Pope Leo responds to Trump’s criticism, saying he has ‘no fear’ of US administration
Pope Leo XIV holds his speech as he pays a visit to the Maqam Echahid Martyr’s Memorial on April 13, 2026 in Algiers, Algeria. (Photo by Simone Risoluti – Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images) (ALGIERS and
In brief: New ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ footage and more
Hunger Games fans have gotten another look at the upcoming prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping. Lionsgate revealed the footage in an “Official Franchise Lookback” video, that featured highlights from all the Hunger Games films. The clip features footage
Scoreboard roundup — 4/12/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONMagic 108, Celtics 113Wizards 117, Cavaliers 130Pistons 133, Pacers 121Hawks 117, Heat 143Hornets 110, Knicks 96Bucks 106, 76ers 126Nets 101, Raptors 136Bulls 128, Mavericks
It’s a-’The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ the highest-grossing US movie of 2026
Luigi, Yoshi, Mario and Toad in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ (Nintendo, Illumination) The only way to stop The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is with a blue shell. The animated movie, the sequel to 2023’s The Super Mario Bros.
Congress returning from 2-week recess as Iran war debate rages and members face expulsion
The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the early morning hours, April 2, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Congress returns from its two-week recess early this week — thrusting lawmakers back
California Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for governor amid sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, takes part in a forum at the Skirball Cultural Center on Thursday, February 26, 2026. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) (SAN FRANCISCO) — Democratic
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey, county prosecutor says
New Jersey police officers stand guard outside Chick-Fil-A restaurant on April 12, 2026 in Union, New Jersey. (Photo by Zamek/VIEWpress) (NEW YORK) — At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting
GOP Sen. Johnson says Iran will be ‘a long term project’ after talks fail
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., appears on ABC News’ “This Week” on April 12, 2026. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said Sunday he was not surprised that peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled