War in the Middle East: latest developments

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Japanese Ground Beef Curry

This one-skillet Japanese ground beef curry brings together ground beef, potatoes, carrots and peas with store-bought curry roux bricks for a rich, low-effort meal. The roux-based style was...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

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Philadelphia man gets probation for selling fake Jason Kelce memorabilia

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to five years of probation after trying to sell 1,100 items he said were autographed by former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce. The...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT

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Fans face $150 train fare for Meadowlands World Cup matches

Fans attending the World Cup final and seven earlier matches at Meadowlands Stadium will be charged $150 for the quick round-trip train between New York and the venue,...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT

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US Catholics unsettled by Trump's feud with Pope Leo

Donald Trump’s war of words with Pope Leo has angered some American Catholics, a key voting bloc. Those Catholics say the US president has gone too far in...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:37 PM EDT

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LAUSD seeks state help to fund last‑minute pay hikes

The Los Angeles Unified School District avoided a strike this week after reaching 11th‑hour agreements with three unions. The district is now asking the state to provide money...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT

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Where to watch WWE SmackDown in Las Vegas tonight

WWE Superstars make an early stop in Las Vegas for Friday Night SmackDown on the eve of WrestleMania weekend. The show is scheduled to start at 8 p.m....

Published Apr 17, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT

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Turkey hosts foreign ministers as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Turkey on Friday hosted a high‑stakes diplomatic forum bringing together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The meeting came as Iran declared the Strait of...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 4:45 PM EDT

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Magic vs. Hornets: Play-In for East No. 8 in Orlando (7:30 p.m. ET)

The No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference is on the line Friday night in Orlando as the Magic host the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Play-In Tournament...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT

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Watch Red Sox vs. Tigers opener free on Apple TV+

The Detroit Tigers ride a six-game win streak into Boston to kick off a four-game series against the Red Sox. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 4:24 PM EDT

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Thunder focus on the present as title repeat nears

The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder say they can't afford to look too far ahead — or back — as they chase the league's first title repeat since...

Published Apr 17, 2026, 4:22 PM EDT