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Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
(This April 18 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.) WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court allowed President Donald Trump's administration on Friday night to continue c...
Apr 17, 2026
Trump, without elaborating, cites 'some pretty good news' on Iran
April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday there had been some "pretty good news" regarding Iran but he declined to elaborate. "We had some pretty good news 20 minutes ago, but it...
Apr 17, 2026
Severe weather impacts central Illinois in intense Friday night storms
PEORIA, Ill. - Severe weather left its mark across central Illinois on Friday night. Initial reports from the National Weather Service indicate numerous cities with strong winds, trees and power lines...
Apr 17, 2026
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
By Timothy Gardner and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month, eve...
Apr 17, 2026
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - The core area of Beijing's Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media Be...
Apr 17, 2026
Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening
April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping was "very happy" about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and that he looked forward to their meeting...
Apr 17, 2026
US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has rejected Bayer's request for an injunction to block Johnson & Johnson's alleged false advertising that its multibillion-dollar drug ...
Apr 17, 2026
Report: Aliyah Boston, Fever agree to richest deal in WNBA history
Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million extension on Friday, according to ESPN, which is the richest contract in the league's history. "I'm super blessed and grateful f...
Apr 17, 2026
Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply
SYDNEY, April 18 (Reuters) - Australia extended an easing on fuel-quality standards until September, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the nation grapples with the impact of the Iran wa...
Apr 17, 2026
Berkshire CEO Abel sold stocks managed by ex-portfolio manager Combs, WSJ reports
April 17 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Greg Abel has sold stocks previously managed by Todd Combs, one of Warren Buffett's former investment managers, the Wall Street Journal reported...
Apr 17, 2026
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