d4cfd43022f.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"A spokesperson for the rapper Offset says the former member of the hip-hop trio Migos was shot outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition at a hospital. The Seminole Police Department says a shooting happened Monday evening at a valet area outside Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. Police say a fight preceded the shooting. Officers arrested Tione Jayden Merritt, a rapper known as Lil Tjay, related to the altercation that occurred before the shooting. He was charged with disorderly conduct. Merritt's lawyer said that Lil Tjay was not charged in the shooting and did not have a gun."},{"title":"Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks","uuid":"b18b842c-4542-5e6e-82d4-fcde343e1611","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:38:34 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-bars-rapper-ye-over-antisemitic-remarks\/article_b18b842c-4542-5e6e-82d4-fcde343e1611.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, ye kanye west wireless festival london, bipolar disorder, hip hop and rap, entertainment, antisemitism, politics, fairs and festivals, world news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/63\/26348e94-a9f7-4486-aeeb-76c1a8c78a46\/684c5a3a76730.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled. Ye had been expected to perform in front of around 150,000 revelers July 10-12 at the open-air Wireless Festival in London. Following the government ban on his entry to the country, the event organizers said it had been canceled. The ban on Ye comes after U.K. officials and Jewish leaders condemned his history of antisemitic remarks."},{"title":"Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note","uuid":"bfead51c-09a3-51ba-9531-4d3ac6f0f511","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"image","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:58:21 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/indianapolis-councilman-says-someone-fired-shots-at-his-home-and-left-a-no-data-centers\/article_bfead51c-09a3-51ba-9531-4d3ac6f0f511.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, indianapolis shots fired councilman home gibson, government programs, general news, law enforcement, politics, u.s. news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/6a\/26a726d2-6067-46fe-9904-25aaf805124e\/69d524fd95be1.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"An Indiana politician says someone fired 13 shots at his front door and left behind a note reading \u201cNo Data Centers\u201d on his doorstep. Indianapolis councilman Ron Gibson said he and his 8-year-old son weren\u2019t harmed in the incident early Monday. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says officers called to a home on East 41st Street on Monday morning found evidence of gunshots being fired at a house, but no injuries were reported. Police say they believe it was an isolated, targeted incident and the FBI is assisting. Gibson supported the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission\u2019s decision last week to approve a rezoning petition for a project for Metrobloks, a data center developer, in Gibson\u2019s district."},{"title":"Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail","uuid":"31ccd6a3-e799-593a-bb41-b8ad92296d34","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:01:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/ford-recalls-more-than-400-000-trucks-and-suvs-because-windshield-wipers-can-fail\/article_31ccd6a3-e799-593a-bb41-b8ad92296d34.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, ford recall windshield wipers safety nhtsa, product safety, auto safety, business, food safety, u.s. news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/86\/a867a6a6-783f-11ee-ada7-1b385732409a\/65418451d515e.image.jpg?resize=320%2C198","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers a total of 422,613 vehicles, including 2021-23 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators and a range of F series Super Duty trucks, model years 2022-2023. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on April 13. Once a remedy is determined, additional letters will be mailed. Dealerships will eventually inspect and replace the wiper arms free of charge. Ford\u2019s number for the recall is 26S24."},{"title":"The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran\u2019s infrastructure","uuid":"cb855c46-6f40-55b5-ad4a-c1d0f5543ab3","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:15:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/the-latest-trump-brushes-off-war-crime-concerns-as-he-repeats-threat-to-iran-s\/article_cb855c46-6f40-55b5-ad4a-c1d0f5543ab3.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran israel us lebanon latest april 6 2026, iran war, general news, politics, war and unrest, religion, world news, international agreements, military and defense","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/9b\/d9bf5df4-f9e3-11ee-bbdc-4fe002029285\/661b04de1c5b4.image.jpg?resize=320%2C214","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"U.S. President Donald Trump says he\u2019s \u201cnot at all\u201d concerned about committing possible war crimes as he the destruction of Iran\u2019s bridges and power plants if they don\u2019t reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters at the White House, the president refused to say whether any civilian targets would be off-limits if Iran doesn't meet his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline. Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war. Israel and the United States also carried out a wave of attacks on Iran, which responded with missile fire on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors."},{"title":"Artemis II breaks Apollo 13\u2019s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse","uuid":"943cade9-1cc7-5667-9469-1ccb55b5034e","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/artemis-ii-breaks-apollo-13-s-distance-record-with-daring-moon-flyby-that-included-a\/article_943cade9-1cc7-5667-9469-1ccb55b5034e.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, artemis moon nasa lunar flyby, astronomy, space exploration, planets, spacecraft, technology, u.s. news, general news, world news, science, eclipses","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/6e\/46e3ad3b-0706-42b4-9c4b-fc3734d6ff5a\/69d3fa00041a3.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon. Monday\u2019s lunar journey comes after Artemis II surpassed Apollo 13\u2019s distance record. During the flyby, the three Americans and one Canadian were treated to never-before-seen views of the moon\u2019s far side by eye and also a solar eclipse. The crew temporarily lost contact with Mission Control as they swung behind the moon without stopping. They\u2019re now on a path back toward Earth with a splashdown return set for Friday. More activities are planned before then including a phone call with the International Space Station."},{"title":"Taylor Frankie Paul faces protective order hearing in Utah after 'Bachelorette' cancellation","uuid":"ca959eff-b0f4-5266-8653-5bbc2875978d","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:06:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/taylor-frankie-paul-faces-protective-order-hearing-in-utah-after-bachelorette-cancellation\/article_ca959eff-b0f4-5266-8653-5bbc2875978d.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, taylor frankie paul protective order bachelorette, indictments, business, courts, religion, u.s. news, general news, entertainment","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/6e\/66ef5f8a-7ee4-4684-8bd2-447c34788008\/69bc5aec8572d.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"A Utah judge is expected to hear arguments on a protective order sought by a former partner against Taylor Frankie Paul, star of Hulu's \u201cThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.\u201d Paul and Dakota Mortensen are expected to participate remotely Tuesday while their lawyers appear in person. Mortensen is the father of Paul\u2019s 2-year-old son. He is asking the court to extend a protective order. About three weeks ago ABC opted not to air a new season of \u201cThe Bachelorette\u201d with Paul at its center. Production has also been paused on her Hulu series. It often featured Paul and Mortensen's tumultuous relationship."},{"title":"Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches","uuid":"d51ecf73-c5b6-5149-8af8-a63a0a24fdb6","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:24:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/trump-widens-threat-to-all-of-irans-power-plants-and-bridges-as-his-deadline-for\/article_d51ecf73-c5b6-5149-8af8-a63a0a24fdb6.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us israel trump lebanon april 6 2026, military and defense, energy industry, oil and gas industry, iran war, general news, politics, war and unrest, international agreements, business, washington news, religion, world news, indictments, war crimes, diplomacy","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/b6\/9b62a261-cb27-4f1c-92ec-60162d2b9e56\/69d3ca66ea4e8.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches. This comes after Tehran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, demanding a permanent end to the war. Trump insists that Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping traffic. Israel has increased pressure by attacking a major petrochemical plant and killing key Iranian commanders. Asked if he was concerned about accusations of war crimes, Trump responded, \u201cNo, not at all.\u201d Negotiations continue with mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey attempting to broker a ceasefire."},{"title":"Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63","uuid":"be839d2b-234d-559c-b3fe-10bab9a6791e","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:25:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/michigan-powers-to-its-second-national-title-and-first-since-1989-beating-uconn-69-63\/article_be839d2b-234d-559c-b3fe-10bab9a6791e.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, michigan uconn ncaa title game, ncaa men's division i basketball championship, men's college basketball, college basketball, sports, college sports, u.s. news, general news, basketball","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/7d\/47d4c883-c81a-4fdf-9c05-9464ed741e4e\/69d47bc838ab8.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn. Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team\u2019s first 3, which came 7:04 into the second half. The second, from freshman Trey McKenney, came with 1:50 left and felt like a dagger, giving the Wolverines a nine-point lead. UConn fought to the finish in a game that had a 1950s feel. Alex Karaban scored 17 points for UConn, which was denied in its bid for a third title in four seasons."},{"title":"Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction","uuid":"9af2d3d3-14c6-58c4-be1a-2043cb2c81c2","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:24:35 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/steve-bannon-wins-supreme-court-order-likely-to-lead-to-dismissal-of-contempt-of-congress\/article_9af2d3d3-14c6-58c4-be1a-2043cb2c81c2.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, supreme court capitol riot bannon trump, juries, indictments, subpoenas, politics, general news, courts, legal proceedings, 2021 united states capitol riot, washington news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/8\/68\/8686fadc-286e-11ec-bdee-2fd61160d4bb\/61609ce303e83.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has won a Supreme Court order that\u2019s expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress. Prodded by President Donald Trump\u2019s administration, the justices on Monday threw out an appellate ruling upholding Bannon\u2019s conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol attack. The move frees a trial judge to act on the Republican administration\u2019s pending request to dismiss Bannon\u2019s conviction and indictment \u201cin the interests of justice.\u201d The dismissal would be largely symbolic. Bannon served a four-month prison term after a jury convicted him of contempt of Congress in 2022."},{"title":"Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure","uuid":"2d4d81ff-591e-5d32-848b-566ccb21d437","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:29:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/russian-attacks-kill-4-as-ukraine-drones-target-oil-infrastructure\/article_2d4d81ff-591e-5d32-848b-566ccb21d437.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, russia ukraine war odesa drones oil, iran war, military and defense, general news, military technology, drone surveillance and warfare, energy industry, politics, oil and gas industry, crime, russia ukraine war, world news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/9e\/a9eadf53-6b99-4aa2-beed-e68f912db14a\/69d3ca17ea972.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed two women and a toddler. The attack heavily damaged an apartment block, with rescuers pulling four people from the rubble. Eleven people were hospitalized, including a pregnant woman and two children. Russia has targeted civilian areas in Ukraine since its invasion over four years ago, killing more than 15,000 people, says the United Nations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for partner countries to provide more air defenses. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range drones have targeted Russian oil facilities. Russia's Defense Ministry claims air defenses downed 50 Ukrainian drones overnight."},{"title":"Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge","uuid":"d8203123-7c56-52ca-804f-3732a6bacfd2","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:22:47 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/trump-issues-an-expletive-filled-threat-against-iran-as-details-of-us-aviators-rescue-emerge\/article_d8203123-7c56-52ca-804f-3732a6bacfd2.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us israel trump lebanon april 5 2026 pilot, waterways, diplomacy, oil and gas industry, drone surveillance and warfare, military and defense, war and unrest, plane crashes, iran war, general news, world news, manufacturing sector, energy industry, activism, war crimes, strikes, business, washington news, religion, media, news media","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/b7\/4b7c6c33-4e88-4264-9d29-ef353303e133\/69d26e3f0bb84.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-filled threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn\u2019t open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. It follows the U.S. rescue of an aviator whose plane was downed by Iran. Trump on Sunday promised strikes on Iran\u2019s power plants and bridges. Iran shows no sign of backing down and has hit targets in Gulf Arab countries. Both sides threaten civilian targets. War crime concerns have been raised. Diplomatic efforts continue with countries like Oman and Pakistan trying to mediate. The war, now in its sixth week, has already caused significant casualties and economic disruption."},{"title":"Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran","uuid":"2cf13b8d-80c5-563c-a3c9-005ecc3324da","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:40:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/pope-leo-urges-peace-in-first-easter-mass-as-christians-celebrate-in-jerusalem-gaza-and\/article_2cf13b8d-80c5-563c-a3c9-005ecc3324da.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, vatican pope easter urbi et orbi, 2024-2026 mideast wars, christianity, religion, world news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/e\/85\/e853d72a-882d-4340-beff-2be99fc13de7\/69d2c3a85c038.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.\u00a0"},{"title":"Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona","uuid":"957626d1-9369-565f-83a1-a898aaa1a0b0","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:43:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/michigan-rolls-to-national-title-game-with-its-latest-double-digit-march-win-91-73\/article_957626d1-9369-565f-83a1-a898aaa1a0b0.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, michigan arizona score final four march madness, ncaa men's division i basketball championship, sports, men's college basketball, college basketball, college sports, u.s. news, general news, basketball","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/40\/640669c0-18b1-450d-beaf-bdc684f6e872\/69d26e9cc995f.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the \u2019Cats for 40 long minutes Saturday, turning their highly anticipated\u00a0Final Four\u00a0matchup into a 91-73 Wolverines dunkfest-slash-highlight reel."},{"title":"Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury","uuid":"0ce347d2-2ca9-5694-9ffa-37d020a5d121","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:18:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/michigan-installed-as-early-favorite-over-uconn-in-national-title-game-despite-lendeborg-injury\/article_0ce347d2-2ca9-5694-9ffa-37d020a5d121.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, march madness uconn michigan matchup odds, ncaa men's division i basketball championship, men's college basketball, college basketball, sports, college sports","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/b\/e6\/be6db40b-6f87-4daf-9d5e-bbc2eb95530d\/69d26f07aa1e3.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Michigan\u00a0still might need a healthy\u00a0Yaxel Lendeborg\u00a0to end the Big Ten's 26-year title drought."},{"title":"UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62","uuid":"36d680ac-e1a0-5f8b-976a-16621faefc90","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:50:49 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/uconn-and-hurley-muscle-their-way-to-3rd-national-title-game-in-4-seasons-beating\/article_36d680ac-e1a0-5f8b-976a-16621faefc90.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, illinois uconn score march madness, ncaa men's division i basketball championship, basketball, sports, men's college basketball, college basketball, college sports, u.s. news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/3f\/23f8e791-2dc4-466e-88cf-05be89611bf0\/69d1afa272f3e.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley\u2019s Huskies are heading back to the national title game. UConn beat Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as the Huskies seek their third championship in four seasons. Tarris Reed Jr. had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while the fabulous freshman Mullins scored 15 for the Huskies, who rode strong inside play and tough defense to their 19th straight victory in the Sweet 16 or later rounds of the NCAA Tournament. UConn will face Michigan on Monday night as it seeks its seventh title, all since 1999."},{"title":"Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders","uuid":"d30664ca-34cd-54e4-b49f-710a06fcccb2","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/southern-california-wildfire-mostly-contained-as-officials-lift-many-evacuation-orders\/article_d30664ca-34cd-54e4-b49f-710a06fcccb2.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, california wildfire riverside county evacuations, fires, general news, evacuations, wildfires, u.s. news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/4\/f5\/4f552113-47d6-4f13-8ef8-46b952216478\/69d26ffaa666f.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"A smoky\u00a0wildfire in southern California\u00a0that broke out a day earlier and prompted evacuation orders was mostly under control Saturday afternoon, fire officials said."},{"title":"Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record","uuid":"99d37975-1211-5322-97db-145a5b89ec3d","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:15:08 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/artemis-ii-toilet-acts-up-again-as-astronauts-speed-toward-the-moon-to-break-apollo\/article_99d37975-1211-5322-97db-145a5b89ec3d.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, nasa moon artemis astronauts, space exploration, aerospace and defense industry, spacecraft, technology, u.s. news, general news, world news, science, aerospace technology","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/ab\/2ab20e73-fc48-4651-8845-d76f8deb6a82\/69d17908b55b9.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon. The three Americans and one Canadian will reach their destination Monday, performing a lunar flyby and then coming straight back home. They are the first moonbound crew in more than half a century, picking up where NASA's Apollo program left off. On the downside, their toilet is on the blink again. Until it is fixed, Mission Control has instructed the astronauts to break out more of the backup urine collection bags. The toilet malfunctioned following Wednesday's liftoff and has been hit and miss ever since."},{"title":"Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot","uuid":"2df15640-b821-55bb-8654-bfc08182f49d","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:01:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/trump-gives-iran-48-hours-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-as-search-continues-for-missing\/article_2df15640-b821-55bb-8654-bfc08182f49d.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us israel trump lebanon april 4 2026, energy industry, war and unrest, general news, military and defense, iran war, business, religion, washington news, world news, politics, oil and gas industry","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/d\/8f\/d8f80f8b-7fc5-4fc6-889b-fe75f81ecd06\/69cdc7ef21b31.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"U.S. President Donald Trump has again warned Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and allow ship traffic to flow again, and Iran has responded by threatening to open \u201cthe gates of hell.\u201d\u00a0"},{"title":"US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years","uuid":"9567565e-32c3-55fd-b201-657741df4c76","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:01:05 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/us-military-jets-hit-in-iran-war-are-the-first-shot-down-by-enemy-fire\/article_9567565e-32c3-55fd-b201-657741df4c76.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran war fighter jet shot down trump, military and defense, general news, iran war, war and unrest, world news, washington news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/f\/c8\/fc857633-3d56-49e4-bae1-6bc86d018d58\/69d11a15c67b3.image.jpg?resize=320%2C207","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years. It shows the Islamic Republic has a continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting the country has been \u201ccompletely decimated.\u201d The last time a U.S. warplane was shot down in combat was during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. Experts suggest a shoulder-fired missile likely was used. Some analysts say the attacks reflect how Iran is \u201cweak but still lethal.\""},{"title":"As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?","uuid":"0964b86d-c0be-5ddc-8d9d-8d7ee6147a67","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:46:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/as-trump-orders-ufo-data-released-a-question-hangs-if-aliens-exist-what-would-they\/article_0964b86d-c0be-5ddc-8d9d-8d7ee6147a67.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, extraterrestrials ufo uap trump obama files, national security, military and defense, space exploration, politics, spacecraft, technology, planets, lifestyle, u.s. news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/fe\/0fe87790-5618-41df-8c5f-15b3909881bc\/69ac4a44939ca.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like? But we rarely ask the opposite: What would they think of us?"},{"title":"Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say","uuid":"797b9410-6549-584a-b519-6af7aa267f05","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:46:35 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/floods-landslides-triggered-by-heavy-rain-in-afghanistan-leave-77-dead-in-10-days-authorities\/article_797b9410-6549-584a-b519-6af7aa267f05.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, afghanistan extreme weather flood landslide rain storm, storms, general news, natural disasters, floods, landslides and mudslides, weather, climate and environment, world news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/3\/e2\/3e2cc3c5-6896-4af5-88b4-e0e3ed48ebff\/69d11925b3910.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days. More rain has been forecast for the coming days throughout Afghanistan, and the authority has warned the public to stay away from river banks and areas prone to flooding. So far this year, dozens of people have died due to extreme weather in Afghanistan, an impoverished country that is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events."},{"title":"Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan","uuid":"01aa408e-6249-5822-a2d6-c64fe4dcdb82","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:20:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/russia-and-ukraine-trade-deadly-strikes-as-zelenskyy-travels-to-istanbul-for-talks-with-erdogan\/article_01aa408e-6249-5822-a2d6-c64fe4dcdb82.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, russia ukraine war drone strikes zelenskyy, military and defense, drone surveillance and warfare, general news, russia ukraine war, world news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/9\/39\/93929f43-ccde-4280-866d-c890a70e8561\/69d118ecd38ce.image.jpg?resize=320%2C180","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Russia and Ukraine traded deadly strikes overnight and on Saturday morning, killing 10 people and wounding several dozen more, officials on both sides said Saturday."},{"title":"Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war","uuid":"33ed6ea1-35a5-58e6-a38b-c4913758fb7e","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:09:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/trumps-go-it-alone-certainty-confronts-the-uncertainties-of-war\/article_33ed6ea1-35a5-58e6-a38b-c4913758fb7e.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, trump iran war go it alone approach, courts, executive orders, political endorsements, energy industry, oil and gas industry, iran war, general news, politics, world news, washington news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/c\/56\/c56fa83e-c8fa-4298-872f-4dfb1cfaaa0f\/69d1199080095.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"President Donald Trump\u00a0did not equivocate\u00a0in his first live address to Americans about the war in Iran."},{"title":"Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs","uuid":"f11f89c3-8557-52f9-a829-fbcf73d1c5de","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:40:30 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/trump-budget-seeks-1-5t-in-defense-spending-alongside-cuts-in-domestic-programs\/article_f11f89c3-8557-52f9-a829-fbcf73d1c5de.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, trump 2027 annual budget congress defense, iran war, politics, government budgets, military and defense, business, washington news, general news","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/0\/fe\/0fe87790-5618-41df-8c5f-15b3909881bc\/69ac4a44939ca.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs. The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the U.S.-led war against Iran. The president\u2019s plan would also reduce spending on non-defense programs by 10%. \u00a0The massive document typically highlights an administration\u2019s priorities, but Congress, which handles federal spending issues, is free to reject it and often does."},{"title":"Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind","uuid":"ae4c847e-eccf-516b-a7b5-9a40deba9226","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:23:00 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/artemis-iis-moonbound-astronauts-capture-earths-brilliant-blue-beauty-as-they-leave-it-behind\/article_ae4c847e-eccf-516b-a7b5-9a40deba9226.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, artemis moon astronauts nasa, space exploration, planets, science, aerospace and defense industry, spacecraft, technology, u.s. news, general news, oceans","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/2\/2e\/22e1b12a-a85c-497a-ae7c-754269a1eda3\/69d11ab352302.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"The\u00a0Artemis II astronauts\u00a0have captured our blue planet\u2019s brilliant beauty as they zoom ever\u00a0closer to the moon."},{"title":"2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing","uuid":"b083476a-f381-525b-b03e-b319ec72c40d","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"article","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:12:27 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/2-us-aircraft-shot-down-as-war-in-iran-escalates-at-least-1-crew-member\/article_b083476a-f381-525b-b03e-b319ec72c40d.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, iran us israel trump lebanon april 3 2026, war and unrest, military and defense, general news, iran war, business, religion, washington news, world news, energy industry, oil and gas industry","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/a\/8a\/a8aa0b0c-32e3-4644-b27b-8ef97f461572\/69cfd3bf2b68b.image.jpg?resize=320%2C213","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. One fighter jet was shot down in Iran. A U.S. crew member was rescued, but another remains missing. Separately, Iranian state media reported a U.S. A-10 attack aircraft crashed into the Persian Gulf. The incidents occurred as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East, targeting Gulf energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz. This has disrupted global oil markets and increased economic pressures. The U.N. Security Council is expected to address the situation."},{"title":"After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was 'talking to the president,' body camera shows","uuid":"dc5473d5-d680-52ca-9182-a4d64ecf0579","asset_type":"article","type":"link_photo","asset_icon":"video","mime_type":null,"source":"apnews.com","pubDate":"Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:44:51 -0400","url":"https:\/\/www.wdrb.com\/news\/national\/after-crash-tiger-woods-told-deputy-he-was-talking-to-the-president-body-camera-shows\/article_dc5473d5-d680-52ca-9182-a4d64ecf0579.html?mode=nowapp","keywords":"wdrb news, wdrb louisville, national, louisville news, wdrb kentucky, kentucky news, tiger woods crash bodycam video footage, medication, media and entertainment industry, health, accidents, sports, u.s. news, general news, surgery, pain management, golf, law enforcement","flags":"AP","thumbnail":"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/wdrb.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/60\/660a5abe-45dd-4b71-99f2-b5bac43ac5e9\/69cef0b24ee58.image.jpg?resize=320%2C229","thumb_orientation":"horizontal","resource_url":"","summary":"After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, \u201cI was just talking to the president.\" That's according to newly released body camera footage that also shows that Woods appeared astonished as he was handcuffed. It's not clear if Woods was referring to President Donald Trump. Woods said he was looking at his phone when his speeding Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side. The video also shows that deputies found painkiller pills in Woods\u2019 pocket after the crash. Woods entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday to suspicion of driving under the influence."}]}]}}