<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Most recent stories - Newsday</title><link rel="self" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=1"/><link rel="next" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=2"/><updated>2026-04-16T11:48:31.936-04:00</updated><id>https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent</id><entry><title>Best sushi on Long Island</title><author><name>Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/long-island-best-sushi-j9cmfpd3"/><id>urn:uuid:b831fd0d-d2be-43f6-8686-b3efae8ae298</id><updated>2026-04-16T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Fresh fish, outstanding omakase and beyond are in store at these top spots.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA referee Ben Taylor injured, replaced by alternate during Warriors-Clippers play-in game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-referee-injured-clippers-q41494"/><id>urn:uuid:79a797a7-096d-4648-9a61-4e848e390735</id><updated>2026-04-15T23:55:29.711-04:00</updated><summary>Referee Ben Taylor left the play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers with an injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boy, 15, killed, 2 wounded at Eisenhower Park in apparent gang-related shooting, police commissioner says</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso and Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/eisenhower-park-shooting-patrick-ryder-snrtd9bx"/><id>urn:uuid:2d4b494b-15c9-4822-9b5c-0397c1a5f063</id><updated>2026-04-15T23:50:46.533-04:00</updated><summary>Two people were arrested after officers responded to calls of a shooting at Parking Feld 2 of the park, authorities said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Louis Crevier scores twice as Blackhawks end season with 5-2 win over Sharks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-blackhawks-score-e32502"/><id>urn:uuid:c43222ee-be13-4c62-a3f7-6ff0d8d165c3</id><updated>2026-04-15T23:18:08.841-04:00</updated><summary>Defenseman Louis Crevier scored twice in the final period, Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis also added third period goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied in their season finale to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Atlanta-area attacks that killed 2, including a federal worker</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/atlanta-georgia-shootings-homeland-security-k30947"/><id>urn:uuid:87db650c-5de7-4d1a-bb68-fca4c92af6de</id><updated>2026-04-15T23:17:06.120-04:00</updated><summary>A man who served in the U.S. Navy after immigrating from Britain has been charged in a string of deadly attacks in the Atlanta suburbs that quickly drew the attention of President Donald Trump's administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Jose Caballero hits two-run, walk-off double in 9th to beat Angels</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-angels-bw4tdrt6"/><id>urn:uuid:291266c8-3910-4734-b784-7e7e596d2ff3</id><updated>2026-04-15T23:11:23.529-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees won for only the second time in eight games following an 8-2 start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yordan Alvarez goes deep and Spencer Arrighetti fans 10, lifting the Astros past the Rockies 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-rockies-score-x53710"/><id>urn:uuid:bc682ab1-48d9-429a-b541-89e886e8d843</id><updated>2026-04-15T23:02:06.451-04:00</updated><summary>Yordan Alvarez hit his seventh home run of the season and Spencer Arrighetti struck out 10 in six strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian judge rejects US Marine pilot's appeal against extradition to US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-us-pilot-duggan-extradite-h61561"/><id>urn:uuid:f164d11f-99d9-4d80-bc0d-248932e3e72d</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:50:16.690-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian judge has rejected an appeal by former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caminero, Fraley and DeLuca homer as Rays pound White Sox 8-3 for 5th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-white-sox-score-i88509"/><id>urn:uuid:e552a1f7-1170-47cf-a3e8-a1191a2529d4</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:42:09.028-04:00</updated><summary>Junior Caminero, Jake Fraley and Jonny DeLuca homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded the Chicago White Sox 8-3 for their fifth straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-76ers-score-g38683"/><id>urn:uuid:7f88f85a-7c01-4828-9b38-f3542ff53b09</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:41:07.806-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V.</summary></entry><entry><title>Křížová, Nylén Persson and O'Brien score 3 straight goals as the Sirens rally past the Sceptres 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sceptres-sirens-score-h52390"/><id>urn:uuid:ce9969f6-31c0-4ec5-95ee-0b3473174ffa</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:39:51.918-04:00</updated><summary>Denisa Křížová, Maja Nylén Persson and Casey O'Brien scored three straight goals in the third period to help the New York Sirens rally past the Toronto Sceptres 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Short-handed Senators overpower Maple Leafs 3-1 in regular-season finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-senators-score-y19941"/><id>urn:uuid:697871da-614c-4a74-b16e-f75ee11b135a</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:34:33.409-04:00</updated><summary>Drake Batherson and Warren Foegel scored power-play goals and the Ottawa Senators — resting six players for the playoffs — beat Toronto 3-1 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>El Salvador's Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/el-salvador-bukele-life-prison-youth-j34174"/><id>urn:uuid:78228aa3-1d3a-4022-bb63-7f9c878f42f0</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:31:17.835-04:00</updated><summary>Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has signed into law constitutional reforms to permit life prison sentences for people as young as 12.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-economy-data-growth-h88724"/><id>urn:uuid:f9fdb939-da89-411f-8b40-9b93a38732ac</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:28:36.963-04:00</updated><summary>China's economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA says LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lamelo-ball-flagrant-foul-bam-adebayo-nba-l72241"/><id>urn:uuid:760fe588-31d1-4861-b530-f119fe9132fd</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:25:55.109-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA says Charlotte's LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for an uncalled flagrant foul when he reached out and tugged on the ankle of Miami's Bam Adebayo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers snap 6-game skid by beating Blue Jays 2-1 with bizarre rally in 8th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-brewers-score-c81668"/><id>urn:uuid:fc975b1c-de61-4e51-9d6e-94b2cf553929</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:22:24.966-04:00</updated><summary>William Contreras hit the only ball out of the infield during a two-run rally in the eighth inning as the Brewers snapped a six-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Boys lacrosse and baseball results</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-w0mrn2dr"/><id>urn:uuid:7e9a4b79-cda4-47ba-a93a-e770f481cd7a</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:21:29.809-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Tuesday and Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jessie Eldridge scores 2 goals on assists by Alina Müller and the Fleet beat the Frost 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/frost-fleet-score-t87918"/><id>urn:uuid:1c9e7c29-d824-4bd9-9a90-17fb81348c69</id><updated>2026-04-15T22:04:33.427-04:00</updated><summary>Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stars-sabres-score-x72109"/><id>urn:uuid:0496b091-caee-41a2-9346-502d22b95ec6</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:59:14.769-04:00</updated><summary>Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/liv-golf-saudi-arabia-mexico-oneil-h01671"/><id>urn:uuid:c484f471-4f43-4958-a0f8-505e475012b8</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:56:36.830-04:00</updated><summary>The CEO of LIV Golf is seeking to quell speculation about the Saudi-funded league's financial status by saying the rest of the season will go on interrupted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Elder turns in another strong start, three Atlanta homers lead Braves past Marlins 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-marlins-score-m04880"/><id>urn:uuid:2f3d4e6a-ec08-4846-af97-9eb6e3a328d0</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:54:28.557-04:00</updated><summary>Bryce Elder pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning, three Atlanta players homered and the Braves won another series with a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockies' Troy Johnston and Willi Castro leave game after being hit by pitches vs. Astros' Arrighetti</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-castro-johnston-injuries-m05844"/><id>urn:uuid:6d744f3f-7bab-4096-800a-eaa37b6fe180</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:42:58.891-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado's Troy Johnston and Willi Castro both left Wednesday night's game against Houston after being hit by pitches from the Astros' Spencer Arrighetti.</summary></entry><entry><title>China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/china-catholics-religious-freedom-pope-leo-x05682"/><id>urn:uuid:136d752c-5f1f-49d7-a257-8dbfcbd861a4</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:42:29.964-04:00</updated><summary>Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China's estimated 12 million Catholics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wenceel Pérez hits an 8th-inning homer as Tigers beat Royals 2-1 for 5th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-tigers-score-t00239"/><id>urn:uuid:09543556-e94f-43d9-af70-667040356548</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:31:57.345-04:00</updated><summary>Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hoerner drives in 5 runs, Imanaga strikes out 11 to lead Cubs past Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-phillies-score-l50474"/><id>urn:uuid:b1ad46df-b344-4445-9025-f416d5b4e091</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:31:15.136-04:00</updated><summary>Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Benning gets first 2 goals of career, Panthers finish season with 8-1 win over Red Wings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/red-wings-panthers-score-n13711"/><id>urn:uuid:dc656ae1-b4b6-4064-b720-b690a76df675</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:29:02.802-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Benning got his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog, Mikulas Hovorka and Ludvig Jansson all got their first NHL points, and the Florida Panthers closed out their injury-plagued season by routing the Detroit Red Wings 8-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-soft-power-rise-v76882"/><id>urn:uuid:a90634b2-023a-404b-87ed-4489e4e5acf4</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:24:38.102-04:00</updated><summary>Young Western social media users are embracing a "very Chinese time" of their lives, and China's government is keen to use this moment to boost the country's cultural influence worldwide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe, a Long Island native, hits his first Yankee Stadium home run</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-angels-logan-ohoppe-home-run-o4qo7969"/><id>urn:uuid:63726cfa-8c7b-4a15-be77-90433886c5a8</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:20:12.162-04:00</updated><summary>As a kid growing up here, it was surreal every time I walk into this clubhouse and I don't take a second of it for granted," Logan O'Hoppe said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sal Stewart hits a pair of 3-run homers and has career-high 6 RBIs as Reds beat Giants 8-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-reds-score-c36230"/><id>urn:uuid:52c53cea-fb26-42b1-8893-9b82eb14889e</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:18:16.241-04:00</updated><summary>Sal Stewart hit a pair of three-run home runs for a career-high six RBIs, Eugenio Suarez and Elly De La Cruz also homered, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carmen Mlodzinski tosses 6 dominant innings as the Pirates top the Nationals 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-pirates-score-r50616"/><id>urn:uuid:911fa417-6152-411d-b3d3-b92653807311</id><updated>2026-04-15T21:08:29.859-04:00</updated><summary>Carmen Mlodzinski allowed two hits over a career-high six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Washington Nationals 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blackhawks extend general manager Kyle Davidson's contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/chicago-blackhawks-general-manager-kyle-davidson-k71499"/><id>urn:uuid:2e792daa-7e97-4888-8b58-1f6c272b9320</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:53:08.377-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson's contract Wednesday without providing the length of the deal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bethpage boys lacrosse goalie Joey Traversa makes 14 saves in win over Plainedge</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/bethpage-plainedge-boys-lacrosse-jtlabxzr"/><id>urn:uuid:db4060e2-2a2d-45c3-8043-190d132d3a1c</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:49:20.519-04:00</updated><summary>Traversa, one of the senior captains, made 14 saves and didn't allow a goal in the second half.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the Live Nation verdict and how it could affect concertgoers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/live-nation-ticketmaster-monopoly-antitrust-l65183"/><id>urn:uuid:e1787b82-44c8-4380-9a2a-75e76b3d7b55</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:48:20.007-04:00</updated><summary>Music lovers who have long complained about Ticketmaster fees for concert tickets are surely reveling in a jury verdict that found its parent company Live Nation has been running a harmful monopoly over big venues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clarke baseball's Matt Kurz hits go-ahead three-run HR in sixth inning in win over Division</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/nassau-baseball-clarke-at-division-yc4jod9y"/><id>urn:uuid:a0039e99-d5a5-4509-aa7f-87f11304a030</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:45:42.234-04:00</updated><summary>"It was a fastball down the middle, and I just sat on it," Kurz said. "Love that the coach gave me the green light."</summary></entry><entry><title>Likelihood of NFL replacement refs enters new stage with background checks, physicals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-replacement-referees-y90235"/><id>urn:uuid:67304438-b68f-4a9f-8c5a-0f794b0a0fe6</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:38:32.752-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL's process of hiring replacement referees has reached another stage, according to a memo sent to teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carey softball's Paige Agate delivers go-ahead double to help Seahawks end 4-game skid</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-softball-yg2eg09f"/><id>urn:uuid:883b171f-16f9-4f16-97a0-1fb58fd27c7d</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:37:54.663-04:00</updated><summary>"I was hunting my pitch. I don't go up there trying to do something I can't," Agate said. "This is a game we needed.</summary></entry><entry><title>California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/john-eastman-trump-2020-election-loss-disbarred-d52928"/><id>urn:uuid:8037bebe-8ce7-492d-a4b9-c9398d9aa624</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:36:32.816-04:00</updated><summary>A California attorney who aided President Donald Trump's efforts to stay in power following his 2020 election loss is no longer licensed to practice in California.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-congress-arms-sales-sanders-iran-gaza-d18632"/><id>urn:uuid:899203f7-7c8a-45a9-bec4-25fb828d0498</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:35:40.410-04:00</updated><summary>More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-rays-singer-collapses-r19474"/><id>urn:uuid:1ce76d90-427d-4217-b066-4d424152af7f</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:26:46.082-04:00</updated><summary>A singer leading the "Jackie Robinson Day" festivities before the Chicago White Sox's game against the Tampa Bay Rays collapsed and was taken to a hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christopher Nolan brings 'The Odyssey' to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews 'Disclosure Day'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/odyssey-cinemacon-christopher-nolan-o35266"/><id>urn:uuid:99bf954b-abeb-454a-9a0f-1764e2016157</id><updated>2026-04-15T20:14:43.056-04:00</updated><summary>Christopher Nolan has given theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injured passenger awarded $300,000 after a Miami federal jury finds Carnival overserved her alcohol</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cruise-alcohol-lawsuit-carnival-v82135"/><id>urn:uuid:210db961-e34f-4a4a-a3a1-7e393f9504ba</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:51:02.064-04:00</updated><summary>Carnival Cruise Line must pay $300,000 to a former passenger after a federal jury in South Florida found that the company was negligent in serving the woman more than a dozen shots of tequila before she fell and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hockey coach who admitted using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate at the Olympics is fired</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/swiss-coach-fired-covid-vaccine-forgery-s72880"/><id>urn:uuid:a81230d9-dbbd-4fc1-b95a-01c84993f99a</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:46:28.838-04:00</updated><summary>A Swiss hockey coach who admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he'd been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China's travel restrictions for the 2022 Winter Olympics has been fired.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees' bullpen difficult to read early on, but don't write it off yet</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-bullpen-ofel59sp"/><id>urn:uuid:baca4801-dc63-4f04-9af6-18ad460ec866</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:45:08.273-04:00</updated><summary>The bullpen entered spring training with question marks and left camp the same way.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 men plead not guilty in alleged Islamic State-inspired bomb attempt outside New York mayor's home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-mayor-mansion-islamic-state-bomb-e95668"/><id>urn:uuid:8a967cae-30b5-4baf-accb-e802b29a85d6</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:44:52.207-04:00</updated><summary>Two men have pleaded not guilty to charges they brought homemade bombs to an anti-Muslim protest outside New York City's mayor's home in a failed attempt at a terror attack inspired by the Islamic State group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colin Stephenson: Rangers' Mika Zibanejad completes remarkable turnaround season with team MVP award</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/colin-stephenson/mika-zibanejad-rangers-iojzaqri"/><id>urn:uuid:79bc0924-c618-4480-bf56-521a749bb601</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:39:57.041-04:00</updated><summary>Mika Zibanejad also was voted by his teammates as the Players' Player.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks ready for playoffs, determined to fulfill expectations</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-hawks-playoffs-bhkjr5jl"/><id>urn:uuid:15427755-d7a6-4268-86a2-7104b0b8f552</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:39:11.418-04:00</updated><summary>The team's path to reach the Finals is as clear as it's been in the more than 50 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angels slugger Jorge Soler begins serving 4-game suspension against Yankees after penalty reduced</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jorge-soler-suspension-angels-yankees-lopez-v28968"/><id>urn:uuid:5c3b5549-62c0-459b-ae38-5f5b76ad80cc</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:39:08.525-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Angels slugger Jorge Soler has begun serving his four-game suspension.</summary></entry><entry><title>USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/la-olympics-casey-wasserman-c85963"/><id>urn:uuid:80d97f0a-8b95-4efa-9b8a-1046fa087054</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:31:14.730-04:00</updated><summary>The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee answered a question about Casey Wasserman's future as the head of the LA Olympics organizing committee by saying the committee has shared its concerns with LA's board.</summary></entry><entry><title>New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare's London house</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/shakespeare-house-london-map-discovery-o81011"/><id>urn:uuid:a16aa7af-d545-49cb-be89-d2f37245a992</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:30:02.821-04:00</updated><summary>A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on William Shakespeare's life in London.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edwards is eager to bring Garnett-like energy to the playoffs after a so-so T-wolves regular season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-timberwolves-edwards-k83845"/><id>urn:uuid:bbb04de4-962f-4323-aab3-8444393fe4ba</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:28:36.341-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Edwards has led the Minnesota Timberwolves back to the NBA playoffs for the fifth time in his six seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Real Madrid coach Arbeloa slams referee's 'inexplicable' decision to send off Camavinga</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-arbeloa-real-madrid-red-card-v78463"/><id>urn:uuid:73f58f6d-3167-4c76-aa5b-b5da3f92aa24</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:22:40.263-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has slammed referee Slavko Vinčić's "inexplicable" decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga toward the end of Bayern Munich's 4-3 win in the Champions League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer marvels at what he was able to do in first year on Long Island</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/matthew-schaefer-islanders-lnsywmr9"/><id>urn:uuid:09ad5d27-e1e2-4990-a080-45e21ee02cd1</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:10:53.762-04:00</updated><summary>"Eighteen years old, it's crazy to think I'd be playing in the NHL this year," Schaefer said/</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas QB Arch Manning says he's feeling '100 percent' after foot surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/arch-manning-texas-foot-spring-practice-r57105"/><id>urn:uuid:3d4ee504-23a8-4be6-b7b2-b0723e98a0fa</id><updated>2026-04-15T19:09:55.791-04:00</updated><summary>Texas quarterback Arch Manning is doing light workouts so far in spring practice following offseason foot surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Johnson sentenced to 22 years for sex trafficking women at LI hotels and motels</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/michael-johnson-sex-trafficking-sentencing-sayville-motor-lodge-tor32alt"/><id>urn:uuid:699b7395-0d28-4cde-b413-4305f03e797a</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:58:19.694-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Johnson, originally from Wyandanch, had been convicted of sex trafficking two women at the Sayville Motor Lodge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama sets an execution by nitrogen gas for man convicted of killing two people during robbery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alabama-execution-nitrogen-ivey-pawn-shop-t44223"/><id>urn:uuid:629a675a-207c-4ab6-bcdd-abe78193b6d5</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:49:43.256-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama has set a June execution by nitrogen gas for a man convicted of killing two people during a 1998 robbery of a pawn shop.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants linebacker Brian Burns anticipates higher intensity level with John Harbaugh in charge</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-brian-burns-nz99g6i5"/><id>urn:uuid:8b2335f4-b894-43f7-9a10-ef51c939df4f</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:40:48.675-04:00</updated><summary>"I've faced his teams and they have been physical, downhill, in your face and now I'm on that side," Brian Burns said.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Carolina Senate protects nearly all monuments and bans adding QR codes to statues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/confederate-monument-protection-south-carolina-m79234"/><id>urn:uuid:b646fd92-2b3f-4bba-9592-5bfae048c851</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:31:02.743-04:00</updated><summary>The South Carolina Senate has approved a proposal to protect nearly every historic statue, monument, and building name from changes or removal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bethpage girls lacrosse player Grace Miller is Newsday's Athlete of the Week</title><author><name>Jonathan Ruban</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/grace-miller-bethpage-girls-lacrosse-athlete-of-the-week-vyijh1s4"/><id>urn:uuid:446b0a55-c655-4e23-893b-c05b972ddf69</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:18:53.768-04:00</updated><summary>Miller had 12 goals and seven draw controls last Thursday in a 16-13 win over Glenn in a non-league matchup.</summary></entry><entry><title>USA Surfing regains status as national governing body in time for leadup to LA Olympics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/surfing-olympics-h63388"/><id>urn:uuid:616e1dea-2ab2-4321-aa4d-acf502a0df5d</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:18:17.743-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee recognized USA Surfing as the official national governing body for the sport in America, ending a multiyear saga that included the corporation's decertification and an attempt by U.S. Ski and Snowboard to take over.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jackets' players echo Bowness' frustration with late-season collapse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blue-jackets-bowness-u48029"/><id>urn:uuid:58049f12-eb2c-4087-a04b-97aabca7157b</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:16:14.182-04:00</updated><summary>Rick Bowness' 3-minute rant after the Columbus Blue Jackets' 2-1 season-ending loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night remained fresh in players' minds on Wednesday as they went through end-of-season meetings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders must use sting of missing playoffs as motivation for next season</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-wt2rib5o"/><id>urn:uuid:20816040-51ee-4e02-a4f8-670916abf43f</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:08:25.427-04:00</updated><summary>"We all have to look at ourselves in the mirror and come back and be prepared and be hungry," Brayden Schenn said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it's 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arizona-extreme-heat-electricity-cutoff-b66415"/><id>urn:uuid:c8f369b3-d79d-4dc2-ad41-8bb7b482eaab</id><updated>2026-04-15T18:00:57.217-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona's largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above.</summary></entry><entry><title>'NCIS' spinoff set in New York to star LL Cool J: CBS</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/ll-cool-j-ncis-sam-hanna-ypaz1tdt"/><id>urn:uuid:296df4c8-789b-4d75-8589-52ca71d504e6</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:57:49.727-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Island native will reprise his "NCIS: LA" Sam Hanna role this fall in "NCIS: New York," with Scott Caan playing his partner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Ward Melville stars Steven Matz, Anthony Kay to square off in MLB pitching matchup</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-white-sox-steven-matz-anthony-kay-lou-petrucci-ewhk0o5b"/><id>urn:uuid:f3df1573-e6ff-4093-bd82-1e375c85ee6f</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:56:34.763-04:00</updated><summary>On Thursday, Steven Matz will start for Tampa Bay and Anthony Kay will get the ball for the White Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ailing shoulder sidelines Rockies' Kyle Freeland as Jose Quintana returns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/colorado-rockies-kyle-freeland-injured-w76306"/><id>urn:uuid:af00f74a-19c4-4741-8630-d943e20b99e1</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:52:49.625-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge extends pause on work to turn Maryland warehouse into immigrant detention</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-warehouse-maryland-y27657"/><id>urn:uuid:69a2173f-38a3-4b52-a796-9d6189f3da34</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:47:48.798-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has extended a pause on transforming a massive Maryland warehouse into a processing facility for immigrants.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL's disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-central-division-c20445"/><id>urn:uuid:f5167e94-b230-4af1-b52a-0a9916850e4d</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:46:26.056-04:00</updated><summary>The current concentration of power in the Western Conference makes the Central Division a good bet to be the star of the show in these Stanley Cup playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ncaa-eligibility-rules-j98328"/><id>urn:uuid:899ac638-10dd-4ba7-9bfc-a14e10bfc87a</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:46:01.397-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first.</summary></entry><entry><title>US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/aircraft-carrier-uss-gerald-r-ford-record-deployment-p90299"/><id>urn:uuid:dcf445d7-6bdd-4eca-8043-f58d1dd08807</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:42:15.636-04:00</updated><summary>The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox call up another top prospect, selecting Sam Antonacci's contract from Triple-A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-sam-antonacci-called-up-f75502"/><id>urn:uuid:153f48a6-fffe-45fd-9407-221c962d0119</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:41:14.919-04:00</updated><summary>The White Sox have called up another top prospect.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds closer Emilio Pagán is feeling better after injury scare</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-baseball-score-t96210"/><id>urn:uuid:c0f7bc53-fb38-44ea-a8d2-4be30843efaa</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:40:11.577-04:00</updated><summary>It appears the hamstring injury Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán suffered is not as serious as initially feared.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Hempstead approves New Hyde Park mosque's expansion plan, says it settles</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hillside-islamic-center-town-of-north-hempstead-wix4fcto"/><id>urn:uuid:4c964e0e-b3f8-4973-bceb-a225bef7508f</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:27:50.172-04:00</updated><summary>The board also settled a federal lawsuit with the Hillside Islamic Center over the expansion plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stars center Roope Hintz to miss start of playoffs; Miro Heiskanen expected to return, coach says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stars-injuries-hintz-heiskanen-steel-a75630"/><id>urn:uuid:f63b4189-62b4-4c3e-9c6e-be9e2248e17f</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:24:33.071-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas Stars top-line center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, while coach Glen Gulutzan says the team is getting healthier at other positions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants place Bader, Oliva on 10-day IL and recall Brennan, Gilbert</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/bader-oliva-injuries-r35465"/><id>urn:uuid:1e7b7a30-9a64-4ad1-b177-c6717e3929ec</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:15:26.795-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco Giants have placed outfielder Harrison Bader on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and outfielder Jared Oliva on the 10-day IL with a left wrist hamate fracture.</summary></entry><entry><title>Illinois lawmakers grill Department of Corrections after audit shows dozens of failures</title><author><name> Capitol News Illinois</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/illinois-corrections-audit-lawmakers-u32345"/><id>urn:uuid:acdebbe7-a9eb-4899-9f77-d72fefeba6d7</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:03:23.819-04:00</updated><summary>Illinois lawmakers are frustrated with the state Department of Corrections after an audit revealed ongoing issues with spending and safety.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-iran-infantino-i01482"/><id>urn:uuid:73e199b7-f14e-4357-9da2-b6715b336592</id><updated>2026-04-15T17:03:06.439-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Condon puts off NBA and returns to Florida for senior season and run at another title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/florida-alex-condon-m73954"/><id>urn:uuid:8a238c46-439e-44b2-ae28-043d74bedfa6</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:54:26.510-04:00</updated><summary>Forward Alex Condon is returning to Florida for his senior season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hilton Head a time to exhale and move on from the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/hilton-head-masters-cameron-young-scheffler-n14327"/><id>urn:uuid:585faaef-e5d8-4c98-8604-0cbc840d64b5</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:52:38.212-04:00</updated><summary>The Masters is over and it's time to move on.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-twins-score-b56036"/><id>urn:uuid:c515cfc9-17fa-4abf-8a27-76b8e1cb7da1</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:47:42.693-04:00</updated><summary>Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-lawsuit-argentina-venezuela-puerto-rico-p20913"/><id>urn:uuid:63e63870-47bb-4494-9624-451cf96af20c</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:45:10.932-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter, saying the international soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk's sheriff is new to town in the gory thriller 'Normal'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/normal-movie-review-bob-odenkirk-b28975"/><id>urn:uuid:a8b34875-4ab4-4c47-9778-0293a3c61ae7</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:43:45.947-04:00</updated><summary>"Normal" stars Bob Odenkirk and is a goofy, gory good time, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jordan Walker extends hitting streak to 11 games, Cardinals beat Guardians 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-cardinals-score-c97255"/><id>urn:uuid:ef45a786-3275-4e2b-ae48-105e84eec7bd</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:42:26.045-04:00</updated><summary>Nathan Church had three hits, Alec Burleson had two RBIs and Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-immigration-86-french-woman-military-o09013"/><id>urn:uuid:76ff7f9b-4885-4396-91a0-7dac132c5b88</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:39:20.431-04:00</updated><summary>The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-matchups-a03678"/><id>urn:uuid:649fd370-d596-4c21-81fd-2a24adc8d06a</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:36:52.974-04:00</updated><summary>Six of the eight first-round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ai-val-kilmer-movie-v94545"/><id>urn:uuid:11633c8b-069d-4110-a249-210908f5d1cd</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:35:33.246-04:00</updated><summary>The filmmakers behind "As Deep as the Grave" have used AI to recreate Val Kilmer in a prominent role.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYC pied-à-terre tax: What to know about Hochul's proposal for second homes worth $5 million or more</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes and Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/mamdani-hochul-nyc-w7zrxlng"/><id>urn:uuid:62ca6c07-d991-4612-a51f-65eab8ae2d76</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:33:38.218-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday answers your questions about Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>British lawmakers are in a jam over changes to the definition of marmalade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/marmalade-citrus-definition-uk-eu-paddington-q96648"/><id>urn:uuid:8a2597c3-16bb-480e-af22-1ddbc80e1249</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:20:26.920-04:00</updated><summary>British lawmakers are in a jam as a debate simmers over changes to the definition of marmalade, a beloved breakfast spread made of citrus fruits.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning around</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-iran-war-navy-blockade-strait-of-hormuz-l26929"/><id>urn:uuid:fd77963d-dc2f-48ec-b264-f0f1af3c0098</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:13:25.349-04:00</updated><summary>Some Iran-linked or sanctioned vessels that have left the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz have stopped or turned around.</summary></entry><entry><title>From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-treasury-bessent-iran-sanctions-k88140"/><id>urn:uuid:7640464c-c2ff-4b3b-9756-4f5e474f9764</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:12:19.237-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bethune-Cookman baseball team proves money doesn't always buy happiness. Just ask these SEC powers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/bethune-cookman-baseball-b36941"/><id>urn:uuid:825382a3-1e15-464b-9f17-42d643492b8a</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:10:03.794-04:00</updated><summary>Bethune-Cookman has pulled two of the biggest upsets of the college baseball season the last two weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>SantaCon leader Stefan Pildes charged with using charity funds to pay for home remodeling and luxury vacations, feds say</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/santacon-stefan-pildes-fraud-enikc4lv"/><id>urn:uuid:5750ed2e-88b6-41a5-928c-fc1ef5c3bee2</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:09:48.020-04:00</updated><summary>Stefan Pildes was charged with wire fraud following allegations he stole more than $1 million intended for charity, federal officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suozzi hires Kaiman as chief of staff</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/the-point-newsday-cd3-tom-suozzi-jon-kaiman-john-brooks-abxkrge3"/><id>urn:uuid:951ecb3d-b965-44d5-abe3-3d58a0cff93d</id><updated>2026-04-15T16:06:24.225-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk County approves new police detectives union contract, with 18% pay bump over 5 years</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-detectives-union-contract-cp0fjjkk"/><id>urn:uuid:7988b86d-eeb5-4efd-8df0-72abea58cc0c</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:50:06.452-04:00</updated><summary>New Suffolk County contract for police detectives includes an 18% pay raise over five years and stipends for specialized units, effective 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/allbirds-ai-finance-artificial-intelligence-wall-street-shoes-g65030"/><id>urn:uuid:a8fef530-cee9-4567-a92e-fb34860ce4e8</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:48:14.551-04:00</updated><summary>Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that was once a Wall Street darling and found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars, is pivoting to artificial intelligence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolphins not interested in trading star running back De'Von Achane, GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/miami-dolphins-devon-achane-r44292"/><id>urn:uuid:370420ce-732b-4294-acd2-05e674dd64a1</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:41:52.954-04:00</updated><summary>Jon-Eric Sullivan is looking for generational players to add in next week's NFL draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's Lula defends Pope Leo in message to Catholics after Trump's criticism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-lula-pope-trump-criticism-m36943"/><id>urn:uuid:b020875c-2351-44f4-9b1c-9e6efe48f574</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:28:57.775-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV should be defended from "powerful people" who have recently criticized him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aces re-sign four-time MVP A'ja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aja-wilson-aces-b88283"/><id>urn:uuid:b5781eeb-6882-4f70-abe4-099e0cf1421b</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:24:46.341-04:00</updated><summary>The defending champion Las Vegas Aces have completed the process of bringing back their core group by re-signing four-time MVP A'ja Wilson on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-jarren-duran-twins-y71344"/><id>urn:uuid:cd7aba99-e514-4fbb-8cbd-1e0ba2898a13</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:18:18.740-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NFL's best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rosters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-day-3-a62660"/><id>urn:uuid:ee08686b-9fae-48f4-a0e5-d5c7fc0b8782</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:17:08.247-04:00</updated><summary>Winning Day 3 of the NFL draft is a building block for success in the league.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/roblox-nevada-settlement-m99336"/><id>urn:uuid:85351069-7fcb-404e-bea6-13c11f488e5f</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:12:44.111-04:00</updated><summary>The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mamdani-hochul-tax-nyc-budget-j07153"/><id>urn:uuid:8b080f85-fba1-4c46-b4fa-b9b5110f905b</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:10:41.606-04:00</updated><summary>For months, New York Gov_ Kathy Hochul has resisted calls to increase taxes on the wealthy, beating back progressives who have hounded her from Manhattan to San Juan bellowing chants of "tax the rich."</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/live-nation-ticketmaster-antitrust-trial-y34750"/><id>urn:uuid:ca222140-d686-4c62-959b-d49245dd91db</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:10:26.517-04:00</updated><summary>A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-jackson-criticism-conservatives-trump-rulings-f71949"/><id>urn:uuid:e7816be1-34b4-451d-bb46-63bbd2a6290b</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:07:52.162-04:00</updated><summary>Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered an attack on her conservative colleagues' use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigerian security forces on high alert for large-scale attack on airport and prison, memo says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-islamist-attack-memo-g42520"/><id>urn:uuid:c665bcd2-e7da-4414-9906-fc55cee47aef</id><updated>2026-04-15T15:02:04.780-04:00</updated><summary>An internal memo obtained by the Associated Press shows that Nigeria's security forces have received intelligence on planned attacks on the capital city, Abuja, and neighboring Niger state by terrorist groups.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike to miss the World Cup for France with leg injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ekitike-injury-world-cup-france-liverpool-zchilles-a19471"/><id>urn:uuid:4c9bef6c-6baf-46c1-896d-83a05011ebd6</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:58:07.245-04:00</updated><summary>Hugo Ekitike was ruled out of the World Cup for France after sustaining a serious leg injury in Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-trump-war-powers-q20222"/><id>urn:uuid:46ec2e6b-ab5e-4e78-84fb-0f1f61423d07</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:57:01.666-04:00</updated><summary>The Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/boston-celtics-nba-playoffs-jaylen-brown-jayson-tatum-h60393"/><id>urn:uuid:22fc6d62-a726-4cfd-b4a3-cc8a20266831</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:53:07.440-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Celtics heard all the chatter about how they'd take a step back this season following the Achilles tendon injury to Jayson Tatum and an offseason roster upheaval.</summary></entry><entry><title>Network of Uber passengers staged crashes on Long Island to bilk insurance providers, lawsuit says</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/long-island-uber-staged-accidents-lawsuits-jy9wglqs"/><id>urn:uuid:ebe54c13-599b-4474-b771-5a6306645caa</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:49:45.344-04:00</updated><summary>The crashes involve a similar pattern, the suit contends.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-military-spending-vought-budget-domestic-cuts-r18814"/><id>urn:uuid:4f9bb7a9-a58b-47a0-b98a-afb6dec474d2</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:46:48.217-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's budget director is telling Congress that it'll take a massive upfront investment to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones.</summary></entry><entry><title>Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-4th-floods-camp-mystic-evacuation-families-b37673"/><id>urn:uuid:5f565792-3408-4c28-b182-4058a7a450df</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:42:55.100-04:00</updated><summary>The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year's deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/new-york-building-workers-doorpersons-strike-vote-l25236"/><id>urn:uuid:f1bf39f2-b93d-4135-ad05-1f7342e720e8</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:41:48.262-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have approved a potential strike in the coming days.</summary></entry><entry><title>Homeland Security worker and another woman are killed in a series of Atlanta-area attacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/georgia-shootings-immigration-citizenship-n73699"/><id>urn:uuid:b30600b0-caa1-4e8c-9332-9394aa386a78</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:24:17.584-04:00</updated><summary>A man has been charged in a string of attacks near Atlanta over a matter of hours that left two women dead and a man in critical condition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can RFK Jr. save Republicans' midterm hopes?</title><author><name>Abby McCloskey</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/rfk-jr-podcast-midterm-elections-hzdr6422"/><id>urn:uuid:f60405b3-a877-43b3-9fd6-4ec7b3477db7</id><updated>2026-04-15T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Kennedy is an inherently risky choice for reaching swing voters.</summary></entry><entry><title>NY Islanders solicit funds for ex-NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran convicted of manslaughter</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-ubs-arena-nypd-ir06qipb"/><id>urn:uuid:34a49f1e-ab03-4fe9-a600-0d7b1b4617be</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:58:21.391-04:00</updated><summary>The team displayed a QR code on the scoreboard at UBS Arena allowing fans to contribute to a defense fund for former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran.</summary></entry><entry><title>California cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-cities-housing-overhaul-zoning-o60448"/><id>urn:uuid:52fc1716-8c8f-4a2f-ab3c-686118026ed5</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:54:34.314-04:00</updated><summary>California's local governments are navigating a new law allowing developers to build mid-rise apartments near major transit stops.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its 'rotting flesh' stench</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/corpse-flower-mount-holyoke-college-m81239"/><id>urn:uuid:a0634394-c7fe-4837-9368-5c00d936afb4</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:49:41.874-04:00</updated><summary>Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College's Talcott Greenhouse to witness the rare bloom of "Pangy," a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Auditor demands private prison company pay $7.4M to Mississippi, calls for AG to enforce</title><author><name> Mississippi Today</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mississippi-auditor-private-prison-company-fine-h11858"/><id>urn:uuid:180aac08-8a50-4dda-8ea8-ef15ba07ae2e</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:36:51.701-04:00</updated><summary>State Auditor Shad White says a private prison company must pay $7.4 million to Mississippi for not maintaining enough staff for safety.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joson Sanon, Kelvin Odih latest St. John's basketball players to enter transfer portal</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/joson-sanon-st-johns-iudrozpa"/><id>urn:uuid:2d296924-41e4-4650-96c4-7bd260e20b0e</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:34:00.958-04:00</updated><summary>The sophomore wing and the freshman guard are the fifth and sixth players to leave the program since season ended.</summary></entry><entry><title>Potential first-round draft pick Caleb Banks is at his best with both feet on the ground</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-caleb-banks-florida-e08959"/><id>urn:uuid:e985bb79-4731-4ea5-851c-0d6c45ec2b35</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:15:53.381-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL draft process has been excruciating for Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets' offense needs a lot more than a positive tweet from owner Steve Cohen</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-steve-cohen-q4q4yf5y"/><id>urn:uuid:83755040-9576-4825-9ccd-54feafefc770</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:15:12.235-04:00</updated><summary>Offense and pitching have their share of problems, sure, but mostly it's the high-leverage at-bats that are cause for concern.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA says viewership of regular-season games was up 86% over last season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-tv-viewership-social-media-y18760"/><id>urn:uuid:e010af23-824a-4a64-900a-d76fa6850819</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:08:53.577-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA reports that 170 million people in the U.S. watched games this season across ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock, and NBA TV.</summary></entry><entry><title>BofA's trading desk avoided a single daily loss in Q1 amid market turmoil</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bank-of-america-morgan-stanley-wall-street-f46617"/><id>urn:uuid:b00f74fd-88ad-4f0d-b667-deb9b1ce0b9f</id><updated>2026-04-15T13:01:01.072-04:00</updated><summary>Recent market volatility, partly due to the War in Iran, continues to boost Wall Street profits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ballot proposal for income tax cut sparks debate in Massachusetts</title><author><name> The New Bedford Light</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/massachusetts-state-income-tax-cut-ballot-j63509"/><id>urn:uuid:5520a826-1f7c-407c-8b5e-0257f517133e</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:50:06.234-04:00</updated><summary>Massachusetts voters may soon decide on a state income tax cut from 5% to 4%</summary></entry><entry><title>Popular NYC SantaCon charity fundraiser was more con than Claus, authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/santacon-fraud-charge-pildes-t53848"/><id>urn:uuid:259d3a96-5202-4009-ac41-9022a48fc2ea</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:46:42.518-04:00</updated><summary>Federal authorities say a SantaCon charity fundraiser that flooded New York City with inebriated young people in red and white Santa costumes every holiday season was a con.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oklahoma-high-school-shooting-principal-pauls-valley-a89611"/><id>urn:uuid:d09b72da-22ea-4dc3-a47c-db492cb8777d</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:46:25.278-04:00</updated><summary>Newly released video shows a high school principal in Oklahoma tackling and disarming a former student who entered the lobby of the school and began firing a pistol.</summary></entry><entry><title>Veterans mark the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion with a new museum in Miami</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuban-veterans-bay-of-pigs-m99585"/><id>urn:uuid:c75c07a7-87dc-4a00-a38e-7ed74669ec9b</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:45:38.036-04:00</updated><summary>Manuel Portuondo was a teenager when his family fled Cuba for Miami in 1960.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacKinnon's all-business season means leading NHL in goals, Hart Trophy chase and occasional smile</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-mackinnon-i70726"/><id>urn:uuid:26e236c2-5195-4abc-8b4a-d12b032eb2e9</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:41:29.132-04:00</updated><summary>Nathan MacKinnon's standout season includes a career-best 53 goals, a shot at a second Hart Trophy as the league's MVP and leading the Colorado Avalanche to the league's top record.</summary></entry><entry><title>A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/ncaa-gymnastics-georgia-bulldogs-arkansas-razorbacks-d06666"/><id>urn:uuid:abc9e840-16af-4a63-993a-663290255674</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:36:34.184-04:00</updated><summary>Cecile Landi has revitalized Georgia's gymnastics program since leaving elite coaching two years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Poll: AI chatbots used by two-thirds of New Yorkers even if they don't trust the results</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/technology/ai-poll-siena-new-yorkers-pfxhzjae"/><id>urn:uuid:b945b5f1-3b88-4e05-9cb9-ec194026cb15</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:32:23.575-04:00</updated><summary>The Siena Poll found that 43% of respondents believe the disadvantages of artificial intelligence are "too great."</summary></entry><entry><title>Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Barcelona Open with right wrist issue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-withdraws-barcelona-open-g91812"/><id>urn:uuid:62d1ae9c-22b8-4e68-b9fc-ce0282d5045c</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:20:20.316-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open after undergoing a test on his right wrist.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/whatsapp-meta-eu-european-union-antitrust-ai-m88110"/><id>urn:uuid:a1a4543d-7580-4e61-b830-232d6a504461</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:20:04.445-04:00</updated><summary>European Union regulators plan to order Meta to reverse a move that limits AI chatbots from rival companies accessing WhatsApp.</summary></entry><entry><title>Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tornado-storm-michigan-ann-arbor-weather-g75200"/><id>urn:uuid:d448fe0c-0c15-472d-abc4-17326a9168f9</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:19:35.842-04:00</updated><summary>Floodwaters from record rainfall in Wisconsin have inundated streets, trapping drivers and forcing officials to close sections of a highway.</summary></entry><entry><title>BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs to reduce costs by about 10%</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bbc-job-cuts-layoffs-uk-m37767"/><id>urn:uuid:70cb4028-396a-43ec-bb46-0ce2f0a0d5a3</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:15:59.755-04:00</updated><summary>The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget.</summary></entry><entry><title>A reimagined 'Cats' on Broadway features a special cat — an actor from the original 1980s musical</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ken-ard-cats-broadway-q90353"/><id>urn:uuid:043b3d74-e1f9-4e57-b75b-d205000d55cc</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:03:38.140-04:00</updated><summary>Ken Ard makes a triumphant return to Broadway in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabres ending their NHL-record playoff drought inspires joy beyond Buffalo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-buffalo-sabres-i98736"/><id>urn:uuid:31646b62-d7d7-4f8d-b94d-b5d6998217e7</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:02:35.678-04:00</updated><summary>When Taylor Hall signed with the Sabres several years ago, he said the NHL is better when Buffalo is good.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers and rookie Kevin McGonigle agree to an $150 million, 8-year contract starting in 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-mcgonigle-signing-contract-r26397"/><id>urn:uuid:4c135dae-7c74-4368-9355-93ddf61b237f</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:01:52.717-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle has agreed to a $150 million, eight-year contract starting in 2027.</summary></entry><entry><title>US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/puerto-rico-solar-program-federal-funds-c77927"/><id>urn:uuid:cfdb0215-57a1-4a03-be0f-4574ffc049e1</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:00:27.347-04:00</updated><summary>Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico's governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Hormuz blockade is a throwdown the U.S. can't win</title><author><name>Marc Champion</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-iran-war-wvfoskx4"/><id>urn:uuid:a8c5262d-f8ed-4fb2-aff9-c2471178ff29</id><updated>2026-04-15T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Wars have a way of defying plans and spinning out of control.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sweden-russia-cyberattack-energy-infrastructure-power-x81229"/><id>urn:uuid:3d677212-9a65-48ec-ac5c-3392d6823e67</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:50:18.508-04:00</updated><summary>The Swedish government says a pro-Russian actor was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant in western Sweden last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vermont's Champlain Valley poised to become a federally recognized wine region</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/champlain-valley-vermont-wine-region-j04563"/><id>urn:uuid:74a4f0a8-1f65-4e3d-940f-ca44bd7110f0</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:41:59.559-04:00</updated><summary>Vermont wine is gaining recognition as the Champlain Valley is poised to become a federally recognized wine region.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-settlers-iran-war-h30049"/><id>urn:uuid:1326a84c-dde6-4610-b7da-e208c5438e1a</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:40:56.753-04:00</updated><summary>Palestinian schoolchildren trying to return to class this week for the first time since the Iran war started were blocked by an impromptu barbed wire fence erected overnight by Israeli settlers.</summary></entry><entry><title>The data center boom meets resistance in Maine as lawmakers pass a yearlong freeze</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/data-centers-moratoriums-maine-artificial-intelligence-ai-v44186"/><id>urn:uuid:9fff8068-6929-4e82-85ed-57d981a39e84</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:35:59.674-04:00</updated><summary>Maine's legislature has passed the nation's first statewide moratorium on energy-hungry data centers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/florida-immigration-alligator-alcatraz-everglads-r79682"/><id>urn:uuid:834f849f-0f74-417d-a75f-0ed5cbc37137</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:35:47.333-04:00</updated><summary>A lawyer says guards severely beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at a state-run immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Blakeman attorneys seek to limit deposition questions in armed citizen program lawsuit</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/bruce-blakeman-lawsuit-p7zn8nfp"/><id>urn:uuid:fd68d04a-6f5a-48e2-9dab-3497d5646541</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:31:14.623-04:00</updated><summary>The filing is the latest in a series of motions attempting to shield the Nassau County executive from possible negative political exposure.</summary></entry><entry><title>After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-trump-giorgia-meloni-pope-iran-israel-q77848"/><id>urn:uuid:be42b394-11b9-49c5-b7bc-acc95357923c</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:27:12.701-04:00</updated><summary>Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained.</summary></entry><entry><title>WrestleMania is back in Las Vegas after a big showing last year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wrestlemania-wwe-tko-las-vegas-espn-b92826"/><id>urn:uuid:ceb9beda-b5f8-47b5-8baf-c13182b05b60</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:23:13.829-04:00</updated><summary>As WWE gears up for WrestleMania this weekend, the biggest annual event for the professional wrestling organization, data shows that its appearance in Las Vegas last year had an economic impact worth hundreds of millions of dollars.</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/africa-immunization-vaccination-aid-cuts-iran-war-d38728"/><id>urn:uuid:e07e2d24-f951-4279-aac5-c8103fc3db75</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:20:11.635-04:00</updated><summary>The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anitta, like you've never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, 'SNL' and God</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/anitta-interview-p78620"/><id>urn:uuid:463bbe87-f88e-4a7f-8606-adb460835e27</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:17:49.513-04:00</updated><summary>Anitta's upcoming album "Equilibrium" showcases her roots with a vibrant mix of Brazilian funk, samba, bossa nova and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh sets Division I record with 20 runs in first inning of 38-6 victory over Coppin State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/lehigh-coppin-state-baseball-b65286"/><id>urn:uuid:370afb12-55b5-45bc-8bc4-465b6508f76f</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:12:33.376-04:00</updated><summary>Lehigh set an NCAA Division I baseball record by scoring 20 runs in the first inning of a 38-6 victory over Coppin State.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raphinha apologizes for gesture toward Atletico fans after Barcelona's Champions League elimination</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/raphinha-barcelona-atletico-madrid-champions-league-y92470"/><id>urn:uuid:cd70121c-31eb-42e7-b85c-a473a749cdd2</id><updated>2026-04-15T11:04:14.734-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona forward Raphinha has apologized for his gesture toward Atletico Madrid fans after his team's elimination in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.</summary></entry><entry><title>University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kent-syverud-university-michigan-president-cancer-i81327"/><id>urn:uuid:490b1665-6f58-40e4-9e79-38854bf60799</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:57:58.666-04:00</updated><summary>The next president at the University of Michigan says he can't take the job because of brain cancer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later, 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/madonna-confessions-on-dance-floor-new-album-b69047"/><id>urn:uuid:e8fdb8ef-b883-4724-9229-a76a3c2f10fa</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:36:36.080-04:00</updated><summary>As Madonna sang in her 2005 hit, "Hung Up," time goes by so slowly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Allies of disgraced former presidents lead in Peru presidential election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-election-runoff-keiko-fujimori-lopez-aliaga-sanchez-g49021"/><id>urn:uuid:fdad454c-6951-452b-bc04-6d7266221e79</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:22:45.678-04:00</updated><summary>Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez are leading in the race for president in the vote count after Peru's general election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Cohen sees positives amid Mets' slump, asks fans to 'hang in there'</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/steve-cohen-mets-slump-uns8d7gz"/><id>urn:uuid:199dbc63-7f08-40e5-944c-9943c6838d36</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:21:03.408-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets' owner took to X after Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers to post some of the positives he noticed from the game, along with some encouraging injury news.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mbappé's France faces Haaland's Norway, Senegal and Iraq in World Cup Group I</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-group-i-l27705"/><id>urn:uuid:acda3775-f0db-4d79-9272-3d02c0be7d17</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:10:34.428-04:00</updated><summary>When France plays starts its World Cup against Senegal at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, it will bring back memories of the 2002 opener in Seoul, South Korea, when the Lions of Teranga upset Les Bleus in a match that sparked dancing in the streets on Dakar.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the new direct talks between Lebanon and Israel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-negotiations-hezbollah-rubio-washington-p60920"/><id>urn:uuid:e10bda70-60b0-4522-a862-21d6b5125728</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:07:33.941-04:00</updated><summary>Lebanon and Israel have started direct talks for the first time in decades, driven by the recent war involving Hezbollah.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-leo-trump-vatican-africa-war-e39268"/><id>urn:uuid:6c623009-0f5c-4690-b54d-10f916a559b7</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:02:48.279-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>LaMelo Ball punches team mascot Hugo twice after Hornets knock Heat out of play-in tournament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lamelo-ball-punches-mascot-win-u41416"/><id>urn:uuid:36ed5a05-a828-4274-9d2f-ad952afabd46</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:02:03.918-04:00</updated><summary>LaMelo Ball was so excited after delivering a knockout blow to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament that he carried it over to his victory celebration, delivering two jabs to the oversized head of Charlotte Hornets mascot Hugo.</summary></entry><entry><title>55-and-over rentals: What you pay, what you get on Long Island</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/55-and-up-cost-rent-rorf8lwj"/><id>urn:uuid:8f89b1cd-35f4-4cce-b1bd-ed422e200866</id><updated>2026-04-15T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"A lot of people find it gives them a lot of freedom, to be able to move into one of these communities," one real estate agent said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/super-typhoon-sinlaku-pacific-northern-mariana-islands-m27202"/><id>urn:uuid:38f475cc-0e48-4566-862e-7750096e6778</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:46:42.921-04:00</updated><summary>An official says some hard hit areas of the Northern Marianas could be without power and water for weeks after the Pacific Ocean islands were battered by a super typhoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>As energy costs rise, some states back off ambitious climate goals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/affordability-climate-change-clean-energy-goals-democrats-r16854"/><id>urn:uuid:bcc77e94-2eaf-43de-a6ba-2c405bb64415</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:33:18.610-04:00</updated><summary>New York launched ambitious goals to cut its long-term greenhouse gas emissions with clarion calls about saving the future.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/federal-reserve-jerome-powell-trump-f94692"/><id>urn:uuid:6391c3f8-7511-45b2-a113-45bddaad0174</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:31:56.254-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Injury nightmare continues for Juventus forward Arkadiusz Milik with his season likely over</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/milik-juventus-injury-q86654"/><id>urn:uuid:cdaec446-fc09-4c70-b1e1-4f3678eb5c50</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:29:41.664-04:00</updated><summary>Juventus forward Arkadiusz Milik's season is likely over after another injury setback.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 dead, 4 injured in 6 Suffolk County crashes</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey and John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/motorcycle-crash-lakeland-bohemia-bj9uydlv"/><id>urn:uuid:1ea04c91-5a4c-4b4b-9b2a-1851f87a7e81</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:18:54.854-04:00</updated><summary>A motorcyclist, a pedestrian and an SUV driver were killed in separate accidents.</summary></entry><entry><title>FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/peptides-fda-kennedy-injection-bpc157-s21909"/><id>urn:uuid:417c6b76-e10f-4e6f-8512-49ee07c6622e</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:15:43.648-04:00</updated><summary>Federal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.</summary></entry><entry><title>After another exit, Yamal again vows to win Champions League with Barcelona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lamine-yamal-barcelona-champions-league-i85336"/><id>urn:uuid:d3e73a48-3290-4a07-ab3d-f40de8782445</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:07:30.992-04:00</updated><summary>Lamine Yamal has renewed his promise to win the Champions League with Barcelona.</summary></entry><entry><title>EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/plastics-chemical-recycling-epa-clean-air-p65018"/><id>urn:uuid:48204241-699f-40fa-89fd-4b659ef6dd27</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:01:35.105-04:00</updated><summary>The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.</summary></entry><entry><title>House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/democrats-corruption-trump-hungary-orban-a67190"/><id>urn:uuid:c5d67c86-424b-49b6-abeb-7e5984a17bc5</id><updated>2026-04-15T09:01:07.848-04:00</updated><summary>House Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cranberry-bog-restoration-climate-change-wetlands-e10037"/><id>urn:uuid:af45fe6f-252d-490a-aada-d3adfa4bd3b5</id><updated>2026-04-15T08:57:57.437-04:00</updated><summary>The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island temperatures break records, but cooler weather coming</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/weather-record-heat-long-island-fs0qrynn"/><id>urn:uuid:cb855aea-b50b-4363-ae39-cbbd57931781</id><updated>2026-04-15T08:50:44.383-04:00</updated><summary>Forecasters said temperatures will reach as high as 85 across central Long Island to the North Shore Wednesday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-tax-season-treasury-irs-u71661"/><id>urn:uuid:d7b108df-7117-4fe0-b66b-541e571b4fa8</id><updated>2026-04-15T08:03:40.234-04:00</updated><summary>The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and President Donald Trump's administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain and Uruguay set for blockbuster World Cup Group H clash with Cape Verde debuting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/spain-uruguay-saudi-verde-world-cup-b90593"/><id>urn:uuid:220ec979-0790-4405-beab-ed1a4bee4ae5</id><updated>2026-04-15T08:00:23.216-04:00</updated><summary>European champion Spain and South American powerhouse Uruguay highlight World Cup Group H.</summary></entry><entry><title>Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/war-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-q38123"/><id>urn:uuid:7998590b-5f7f-4895-88c5-5a0b463cf3e4</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:59:42.292-04:00</updated><summary>Paramedic groups say the Israeli military has killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive, targeted strikes.</summary></entry><entry><title>American YouTuber sentenced to 6 months in South Korean prison for offensive stunts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-johnny-somali-youtube-statue-prison-d69003"/><id>urn:uuid:1eac6ad6-fd78-4c35-96ea-bacf8222aa2b</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:57:47.703-04:00</updated><summary>An American YouTuber who sparked outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/snap-snapchat-social-media-layoffs-employment-j33740"/><id>urn:uuid:d1697c78-2ffc-4155-b569-e77c7c494b4d</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:52:03.633-04:00</updated><summary>Snap Inc., the owner of Snapchat, is cutting about 16% of its global workforce, which means around 1,000 jobs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tax procrastinators, this is how to seek an extension and some other tips at the IRS deadline</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tax-day-irs-deadline-extension-q04758"/><id>urn:uuid:d8188a60-517e-449c-a568-fd2bb1375790</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:48:26.455-04:00</updated><summary>It's officially Tax Day in the U.S. And if you've waited till the last minute to file your taxes, don't panic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atletico Madrid on a high after return to Champions League semis and with chance to win Copa title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/atletico-madrid-champions-league-r37528"/><id>urn:uuid:a9fce058-1231-4ecc-907d-b390a25cd7d2</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:40:00.126-04:00</updated><summary>It's good to be an Atletico Madrid fan right now.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/global-sumud-flotilla-gaza-aid-spain-israel-c93622"/><id>urn:uuid:a1950cc3-3bdd-4763-b7ef-08d5b0202596</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:20:50.994-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-school-gunfire-i87484"/><id>urn:uuid:d445fb04-a405-4593-80a2-f79491058e5b</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:17:05.296-04:00</updated><summary>A student has opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey, killing nine people and wounding 13 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>An Iranian national convicted in France returns to Iran after release of 2 French citizens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-iran-cecile-kohler-jacques-paris-esfandiari-e53966"/><id>urn:uuid:aee0ee18-ec0e-4165-8772-8fece54052f5</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:15:05.422-04:00</updated><summary>An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, convicted in France for inciting terrorism, has returned to Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shot-stopping Safonov stands tall as PSG's new No. 1 after Donnarumma's departure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psg-safonov-goalkeeper-champions-league-o45783"/><id>urn:uuid:1c64180a-dabf-476a-be56-ec1237485af9</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:13:11.148-04:00</updated><summary>Different goalkeeper, same result.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/new-jersey-special-congressional-election-house-nj11-sherrill-u64844"/><id>urn:uuid:ae279f30-8c71-432b-9064-4f4e526ee402</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:08:50.384-04:00</updated><summary>A special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District on Thursday will fill the House seat most recently held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.</summary></entry><entry><title>Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/melania-trump-foster-care-youth-legislation-lawmakers-f69601"/><id>urn:uuid:9d1a85b3-4931-468c-b78a-86fd98ca6595</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:05:42.021-04:00</updated><summary>Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-us-ambassador-roelf-meyer-trump-h22465"/><id>urn:uuid:a23c44fd-ad0e-4465-b4a8-a439ca938fb0</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:03:41.372-04:00</updated><summary>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone. But first read this</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/internet-screens-phone-addiction-attention-s91961"/><id>urn:uuid:5334d1b8-f41e-405b-a7ca-bb595f02be13</id><updated>2026-04-15T07:02:42.810-04:00</updated><summary>Two decades after Steve Jobs premiered the iPhone, a small but intensely passionate movement is rebelling against the omnipresent screen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-magyar-orban-new-government-election-tisza-g78345"/><id>urn:uuid:5cd80455-c2e2-4c6d-96d2-875a808038b0</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:50:14.535-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says the country's president has assured him that his new government could take power in the first week of May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vietnam's new leader meets China's Xi on his first overseas trip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-vietnam-xi-to-lam-n18334"/><id>urn:uuid:42c2a558-1f0f-480f-841d-5d20d71baff7</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:30:22.570-04:00</updated><summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison</title><author><name> By JAMES RISWICK of Edmunds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/audi-q5-bmw-x3-luxury-suv-t53361"/><id>urn:uuid:2f866ff8-e42f-4ee0-9b7c-9dd505462ee5</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:28:43.142-04:00</updated><summary>The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-drones-europe-nato-l30307"/><id>urn:uuid:edf3719d-988e-4d65-befb-0fc3d131e062</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:17:53.412-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dearborn-michigan-lebanese-americans-iran-war-trump-j87250"/><id>urn:uuid:bc3f6d76-e0e0-4c97-81b5-7ec83a69fd47</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:15:55.861-04:00</updated><summary>Dearborn, Michigan, home to the nation's largest Arab American community, is grappling with ongoing crises.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL Draft Guide: Fernando Mendoza is likely No. 1 pick, after that things get interesting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-guide-e57700"/><id>urn:uuid:a7884e21-605d-4ed3-b27f-53aa23b12e35</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:14:11.761-04:00</updated><summary>This year's NFL draft begins with the first round on April 23 with 257 picks spread over a three-day process.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Zealand beats PNG 1-0 to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-new-zealand-png-n82834"/><id>urn:uuid:97a42594-2324-4fb0-b24d-9583bcaf5138</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:10:08.291-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand will play at next year's Women's Soccer World Cup in Brazil after beating Papua New Guinea 1-0 in the final of the Oceania Confederation Qualifying Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bayern-munich-real-madrid-champions-league-p34875"/><id>urn:uuid:c1d29e5e-ecae-4730-9409-cdedf734de81</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:07:36.703-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored late for the Bavarian powerhouse to beat Madrid 4-3 and advance to the Champions League semifinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walmart is repackaging its Great Value brand to reflect changing consumer habits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/walmart-great-value-packaging-food-p38298"/><id>urn:uuid:d9a37d65-b83b-485d-9636-903494141b26</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:04:08.555-04:00</updated><summary>Walmart is redesigning the packaging of its Great Value products to make them more appealing to customers and to help shoppers spot nutritional information more quickly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Playoff party time in Philadelphia! Flyers, fans rejoice at long-awaited return to postseason</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/philadelphia-flyers-nhl-playoffs-x95773"/><id>urn:uuid:8ca318b7-2bdf-425f-8b8b-8318e447af53</id><updated>2026-04-15T06:00:43.076-04:00</updated><summary>Flyers fans are buzzing with excitement as the team clinches its first playoff berth since 2020.</summary></entry><entry><title>Doug Glanville, ESPN broadcaster and former MLB player, still feels legacy of Jackie Robinson</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-dodgers-jackie-robinson-day-doug-glanville-texyhtmy"/><id>urn:uuid:39d8c289-fd53-4765-8f34-389633cf97d9</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The former major-leaguer will play a part in the network's coverage of Mets-Dodgers on Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau County's finances propped up by budget tricks</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/nassau-interim-finance-authority-pduibjhd"/><id>urn:uuid:e14fb560-ec7f-4935-9708-34d1bce57386</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Blakeman claims NIFA is "no longer necessary."</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronkonkoma's kitchenware manufacturer Mercer Culinary closes Long Island operations, lays off at least 35</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/knives-shakers-manufacturer-layoff-warn-jqc9w75q"/><id>urn:uuid:a4c599de-0ac3-46af-80f5-13ceddc882e8</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Ronkonkoma company, founded in 1976, was purchased by Oklahoma manufacturer CFS Brands in February 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS looks at millions for thermal networks as part of energy mix</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/suny-thermal-energy-ym2pv4e2"/><id>urn:uuid:263565a5-24b5-4f72-9a0b-7a4f0580ae2b</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Twenty-three SUNY schools, including Stony Brook, Farmingdale and Old Westbury already have some geothermal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrizia's Italian restaurant opens in Westbury</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/patrizias-westbury-nq802mfg"/><id>urn:uuid:fa7c08bd-d89d-49ea-b53b-1248d9dc6a9d</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>With intimate dining areas and new menu items, "it's the same, but different."</summary></entry><entry><title>Gang members from Nassau County convicted of plotting to steal thousands of dollars in COVID relief</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nassau-county-pandemic-fraud-insane-crip-gang-pzqtdvfi"/><id>urn:uuid:b5de0599-46bc-4af8-a037-6ad6a526fc95</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The schemes involved ripping off unemployment insurance benefit programs and loans meant to help businesses people survive the coronavirus pandemic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge tosses Head of the Harbor lawsuit in Stony Brook road, dam repair standstill</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan and Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/stony-brook-road-dam-repairs-arwfbyo0"/><id>urn:uuid:acd9537f-c804-4f6c-918a-6c3a635fb61d</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The decision was the latest development in a skirmish that has involved various agencies since the 2024 collapse of a dam in a Stony Brook park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside the world of Long Island's college mascots</title><author><name>Liza N. Burby</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-college-mascot-ja7u22ux"/><id>urn:uuid:4b13f37e-ca4d-4c0d-92aa-4c68245934f0</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Being a college mascot it's more than just a campus job, these students say.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tax refunds: How Long Islanders plan to spend them</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/tax-refunds-spending-plans-vmatk1be"/><id>urn:uuid:c105185b-4e23-44e3-b924-10b23e422b97</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The IRS says the average refund amount as of April 3 was $3,462. Here's what a sampling of taxpayers had to say.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park surgeon performed unnecessary surgery on drivers, passenger in alleged staged crash, feds say</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/long-island-staged-accidents-unneccesary-surgeries-alexios-apazidis-tmsmg3vj"/><id>urn:uuid:5d29505d-c75f-4280-bd43-40bd7bbc2992</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The suit alleges Dr. Alexios Apazidis and two dozen other doctors, lawyers, chiropractors and radiologists conspired to bilk FedEx through sham lawsuits and inflated medical bills.</summary></entry><entry><title>Waterdrinker Tulip Festival blooming in Riverhead and Manorville this spring</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/tulip-festival-waterdrinker-farms-2026-preview-bkc0q0kk"/><id>urn:uuid:2b2e4be2-7475-4466-bdbc-5b75274bd86c</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Walk through 2 million tulips during the annual festival, with photo-ops, U-pick and family-friendly activities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wild Child's Julie DeVuono: Behind the childhood vaccine probe that didn't happen.</title><author><name>Jim Baumbach and David Olson</name><email>david.olson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/julie-devuono-wild-child-vaccine-fraud-eu1wiqu9"/><id>urn:uuid:f2ece0f8-7861-40cf-91ed-5b703ac5032e</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The state urged Suffolk prosecutors to investigate Wild Child's Julie DeVuono for pediatric vaccine fraud. They never did.</summary></entry><entry><title>On Trump, the pope and faith</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/donald-trump-pope-leo-xiv-ubn0aid9"/><id>urn:uuid:664d8fa3-bfc8-4581-8419-d970aa58dd38</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riverhead Country Fair canceled because of ongoing construction</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/riverhead-country-fair-canceled-gc7761fb"/><id>urn:uuid:0398f407-4a10-4fe6-b37a-ad7ae8f9a2c9</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Ongoing construction downtown is to blame for this year's cancellation. Last year, the event was canceled two days beforehand because of an incoming nor'easter.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL Draft: Who's the best player for Jets between Arvell Reese, David Bailey and Sonny Styles?</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-nfl-draft-k10857wg"/><id>urn:uuid:ba747e4e-2d8d-4c65-8851-33c0892bd816</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Breaking down these defenders who the Jets hope can be immediate game-changers.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Country school district warns of more cuts as new report details fiscal mismanagement</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/south-country-school-budget-staff-cuts-jttr1knn"/><id>urn:uuid:5ca76242-f089-4815-9e1b-bc0959c88a2b</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>South Country expects to present a new 2026-27 budget plan that could call for additional cuts on top of the $8.3 million in reductions already proposed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Frozen food company plans major Long Island expansion, 300 jobs — despite fire setback</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/water-lilies-central-islip-expansion-jobs-yt93l0nn"/><id>urn:uuid:453d1e87-8e83-4691-a7e5-f41de3c2687c</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A 200,000-square-foot Central Islip facility will more than double Water Lilies' footprint as it rides rising demand for Asian cuisine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks vs. Hawks: 4 matchups to watch, plus prediction of NBA first-round playoff series</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-hawks-najlp024"/><id>urn:uuid:6d89c0ea-34b6-4416-b320-40fcc1e9d419</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Which team has the edge as players go head-to-head?</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington approves transformational Melville Town Center project</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/melville-overlay-district-huntington-development-fxomrih9"/><id>urn:uuid:c7da61d7-7744-4c65-abf3-56b8abc5eb98</id><updated>2026-04-15T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"It is the model of what development should be in Melville," the town supervisor said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ye-kanye-west-marseille-concert-postponed-n29328"/><id>urn:uuid:cb42254c-5ebe-43b8-8af2-950cb28f3523</id><updated>2026-04-15T04:45:33.523-04:00</updated><summary>The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille.</summary></entry><entry><title>Real Madrid defender José Emilio Santamaría, a member of its golden generation, dies at age 96</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/santamaria-real-madrid-uruguay-soccer-dies-b85345"/><id>urn:uuid:d60c9dc1-d823-406c-9790-046dff1c61ae</id><updated>2026-04-15T04:25:45.907-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid says that former player José Emilio Santamaría has died at age 96.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-results-arsenal-sporting-lisbon-m05748"/><id>urn:uuid:def5d2e1-c123-4123-b92a-1e76a7e677e5</id><updated>2026-04-15T03:55:07.430-04:00</updated><summary>It's back-to-back Champions League semifinals for Arsenal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope demands the 'chains of corruption' be broken during visit to Cameroon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/africa-pope-algeria-cameroon-biya-f72560"/><id>urn:uuid:ef2e29c3-9a2e-41eb-b36b-2ef7bfeea881</id><updated>2026-04-15T02:41:34.348-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on the second leg of his Africa tour.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iaea-iran-grossi-us-nuclear-m04488"/><id>urn:uuid:8362cbd3-be94-48ec-8c96-811be463e4a8</id><updated>2026-04-15T02:32:35.382-04:00</updated><summary>The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says that "very detailed" measures to verify Iran's nuclear activities must be put in place in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at Sudan's war by the numbers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-by-numbers-r42089"/><id>urn:uuid:bcf36ba2-4869-40a1-a23b-189de03e5a46</id><updated>2026-04-15T02:24:02.160-04:00</updated><summary>Sudan is entering a fourth year of war between the military and paramilitary forces.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an 'abandoned crisis'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-military-rsf-anniversary-four-years-u52309"/><id>urn:uuid:a0054d9e-d36e-4dd6-b4b7-b1dba113fe98</id><updated>2026-04-15T02:18:50.500-04:00</updated><summary>Sudan is entering a fourth year of war marked by famine and massacres in what the United Nations calls an "abandoned crisis."</summary></entry><entry><title>Deni Avdija drops 41 points in NBA postseason debut, leads Blazers to the playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/deni-avdija-portland-blazers-play-x18008"/><id>urn:uuid:12acb3ff-e590-40c2-9a60-4b81f54f1dbb</id><updated>2026-04-15T02:05:01.584-04:00</updated><summary>Deni Avdija showed he's got a little bit of the clutch gene in his initial foray into postseason basketball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colorado-interstate-pileup-injuries-m37664"/><id>urn:uuid:7ea418ae-7470-4245-bb23-52799ab2a8de</id><updated>2026-04-15T01:42:53.918-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-15-2026-o33517"/><id>urn:uuid:adc393fb-7432-4418-8b66-6a01aed3dfd2</id><updated>2026-04-15T01:36:19.576-04:00</updated><summary>The leader of Iran's joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade.</summary></entry><entry><title>DeBrusk scores in overtime, gives Canucks a 4-3 victory over the Kings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kings-canucks-score-n71406"/><id>urn:uuid:7fe09364-4269-4b97-9743-9ee0917cdaa8</id><updated>2026-04-15T01:12:48.757-04:00</updated><summary>Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game 2:58 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Children killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes hit homes far from front lines of war with Hezbollah</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-children-killed-israel-war-hezbollah-beirut-h05705"/><id>urn:uuid:136857d0-8ad5-4adf-a33a-b49fa5b6bd13</id><updated>2026-04-15T01:07:30.277-04:00</updated><summary>Of more than 2,000 people killed in Lebanon since Israel's current war with Iran-backed Hezbollah began, 172 are children.</summary></entry><entry><title>They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-disappeared-search-groups-families-w30761"/><id>urn:uuid:08da33d0-57b7-4371-8ae1-cfdfbe8bd1c3</id><updated>2026-04-15T01:05:49.547-04:00</updated><summary>The Guerreros Buscadores and dozens of other groups in Mexico scour the country for people who are missing.</summary></entry><entry><title>They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/search-mexico-missing-people-drug-cartels-d03760"/><id>urn:uuid:de6aab5d-0404-4c8d-b092-43074b34d3d2</id><updated>2026-04-15T01:04:40.686-04:00</updated><summary>The Guerreros Buscadores and dozens of other groups in Mexico scour the country for people who are missing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Goldeneyes keep slim playoff hopes alive with 4-1 win over Torrent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/torrent-goldeneyes-score-y90068"/><id>urn:uuid:da605228-240a-45cf-b1ab-3f5b49c192de</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:56:18.643-04:00</updated><summary>Hannah Miller scored early in the second and the Vancouver Goldeneyes kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/blazers-suns-play-tournament-l12810"/><id>urn:uuid:b65736e1-8c7d-4a49-bdee-d70e1148d7a5</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:55:07.411-04:00</updated><summary>Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the NBA's play-in tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-talks-hormuz-15-april-2026-l85240"/><id>urn:uuid:c97a23c8-0b33-4e47-8380-b4fcab4760b2</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:47:10.612-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistan's army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/penguins-blues-score-g93731"/><id>urn:uuid:2a0b6cd5-1872-4c6f-8a54-7ed2bd667046</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:43:54.472-04:00</updated><summary>Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and assisted on both of Dylan Holloway's goals in the third period as the St. Louis Blues rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-5 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-russia-relations-xi-lavrov-f36740"/><id>urn:uuid:f32bdaaa-85e1-4eec-bb8e-f8fd61caa8a5</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:42:03.755-04:00</updated><summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets lose 7th in a row despite gem from Nolan McLean; Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-dodgers-nolan-mclean-d1vcwu96"/><id>urn:uuid:43de6cc3-e964-44e7-8417-cb88455318e4</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:39:10.304-04:00</updated><summary>Francisco Lindor hits first homer of the season but the Mets collect only four hits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jesper Wallstedt is giving the playoff-bound Wild a boost in goal, no matter how his name is spelled</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-wallstedt-jersey-spelling-x21753"/><id>urn:uuid:6028bafe-e647-41e2-b6d7-53457de96c92</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:38:13.720-04:00</updated><summary>Jesper Wallstedt let in a goal on a power play against the Minnesota Wild in the first period, looked up at the scoreboard to quickly analyze the replay, and realized something wasn't right.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers' Murphy criticizes booing of Megill while pondering how to get him back on track</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/trevor-megill-brewers-e68066"/><id>urn:uuid:77f113ee-e189-4763-8d8a-0785533e37ab</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:34:30.513-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles.</summary></entry><entry><title>At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bangladesh-rohingya-boat-sinks-l53614"/><id>urn:uuid:767bc0aa-6486-4910-a8e0-8fe5ff25ea49</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:33:43.306-04:00</updated><summary>The United Nations says at least 250 people including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are either feared dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-foreign-surveillance-fisa-intelligence-p03318"/><id>urn:uuid:c7d93b27-b1b1-497a-97d5-173e196867df</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:30:27.543-04:00</updated><summary>There's been a holdup on Capitol Hill in advancing the renewal of a program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners' calls, texts and emails.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bogaerts and Miller lead Padres to 4-1 win over Mariners in Vedder Cup opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-padres-score-m24273"/><id>urn:uuid:b0395fe3-fada-4308-ad1b-8d2e34da8707</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:23:41.498-04:00</updated><summary>Xander Bogaerts had three hits and three RBIs, and Mason Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 for their sixth straight win and ninth in 10 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eric-swalwell-tony-gonzalez-metoo-congress-b08400"/><id>urn:uuid:c78b829c-464d-4c7b-bbb5-221f395d63e2</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:23:04.916-04:00</updated><summary>Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maika Hamano scores to give Japan 1-0 win over USWNT</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/japan-us-hamano-score-uswnt-b09829"/><id>urn:uuid:13d708f3-eedb-4d9c-b799-2e9309bd2525</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:20:09.592-04:00</updated><summary>Maika Hamano scored and Japan beat the U.S. women's national team 1-0 in a friendly to snap the Americans' 10-game winning streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schmaltz scores 2 goals as Mammoth defeat Jets 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mammoth-jets-score-c55696"/><id>urn:uuid:634daa8e-bbda-445c-b64f-5cd45c7906d8</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:18:13.248-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Schmaltz scored twice as the Utah Mammoth beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night and secured the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/weather-heat-wave-record-high-temperatures-w13324"/><id>urn:uuid:1344b855-2fcc-4bd1-8b38-95eef9a44b79</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:15:13.042-04:00</updated><summary>A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-chatbots-health-care-poll-o41830"/><id>urn:uuid:df3d10ec-d172-4183-b2cd-5e46cf3fc6cb</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:14:49.244-04:00</updated><summary>Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cameroon hopes the pope's visit brings healing after nearly a decade of conflict</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cameroon-pope-visit-separatists-conflict-n34510"/><id>urn:uuid:4c61abcc-1355-4a78-8fb4-5a734df835b8</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:14:25.264-04:00</updated><summary>People in Cameroon hope that Pope Leo XIV's visit will bring peace to the conflict-ridden country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-flames-score-e72130"/><id>urn:uuid:063a114d-589c-4469-b79d-a1aa7ea693e0</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:12:50.583-04:00</updated><summary>Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal at 15:07 of the third period to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/meat-raffles-charity-gambling-minnesota-wisconsin-ny-o73393"/><id>urn:uuid:2ce77e30-3147-4656-81fe-ddf3377b9011</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:09:26.921-04:00</updated><summary>They're called meat raffles, and they're a tradition in a few pockets of the U.S. They're featured mainly at neighborhood bars or at American Legion or VFW posts in Minnesota, Wisconsin and New York state.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Homeric hangover 'cure' — Greek claim over ancient bovine belly broth stirs feud with rival Turks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/soup-patsa-iskembe-greece-turkey-tripe-k43942"/><id>urn:uuid:08c98fc3-5f54-40c3-9135-41cd5ce03d50</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:08:14.302-04:00</updated><summary>Many people in northern Greece believe a plate of soup made of bovine bellies and legs can help with stomach ulcers and various other ailments — if you're brave enough to try it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turning Point USA's high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turning-point-clubs-high-schools-charlie-kirk-q90563"/><id>urn:uuid:f7843e30-b5ac-42ef-b69a-6bc5120f3976</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:05:54.538-04:00</updated><summary>A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/vance-pope-leo-donald-trump-jesus-meme-l13713"/><id>urn:uuid:3947769d-77f7-48f1-bdcc-0da482377d80</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:03:59.298-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump's aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chants of '1 more year' follow Ovechkin off the ice as retirement decision looms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/alex-ovechkin-capitals-retirement-c04794"/><id>urn:uuid:16d76284-a1c5-4851-9120-5044035a5e72</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:02:15.083-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Ovechkin hasn't decided if his final NHL game was Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Billy Crystal eyes return to Broadway in one-man show about the house he lost to LA wildfires</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/billy-crystal-broadway-fire-show-860-x20019"/><id>urn:uuid:af378ffb-c7d7-456a-a2d0-f57dbb5b5ee6</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:01:26.596-04:00</updated><summary>Billy Crystal returns to Broadway this fall with an intimate one-man show called "860."</summary></entry><entry><title>Mukhtar's 51st-minute strike lifts Nashville SC past Club América into first semifinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lafc-cruz-azul-america-nashville-concacaf-e50325"/><id>urn:uuid:cb3b6f2f-2a35-4745-81df-32593bd09383</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:00:24.365-04:00</updated><summary>Nashville SC has defeated Club America 1-0 to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Billy Crystal returning to Broadway in one-man show, '860'</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/billy-crystal-860-broadway-olt86oms"/><id>urn:uuid:83a0b3a4-2f4f-4481-a4d6-fcf000c6f733</id><updated>2026-04-15T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Beach-raised star's one-man show, called "860," is based on the home he lost in last year's wildfires.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amazon Prime Video stream of Heat-Hornets play-in game has 'technical difficulties'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-amazon-prime-video-technical-difficulties-n56254"/><id>urn:uuid:ceb5b161-9a41-42c0-8f54-e6d55ed15ce8</id><updated>2026-04-14T23:33:46.405-04:00</updated><summary>Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wetherholt homers twice, Brito error lets Cardinals rally for 6-5, 10-inning win over Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-cardinals-score-h42472"/><id>urn:uuid:d8f9b8ca-d6af-4dd4-84b7-eeaa50ffe6ac</id><updated>2026-04-14T23:30:13.768-04:00</updated><summary>Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt homered twice, second baseman Juan Brito allowed Masyn Winn's potential game-ending grounder to bounce into right field and St. Louis stopped a three-game losing streak when it rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 in 10 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wall Street hits a record as S&amp;P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-p42681"/><id>urn:uuid:39269364-e830-4bee-a67c-aa788fc3c05f</id><updated>2026-04-14T23:29:59.766-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks have hit a record following their big rally over the last two weeks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros snap 8-game losing streak, beat Rockies 7-6 behind big night from Christian Walker</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-astros-score-w10898"/><id>urn:uuid:1a4052b8-f231-4ef1-9a5e-cdbbddc392ed</id><updated>2026-04-14T23:24:54.673-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Walker had three hits, including a home run, and the Houston Astros used a six-run third inning to snap an eight-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays batter Brewers' bullpen to win 9-7 in 10 innings as Milwaukee drops 6th straight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-brewers-score-u37866"/><id>urn:uuid:541aafb7-a722-420e-9980-424cb310aaa0</id><updated>2026-04-14T23:12:11.353-04:00</updated><summary>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Milwaukee 9-7 on Tuesday night and handed the Brewers their sixth consecutive loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-jarren-duran-fan-minnesota-gesture-x54862"/><id>urn:uuid:7320f750-04e6-4c5e-8a2a-359b0c0c689d</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:59:16.871-04:00</updated><summary>Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston's 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wallstedt makes 35 saves for Wild in a 3-2 win over the Ducks in a playoff tuneup for both teams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ducks-wild-score-w54237"/><id>urn:uuid:f306a801-5a2e-4c10-a040-3fa93bf25c15</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:55:46.233-04:00</updated><summary>Hunter Haight got his first career goal and rookie Jesper Wallstedt auditioned for action in the playoffs with 35 saves as the Minnesota Wild finished their regular season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees lifeless against Angels, lose for 7th time in last 9 games</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-angels-gamer-ci587djt"/><id>urn:uuid:c1f7dbed-9018-4257-babb-279f54bad83f</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:51:09.091-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Trout, who homered twice on Monday, went deep in the first inning on Tuesday for the first of back-to-back-to-back home runs.</summary></entry><entry><title>McClanahan earns his first win since 2023 as the Rays beat the White Sox 8-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-white-sox-score-p54176"/><id>urn:uuid:6ca440ca-2d42-45c6-9f45-3b916085a5b5</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:50:19.681-04:00</updated><summary>Shane McClanahan pitched five innings for his first win in nearly three years, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Valley Stream BJ's workers charged with making $175G in bogus returns of store merchandise</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/bjs-wholesale-club-valley-stream-infr8izn"/><id>urn:uuid:59bad555-72d9-427f-bbaa-05a9e525162e</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:47:35.792-04:00</updated><summary>Marquis Johnson, 31, of Westbury, and Ranaldo Davis, 19, of Rosedale, Queens, worked the scam together, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>LaMelo Ball's layup, Miles Bridges' block at buzzer give Hornets 127-126 win over Heat in play-in</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-hornets-score-v01551"/><id>urn:uuid:3e96232b-5534-4055-bac0-17b5bb59f419</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:40:10.391-04:00</updated><summary>LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell's attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a wild start to the NBA's play-in games, eliminating the Heat from the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dominic Smith has 4 RBIs, including go-ahead 3-run double in 8th to help Braves beat Marlins 6-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-marlins-score-t33361"/><id>urn:uuid:dc524010-58b2-459b-b688-764d8db59564</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:31:08.692-04:00</updated><summary>Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the eighth inning as part of a four-RBI night, and the Atlanta Braves rebounded from a four-run deficit to beat the Miami Marlins 6-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-twins-score-m75581"/><id>urn:uuid:27596693-ebdc-4994-9a36-22910cc8a05d</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:28:11.831-04:00</updated><summary>Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>CJ Abrams has a home run in a three-hit game to lead the Nationals over the Pirates 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-pirates-score-l24643"/><id>urn:uuid:2ed22abe-301f-46c6-969b-204143cacb66</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:22:20.179-04:00</updated><summary>CJ Abrams went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs as the Washington Nationals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds closer Emilio Pagán appears to be injured on final pitch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/emilio-pagan-reds-baseball-r37085"/><id>urn:uuid:b155877f-b601-4f37-bf51-ce268eefe3e4</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:21:25.040-04:00</updated><summary>Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Longtime Florida State coach Bobby Bowden's name added to airport in Tallahassee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/bobby-bowden-airport-g07950"/><id>urn:uuid:837f9cb9-05de-4cb7-a6d4-e833aafb5267</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:13:57.150-04:00</updated><summary>Bobby Bowden's name is now on the airport near Florida State's campus.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers acquire righty Griff McGarry from Phillies for international pool money</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-dodgers-trade-griff-mcgarry-k88395"/><id>urn:uuid:55fe0008-a2de-494a-a720-3269caf14949</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:02:17.929-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired right-hander Griff McGarry from the Philadelphia Phillies for international pool money.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kelly, Rea help lead the Cubs to a 10-4 comeback win over the Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-phillies-score-b22960"/><id>urn:uuid:f70f9361-8a3d-4873-abb0-23c0b48947cd</id><updated>2026-04-14T22:00:58.305-04:00</updated><summary>Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Colin Rea pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Boys and girls lacrosse, baseball, softball and flag football</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-k0pfveq5"/><id>urn:uuid:0b7c1080-a092-45aa-8d5f-b3e58094cfeb</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:57:29.358-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Monday and Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michkov has a goal and 2 assists as the Flyers beat the Canadiens 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-flyers-score-v51500"/><id>urn:uuid:56f990a4-6421-4deb-a026-8bd5e569dd8f</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:53:58.276-04:00</updated><summary>Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and Porter Martone had one goal to lead the playoff-bound Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands attend Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year celebration, in Plainview</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/plainview-sikhs-new-year-l2e7cqpt"/><id>urn:uuid:fe908515-ce38-4b32-943a-29745511b21e</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:50:43.773-04:00</updated><summary>Celebrants prayed and shared meals at the Guru Gobind Singh Sikh Center that TJ Bindra helped found in 1987.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/capitals-blue-jackets-score-ovechkin-w49519"/><id>urn:uuid:b6639c03-c899-4f72-b7f4-cb14ca45a72f</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:39:02.374-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Ovechkin had an assist on the go-ahead goal in what perhaps will be the final game of his record-breaking career and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night in the season finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ildemaro Vargas' 3-run homer helps the Diamondbacks top the Orioles 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-orioles-score-p82476"/><id>urn:uuid:f6e64bb5-4e2e-474b-b940-043dfee4a183</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:37:13.652-04:00</updated><summary>Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenley Jansen gets 479th save, moves past Lee Smith, as Tigers top Royals 2-1 for 4th win in row</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-royals-score-x38410"/><id>urn:uuid:de7954c3-8b09-4365-ab2a-83e6bd6bccad</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:28:37.444-04:00</updated><summary>Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres place right-hander Nick Pivetta on injured list with elbow inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nick-pivetta-padres-k22451"/><id>urn:uuid:1dfb15cb-d055-4242-a82c-2c6e9954d965</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:20:01.028-04:00</updated><summary>San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his pitching elbow.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stewart and Steer go deep, Reds beat Giants 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-reds-score-i44437"/><id>urn:uuid:a7a8226b-72b5-40a9-9119-da70f0bf7a86</id><updated>2026-04-14T21:18:04.478-04:00</updated><summary>Spencer Steer and Sal Stewart hit solo home runs and Brady Singer allowed one run in six innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK softball's Emily Orth sparks 5th-inning rally with 16-pitch at-bat</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/east-meadow-plainview-old-bethpage-jfk-game-q5wbo0ad"/><id>urn:uuid:668918b1-3c61-4fe0-bdbd-08ddb2ec8238</id><updated>2026-04-14T20:54:07.140-04:00</updated><summary>Her 16-pitch at-bat wakes up the Hawks' offense in a six-run, fifth inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cold Spring Harbor boys lacrosse's Rex O'Connor, Matty Kammer help Seahawks earn 4th straight win</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/cold-spring-harbor-port-washington-game-mq1yswme"/><id>urn:uuid:0fd624f3-a997-40d8-afc5-f9a8bd11b2e0</id><updated>2026-04-14T20:46:20.024-04:00</updated><summary>O'Connor scored twice and Villanova commit Kammer made nine saves en route to win over Port Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bam Adebayo injured after LaMelo Ball trips him. Heat coach says Ball should have been ejected</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-bam-adebayo-injury-hornets-j84975"/><id>urn:uuid:744929f9-e563-4f16-b6b9-a4658161047d</id><updated>2026-04-14T20:37:28.782-04:00</updated><summary>Miami coach Erik Spoelstra says LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for tripping Bam Adebayo, leading to a lower back injury that knocked the Heat's star center out of Tuesday night's 127-126 play-in tournament loss to the Charlotte Hornets.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul will not face new domestic violence charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-mormon-wives-g68232"/><id>urn:uuid:91152547-3317-406e-bbe7-c0e2452c1140</id><updated>2026-04-14T20:11:31.969-04:00</updated><summary>Utah reality star Taylor Frankie Paul will not be charged in recent fights with her former partner, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raphinha criticizes referees after Barcelona's Champions League elimination, says club was 'robbed'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/raphinha-barcelona-atletico-champions-league-d13782"/><id>urn:uuid:1eb30141-2d95-4818-bca3-2fd8dffb9ed1</id><updated>2026-04-14T20:07:42.335-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona forward Raphinha has criticized the refereeing after Barcelona's quarterfinal elimination against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another US strike on suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-drug-trafficking-trump-military-u51913"/><id>urn:uuid:5f46939d-df4d-44af-a881-273a098210bd</id><updated>2026-04-14T20:06:31.266-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military has launched a strike on another boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' Aaron Judge shouldn't overlook the guy in the mirror</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-angels-aaron-judge-mike-trout-e49fckgo"/><id>urn:uuid:7ae54f4e-5f39-432b-bc96-024169268623</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:52:12.513-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Judge was gracious in dropping the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) label on Mike Trout after Monday night's win at the Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacArthur flag football wide receiver Alexa Coppola keys win over Bellmore-Merrick</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/flag-football-macarthur-bellmore-merrick-ixc2achc"/><id>urn:uuid:68653311-b156-44f3-b65a-e36b7ee524eb</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:37:21.444-04:00</updated><summary>The junior had seven receptions for 101 yards and one touchdown for the Generals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republican Clay Fuller sworn in to take House seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/house-republicans-fuller-majority-trump-greene-georgia-b13356"/><id>urn:uuid:e8471483-697b-4f36-96cb-996be90b1f3d</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:33:18.498-04:00</updated><summary>Republican Rep. Clay Fuller of Georgia is the newest member of the House.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles manager Craig Albernaz returns — with a broken jaw — a day after being hit by a foul ball</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-manager-craig-albernaz-broken-jaw-f96902"/><id>urn:uuid:78208d49-66e3-4e43-9e40-19d86b3fb5e1</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:31:23.668-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says he has more than a half-dozen fractures in his cheek area and a broken jaw after being hit by a foul ball, but he's relieved to avoid surgery and says he doesn't need his jaw wired.</summary></entry><entry><title>In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chris-wright-energy-pipeline-wrong-direction-s57570"/><id>urn:uuid:edf66e26-4279-40dc-820e-6ccff3d49798</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:20:29.516-04:00</updated><summary>Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country "looks like we're going in the wrong direction" in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL Draft: John Harbaugh's optimism fuels Giants' renewed energy in pre-draft phase</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/nfl-draft-joe-schoen-giants-soqkg21o"/><id>urn:uuid:cb583bc8-c59e-46f2-b0d8-2897642f776d</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:15:42.688-04:00</updated><summary>The new coach can be credited for the calm strength around team heading into next week's draft that wasn't there last season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/warner-bros-cinemacon-g79709"/><id>urn:uuid:3e55b09c-69f7-4b80-9fec-57cd8cddb66a</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:13:50.742-04:00</updated><summary>Warner Bros.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico to unveil partial World Cup roster of Liga MX players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mexican-team-world-cup-davino-aguirre-i18854"/><id>urn:uuid:8bfb2545-7e47-4520-ad37-f08a23b2a643</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:07:05.905-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico next week plans to announce which Liga MX players will join the World Cup training camp The move will allow domestic league players to rest for a few days before reporting for the camp, which begins May 6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rays move right-hander Ryan Pepiot to 60-day IL for more recovery time from hip injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-ryan-pepiot-injury-i33403"/><id>urn:uuid:ea553668-87b2-4107-9c1c-34bfb52fe3b3</id><updated>2026-04-14T19:03:52.884-04:00</updated><summary>The Tampa Bay Rays have transferred right-hander Ryan Pepiot to the 60-day injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hornets celebrate first postseason home game in 10 years by handing out 'Protect the Hive' T-shirts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-hornets-hive-shirts-y31950"/><id>urn:uuid:26d289ba-1380-43ad-bf2d-2878a7be3455</id><updated>2026-04-14T18:59:34.852-04:00</updated><summary>It's been a decade since the Charlotte Hornets hosted a postseason game, and the team is doing everything it can to celebrate the accomplishment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can Blakeman pull off the magic Trump sees in him?</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/bruce-blakeman-trump-kathy-hochul-anthony-desposito-laura-gillen-cd4-y6f0knyr"/><id>urn:uuid:b5df34cb-c2e6-44c2-88e2-fd1a8b760adb</id><updated>2026-04-14T18:28:42.889-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-floods-camp-mystic-d38730"/><id>urn:uuid:548bda03-6f73-40d5-8b28-50a0254243db</id><updated>2026-04-14T18:26:08.042-04:00</updated><summary>The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps.</summary></entry><entry><title>Omaha, Nebraska, police fatally shoot a woman who grabs a child and slashes him with a knife</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/omaha-nebraska-child-knife-woman-killed-y12246"/><id>urn:uuid:05538c02-ce7c-4b43-8df0-7d82eba4a17d</id><updated>2026-04-14T18:23:50.514-04:00</updated><summary>Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face.</summary></entry><entry><title>Single-car crash in North Hills kills 87-year-old woman</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/north-hills-crash-fatal-nassau-ke72qa5w"/><id>urn:uuid:88d1b697-73b1-42a1-8833-b7cbe9fabbb7</id><updated>2026-04-14T18:16:41.139-04:00</updated><summary>The woman, who was not identified, was driving her Buick southbound on Shelter Rock Road in the area of Fairway Drive around 10:30 a.m.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iranian team Tractor loses in Asian Champions League round of 16</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/asian-champions-league-tractor-iran-war-c29528"/><id>urn:uuid:45a06fab-c20b-44d5-ac9d-cb78f1cefb7c</id><updated>2026-04-14T18:12:47.898-04:00</updated><summary>Iranian team Tractor was eliminated from the Asian Champions League Elite in a 3-0 loss to Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates in the round of 16.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/homeland-security-shutdown-immigration-republicans-congress-p89030"/><id>urn:uuid:8cc0c439-bb44-4bd9-ab44-256f5cccbec1</id><updated>2026-04-14T17:55:14.536-04:00</updated><summary>Republicans in Congress are forging ahead with a risky go-it-alone strategy for funding the Department of Homeland Security.</summary></entry><entry><title>USWNT gets a sneak peek at the grass installed at Lumen for the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uswnt-japan-lumen-field-grass-world-cup-e62053"/><id>urn:uuid:994baf62-20d4-4484-b231-66a2b16c0939</id><updated>2026-04-14T17:38:15.525-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. women's national team is getting a sneak peek at the grass that has been laid down at Lumen Field for this summer's World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/proud-boys-oath-keepers-convictions-dropped-doj-v88720"/><id>urn:uuid:a69a27b7-94d4-491c-bebd-8d52b3b7abc1</id><updated>2026-04-14T17:31:12.630-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-luka-doncic-austin-reaves-injury-n27273"/><id>urn:uuid:e9ca2e38-d8e0-4410-aebe-8a71973ecb18</id><updated>2026-04-14T17:20:50.839-04:00</updated><summary>Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. John's Dylan Darling enters transfer portal</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/st-johns-dylan-darling-transfer-ni9ldinm"/><id>urn:uuid:843432e2-9397-42f4-9462-25d459c8b4b0</id><updated>2026-04-14T17:19:17.918-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Darling's buzzer-beater against Kansas sent St. John's to its first Sweet 16 since 1999.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers' Christian Yelich likely to miss at least a month with adductor strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yelich-milwaukee-brewers-c12167"/><id>urn:uuid:1ae2f941-1fed-4326-aba5-af742306922d</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:58:14.155-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month with an adductor strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fema-trump-disaster-declaration-colorado-h98935"/><id>urn:uuid:16d1ebed-327d-4464-b288-c285ed26449a</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:57:01.172-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado's governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding.</summary></entry><entry><title>About 70 Palestinians found in a garbage truck trying to enter Israel, apparently to look for work</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-west-bank-economy-n93649"/><id>urn:uuid:641dd32c-d372-435d-bd13-c962336947be</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:56:37.667-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli police have found about 70 Palestinian men hiding in a garbage truck as they attempted to cross into Israel, apparently in search of work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/james-heap-ucla-gynecologist-sexual-abuse-conviction-l08349"/><id>urn:uuid:a47a8427-fd99-4010-8e30-d6b028f9c0f5</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:38:38.812-04:00</updated><summary>A former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/facebook-instagram-lawsuit-massachusetts-d06931"/><id>urn:uuid:de763541-346a-429f-9d65-f43dbe24af86</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:37:41.914-04:00</updated><summary>Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man shot by ICE in California charged with assaulting a federal officer with his car</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-ice-shooting-immigration-hearing-i19360"/><id>urn:uuid:a094f3be-d750-4654-bc5b-31aead0b4cd1</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:36:07.114-04:00</updated><summary>A man who was shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in central California last week is being charged with assaulting a federal officer with his vehicle.</summary></entry><entry><title>England beats Spain again, winning 1-0 in Women's World Cup qualifier</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/england-spain-womens-world-cup-s96056"/><id>urn:uuid:1ecedf68-8529-48a0-b3df-a4d8433f07df</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:35:50.337-04:00</updated><summary>England came out on top again in its latest clash with Spain winning 1-0 in a Women's World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior vice president of global flag football</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/flag-football-nfl-h43886"/><id>urn:uuid:bb154b1f-def9-41ee-a43c-744a6a94c6f5</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:31:39.696-04:00</updated><summary>Brian Flinn has been named the Brian Flinn has been named the NFL's senior vice president of global flag football.</summary></entry><entry><title>Road to NBA title goes through OKC as Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander have homecourt in bid to repeat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-c55028"/><id>urn:uuid:42d2a020-50cd-4b3d-a46b-23d1e58fec7d</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:26:51.114-04:00</updated><summary>The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured homecourt advantage for the playoffs thanks to their league-best 64-18 record.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hampshire-college-closing-ken-burns-p89643"/><id>urn:uuid:bfb3f10d-9117-4b83-8675-1b1144f59872</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:19:00.044-04:00</updated><summary>Hampshire College, which includes documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced it is closing later this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/disney-layoffs-q61578"/><id>urn:uuid:2b092584-8dbd-4eac-854f-4225c5f21c7a</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:18:48.017-04:00</updated><summary>The Walt Disney Co. has begun layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company.</summary></entry><entry><title>Usyk calls kickboxer Verhoeven a dangerous opponent and predicts Joshua would beat Fury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/usyk-kickboxer-fury-joshua-egypt-verhoeven-p67345"/><id>urn:uuid:b0a20142-155a-48a3-8f4f-ce2fbcd0dab9</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:18:42.152-04:00</updated><summary>Oleksandr Usyk has offered an explanation for why he's giving kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven a shot at his WBC heavyweight title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Powerball is going international in an effort to build larger jackpots that draw more players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/powerball-lottery-united-kingdom-b85495"/><id>urn:uuid:62435cb2-3885-4e12-8fac-5b495bd2af44</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:17:00.662-04:00</updated><summary>Powerball is jumping the pond.</summary></entry><entry><title>Goalies are under siege as the NHL save percentage dips to its lowest point in three decades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-goalie-save-percentage-l04675"/><id>urn:uuid:55c93ac1-1cdd-4193-a826-8bb2d9973b31</id><updated>2026-04-14T16:06:28.927-04:00</updated><summary>NHL goaltenders are stopping fewer shots than at any point this century.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ben &amp; Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ben-jerrys-ice-cream-vermont-magnum-unilever-protest-n41714"/><id>urn:uuid:f11414c3-2091-4109-9edc-c320ace2737d</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:59:54.267-04:00</updated><summary>As Ben &amp; Jerry's celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand's co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom.</summary></entry><entry><title>US sanctions 2 casinos and 3 people over alleged links to Mexico's Cartel del Noreste</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-sanctions-mexico-northeast-cartel-v18716"/><id>urn:uuid:ed50d963-4626-4c82-a799-a516bee4c1d2</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:59:12.669-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. has sanctioned three individuals and two casinos over alleged links to Mexico's Cartel del Noreste.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz has uneven MLB debut in loss to Rays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-rays-schultz-periera-cannon-w42458"/><id>urn:uuid:e7ec4360-7a62-45e7-8baa-66651acf8255</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:53:22.080-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz had an uneven major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night after being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.</summary></entry><entry><title>On U.S.'s 250th birthday year, Suffolk 'brings history alive' with Revolutionary War exhibit</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-exhibit-revolutionary-war-pqsrrhls"/><id>urn:uuid:239658ad-3994-4cd5-94d6-57f07fbe9d98</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:48:03.071-04:00</updated><summary>The exhibit is part of a series of events marking the country's milestone.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hugo Ekitike injury looks 'really bad' in potential blow for Liverpool and France</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/hugo-ekitike-injury-world-cup-p87324"/><id>urn:uuid:f877c926-0fff-4cca-b26e-c5552832c058</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:46:44.140-04:00</updated><summary>Hugo Ekitike was forced off with an injury in the first half of Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos published of her with Mike Vrabel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/russini-vrabel-m21163"/><id>urn:uuid:fcb22897-c1b9-4c37-b280-a8e543a4b502</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:39:41.390-04:00</updated><summary>NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.</summary></entry><entry><title>A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/newspapers-nonprofit-sale-post-gazette-newsroom-x33021"/><id>urn:uuid:1023177e-d41e-4093-ae6f-61d1894d7e89</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:39:32.180-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has avoided an imminent shutdown by selling to a nonprofit journalism operation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Nassau Det. Robert Sacco seeks bail to get treatment after being charged with attempting to sexually exploit 'girl,' court filings say</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/nassau-detective-robert-sacco-sexual-exploitation-charge-bail-tyn5psj1"/><id>urn:uuid:f12356f1-e066-4133-9cdf-e63e4cc08955</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:35:04.221-04:00</updated><summary>Robert Sacco was caught on internet video chats and text messages on Jan. 23 coaxing the man, whom he believed to be the girl's father, into having sex with the adolescent, according to a federal complaint.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jane Austen fans honor 250 years since her birth with grand costumed balls and dancing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/services/test/jane-austen-250th-anniversary-bath-o2odre32"/><id>urn:uuid:a351935e-3af6-4e77-adf1-f44f7a708aaf</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:29:25.738-04:00</updated><summary>Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth with costumed balls and themed events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-college-baseball-vitello-kurtz-w53751"/><id>urn:uuid:eb7a9f7a-61d5-40d0-8ab6-630884dcdd72</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:27:01.020-04:00</updated><summary>Thanks to money and technology, the MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wife of man who shot lost DoorDash driver admits to deleting doorbell video of the incident</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/doordash-driver-shot-highway-superintendent-arrested-h90562"/><id>urn:uuid:47147581-d5ba-4791-b34e-6f8bb46bda1e</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:25:02.125-04:00</updated><summary>The wife of a former upstate New York town official has admitted deleting doorbell camera video of an incident in which her husband shot and wounded a lost DoorDash delivery driver.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pelicans interim coach James Borrego is a candidate for the permanent job, Joe Dumars says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/new-orleans-pelicans-joe-dumars-james-borrego-h90050"/><id>urn:uuid:1edaeb34-7207-4fed-b89c-b90fc8377fa8</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:19:56.902-04:00</updated><summary>New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations chief Joe Dumars says he's not yet completed a short list of coaching candidates and might keep interim coach James Borrego on a permanent basis heading into next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Cares' veterans events to help with housing, food insecurity, jobs — and haircuts</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-cares-veterans-events-roy32h6n"/><id>urn:uuid:6f6aec89-98fd-4b5a-ae54-c648f1a4d35f</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:19:13.765-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island Cares will host the first of four veterans-only events starting this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jordan Spieth takes important step toward US Open exemption with good finish at the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/jordan-spieth-us-open-asterisk-curtis-cup-r71186"/><id>urn:uuid:ae074c9c-8566-4ec3-9e2a-a3002a235bf1</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:16:05.510-04:00</updated><summary>Jordan Spieth had a good finish to the Masters and his best result in a major in three years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawaiian Electric's $1 billion power project is in a flood zone</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/heco-waiau-power-plant-project-flood-zone-j29691"/><id>urn:uuid:41cd1fbf-0c82-476b-9a79-b8648a0c1268</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:09:44.220-04:00</updated><summary>Hawaiian Electric Co.'s $1 billion upgrade to the Waiau power plant faces a new challenge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heavy rains in northwestern Haiti kill 12 people and damage hundreds of homes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-flooding-northwest-destroyed-rains-c62842"/><id>urn:uuid:5dc620da-50e4-46bc-9e3c-5fddd3195243</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:08:33.695-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say heavy rains in northwestern Haiti killed at least 12 people, flooded farmland and damaged hundreds of homes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gotti grandson Carmine Agnello no longer seeks sentence reduction for donating kidney to mom Victoria Gotti</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/john-j-gotti-grandson-carmine-agnello-sentence-victoria-gotti-kidney-heha4yiv"/><id>urn:uuid:57d4fe2d-acc9-480d-92c3-7662107559f7</id><updated>2026-04-14T15:03:45.722-04:00</updated><summary>Carmine G. Agnello, 39, of Oyster Bay, has hired a new lawyer, who is apologizing for his predecessor's legal maneuvers, just days before Agnello is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Did Islanders' Anders Lee play his final game with franchise?</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-anders-lee-l2xpe7xr"/><id>urn:uuid:6f92586d-b2e0-4bd2-a9a4-f588191877bb</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:50:46.594-04:00</updated><summary>The Islanders' captain is set to be a unrestricted free agent after 14 seasons with the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Mamdani's NYC-owned grocery stores will work</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/new-york-city-owned-grocery-stores-txek2z9x"/><id>urn:uuid:1d60c2f7-9965-4f14-9b31-2b2347547463</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:44:42.556-04:00</updated><summary>The mayor says the plan will make groceries cheaper. But how?</summary></entry><entry><title>Slovaks rally against populist Prime Minister Fico's plan to scrap mail voting from abroad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/slovakia-protest-election-mail-vote-g32828"/><id>urn:uuid:189508b0-6eb7-48f3-a0a5-8a9119bd9eeb</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:32:50.956-04:00</updated><summary>Protesters in Slovakia's capital and elsewhere in the country have denounced a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to scrap mail voting for Slovaks living abroad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge temporarily allows women, minority-owned businesses to qualify for Texas HUB program again</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-business-program-comptroller-women-minorities-lawsuit-x16329"/><id>urn:uuid:ca4a77e3-f1b0-48e4-ac1d-2698c2a044cd</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:29:27.876-04:00</updated><summary>A judge in Austin has ordered the temporary reinstatement of Texas's Historically Underutilized Business Program rules.</summary></entry><entry><title>7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/7eleven-convenience-store-closure-fuel-economy-r46307"/><id>urn:uuid:30035d41-96b2-441c-b3f3-4891346508d9</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:26:13.205-04:00</updated><summary>7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/public-service-student-loan-forgiveness-p62302"/><id>urn:uuid:a851e390-e9d2-427f-ac43-1f2721766586</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:21:55.601-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says 'it's not easy to lose a friend' after McIntosh's exit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/wisconsin-badgers-fickell-mcintosh-x50656"/><id>urn:uuid:1997e932-96cd-42ca-9ef2-78ae103ea8fc</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:13:57.432-04:00</updated><summary>Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell has acknowledged he was disappointed about the departure of athletic director Chris McIntosh, but doesn't believe his friend leaving will have a major impact on his future with the Badgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/eric-swalwell-congress-rape-accusation-california-m83501"/><id>urn:uuid:56ccc740-4740-4e69-986e-eec03450779a</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:12:11.808-04:00</updated><summary>A California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iowa put on probation for year, will pay fine and vacate 4 wins for violations involving McNamara</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/iowa-hawkeyes-football-ncaa-q92323"/><id>urn:uuid:e3f018a0-8073-4128-a406-d080421008a1</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:03:34.161-04:00</updated><summary>Iowa will be placed on probation for one year, pay a self-imposed fine of $25,000 and is vacating four 2023 wins as part of the resolution to an NCAA infractions case stemming from the recruitment of former quarterback Cade McNamara.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dangerous Roads newsletter: The regrets of drunken drivers</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/dangerous-roads-newsletter-regrets-b4rld3ha"/><id>urn:uuid:83191e69-6b38-44d2-b818-de27673625f3</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:03:27.045-04:00</updated><summary>Many details of fatal car crash trials have faded, but not the drunken drivers' sense of remorse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches</title><author><name> Planet Detroit</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-wildfires-air-quality-alert-system-d30310"/><id>urn:uuid:dc479277-7a4e-4a0a-8e23-d0ec6288dca5</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:00:34.020-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan is updating how it communicates air quality risks to residents this year after Canadian wildfires brought poor air quality to Detroit in 2023 and 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Your expensive cheeseburger is a taste of what's to come</title><author><name>Mark Gongloff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/cheeseburgers-beef-prices-inflation-climate-change-syr0aiwc"/><id>urn:uuid:3479f386-930d-4af8-8804-40541c03ccda</id><updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>There will be even less water this summer than usual for cows and crops.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kennedy-center-closing-trump-c59061"/><id>urn:uuid:8064cfbf-7d06-4584-8aee-5d5250f66354</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:57:14.377-04:00</updated><summary>The Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman's home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chatgpt-sam-altman-home-attack-arrest-molotov-s15930"/><id>urn:uuid:1725be1f-9e11-471e-9c9e-1de6d2eb52b2</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:46:15.734-04:00</updated><summary>The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman's home says her client has autism and was experiencing an "acute mental health crisis."</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wrong-organ-removed-doctor-indicted-s84188"/><id>urn:uuid:df11cbc5-2eb1-4296-bdf8-2cd3b29dce2e</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:44:16.120-04:00</updated><summary>A grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient's liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR rolls into Kansas City following Ty Gibbs' first career Cup Series win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/auto-racing-glance-y59922"/><id>urn:uuid:6935e830-b026-4371-aa83-a12866087d1b</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:37:27.158-04:00</updated><summary>Ty Gibbs broke through for his first career Cup Series win, edging Ryan Blaney in an overtime finish at Bristol.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy to host a Wimbledon tuneup on grass starting in 2028. It could be played on the San Siro field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/grass-tournament-italy-italian-open-x27657"/><id>urn:uuid:b5df0ca8-d6b9-471c-a559-1ed5d4adf0cc</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:28:23.292-04:00</updated><summary>The ATP Finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee Senate Passes Amended Trans Healthcare Tracking Bill</title><author><name> Nashville Banner</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tennessee-transgender-healthcare-tracking-bill-k65826"/><id>urn:uuid:343890ee-de14-4c1b-9a84-25e1c4e45499</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:25:47.995-04:00</updated><summary>A bill that requires doctors to report on transgender-related healthcare has passed the Tennessee Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted 'has no place in our game'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/sergio-garcia-masters-augusta-national-driver-e78446"/><id>urn:uuid:1ab2b67b-79ae-4fa2-81a1-1680bd72c47f</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:16:30.505-04:00</updated><summary>Sergio Garcia has apologized for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami's coach, only 4 months after leading team to MLS Cup title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-javier-mascherano-inter-miami-f19786"/><id>urn:uuid:633a57ac-ffd2-4948-99c5-f03e43917e05</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:12:53.583-04:00</updated><summary>Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami's coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi's club to the MLS Cup title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/virginia-redistricting-congress-democrats-vote-c53749"/><id>urn:uuid:d1b4d3a1-cc2e-4ce1-824d-2799aeab5035</id><updated>2026-04-14T13:03:48.442-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia voters are set to decide next week on a Democratic-drawn redistricting plan that could boost the party's chances in the U.S. House.</summary></entry><entry><title>FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset outside a Florida casino when he was shot in the leg</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/offset-florida-shooting-rapper-casino-robbery-p82775"/><id>urn:uuid:e98a4777-3c87-435d-b759-2d075e658c47</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:59:13.803-04:00</updated><summary>The FBI says rapper Offset was ambushed by a large group outside a Florida casino last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau GOP taps Hempstead tax official to challenge Gillen</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/driscoll-gillen-e93xvliy"/><id>urn:uuid:9e0d93bb-6637-4990-bb57-7e5d1f9b0a86</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:50:30.197-04:00</updated><summary>This year's contest to represent New York's 4th Congressional District has been seen by non-partisan political handicappers as potentially competitive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Banks see a 'resilient' US economy but warn of negative impacts from rising energy prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/jpmorgan-wells-fargo-citigroup-banks-wall-street-o35761"/><id>urn:uuid:48f78852-dd80-4c68-8ae8-ffd27cf79262</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:49:28.467-04:00</updated><summary>The nation's biggest banks posted strong profits in the first quarter, driven by a resilient economy and increased dealmaking in investment banking.</summary></entry><entry><title>Martins' exit triggers heated battle for Nassau seat</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/martins-blumencranz-lancman-fvz48qk3"/><id>urn:uuid:92919765-d25e-483c-b222-0f4fecfdb5cb</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:29:10.384-04:00</updated><summary>The district has flipped multiple times over the last generation between Republican and Democratic control.</summary></entry><entry><title>From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán's defeat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-election-youth-votes-celebrations-campaign-a19044"/><id>urn:uuid:bc3540bd-b045-4a38-8884-9db4a53e790f</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:24:38.564-04:00</updated><summary>Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another spring injury setback for All-Star Joel Embiid, and the 76ers' playoff plans wobble again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/philadelphia-76ers-nba-playoffs-f86588"/><id>urn:uuid:08346205-a61d-40f1-818d-49d77208ffb3</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:21:00.186-04:00</updated><summary>Joel Embiid's health issues continue to impact the Philadelphia 76ers' playoff hopes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vaccine confusion sets up U.S. for a resurgence of hepatitis B in babies</title><author><name>Joshua Rothman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/hepatitis-b-babies-measles-vaccines-vcftua0s"/><id>urn:uuid:30e18bff-9b07-4c02-a7e5-79a70ef24a87</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:14:32.348-04:00</updated><summary>Hepatitis B vaccination rates among newborns have declined.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Shaw, national coordinator of college football officials, will retire in September</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-college-football-shaw-h57783"/><id>urn:uuid:ba685838-4f7a-49a3-bb35-55d28322b7fa</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:11:23.172-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA secretary-rules editor for football and national coordinator of officials will retire from both positions Sept. 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-pope-trump-leo-k15860"/><id>urn:uuid:51498b30-9066-443e-8497-d052fdf5b94a</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:07:00.607-04:00</updated><summary>Visitors to the Vatican have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his harsh remarks about Pope Leo XIV.</summary></entry><entry><title>How unlikely allies helped one nonprofit get results in deep red Alabama</title><author><name> Chronicle of Philanthropy</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/alabama-appleseed-center-justice-j23783"/><id>urn:uuid:69a6dbc0-dd82-453d-aaba-b8b22a060522</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:04:05.680-04:00</updated><summary>Carla Crowder's unexpected courtroom experience in 2019 — representing Alvin Kennard, who spent 36 years in prison for a minor theft due to Alabama's "three strikes" law — reshaped the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-firings-face-act-blanche-o44099"/><id>urn:uuid:db73847f-b9c3-4f4e-9857-32ad2b3b7031</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:03:45.709-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists.</summary></entry><entry><title>Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-gerrymander-trump-b96016"/><id>urn:uuid:e174d624-8314-4b7c-b618-6000cbcab273</id><updated>2026-04-14T12:00:34.336-04:00</updated><summary>The timeline is tightening as some states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haiti mayor appeals for government help after gang attack leaves 7 dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-gangs-seguin-attack-killings-y07736"/><id>urn:uuid:1280a028-83ad-45fb-98c8-742b0897fd24</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:53:29.593-04:00</updated><summary>At least seven people have died in a gang attack on a peaceful town in southern Haiti.</summary></entry><entry><title>This year's Long Island Jewish Film Festival features powerful personal stories</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/long-island-jewish-film-festival-cinema-arts-centre-xqy5nvez"/><id>urn:uuid:b4b9a472-dae2-46f9-b876-e9bfb39468a8</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:50:55.454-04:00</updated><summary>The Cinema Arts Centre event focuses on documentaries but also includes comedies, a silent gem and a lesser-seen classic from the 1970s.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/mexico-sheinbaum-us-trump-relations-x60570"/><id>urn:uuid:ee3ac702-724a-47cc-9b3c-4b7c57084032</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:46:09.083-04:00</updated><summary>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy is a repeat Masters champion. The next step might be the toughest of all</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-mcilroy-tiger-nicklaus-faldo-augusta-national-v88859"/><id>urn:uuid:422a081a-acea-4b1c-8df2-7bf748b39e05</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:45:52.943-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy is at a stage in his career where he wants to win majors more than he needs them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/census-bureau-surnames-asian-popular-names-f16274"/><id>urn:uuid:75f73d86-63ba-4cbf-989a-a5c18a9b01d5</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:45:36.716-04:00</updated><summary>The most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s.</summary></entry><entry><title>Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kansas-michigan-minnesota-wisconsin-storm-tornado-p24361"/><id>urn:uuid:1c22dd26-fb79-4da5-b6bd-b48cb5bf6296</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:45:27.695-04:00</updated><summary>A day after severe storms damaged communities in the Plains and the Midwest, forecasters are warning that storms could bring giant hail, tornadoes and severe wind gusts to the regions again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pittsburgh-newspaper-closure-sale-nonprofit-s67626"/><id>urn:uuid:f396dd19-0db7-4995-9b9f-d08f5ae8d339</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:43:33.342-04:00</updated><summary>Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former French soccer president Jean-Pierre Escalettes dies at age 90</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/jeanpierre-escalettes-dies-i55135"/><id>urn:uuid:36adc487-3132-466f-96d7-5b6780c2353d</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:39:31.812-04:00</updated><summary>Jean-Pierre Escalettes, a former president of the French Football Federation, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/arthur-sze-poet-laureate-library-congress-g00253"/><id>urn:uuid:62dcdb40-b859-4db0-bccb-f61ae1baaa72</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:26:53.954-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to a second one-year term by the Library of Congress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Media freedom groups urge Kazakhstan's president to drop charges against journalists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kazakhstan-tokayev-media-freedom-q16245"/><id>urn:uuid:09e0e8ab-05bb-4a00-b63d-15a89d3022e1</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:21:37.309-04:00</updated><summary>The Committee to Protect Journalists and five other international press freedom and human rights groups have urged Kazakhstan's president to drop charges against several journalists placed under house arrest and change the country's legislation to ensure press freedom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-judge-boasberg-contempt-y79191"/><id>urn:uuid:ee3209df-71d0-4c66-8ce3-611ceae1b088</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:21:23.072-04:00</updated><summary>An appeals court panel has ruled that a federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haiti's culture ministry dismisses 2 officials after stampede that killed 25</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-stampede-officials-fired-arrested-ispan-mcc-q43780"/><id>urn:uuid:8a898d06-5a23-4fc3-a03c-ec7b844444a3</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:13:35.271-04:00</updated><summary>Haiti's government says it has dismissed two state officials following a stampede at a mountaintop fortress that killed 25 people over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Successful Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola leaving at the end of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bournemouth-coach-iraola-u39640"/><id>urn:uuid:72b47c1b-3770-45f7-b713-ea969a02b89c</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:02:57.619-04:00</updated><summary>Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola is leaving when his three-year deal expires at the end of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director 2 months before World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/matt-crocker-us-soccer-d83110"/><id>urn:uuid:d387b26d-937a-4b1a-9209-1cb97c8dcd6b</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:00:02.303-04:00</updated><summary>Matt Crocker has quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Great Neck fire department, dropped by insurer, hired new one for $460G more</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/great-neck-insurer-rate-hike-hqwk5k0c"/><id>urn:uuid:02c0ae93-5afc-41aa-8ebd-167eb8992724</id><updated>2026-04-14T11:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Vigilant Engine &amp; Hook &amp; Ladder Co. hired a new insurer after its longtime company dropped the department.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serbia agrees to produce combat drones with Israel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/serbia-israel-drones-factory-x53615"/><id>urn:uuid:0e173786-f343-433f-a20a-bea8c2537459</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:46:47.795-04:00</updated><summary>Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic says the Balkan country will jointly produce combat drones with Israel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sherrone-moore-michigan-football-sentencing-d26768"/><id>urn:uuid:58593739-3c02-4fa6-b623-2f67c121f0ed</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:43:56.488-04:00</updated><summary>Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been placed on probation for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her.</summary></entry><entry><title>New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/diego-maradona-death-trial-soccer-health-professionals-r54093"/><id>urn:uuid:c5e4a82a-a74e-4e8a-b674-ea10178fc555</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:36:58.148-04:00</updated><summary>The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariah Carey fails to get into Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame for 3rd time; Billy Idol, Rick Rubin make the cut</title><author><name>Andy Edelstein</name><email>andy.edelstein@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-mariah-carey-f9ycxdfc"/><id>urn:uuid:4064ecef-c3c5-47b1-b484-9933fc4d74a1</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:35:22.406-04:00</updated><summary>It was a mixed bag for artists with Long Island connections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-leo-cameroon-separatists-visit-pause-fighting-j87995"/><id>urn:uuid:aca6d55d-c701-40f9-bb4d-bdba3b3e11d5</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:20:24.782-04:00</updated><summary>English-speaking separatists in Cameroon say they will pause fighting for three days to allow safe travel for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oyster Bay votes to settle housing discrimination lawsuits</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/oyster-bay-housing-settlement-ask5sojl"/><id>urn:uuid:d3fe1cbf-539d-4bef-92ea-d589b57f5ea7</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:19:59.407-04:00</updated><summary>An Oyster Bay program for first-time homebuyers would no longer give preference to town residents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key reloads at Georgia Tech by adding 19 players through the transfer portal, including QB Mendoza</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/georgia-tech-key-transfers-j80728"/><id>urn:uuid:fb2e8bca-57ec-4334-8054-d94dccdedd9a</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:19:28.866-04:00</updated><summary>Brent Key has Georgia Tech on an upward trajectory following the program's first nine-win season since 2016.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three-time World Cup finalist the Netherlands faces Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-group-f-p28185"/><id>urn:uuid:da2e9b90-a5e0-474a-9f4a-2e1d7ed771d3</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:10:38.212-04:00</updated><summary>Can three-time World Cup runner-up the Netherlands finally win soccer's greatest prize.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boiler explosion at power plant in India kills at least 9 workers, 15 injured</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-power-plant-explosion-chhattisgarh-x78141"/><id>urn:uuid:ab27ec79-2f1f-47d2-af92-d3c398e26a08</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:05:42.381-04:00</updated><summary>An explosion at a privately-owned power plant in India's Chhattisgarh state has killed at least nine workers and injured 15 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/postal-service-mail-voting-trump-midterms-n03076"/><id>urn:uuid:4a10fe58-306e-4106-af21-3233c6fbf162</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:02:10.222-04:00</updated><summary>The American Postal Workers Union is launching a national TV ad campaign promoting voting by mail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walkable cities where you don't need a car to have a great vacation</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/walkable-cities-low68gzg"/><id>urn:uuid:6972704a-efe9-4db0-bd1b-d670945d6f61</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>When you want to leave the car behind, consider these top walkable cities in the U.S., including Key West and Portland, Maine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phantom Yankees: 10 players who were on their roster but never played a game</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/phantom-yankees-gb5thm7q"/><id>urn:uuid:e182fada-9dd4-4f7c-be24-f4bb7f5832b2</id><updated>2026-04-14T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>These are players who were on the Yankees' big-league roster but never appeared in a game</summary></entry><entry><title>Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel on art, their friendship and 'The Christophers'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ian-mckellen-michaela-coel-christophers-soderbergh-n29036"/><id>urn:uuid:e214a8b4-53bc-4375-a3e2-5a5f9121b418</id><updated>2026-04-14T09:37:32.552-04:00</updated><summary>As screen presences and cultural figures, Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel could hardly be more different.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-m73455"/><id>urn:uuid:4fd9e626-92d6-445d-aa82-31ac4699cf53</id><updated>2026-04-14T09:36:31.330-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA play-in tournament takes a break Thursday after a wild first two days.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands gather in Poland for the annual March of the Living on Holocaust Remembrance Day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-march-auschwitz-holocaust-rememberance-g40058"/><id>urn:uuid:4fb8ed33-9e3b-4e64-b308-17e4387231a7</id><updated>2026-04-14T09:17:37.716-04:00</updated><summary>Holocaust survivors from around the world joined thousands of people in the March of the Living.</summary></entry><entry><title>PGA Tour goes to post-Masters stop at Hilton Head. Senior PGA goes to Florida</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/hilton-head-senior-pga-liv-lpga-tour-t41505"/><id>urn:uuid:cb7331ef-c743-4c19-9811-ad48337ee217</id><updated>2026-04-14T09:08:34.835-04:00</updated><summary>The idyllic scenery on Hilton Head Island is just the place for top players to decompress from the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/economy-imf-outlook-iran-war-trump-inflation-growth-k18294"/><id>urn:uuid:102186a7-3b49-46ea-bca5-c96b840b5324</id><updated>2026-04-14T09:04:00.566-04:00</updated><summary>The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: In 'Mother Mary,' a pop star's costume crisis turns existential</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/mother-mary-movie-review-f80767"/><id>urn:uuid:cc8294bd-46b7-4e2a-9be7-addd79e4e45b</id><updated>2026-04-14T09:01:35.529-04:00</updated><summary>A pop star's need for a new dress sets in motion David Lowery's "Mother Mary," a fitfully spellbinding chamber drama that grows more operatic with every stitch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Young Spanish rider Guardeño remains critical in ICU two weeks after crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/jaume-guardeno-crash-cycling-k54563"/><id>urn:uuid:cd8f1970-f59c-4dda-927f-e5ba6862d7e6</id><updated>2026-04-14T09:01:03.099-04:00</updated><summary>Young Spanish rider Jaume Guardeño remains in a critical condition in hospital two weeks after a crash while training.</summary></entry><entry><title>Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/super-typhoon-sinlaku-pacific-northern-mariana-islands-g27986"/><id>urn:uuid:c2f23416-922d-4141-9b1a-546cb68c89d5</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:58:56.540-04:00</updated><summary>A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clippers' stunning turnaround: From 6-21 to the play-in and a shot at the playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/clippers-playin-tournament-d36424"/><id>urn:uuid:5ef0e114-c373-4b94-ba1a-151178bfe2f8</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:53:09.846-04:00</updated><summary>After starting 6-21, the Los Angeles Clippers have fought their way into the play-in tournament, finishing 42-40.</summary></entry><entry><title>Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ireland-fuel-protests-oil-confidence-vote-l85799"/><id>urn:uuid:b41e6406-12ae-483b-ae2d-ae5e6e31c757</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:51:22.839-04:00</updated><summary>The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that cut off oil supplies and caused massive traffic jams.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Free Cone Day at Ben &amp; Jerry's stores on Long Island Tuesday</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/ice-cream-cone-day-mgn5qyfb"/><id>urn:uuid:ea321efc-f6e7-4f08-acb8-6acf233fae08</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:50:50.100-04:00</updated><summary>It's a tradition dating to 1979.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-election-runoff-candidates-p98421"/><id>urn:uuid:24737b0d-0d25-48d7-9110-177c769b814b</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:45:18.132-04:00</updated><summary>Voters in Peru face a presidential runoff in June after no candidate won the weekend election outright.</summary></entry><entry><title>US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-citizenship-law-court-families-m77290"/><id>urn:uuid:18f8b4a9-e818-4277-ac7c-07a69a8e75fa</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:39:28.227-04:00</updated><summary>Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations.</summary></entry><entry><title>US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-oil-gasoline-inflation-trump-o21098"/><id>urn:uuid:744bd25b-89fc-44c9-95a9-8afd4ab1caed</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:38:40.016-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthem, Mount Sinai reach deal to restore health insurance for more than 20,000 Long Islanders</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/anthem-mount-sinai-insurance-svl513n5"/><id>urn:uuid:b7c0837e-8068-4ab8-933c-e04ad6b8d698</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:21:44.233-04:00</updated><summary>The insurance carrier dispute had disrupted in-network health care for Mount Sinai patients since Jan. 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can Germany avoid another early World Cup exit in Group E against Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-group-e-i99812"/><id>urn:uuid:e1211dce-c6ea-4c45-8e2a-bfd2301ed8ff</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:10:34.593-04:00</updated><summary>Four-time World Cup champion Germany and newcomer Curacao sit at opposite ends of the global soccer spectrum.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tacos los Cielitos Mexican restaurant opens in Hicksville</title><author><name>Andi Berlin</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/tacos-los-cielitos-hicksville-jie43gyl"/><id>urn:uuid:5117ce7c-0cd3-4cf7-a3a8-82fad81c323f</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The cemita is the signature sandwich of Puebla, Mexico.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island home prices rise moderately in March over last year, hurting affordability for buyers</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/long-island-home-prices-march-ac31zp3b"/><id>urn:uuid:52f67ca4-0145-4ca4-8fea-38dad0cb86a1</id><updated>2026-04-14T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A lack of homes for sale has driven prices higher on Long Island but lowered the volume of deals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carney-canada-elections-majority-trump-i37034"/><id>urn:uuid:b20eff2a-073f-455c-ac6c-58641b934c2a</id><updated>2026-04-14T07:49:25.438-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-immigration-amnesty-legal-european-union-migrants-g78489"/><id>urn:uuid:9ca525b4-34c6-47c0-9ec1-6e7386d3a1f3</id><updated>2026-04-14T07:28:26.973-04:00</updated><summary>Spain's government has finalized a migrant amnesty measure that paves the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status in the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/shanghai-china-tesla-robots-electric-cars-musk-g46659"/><id>urn:uuid:b0293a19-fb31-4fe2-a131-85ad39bb1fa7</id><updated>2026-04-14T07:16:18.578-04:00</updated><summary>A Tesla leader says he believes its Shanghai factory operations will help resolve the challenges in achieving mass production of the company's humanoid robots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poll-tax-season-refunds-trump-republicans-costs-h74904"/><id>urn:uuid:a2260691-bb0c-47d7-b193-ff47ad9d2b44</id><updated>2026-04-14T07:02:39.503-04:00</updated><summary>Tax refunds are up this season, but polling shows that most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungarian election, credit in Gilgo case, hospital ratings, more</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/hungarian-election-harrison-gilgo-case-hospital-ratings-iutnp6o0"/><id>urn:uuid:d92a6fc1-7dd4-4978-8d32-dabe93d346b5</id><updated>2026-04-14T07:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-united-states-balikatan-military-exercises-s59231"/><id>urn:uuid:fb632d0e-6e3f-4f47-9687-af2ea58282a4</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:59:22.890-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say more than 17,000 American and Philippine military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the country that underscore the United States' continuing security commitment to Asia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/france-picasso-alzheimers-raffle-r43484"/><id>urn:uuid:f798b0af-0e74-4339-917a-886f8b8c42dd</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:57:46.173-04:00</updated><summary>A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket.</summary></entry><entry><title>Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-schools-deal-e03175"/><id>urn:uuid:e1ef742b-0c85-45db-bb82-49a9e318ad60</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:52:22.550-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles schools avoided a strike as the school district and the union representing support staff reached a tentative deal.</summary></entry><entry><title>US familiar with Australia, Paraguay and Turkey in World Cup Group D</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-group-d-x80678"/><id>urn:uuid:9ea72f8f-47d3-46be-877f-ab53210edf6d</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:10:45.512-04:00</updated><summary>The United States is familiar with Australia, Paraguay and Turkey heading into their Group D matchups.</summary></entry><entry><title>Explaining rules old and new that are part of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoff-format-q34707"/><id>urn:uuid:4dbee4a4-21e0-439b-a3d9-dad7443c7bd6</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:10:33.098-04:00</updated><summary>Why is one of the NHL's top seven teams from the regular season guaranteed to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to use money market funds in your portfolio</title><author><name> Amy C. Arnott of Morningstar</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/money-market-funds-morningstar-personal-finance-g71431"/><id>urn:uuid:add966d3-e2c9-4a28-8c25-db944cf0aaac</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:04:01.232-04:00</updated><summary>A look at the pros and cons of money market funds, one of the safest places to stash your cash.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia aims for NFL as his next stop</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-vanderbilt-diego-pavia-heisman-c99547"/><id>urn:uuid:ae278b77-13ae-449c-b695-bdd1183a2c7b</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:01:14.659-04:00</updated><summary>Diego Pavia's confidence can be seen by some outsiders as sheer arrogance.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Miami, soccer balls are turned into one-of-a-kind art as World Cup nears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/messi-world-cup-soccer-ball-lili-cantero-l03100"/><id>urn:uuid:0ef7792d-2b5d-4494-90c5-a2e1cb66bc53</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:01:00.966-04:00</updated><summary>Lili Cantero, a Paraguayan artist, sees soccer as family.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabres looking for long postseason run after winning Atlantic Division</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sabres-alex-tuch-tage-thompson-atlantic-division-q14393"/><id>urn:uuid:3380ae70-314f-4f95-ad81-3c9d2858f412</id><updated>2026-04-14T06:00:46.581-04:00</updated><summary>First, the Buffalo Sabres stopped their long playoff drought.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-us-war-hezbollah-negotiations-m35383"/><id>urn:uuid:72fe7143-5884-4a0f-9370-1fadb357167c</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:38:17.525-04:00</updated><summary>Lebanon and Israel have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni elected president with vast majority of votes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/benin-president-election-romuald-wadagni-patrice-talon-b44485"/><id>urn:uuid:98cf36cf-fdf2-4739-86a7-c47a01c64223</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:35:36.594-04:00</updated><summary>Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has won the presidential election held over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-germany-drones-k11390"/><id>urn:uuid:c95cc4a7-336a-4464-8304-13f973f9ccab</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:34:46.752-04:00</updated><summary>Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knueppel and Ball finished 1-2 in the NBA in 3s. Now they hope to get Hornets to the playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/hornets-knueppel-ball-3pointers-splash-brothers-h54806"/><id>urn:uuid:5ffcdb9b-9914-42ea-b06c-ba1ad20d2d14</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:41.335-04:00</updated><summary>Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball have something in common with the Splash Brothers.</summary></entry><entry><title>ESPN rolls out big-event coverage as WrestleMania 42 streams on its app for the first time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/espn-wwe-wrestlemania-g25967"/><id>urn:uuid:8caa57c9-8383-4939-891e-6ed28373291b</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:25.880-04:00</updated><summary>As it does with any championship, ESPN is giving WrestleMania the big-event treatment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Danfords in Port Jefferson closes its marina for the summer, citing winter damage</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/danfords-marina-closed-for-summer-fsw4k6d1"/><id>urn:uuid:7f0669df-b368-4b46-a3ef-71a57b9422d9</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Danfords closed its marina as the company makes repairs to the dock. Other parts of the resort are not affected.</summary></entry><entry><title>21 Long Island students win 1st place at science competition</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-science-engineering-fair-if4zvqlz"/><id>urn:uuid:b4b1ae14-cdd4-4806-a4a2-f51c3c5d0ad5</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The winners are eligible to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix.</summary></entry><entry><title>A new generation finds Long Island's pool halls: Millennials</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/billiards-pool-halls-long-island-millennials-q6c9r2vd"/><id>urn:uuid:bbd52ffb-ed88-4dc1-9f9b-59af6edd8efb</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island pool halls are attracting millennials with upgraded facilities, offering spaces for socializing and competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Schirripa talks about 'The Sopranos,' 'Blue Bloods,' his new book and WillieBoy</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/steve-schirripa-willieboy-gihgn5ff"/><id>urn:uuid:0bff2704-92f7-428d-8021-d012e99208c5</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>He and his dachshund, WillieBoy, will be at The Next Chapter April 21.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Comet Club opens at The Vanderbilt in Westbury</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/comet-club-westbury-vanderbilt-r6168f1w"/><id>urn:uuid:5030ba1a-5db1-4795-b415-eafafaee29cc</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Chef Jesse Schenker's latest restaurant is on the ground floor of a luxe apartment building.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders' 10 most damaging losses that led to second straight season without the playoffs</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-10-worst-losses-rvoxr3t8"/><id>urn:uuid:438af773-b890-47cb-bc76-8ce3af1a9ba4</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A combination of porous defense, poor special teams and shaky goaltending led to these losses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coram Elementary teacher shows up for students in and out of the classroom</title><author><name>Beth Whitehouse</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/lori-cebul-coram-elementary-k1jcjdlx"/><id>urn:uuid:26f7841b-9f56-4e18-8837-99896255fe4b</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>She makes a point of connecting with students outside the classroom, attending their soccer games and other events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nissequogue River listed among nation's most endangered</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/river-endangered-dam-ag067y61"/><id>urn:uuid:e49428d9-e169-458d-8e4d-e55aeaf314df</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Advocates for the dam have argued the Blydenburgh pond had been a community hub that existed for more than 200 years before a rainstorm swept it away.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sidewalk, crosswalk improvements coming to Huntington Station this spring</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/huntington-station-sidewalk-improvements-a3xv45qu"/><id>urn:uuid:b306141d-6e69-42d3-80b8-6477483f9f35</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A multimillion-dollar project with pedestrian safety in mind will soon begin along New York Avenue, between Depot Road and Ninth Street, according to town officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau County to spend $116M this year for early retirement buyouts</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nassau-blakeman-buyouts-aldjt2z0"/><id>urn:uuid:cd78bb97-8dbc-4bfa-ba01-832a798d109b</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Budget review analysts say there will be savings over time; staffing immediate concerns remain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Northwell's new $6 million radiology suite at Long Island Jewish to provide targeted cancer care</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio</name><email>victor.ocasio@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/northwell-radiology-suite-long-island-jewish-medical-center-mr3t2s7d"/><id>urn:uuid:3fd52709-89d1-4a60-a2a3-3090ff4003c4</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The health system said the new technology's 3D images provides more accurate imaging for physicians.</summary></entry><entry><title>If the Giants go defense in the NFL Draft, should they target Caleb Downs or Sonny Styles?</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-nfl-draft-fgx4ed6r"/><id>urn:uuid:107f25ea-6f51-4175-ba6d-4ca79ac77b84</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Both were All-Americans for the Buckeyes last year, and drafting a Big Ten defender early worked out well for the Giants last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>With global antisemitism rising, 'Never Again' rings hollow</title><author><name>Carolyn M. Dudek</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/global-antisemitism-tf919lny"/><id>urn:uuid:c7f66ba2-ebaf-444a-aa37-0a9a6a9df587</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>As we mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, the situation is different but still severe.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA bidder got inside information on subway contract, report says</title><author><name>John Valenti and Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/mta-bidder-contract-inside-ltcdm1zy"/><id>urn:uuid:8e9ebba9-42d8-4253-bce2-036695d6dd1b</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Communications between an MTA official and a prospective employee led to a bidder getting the inside track on an $18 million subway contract, according to an MTA watchdog.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington mulls tougher fines targeting prostitution, and vape sales to those under 21</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/huntington-fines-prostitution-vape-sales-b0jrc0js"/><id>urn:uuid:f7c63e58-83bc-4c5b-8144-4b76e1471d0e</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The public hearings, which will be separate, will be held during the regular town board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 keys for the Knicks in first-round matchup against Atlanta Hawks</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-hawks-fzqpqfqx"/><id>urn:uuid:3775273b-0949-4c1a-8554-605390d9a8c7</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks won the regular season series, but their two victories were this close.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sag Harbor proposes $600 annual tax increase for median village home</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/sag-harbor-tax-hike-ytll6vew"/><id>urn:uuid:eb7bfea6-6634-4daf-979f-a47ba629ca17</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Village officials are searching for cuts in the hopes of lowering the tax increase.</summary></entry><entry><title>Susan Lucci, Jodi Picoult coming to Adelphi writers festival</title><author><name>Marion Winik</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/books/adelphi-writers-authors-l7gf92un"/><id>urn:uuid:221e4b65-de55-4e25-8ea6-232d0ba8a664</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Jodi Picoutt is also coming to Adelphi's third annual Writers and Readers Festival.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orbán's defeat is symbolically fraught for Trump</title><author><name>Cathy Young</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/cathy-young/hungary-election-orban-x1m5k847"/><id>urn:uuid:1ad9ee3d-e2cb-4092-8156-866cebaecb4b</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The authoritarian Hungary PM became more extreme as his tenure went on.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau lawmakers seek to fight sex trafficking by restricting hourly hotel, motel rooms</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nassau-motel-hotel-bill-rxal8pvv"/><id>urn:uuid:d11ee837-7d3c-457a-85b0-8f12e9f21f38</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The bill also requires hotels to keep the names, addresses and photo IDs of people who book rooms for five years so law enforcement can investigate potential crimes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Living liver donors offer hope to those waiting for transplant, as advocates push for donor protections</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/live-liver-donors-amy-mcgorry-newsday-tv-congress-bowsplj9"/><id>urn:uuid:210dd499-0e55-47a4-9110-dc537f35c9da</id><updated>2026-04-14T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Getting a portion of liver from a living donor has become a growing option for people who may never make the top of the liver transplant list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gunman-attacks-high-school-southeast-turkey-e98149"/><id>urn:uuid:44a13133-2a77-44a6-8199-ad08996a82f9</id><updated>2026-04-14T04:25:24.780-04:00</updated><summary>An assailant has opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey before killing himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hockey coach admits using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate to enter China for Olympics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/olympics-vaccine-covid-forgery-fischer-m32686"/><id>urn:uuid:27359576-828e-4617-a8f6-732007668b18</id><updated>2026-04-14T04:24:34.931-04:00</updated><summary>Swiss ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he'd been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China's travel restrictions for the 2022 Winter Olympics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/european-union-poland-belarus-afghanistan-migrants-x73291"/><id>urn:uuid:08ba29c4-2139-4d5d-b88e-ebd0ef5626ab</id><updated>2026-04-14T04:07:47.962-04:00</updated><summary>Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atletico Madrid withstands Barcelona's early blitz to reach the Champions League semifinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/atletico-madrid-barcelona-champions-league-w70661"/><id>urn:uuid:9c3cc5a1-016b-4ff3-bd3b-08f3b5b12503</id><updated>2026-04-14T03:45:27.010-04:00</updated><summary>Atletico Madrid has held on after an early charge by Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in nearly a decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-talks-hormuz-14-april-2026-g40894"/><id>urn:uuid:8d7605e1-1baf-4e1d-a1ec-644f11bc3683</id><updated>2026-04-14T03:39:55.704-04:00</updated><summary>Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool at Anfield to reach the Champions League semifinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-psg-champions-league-l26388"/><id>urn:uuid:325ab265-434b-402f-80da-0ac9390ca7a9</id><updated>2026-04-14T02:54:05.565-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump hints at new Iran talks as Hormuz standoff intensifies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-14-2026-a23545"/><id>urn:uuid:d92c417d-3d77-475a-aa88-b4263e41a95e</id><updated>2026-04-14T02:43:11.413-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military claims it has successfully begun enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to a set of charges including fraud and bribery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/evergrande-china-hui-ka-yan-guilty-plea-f14292"/><id>urn:uuid:d45ece9b-15ca-4c81-adeb-f45fdb427dfd</id><updated>2026-04-14T02:01:47.014-04:00</updated><summary>China Evergrande's founder has pleaded guilty to charges including illegal absorption of public deposits, fraud and corporate bribery.</summary></entry><entry><title>War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/watches-luxury-switzerland-rolex-omega-patek-philippe-cartier-f39469"/><id>urn:uuid:70b1a43b-d4b7-42dd-9c4c-4ee88e6bcfdb</id><updated>2026-04-14T01:42:02.937-04:00</updated><summary>The annual luxury watch fair "Watches and Wonders" opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Afghanistan's capital is in the grip of a water crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-kabul-water-drought-climate-change-a62498"/><id>urn:uuid:3172316c-755b-4484-ab34-910a091e738e</id><updated>2026-04-14T01:32:42.653-04:00</updated><summary>Nestled in a high-altitude valley in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush mountain range, Kabul is rapidly running out of water.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's Xi warns against 'world's retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-spain-xi-sanchez-meeting-l26991"/><id>urn:uuid:fde50523-c1f9-4694-a444-95f69c1d0ce0</id><updated>2026-04-14T01:12:48.825-04:00</updated><summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have pledged to safeguard multilateralism amid global conflicts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV in Algeria walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/africa-pope-leo-augustine-o27530"/><id>urn:uuid:642edf85-1507-4b10-b416-fb9ff1ac8ac6</id><updated>2026-04-14T01:07:33.277-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has walked in the footsteps of his spiritual father St. Augustine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nathan MacKinnon scores in shootout as Avalanche top Oilers 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-oilers-score-u08696"/><id>urn:uuid:ce3a5a8d-765e-44e6-8c99-78acfa1a2e7c</id><updated>2026-04-14T01:04:13.329-04:00</updated><summary>Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oil-prices-stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-v33236"/><id>urn:uuid:fda3fe42-c31f-47ab-8d20-6a25b048cd31</id><updated>2026-04-14T01:04:00.892-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high, and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eichel and Stone lead Golden Knights to 6-2 win over Jets and close in on Pacific Division title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/jets-golden-knights-score-e20529"/><id>urn:uuid:b801b91f-b716-49b4-8dd1-a8cadf1ad24f</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:52:31.138-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Stone scored his fourth goal in three games and combined with Jack Eichel for seven points as the Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 on Monday night to move Vegas closer to winning its fifth Pacific Division title in its nine seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets go quietly again in shutout loss to Dodgers in Los Angeles</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-david-peterson-es7d5o87"/><id>urn:uuid:0c79247c-4811-4161-9576-8be072bd5feb</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:49:11.816-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets haven't scored a run in 20 innings, and starting pitcher David Peterson is off form again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quinton Byfield scores twice and Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kings-kraken-score-m35202"/><id>urn:uuid:12e40714-7bc8-4156-9401-d589030d655f</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:48:35.957-04:00</updated><summary>Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-wes-moore-maryland-florida-virginia-i91691"/><id>urn:uuid:82700a5a-9158-4120-8bdb-becde517a6fa</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:43:06.247-04:00</updated><summary>A proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham homer twice, Yankees beat Angels on walk-off wild pitch</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-angels-score-d6ukers0"/><id>urn:uuid:747d1f48-b8c9-46b7-9d63-727827779256</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:34:06.535-04:00</updated><summary>Grisham, who had five RBIs, tied the score at 10 with a two-run homer against closer Jordan Romano (0-1) in the ninth.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/eric-swalwell-congress-california-governor-election-p52234"/><id>urn:uuid:e3b85ec1-1c75-443d-8a59-5cb6f96ed07f</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:28:56.682-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has announced he's leaving Congress and the crowded contest for California governor following sexual assault allegations that he denies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walker hits MLB-leading 8th HR and joins Cardinals greats Musial, McGwire, Rolen and Pujols</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-jordan-walker-u06239"/><id>urn:uuid:3b71027a-0b32-4e08-95e1-ec40f9735629</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:23:03.404-04:00</updated><summary>St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker hit his MLB-leading eighth homer of the season Monday night, and his season-opening power display has placed him among some of the Cardinals' greats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/harvey-weinstein-rape-trial-metoo-d81200"/><id>urn:uuid:1bd0a7a6-a5eb-4e80-aa58-d130db19be28</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:10:31.019-04:00</updated><summary>Jury selection is underway in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colleges find removing small obstacles can help students who dropped out to reenroll</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/college-enrollment-scholarship-stopout-e06669"/><id>urn:uuid:7880eee0-757a-4cd8-94ec-e71acdcd1e5d</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:08:29.742-04:00</updated><summary>A growing number of working-age people in the U.S. have attended college without earning a degree — a group that often has student loans to pay but without the credential to boost their earnings.</summary></entry><entry><title>House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/washington-midair-collision-congress-aviation-safety-d20615"/><id>urn:uuid:3b7d5858-846d-443e-8f6a-770b691f2eef</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:06:21.207-04:00</updated><summary>An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year's midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>California governor candidates see opening after Swalwell's exit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/california-governor-swalwell-porter-steyer-democrats-c13547"/><id>urn:uuid:9bbb9ad2-73df-40e3-8c81-2ec447ef798c</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:04:34.657-04:00</updated><summary>Candidates for California governor have gathered for the first time since U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's dramatic exit over sexual assault allegations.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Trump and Leo chronicles: A president and a pope square off over Iran and its aftermath</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-trump-pope-leo-what-they-said-o71791"/><id>urn:uuid:8ce1765c-399a-4e8a-97c8-4f0b58f78f58</id><updated>2026-04-14T00:01:59.455-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV, a studious and soft-spoken cleric, and Donald Trump, an unapologetically bellicose politician, have long been on a rhetorical collision course.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul Skenes had to be almost perfect last year for the Pirates to have a chance. Times have changed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-paul-skenes-lineup-run-support-r33374"/><id>urn:uuid:10c30fd9-92f9-407d-b705-48915a40e0f1</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:31:52.382-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Skenes is enjoying a transformed Pittsburgh Pirates team in 2026.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Holland says new 'Spider-Man' is the most emotional, most mature, yet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/spiderman-tom-holland-brand-new-day-e64233"/><id>urn:uuid:fbac1e3f-4ce9-4eee-8750-80df584e371a</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:29:09.541-04:00</updated><summary>Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the fallout of making his friends forget his identity in the new "Spider-Man" movie.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-trade-energy-exports-imports-k09431"/><id>urn:uuid:39df24b4-4413-4a1a-b71d-9c9d4a868205</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:28:14.631-04:00</updated><summary>China's exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand.</summary></entry><entry><title>The orange-and-black are back as Flyers celebrate clinching 1st playoff spot since 2020</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/philadelphia-flyers-nhl-playoffs-k64125"/><id>urn:uuid:83b90b74-d1d4-4c17-8b3e-5aed694d88ed</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:26:15.960-04:00</updated><summary>The Philadelphia Flyers have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2018, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a shootout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thompson stars as Sabres clinch Atlantic title with a 5-1 victory over Blackhawks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sabres-blackhawks-score-g37189"/><id>urn:uuid:9a6beb49-3ad5-4819-995c-d95acda2e835</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:21:41.333-04:00</updated><summary>Tage Thompson scored twice to reach 40 goals on the season, and the Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division title by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brittany Kritis-Garip, of Oyster Bay, ID'd as woman found dead in Long Island Sound, police say</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/lloyd-harbor-body-found-j3ht8d1f"/><id>urn:uuid:b9b4cf3b-880e-4203-a159-de55f68fdf87</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:19:25.577-04:00</updated><summary>Brittany Kritis-Garip, 32, was identified two days after police received a 911 call reporting a body found in the Sound.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celebrini scores 2 goals in the 3rd period to lift the Sharks past the Predators 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-predators-score-x71394"/><id>urn:uuid:730b237b-09d8-42b7-8c6d-496ff0294bb7</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:14:36.885-04:00</updated><summary>Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:45 remaining, to reach 44 goals on the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 to end a 15-game losing streak in the series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-prince-harry-meghan-o17201"/><id>urn:uuid:6539fee3-de77-410c-b267-99a83b122683</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:13:27.889-04:00</updated><summary>Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blues rally from a 2-goal deficit and beat the Wild 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-blues-score-r91731"/><id>urn:uuid:a801a7db-6efb-47a5-a1f1-19f4291bd081</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:05:32.617-04:00</updated><summary>Theo Lindstein scored and the St. Louis Blues overcame a two-goal deficit and beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Martínez and Rocchio go deep as Guardians defeat Cardinals 9-3 despite Walker's 8th homer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-guardians-score-walker-w53973"/><id>urn:uuid:74bb170e-1aec-495e-9648-b8a338c9d7a9</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:03:18.476-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Martínez and Brayan Rocchio homered as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees return to old selves with 14-hit, five-HR outburst vs. Angels</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/aaron-judge-yankees-angels-jxefx4w9"/><id>urn:uuid:79dc17ec-3480-4678-b8e4-a6c1e5a0047f</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:02:18.627-04:00</updated><summary>They finally flexed like the Yankees again, and Judge was back doing Judge things, sooner rather than later.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 5.7 earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City, causing some damage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nevada-earthquake-silver-spring-v85336"/><id>urn:uuid:41dd20cd-ff36-4642-ac5e-5b5071625277</id><updated>2026-04-13T23:01:07.850-04:00</updated><summary>A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck a rural part of Nevada east of the state's capital of Carson City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets can use Tommy Pham's fire, especially against Dodgers</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-tommy-pham-y3jdlnkv"/><id>urn:uuid:8f2214ae-904f-4d1e-a3a5-5a5d36c4dff4</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:42:56.467-04:00</updated><summary>The 38-year-old can hit lefthanded pitching, and though it's hardly an ideal situation, the Mets hope Pham can provide a little oomph to the oomph-less.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is OK after taking a line drive off his face</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-manager-craig-albernaz-foul-ball-face-p29397"/><id>urn:uuid:84061ad7-c8d8-439e-9e57-19138bd542e8</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:41:32.986-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a line drive, then returned after receiving treatment to embrace the guy who sent the baseball whistling into the dugout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bourque's 4-point game helps the Stars rally past the Maple Leafs 6-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stars-maple-leafs-score-g43815"/><id>urn:uuid:dff7004a-c323-4345-b994-38511e6b4398</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:34:12.061-04:00</updated><summary>Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Agustín Ramírez and Connor Norby homer as the Marlins beat the Braves 10-4 to end a 3-game skid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-braves-score-u83660"/><id>urn:uuid:29c17a1e-d988-4817-aa66-60319c39ec50</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:28:49.707-04:00</updated><summary>Agustín Ramírez and Connor Norby homered and the Miami Marlins ended their three-game skid with a 10-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caratini, Jeffers hit 2 of Minnesota's 4 homers in a 13-6 win over Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-twins-score-crochet-v30779"/><id>urn:uuid:282d0329-11e1-4f62-9ad3-e59df6662db9</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:27:43.614-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homered and drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins knocked out Boston's Garrett Crochet in the second inning en route to a 13-6 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-nationals-score-skenes-lowe-o25362"/><id>urn:uuid:c77c9fec-ba63-4234-8be4-846514447ecc</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:21:41.915-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washington Nationals 16-5 to begin a four-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nikita Kucherov scores 27 seconds into OT to give the Lightning a 4-3 victory against the Red Wings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/red-wins-lightning-score-v40127"/><id>urn:uuid:31131019-76e6-4bbf-bb3f-e4f1e5e5ccf7</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:08:05.798-04:00</updated><summary>Nikita Kucherov scored 27 seconds into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flyers beat East top seed Hurricanes 3-2 in SO and secure their first playoff berth since 2020</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-flyers-score-e65689"/><id>urn:uuid:6124e70c-7fa1-49b6-9f3f-1d5025f42ced</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:06:21.033-04:00</updated><summary>Tyson Foerster scores the only goal in the shootout, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Azzi Fudd goes No. 1, Valkyries trade Flau'jae Johnson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-draft-fudd-i78828"/><id>urn:uuid:5a724e64-35e0-45a8-b220-3f47e7f9203c</id><updated>2026-04-13T22:00:47.232-04:00</updated><summary>The WNBA draft is underway, as the league welcomes its newest rookie class on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins hammer Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for 11 runs and 9 hits in 1 2/3 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/garrett-crochet-red-sox-twins-g29027"/><id>urn:uuid:5118314c-76d0-43b2-ab5b-94114cd769a7</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:58:33.696-04:00</updated><summary>Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Minnesota Twins for 11 runs — 10 earned — and nine hits in 1 2/3 innings Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple's boat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brian-lynette-hooker-bahamas-missing-q68233"/><id>urn:uuid:998a05a8-4468-48a7-8696-f166ae4dada3</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:49:37.233-04:00</updated><summary>Police in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schwarber homers twice, Sánchez pitches six strong innings to lead Phillies to rout of Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-phillies-score-v34282"/><id>urn:uuid:a58ec885-aa92-43fe-b04e-7dd488b8e401</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:38:48.680-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson's grand slam, Alonso's 2-run homer give Orioles a 9-7 comeback win over Diamondbacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-orioles-score-n79540"/><id>urn:uuid:57244c95-7140-4d3a-b3fe-bccd0375c0d2</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:36:24.357-04:00</updated><summary>Jeremiah Jackson hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Pete Alonso put Baltimore in front with a seventh-inning homer and the Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day injured list after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-bieber-sosa-white-sox-k67456"/><id>urn:uuid:81aab10b-b7e0-4c4a-b83a-6cffc99264d6</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:23:17.722-04:00</updated><summary>Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday when Toronto acquired infielder Lenyn Sosa in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Jordan Rich and future considerations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josh Naylor breaks out of season-long slump with 2 homers as Mariners sweep Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-josh-naylor-homers-slump-y74950"/><id>urn:uuid:91be3d0b-4773-4dab-8b72-e3bc236ad1ed</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:17:07.911-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Naylor has broken out of his season-long slump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/rock-roll-hall-fame-2026-class-o76650"/><id>urn:uuid:02d23815-c42d-4b81-a022-70043a75cc0d</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:13:34.625-04:00</updated><summary>Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order are set to be inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves 2 dead, US military says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-cartels-drug-trafficking-trump-v16445"/><id>urn:uuid:5929368d-d594-48a9-a89d-d4c7c81c7907</id><updated>2026-04-13T21:04:48.115-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military says it carried out another strike Monday on a boat accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Voting for California governor begins in a month. Here are the candidates in the running</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/who-running-california-governor-candidates-primary-election-y15713"/><id>urn:uuid:35d2c912-829d-42f1-bb84-d6a29ddf24c9</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:55:11.515-04:00</updated><summary>The race for California governor has been upended this week by Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chris Prainito's six goals and four assists drive Harborfields boys lacrosse past Westhampton</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/harborfields-westhampton-lacrosse-desfoyx3"/><id>urn:uuid:c4796ca9-8602-43e2-971a-bae22706ae56</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:52:44.238-04:00</updated><summary>Goalie Frank DiPalo had 14 saves for 7-1 Harborfields.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eastport-South Manor softball's Hannah Jaccard, Elsie Martin lead Sharks in offensive outburst</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/deer-park-eastport-south-manor-game-g3pe60hc"/><id>urn:uuid:102c3dbd-7d8f-4896-918f-d85365cbecb6</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:46:51.907-04:00</updated><summary>All nine of the Sharks' batters recorded at least one hit as they score at least 18 runs for the fourth time this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bodycam video contradicts St. Louis police's earlier account in fatal shooting of 17-year-old</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bodycam-video-st-louis-teen-police-shooting-n28769"/><id>urn:uuid:dd95ccee-3521-4739-bc32-cffd48901e6f</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:42:01.627-04:00</updated><summary>Body camera video released Monday shows a St. Louis police officer shoot a 17-year-old in the back of the head as he fled, contradicting an earlier police statement that the teen pointed a gun at officers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew McQuade's two-run double in fifth sparks Connetquot baseball past Ward Melville</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/ward-melville-connetquot-game-fapyobx7"/><id>urn:uuid:737bb525-4d6d-43d4-a5e3-df38e627b279</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:19:03.728-04:00</updated><summary>The freshman overcame some tough plays at third base in the first inning to ignite a five-run Connetquot rally in the fifth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Panthers announce plans for girls travel hockey programs, add Rob Granato to run the teams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/panthers-girls-hockey-y42141"/><id>urn:uuid:97ef3b46-3bb9-4ef6-ade2-99cf633b9596</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:11:16.616-04:00</updated><summary>The Florida Panthers, after years of planning how to make such an endeavor happen, are about to put a whole bunch of new players into their uniforms.</summary></entry><entry><title>House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in Elmont backing bipartisan bill extending TPS to Haitians in U.S.</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/haiti-temporary-protective-status-hakeem-jeffries-gillen-elmont-in4o73cf"/><id>urn:uuid:29dd4a72-e1fa-4035-91e9-f2f1cfeb094f</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:06:22.089-04:00</updated><summary>Gillen's push to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti until 2029 could receive a House vote this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rick Pitino, St. John's get to work on transfer portal candidates</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/st-johns-transfer-portal-rick-pitino-wy5l49xs"/><id>urn:uuid:54d23f00-260f-4323-8e80-211dad26818e</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:05:06.207-04:00</updated><summary>At least five top athletes seem to be emerging in the portal</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korean leader supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-korea-kim-jong-un-missiles-warship-x62314"/><id>urn:uuid:44c8dfdc-197d-449d-9c96-e0d892e7b256</id><updated>2026-04-13T20:00:49.754-04:00</updated><summary>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised more missile tests from his prized new warship over the weekend, state media said Tuesday, as he pledged to boost the navy's operational capabilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cardinals-coach-dave-mcginnis-h38571"/><id>urn:uuid:2c999a9e-4c95-49b3-8c7a-7489b3ab1a5a</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:42:25.139-04:00</updated><summary>Former Arizona Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant Dave McGinnis, long known simply as "Coach Mac," died Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Brazilian intelligence chief was arrested by ICE, senator says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-intelligence-agency-arrested-ice-x95051"/><id>urn:uuid:615da62c-ec05-4e80-b750-400a9b55d51d</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:32:50.857-04:00</updated><summary>A Brazilian senator said on Monday that the country's former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem was arrested by ICE and is pleading for him to get political asylum in the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haiti arrests 5 police officers and 2 other suspects over deadly fortress stampede</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-stampede-arrests-la-citadelle-police-ispan-x75412"/><id>urn:uuid:f60bb3a1-0f6e-4dda-9edc-dfccf2190655</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:31:55.693-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Haiti have arrested seven suspects, including five police officers, after a fatal stampede killed at least 25 people at a historic mountaintop fortress over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: It's early, but these Yankees don't look like last year's team</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/dave-lennon-yankees-sejwx49n"/><id>urn:uuid:263831a4-b18c-4c96-9761-eb928959b735</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:31:46.915-04:00</updated><summary>The names are the same from a year ago, but the numbers are way off.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians activate reliever Gaddis and outfielder Valera from injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-gaddis-valera-n40479"/><id>urn:uuid:184c4537-d796-431f-902e-29423589a5d3</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:31:19.276-04:00</updated><summary>The Cleveland Guardians on Monday activated right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from the injured list the start of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe of Sayville returns to Yankee Stadium as a trusted pro</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/logan-ohoppe-sayville-angels-gfaw69jy"/><id>urn:uuid:a95f34d3-9426-487e-a2d1-20ccc5c0915b</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:30:12.242-04:00</updated><summary>"It's more special than other ballparks," O'Hoppe said. "It's more special for me because I came here growing up and have a lot of core memories."</summary></entry><entry><title>Tar Heels' Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/unc-caleb-wilson-nba-k64632"/><id>urn:uuid:56336193-7c9c-4465-9612-0a8ff13f280b</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:23:16.135-04:00</updated><summary>North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pelicans star Zion Williamson, healthy but unfulfilled, forecasts 'a different summer'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/zion-williamson-new-orleans-pelicans-l90789"/><id>urn:uuid:9e17981d-cab0-4100-a046-deee0d3347f7</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:17:15.237-04:00</updated><summary>Zion Williamson is fed up with never having appeared in a playoff game during his first seven NBA seasons with New Orleans and forecasts "a different summer" as he continues his personal and professional development.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-draft-c71631"/><id>urn:uuid:f635fedb-71a5-4494-b7be-99b15cdb83dd</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:14:12.782-04:00</updated><summary>Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freeport couple charged with assaulting 3-year-old daughter</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/freeport-parents-abuse-charges-gf5w878k"/><id>urn:uuid:ad1711bf-d57c-4f85-ab2e-a61c6dd43799</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:12:42.593-04:00</updated><summary>The parents, who allegedly starved and scalded the child, pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookies help bring Met Gala energy to the WNBA draft's orange carpet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-draft-fashion-d20993"/><id>urn:uuid:2ebe2327-6c7c-48b9-b9e3-c3c4241c307f</id><updated>2026-04-13T19:08:19.740-04:00</updated><summary>Walking the WNBA draft's orange carpet allows incoming rookies not only to express their personality with high fashion flair.</summary></entry><entry><title>Famed ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale facing another battle with cancer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/dick-vitale-cancer-q53399"/><id>urn:uuid:e91765ca-d075-4b47-9eea-1c09043bf93f</id><updated>2026-04-13T18:57:34.488-04:00</updated><summary>Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump takes on Pope Leo and loses</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/trump-pope-leo-iran-c6iyfyf9"/><id>urn:uuid:1d510731-616c-4aaa-8348-f9515133fae4</id><updated>2026-04-13T18:49:35.477-04:00</updated><summary>It was a stunning insult to one of the world's most prominent religious leaders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-gonzales-retirement-affair-b10748"/><id>urn:uuid:5cc7706f-9493-46ef-8e66-4c51338c4400</id><updated>2026-04-13T18:48:21.286-04:00</updated><summary>Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Naylor homers twice, Kirby pitches into 8th as Mariners beat Astros 6-2 for 4-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-mariners-score-m76799"/><id>urn:uuid:2d29f61d-d9e4-495b-9e30-f3e292684b41</id><updated>2026-04-13T18:42:30.496-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Naylor hit his first two homers of the season and drove in five runs, George Kirby allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings, and the Seattle Mariners completed a four-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 6-2 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Hempstead moves to approve Hillside Islamic Center expansion, in reversal</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/north-hempstead-hillside-islamic-center-kcshoq56"/><id>urn:uuid:06a4cb15-d848-410b-8a27-3f9d71c641ab</id><updated>2026-04-13T18:36:56.121-04:00</updated><summary>North Hempstead will vote on Wednesday to approve an "amended site plan" for the Hillside Islamic Center.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fugitive caught applying to be Colorado correction officer, Nassau DA says</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/osokam-ekufia-bail-jumping-correction-officer-colorado-o96qe12n"/><id>urn:uuid:8b6ad28a-4d1c-4503-8033-67b19f655464</id><updated>2026-04-13T18:30:04.851-04:00</updated><summary>Osokam Ekufia fled Nassau County, where he was scheduled for sentencing following a 2022 plea deal on a grand larceny charge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-ice-shooting-carlos-ivan-mendoza-hernandez-h05940"/><id>urn:uuid:090d5bbc-9d35-4ed0-b620-4660c83aa205</id><updated>2026-04-13T18:01:23.004-04:00</updated><summary>The attorney for a man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in California says his client was arrested by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Davis' long-term future with the Wizards isn't clear, but he likes the young core</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/washington-wizards-anthony-davis-u40841"/><id>urn:uuid:3857fd14-6774-43f7-9828-1f5d6cd9a14e</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:48:54.291-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Davis' long-term future with the Washington Wizards isn't clear, but the star at least knows he's committed to the franchise for one more season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Levante misses two penalties but late header beats Getafe to rise off bottom of La Liga</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/levante-getafe-laliga-e41764"/><id>urn:uuid:1db48de5-1223-4e09-af54-b0db51323924</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:42:21.716-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Espi has scored his seventh goal in six games for Levante in a 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL draft prospect Bain involved in 2024 crash that resulted in passenger's death, report says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/miami-rueben-bain-crash-s81200"/><id>urn:uuid:7d17372b-3971-49dd-92e0-f304294111a2</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:41:20.270-04:00</updated><summary>Former Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in a traffic collision in 2024 that resulted in the death of a passenger, according to a report.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles place first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on 60-day injured list with broken foot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-mountcastle-injured-b83177"/><id>urn:uuid:4c3b3077-b8e3-4c6f-991e-a828bbcbd73b</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:39:53.771-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a fractured left foot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran's Tractor arrives in Jeddah and confirms Asian Champions League last-16 match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/asian-champions-league-tractor-alhilal-m74004"/><id>urn:uuid:52171117-5cb5-4e56-a328-d92cf8379dbd</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:34:11.115-04:00</updated><summary>Iranian club Tractor has arrived in Saudi Arabia amid the war in the Middle East and confirmed it will play in the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blackhawks' Nazar plans to play against Sabres after losing 2 teeth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-nazar-m07001"/><id>urn:uuid:b79085f4-7b8c-4c3b-b0c0-3d6b9f35ee76</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:30:48.303-04:00</updated><summary>Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar lost two of his top front teeth when he was hit by a puck in the second period of Saturday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Okafor decisive double helps Leeds win thrilling encounter at Old Trafford</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/manchester-united-leeds-premier-league-q79060"/><id>urn:uuid:f9dc90f8-e1d6-4dbc-a7ab-44a1586ee374</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:29:56.112-04:00</updated><summary>Noah Okafor has scored twice in a rampant first half as Leeds beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford in the English top-flight for the first time since 1981.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 49ers sign defensive end Cam Sample to a 1-year deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-cam-sample-m52814"/><id>urn:uuid:e3a93b22-fee1-46bd-9b36-07b6217c117b</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:27:39.576-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Cam Sample to a one-year contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/midwest-soybean-farmers-costs-iran-war-tariffs-key-takeaways-p70216"/><id>urn:uuid:501ab56b-d0b3-4926-b652-77d9a3c6e380</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:26:38.449-04:00</updated><summary>Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Driscoll emerges as likely GOP challenger to CD4's Gillen on eve of deadline</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/cd4-deadline-gop-driscoll-gillen-benjamin-landa-hungary-vaprds0y"/><id>urn:uuid:9facab0a-6abf-40c3-9744-ee6ab0224d9e</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:17:30.812-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>LSU's Kim Mulkey signs former Iowa State point guard Jada Williams out of transfer portal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/lsu-jada-williams-basketball-l06979"/><id>urn:uuid:e5b9bbfa-4f6a-4ffd-b461-0cf624bf8641</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:12:50.355-04:00</updated><summary>All-Big 12 point guard Jada Williams will play next season at LSU.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fiorentina beats Lazio to allay relegation fears in Serie A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fiorentina-lazio-seriea-e92430"/><id>urn:uuid:597bceaf-9a13-4443-b839-b22a6d79bc1a</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:06:53.803-04:00</updated><summary>Fiorentina has taken a big step towards allaying its relegation fears after beating Lazio at home 1-0 in Serie A.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arson-plea-highlander-social-justice-civil-rights-q55724"/><id>urn:uuid:0a68ec99-f1b2-47ab-9d95-dade5ea82fd2</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:06:25.074-04:00</updated><summary>A man linked to white supremacist movements has pleaded guilty to setting a fire that destroyed part of a historic social justice center in Tennessee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patriots exec says 'Business as usual' for Mike Vrabel ahead of the NFL draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/mike-vrabel-patriots-nfl-draft-m61420"/><id>urn:uuid:aed13710-81cb-4d2e-8885-553df0e85dcd</id><updated>2026-04-13T17:03:20.957-04:00</updated><summary>New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn't make an appearance at the team's pre-draft news conference Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-doordash-mcdonalds-tax-tips-iran-pope-d49149"/><id>urn:uuid:07e3c2d4-9d38-46b9-a157-c9696eb7e212</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:53:42.037-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump used a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office to promote a tax policy meant to benefit tip earners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama loses transfer receiver Noah Rogers for at least the start of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/noah-rogers-injury-alabama-j82366"/><id>urn:uuid:f36c48b6-7b87-4bef-86ed-98611141e526</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:50:14.698-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer says wide receiver Noah Rogers will miss the early part of the regular season because of an injury sustained in the team's annual spring game.</summary></entry><entry><title>LeBron James must try to carry yet another team to playoff success with Lakers' Doncic, Reaves out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-lebron-james-rockets-s58388"/><id>urn:uuid:7f4f3665-ed33-4bf6-b976-2b5c8f5c7419</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:41:55.388-04:00</updated><summary>LeBron James probably thought he was done playing this particular role.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghana turns to veteran Carlos Queiroz as coach just weeks out from World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ghana-coach-queiroz-r09208"/><id>urn:uuid:9c50c7d3-1dba-4805-aedf-a325287917af</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:39:42.282-04:00</updated><summary>World Cup-bound Ghana has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new men's national coach less than two months out from the tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>A timeline of the investigation into a teen's death on a Carnival Cruise ship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carnival-cruise-teen-stepbrother-charged-sex-assault-w82820"/><id>urn:uuid:86f7dda8-422a-4604-97b1-ac7c6597338d</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:29:15.152-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Justice Department has charged a 16-year-old boy with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pryce Sandfort will return to Nebraska after leading Sweet 16 run with his prolific 3-point shooting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/nebraska-basketball-sandfort-v95438"/><id>urn:uuid:5cd2deeb-1e51-42ea-b612-ff6e2cbd2ed4</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:26:57.831-04:00</updated><summary>Nebraska announced Pryce Sandfort will return to the Cornhuskers next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-trump-l73358"/><id>urn:uuid:3a2b92fd-d64a-4cba-aa74-fca247fb34bb</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:23:03.274-04:00</updated><summary>A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play 'The Fear of 13'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-broadway-producer-m01071"/><id>urn:uuid:ab12bcfb-0da3-4de7-8505-1395134a8452</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:18:21.663-04:00</updated><summary>Kim Kardashian is adding Broadway producer to her resume.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chuck-schumer-kirsten-gillibrand-protest-israel-b81243"/><id>urn:uuid:ab55ab50-9b70-4fe4-a44b-d45e06658daf</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:15:48.049-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of protesters were arrested at a demonstration urging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of U.S. bombs to Israel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wyoming electric utility dumps wind and solar in long-term planning</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rocky-mountain-power-energy-wind-solar-coal-h18621"/><id>urn:uuid:0e36ad05-fd0c-4ce5-8649-6a64dc7cade5</id><updated>2026-04-13T16:12:13.262-04:00</updated><summary>PacifiCorp has halted plans for new wind and solar projects in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and California in its long-range planning document.</summary></entry><entry><title>Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-floods-camp-mystic-k19655"/><id>urn:uuid:9e9bb17b-8ea8-4042-bafc-080e0ed2a763</id><updated>2026-04-13T15:56:29.386-04:00</updated><summary>The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Thunder top NBA playoff odds, the Spurs own the season series and the Celtics hover close</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-betting-thunder-spurs-celtics-lakers-b63435"/><id>urn:uuid:26fb1e3b-f958-4ff3-b292-558ce93ec5e0</id><updated>2026-04-13T15:46:48.071-04:00</updated><summary>The Thunder and Spurs lead the NBA playoff odds for a Western Conference showdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann to miss remainder of 2025-26 season with lower-body injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kraken-jared-mccann-injury-x37634"/><id>urn:uuid:a4291092-239d-4cbf-8451-8b6aaf3b35dc</id><updated>2026-04-13T15:37:44.106-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann will miss the team's final three regular-season games with a lower-body injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Army contractor, accused of leaking classified information, to be released to home detention</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fort-bragg-classified-leak-courtney-williams-release-l40611"/><id>urn:uuid:81a60213-20e4-4648-8736-5b44a93f5819</id><updated>2026-04-13T15:34:25.639-04:00</updated><summary>A judge says an Army veteran accused of leaking classified information about an elite commando unit will be released while awaiting a possible trial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros put All-Star SS Jeremy Peña and RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL as injury woes continue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-pena-imai-injuries-c52372"/><id>urn:uuid:8412ab25-09f1-40dc-b598-670055d3a2c7</id><updated>2026-04-13T15:27:57.896-04:00</updated><summary>As a 1-8 road trip for the Houston Astros nears its conclusion, manager Joe Espada thrice said he was "doing well" despite having every reason not to be feeling so optimistic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas attorney general launches probe into Lululemon's potential use of certain chemicals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/lululemon-texas-attorney-general-pfas-l52026"/><id>urn:uuid:b8eb3344-9466-4f52-8411-f5c1137f1e2c</id><updated>2026-04-13T15:26:27.350-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into Lululemon over the potential use of harmful chemicals in its clothing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chatgpt-sam-altman-fire-arrest-b42616"/><id>urn:uuid:a4958766-b709-481a-8cc6-98a96a5e0f0a</id><updated>2026-04-13T15:07:13.619-04:00</updated><summary>San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says that 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempting to kill the OpenAI CEO as well as a security guard at the residence when he threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman's home on April 10.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park apartment fire caused by resident who accidentally left flammable item on the stove, officials say</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/deer-park-apartment-fire-e6k6csat"/><id>urn:uuid:849d59dc-25aa-4d17-ba7e-ab8f1c45d696</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:51:26.272-04:00</updated><summary>The Sunday fire, started by a resident's stove, left 16 units severely damaged by either fire or smoke.</summary></entry><entry><title>Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-leo-donald-trump-us-catholic-evangelicals-s15806"/><id>urn:uuid:cfafd8ff-0d18-47d4-9286-bf768f187f4c</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:49:58.772-04:00</updated><summary>A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 contractors cited for violations in death of worker building major ICE detention camp</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/camp-east-montana-worker-death-osha-violations-ice-o05095"/><id>urn:uuid:a85e38e0-1bc9-426f-aa62-d54ed6816820</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:42:50.820-04:00</updated><summary>Federal regulators have cited three contractors for safety violations stemming from the death of a worker helping build a major immigration detention center last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyrese Haliburton says it's shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/tyrese-haliburton-shingles-achilles-pacers-m30171"/><id>urn:uuid:c0d135ce-ce03-41ec-890d-79799d15e395</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:38:54.821-04:00</updated><summary>Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Terence Crawford fined $75 for careless driving after stop where police ordered him out at gunpoint</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/terence-crawford-traffic-stop-q66667"/><id>urn:uuid:a35103b8-a75c-44f7-a1d3-a6af7fe3bda9</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:34:03.378-04:00</updated><summary>Terence Crawford was found guilty of careless driving and ordered to pay a $75 fine stemming from a traffic stop in Nebraska last year during which police ordered the world champion boxer and passengers out of the vehicle at gunpoint.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas Tech System leader cancels academic programs "centered on" sexual orientation, gender identity</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-texas-academic-programs-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-l99396"/><id>urn:uuid:1432940a-826d-4e4b-aa65-4c26c165a92e</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:31:12.611-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Tech University System's chancellor has ordered campuses to phase out programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.</summary></entry><entry><title>Who's got Hart? AP picks the NHL MVP and other top awards as the playoffs arrive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-awards-q70079"/><id>urn:uuid:4a0224d0-c358-43d1-b21d-094e72ee9a0d</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:29:24.575-04:00</updated><summary>The Hart Trophy race for NHL MVP this season showcases the debate over how much stock goes into a player's value to his team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rangers' Jonathan Quick announces his retirement, makes final career start vs. Panthers</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/jonathan-quick-retires-yc340c00"/><id>urn:uuid:0a2c4430-956d-4370-b7ff-89b26fefaa05</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:27:51.487-04:00</updated><summary>He will retire from hockey with the most wins of any American-born goalie.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sid Krofft, 'H.R. Pufnstuf' creator and children's TV visionary, dies at 96</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/sid-krofft-marty-punstuf-dead-96-v23004"/><id>urn:uuid:f4f27132-235c-4c63-ac2d-7e10c3f501b0</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:10:51.217-04:00</updated><summary>Sid Krofft has died at age 96.</summary></entry><entry><title>California ski resort extends its season after a major spring snowstorm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-spring-snow-skiing-sierra-nevada-y34499"/><id>urn:uuid:e38583f9-38a6-4355-a1af-dd8c323aa751</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:05:35.729-04:00</updated><summary>A major spring snowstorm briefly closed a key Northern California interstate and extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Natalie Sago becomes 3rd woman ever picked to referee NBA playoff games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoff-referees-natalie-sago-j00781"/><id>urn:uuid:2796e40c-25ff-4b16-9607-17240fb5dcf0</id><updated>2026-04-13T14:00:28.162-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA has announced the list of 36 officials selected to work this season's play-in tournament and first round of the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-ethics-swalwell-california-governor-i39212"/><id>urn:uuid:9653bb89-60ce-4da1-8359-29e8e081ca50</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:59:39.005-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Waiting for kidney and pancreas transplants, Heat equipment manager remains focused on work</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-rob-pimental-organ-transplants-j95608"/><id>urn:uuid:473c48e8-81b9-4c16-8b00-635aba499026</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:57:31.659-04:00</updated><summary>Rob Pimental, the Miami Heat's director of team operations, manages a demanding job while dealing with serious health challenges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect arrested after North Carolina woman reports she was set on fire at home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/woman-set-on-fire-north-carolina-k15043"/><id>urn:uuid:090089e6-aee5-4367-bb4b-1d998a437c34</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:55:29.180-04:00</updated><summary>A suspect has been arrested in North Carolina after a woman said a man doused her with gasoline and set her on fire.</summary></entry><entry><title>College Baseball Notebook: UCLA coach says when it comes to 27-game winning streak, mum's the word</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college-baseball-q25253"/><id>urn:uuid:d17e2bc2-92e1-4bad-9956-dc2a31b754f1</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:48:52.157-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA's baseball team is on the cusp of entering all-time territory with the 27-game winning streak it carried into the week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hezbollah-lebanon-israel-wafiq-safa-w54660"/><id>urn:uuid:48fb2186-5662-4a3a-9385-3cb6e8147781</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:48:41.222-04:00</updated><summary>A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese militant group will not abide by any agreements made in upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Adelphi President Christine Riordan pleads guilty to a misdemeanor and a violation in LIRR track crash</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/ex-adelphi-president-christine-riordan-dwi-arrest-m5yddemr"/><id>urn:uuid:f5d04142-ba03-484f-a71b-234c79a5f3b1</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:48:17.268-04:00</updated><summary>Christine Riordan was ordered to pay $543 in fines and make $140,000 in restitution to the LIRR.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ty Gibbs is having fun as a new NASCAR Cup winner while trying to maintain his low profile</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-bristol-ty-gibbs-a95329"/><id>urn:uuid:223dbae9-7f58-4b2c-8c5e-3497d94af317</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:42:28.349-04:00</updated><summary>Ty Gibbs has a famous last name and has spent much of his life in the spotlight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lindsey-graham-paul-dans-donald-trump-a63581"/><id>urn:uuid:924506fe-b480-4077-88ec-f9e864b3733a</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:35:47.649-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Dans has ended his Republican primary challenge against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.</summary></entry><entry><title>Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-protest-sonapi-minimum-salary-increase-j75923"/><id>urn:uuid:c0474397-474f-440b-96d2-5bd8f4636a4c</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:15:34.583-04:00</updated><summary>More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti's capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Game 1 of Knicks-Hawks will be on Amazon Prime Video, not MSG</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-hawks-playoffs-amazon-prime-video-d9mb0ufj"/><id>urn:uuid:fa0febc1-5170-41dc-8929-38309d262634</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:13:46.859-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Breen criticized the NBA's decision to not put the first round of the playoffs on local television broadcasts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why Szoboszlai apologized to Liverpool fans before Champions League clash with PSG</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/szoboszlai-liverpool-man-city-clap-l68708"/><id>urn:uuid:82d489c9-1cbb-4031-8bb8-d52c9b382613</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:12:32.411-04:00</updated><summary>Dominik Szoboszlai is widely considered Liverpool's player of the season but he has found himself apologizing to the club supporters for what he described as a "misunderstanding."</summary></entry><entry><title>Medvedev fined $7,000 for smashing his racket 7 times at the Monte Carlo Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/medvedev-racket-smashing-monte-carlo-masters-a49143"/><id>urn:uuid:d0f5d3a1-5ea3-44c1-9e0a-6e2e0249c299</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:11:00.969-04:00</updated><summary>Former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev has been fined $7,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he smashed his racket seven times during a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia approves plan to cull roaming hippos linked to Pablo Escobar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-hippos-escobar-culling-u80612"/><id>urn:uuid:86ea4702-057a-426d-8e2e-a5d4b13c51f5</id><updated>2026-04-13T13:07:57.140-04:00</updated><summary>Colombian officials have authorized a controversial plan to cull dozens of wild hippos that are descendants of animals brought to the country in the 1980s by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cruise-ship-florida-stepbrother-stepsister-y13887"/><id>urn:uuid:49d577a4-ddb1-4d8c-a79c-e774525b4a74</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:54:43.358-04:00</updated><summary>A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman, invoking Jewish faith, sidesteps questions on Trump's controversial criticism of Pope Leo XIV</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/elections/blakeman-trump-pope-leo-e1gailue"/><id>urn:uuid:46d219a2-c5ab-4adc-99fc-d80df0eb83e8</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:51:55.837-04:00</updated><summary>The Nassau County executive is running for governor in a state that's home to a large Catholic population.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration agrees to return rainbow Pride flag to New York's Stonewall monument</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/stonewall-rainbow-flag-trump-lgbtq-historic-preservation-l69565"/><id>urn:uuid:1ddb13a3-a7c0-47f1-a83f-66a556f31435</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:47:19.396-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for April 16 through April 19</title><author><name>Steve Matthews</name><email>steve.matthews@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/steve-matthews-aqueduct-selections-for-april-16-19-axddijxy"/><id>urn:uuid:4a182ede-cf1d-4731-91d2-0e99244f358a</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:37:45.767-04:00</updated><summary>Thursday, April 16 Best Bet: MORNING PRAYER (8) Best Value: HEY TOBY (2) FIRST: Lady</summary></entry><entry><title>As Michigan falls further behind, some ask: Time to overhaul high school?</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-high-school-graduation-requirements-reform-g63466"/><id>urn:uuid:9ce2eda2-c91e-4ee8-9a55-e5f079460237</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:35:36.770-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan's high-school graduation rate has hit a new high, but only 27% of students are college-ready.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Side School students return after fire heavily damaged library, learning lab, community rooms</title><author><name>Darwin Yanes</name><email>darwin.yanes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/west-side-school-laurel-hollow-fire-ygiklzjo"/><id>urn:uuid:7d7c41bd-d876-4f66-b32d-53eab31fae15</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:35:18.016-04:00</updated><summary>Students at the school in Laurel Hollow had been relocated to other buildings after a fire damaged parts of the historic building.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sources: Hofstra's Cruz Davis enters the transfer portal</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/hofstra/cruz-davis-transfer-portal-qhwtp8hn"/><id>urn:uuid:7b4b4170-15e9-4fb7-844c-10b339debf92</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:20:51.712-04:00</updated><summary>He led the Pride in points and assists and helped earn NCAA Tournament bid</summary></entry><entry><title>Senegal has first conviction under law toughening punishment for homosexual acts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senegal-homosexuality-law-conviction-r92687"/><id>urn:uuid:ce7871a1-a287-44ec-b0b3-75f6d271674e</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:15:33.809-04:00</updated><summary>A court in Senegal has issued the first conviction under a new law increasing punishment for homosexuality.</summary></entry><entry><title>The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-housing-shortage-affordability-c08305"/><id>urn:uuid:8b233ea2-2585-46cd-88f7-9acf4cbb4b81</id><updated>2026-04-13T12:06:39.748-04:00</updated><summary>White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama QB Keelon Russell delivers video game vibes during spring game, teammate says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/alabama-football-keelon-russell-t57173"/><id>urn:uuid:36eccfba-f236-447c-8d8e-a402dc8c4349</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:56:50.163-04:00</updated><summary>Keelon Russell was the star of Alabama's spring game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rainfall across Northern Michigan heightens concerns of river flooding, dam overflows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/flooding-cheboygan-dam-rain-michigan-m48729"/><id>urn:uuid:ad1553fd-4783-408d-9fd5-cffc23ca7c9e</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:55:44.863-04:00</updated><summary>Crews were working to restore power to a closed hydroelectric station in northern Michigan as heavy rain threatens to cause a dam to overflow.</summary></entry><entry><title>India government pushing for F1's return by working to remove tax hurdles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/f1-india-c96372"/><id>urn:uuid:73012d4d-2646-427b-94ee-baf7813f70dd</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:54:52.091-04:00</updated><summary>India Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says the government is working on removing tax hurdles to ease Formula 1's return.</summary></entry><entry><title>UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-sudan-fighting-akobo-opposition-a87528"/><id>urn:uuid:79e0690f-7a27-488e-939b-1c8efc4a4b25</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:52:57.651-04:00</updated><summary>The U.N. has expressed concern over violence in the strategic town of Akobo in South Sudan's Jonglei State.</summary></entry><entry><title>Music Review: Jessie Ware's 'Superbloom' dives deep into disco, but the drama runs cool</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/jessie-ware-album-superbloom-review-f72545"/><id>urn:uuid:68e0969f-ad8a-4d3a-ad1d-174fa5ddeebc</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:52:38.993-04:00</updated><summary>Jessie Ware's sixth album, "Superbloom," takes listeners on a playful journey.</summary></entry><entry><title>The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-housing-shortage-affordability-k68510"/><id>urn:uuid:8b04223d-fa04-4711-aa0f-b2517d531ea8</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:51:27.883-04:00</updated><summary>White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses.</summary></entry><entry><title>What Long Island Catholics think of Trump's attack on Pope Leo XIV</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/trump-leo-verbal-feud-olnzlipe"/><id>urn:uuid:7c517962-9544-48c1-b4d7-9e1b015e9f7f</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:46:02.299-04:00</updated><summary>Long Islanders are weighing in on the president's extraordinary war of words with the pope.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dave Chappelle stands firm through backlash and considers revisiting 'Chappelle's Show'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/dave-chappelle-interview-p35443"/><id>urn:uuid:3cd2fd76-63b7-4112-970d-41f26fd29b4d</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:39:55.632-04:00</updated><summary>Dave Chappelle finds clarity away from the spotlight in the Ohio village where he lives.</summary></entry><entry><title>Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minnesota-immigration-enforcement-crackdown-o97252"/><id>urn:uuid:adae2c29-216f-4d80-af16-63e8e810f978</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:39:05.939-04:00</updated><summary>A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest by federal officers of a Hmong American man as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fluoride-teeth-decay-dentist-iran-israel-cavities-c26047"/><id>urn:uuid:69472479-16f7-4c6f-a59b-836a6411ab51</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:36:26.543-04:00</updated><summary>Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sports betting roundup: Rory McIlroy provides the excitement by winning another Masters title</title><author><name> By RYAN HANNABLE of BetMGM Sportsbook</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/sports-betting-t68605"/><id>urn:uuid:64ed9471-8c59-4004-a14c-0c08ff2174a8</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:31:52.725-04:00</updated><summary>The Masters provided much of the excitement this weekend with Rory McIlroy winning his second straight title at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stephen Curry hopes to lead a surprise Warriors playoff run now that he's healthy after knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/stephen-curry-warriors-playin-tournament-q79997"/><id>urn:uuid:56823f99-7b99-4430-9036-c83c0d2a061b</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:25:29.359-04:00</updated><summary>Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors have a daunting task just to get into the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>US defender John Tolkin out injured for the 'coming weeks' ahead of World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tolkin-injury-us-world-cup-v08610"/><id>urn:uuid:9c9dd50c-b691-4e0c-8167-fbc8906937fc</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:19:22.397-04:00</updated><summary>United States defender John Tolkin will be out for "the coming weeks" with a knee ligament injury less than two months before the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks-e95625"/><id>urn:uuid:98774f89-ac70-40f7-b4dd-0f235b1dbc85</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:01:03.630-04:00</updated><summary>The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/super-typhoon-pacific-northern-mariana-islands-sinlaku-x61610"/><id>urn:uuid:2dd627c8-b696-40e4-9e57-d1d9cb921de9</id><updated>2026-04-13T11:00:16.049-04:00</updated><summary>A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy a Masters champion again and the chase is on for more majors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-rory-mcilroy-augusta-national-scheffler-x34348"/><id>urn:uuid:b135052d-1bad-4bc5-8719-6c6fc9e781de</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:39:08.881-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy has become the fourth player to win the Masters two years in a row, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in this elite group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/paramount-warner-open-letter-hollywood-s60884"/><id>urn:uuid:63306c49-6fff-44e6-b719-4c1a0c92b561</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:20:24.270-04:00</updated><summary>More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida coach Jon Sumrall vows to 'wake this beast up' in his debut season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/florida-jon-sumrall-sleeping-giant-v58400"/><id>urn:uuid:d0b161f0-635d-4fb0-a4df-0ec3ed8a8879</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:19:11.411-04:00</updated><summary>Calling Florida overdue to win consistently would be an understatement in Gainesville.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hollywood leaders, theater owners gather at CinemaCon at a critical time in the industry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/future-of-moviegoing-2026-cinemacon-a13009"/><id>urn:uuid:1146bfe4-20d1-4e4c-9ca8-e246a8785b4a</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:16:46.692-04:00</updated><summary>The future of movie theaters is at a critical point.</summary></entry><entry><title>Organizers postpone Imane Khelif's April 23 Paris fight after shoulder injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/boxing-imane-khelif-injury-fight-postponed-e82434"/><id>urn:uuid:f4f93f43-369c-44bb-9144-bcfc61e3d1e3</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:15:55.199-04:00</updated><summary>Olympic champion Imane Khelif has injured her left shoulder while training, forcing a delay in her upcoming fight in Paris.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil and Morocco headline Group C as Scotland and Haiti return to the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-morocco-haiti-scotland-world-cup-o02423"/><id>urn:uuid:07a0015b-6c83-4ebf-ae69-18d69f8a8d98</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:10:32.895-04:00</updated><summary>Five-time champion Brazil faces African powerhouse Morocco in Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti — two teams returning to the World Cup after long absences.</summary></entry><entry><title>US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/housing-home-sales-real-estate-home-prices-k21510"/><id>urn:uuid:1b45edad-9009-46d0-8942-d2bb4b480b39</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:04:43.636-04:00</updated><summary>Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market failed to motivate home shoppers during what's traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/southport-children-stabbing-dance-swift-rudakubana-inquiry-g83317"/><id>urn:uuid:aa94fb60-2e83-4bb3-a846-20cbe0b802f7</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:04:02.551-04:00</updated><summary>An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guide to Cherry Blossom festivals and more on Long Island, NYC</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/cherry-blossom-festivals-long-island-nnv2pvoz"/><id>urn:uuid:b630ce24-c25e-4cee-b25b-e98695ac0b67</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island celebrates cherry blossom season with festivals and cultural events this spring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island classic car show season kicks off this weekend</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/long-island-car-show-spring-dust-off-april-2026-k367a4qj"/><id>urn:uuid:8881c7a8-98f0-4e8f-8320-728ee1fa9b7a</id><updated>2026-04-13T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Fabulous '50s and '60s Nostalgia Car Club's Spring Dust Off Car Show takes place on April 19, with more than 300 vehicles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yamal channels LeBron and Neymar as Barcelona eyes Champions League comeback</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/atletico-madrid-barcelona-oblak-champions-league-m58303"/><id>urn:uuid:41242292-7f69-4b96-acc6-bd8398f72a1c</id><updated>2026-04-13T09:56:37.007-04:00</updated><summary>Lamine Yamal is looking to LeBron James for some inspiration as he tries to lead Barcelona to a Champions League comeback.</summary></entry><entry><title>Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/doc-rivers-milwaukee-bucks-p71005"/><id>urn:uuid:f247d88f-4ab5-4b20-b9c7-d8c9a2c7ec34</id><updated>2026-04-13T09:55:42.682-04:00</updated><summary>Doc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was selected for the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expectations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-ex-oil-minister-bribery-uk-court-j27063"/><id>urn:uuid:dbc542b1-62aa-418a-8e73-3b3386d93c63</id><updated>2026-04-13T09:52:01.162-04:00</updated><summary>A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-murdoch-wall-street-journal-lawsuit-d74293"/><id>urn:uuid:04b33d88-551d-47cb-a024-016ad659b04b</id><updated>2026-04-13T09:50:09.894-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.</summary></entry><entry><title>How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/mental-health-suicide-988-crisis-therapy-trauma-x20975"/><id>urn:uuid:747bf3fa-75ac-4284-99b6-2c41faa1cf2a</id><updated>2026-04-13T09:14:45.533-04:00</updated><summary>If you know someone is in a mental health crisis, experts say the best thing to do is to spark a conversation and connect them to resources and professional help.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/solar-energy-farmland-utility-local-opposition-c24174"/><id>urn:uuid:0b1388a7-b4a7-421d-be48-b56e8106e733</id><updated>2026-04-13T09:10:36.825-04:00</updated><summary>Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/russia-belarus-swimming-world-aquatics-ukraine-v72980"/><id>urn:uuid:014ab5fc-af7b-4869-a782-797e56786dbb</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:51:36.154-04:00</updated><summary>The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gorilla-germany-fatou-berlin-zoo-o52284"/><id>urn:uuid:e59487d3-676b-4a6e-a02b-db46b071358b</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:45:41.423-04:00</updated><summary>The world's oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday.</summary></entry><entry><title>A freezer full of stock and a handful of shiitakes make Chris Fischer's mushroom soup</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/mushroom-soup-fischer-beetlebung-farm-l37980"/><id>urn:uuid:e9047400-feb3-4a29-bdc2-17cac35c399a</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:41:53.647-04:00</updated><summary>Shiitake mushrooms from a farm on Martha's Vineyard inspire a flavorful soup recipe from Chris Fischer in his cookbook "The Beetlebung Farm."</summary></entry><entry><title>Humanoid robots show off their language and boxing skills in Hong Kong</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/robots-humanoid-hong-kong-china-e55104"/><id>urn:uuid:9fdd828f-ecec-477e-94d3-87f3d1f23244</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:40:32.841-04:00</updated><summary>A humanoid robot called X2 Ultra from China's leading humanoid robot manufacturer AGIBOT has been impressing visitors in Hong Kong.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philadelphia-parking-garage-collapse-workers-found-f16550"/><id>urn:uuid:e2ed0bae-7942-485b-850b-e434ea045379</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:39:56.526-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say the bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found.</summary></entry><entry><title>A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-beirut-newborn-child-war-b46756"/><id>urn:uuid:2f2d028a-8327-4666-af19-7079487cfd20</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:32:40.385-04:00</updated><summary>A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut's waterfront.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon's government to cancel Israel talks as battle rages in strategic town</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-invasion-red-cross-p06858"/><id>urn:uuid:10348acc-4f6c-4af0-aa68-fc8c0e38473a</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:28:12.450-04:00</updated><summary>Hezbollah's leader has urged Lebanon to pull out of direct talks with Israel scheduled in Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three of European soccer's greats are on the brink of Champions League elimination</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-matches-j54548"/><id>urn:uuid:bf53fa74-9d08-4697-aba8-3d41bce35b8d</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:21:52.762-04:00</updated><summary>Three of European soccer's most storied clubs stand on the brink of Champions League elimination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in Washington mark Easter with prayer, joyful family celebrations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/ethiopian-orthodox-christians-easter-washington-dc-immigration-j52459"/><id>urn:uuid:d9cf917d-5074-4328-a1d3-875f50a9b4c4</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:11:54.287-04:00</updated><summary>Dressed head to toe in white, hundreds of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians packed tightly into Washington, D.C.'s DSK Mariam Church to sing hymns in the ancient language Ge'ez, to pray, and to stand vigil as their Easter Sunday unfolded.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup co-hosts Canada look for breakthrough on home soil in Group B</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-canada-switzerland-qatar-bosnia-alphonso-davies-r47034"/><id>urn:uuid:d2e1d35e-0c07-4868-bd5d-b77d48a4c1d1</id><updated>2026-04-13T08:10:33.729-04:00</updated><summary>The pressure is on Canada as co-host to advance past the group stage for the first time at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadian Prime Minister Carney secures a majority government with special election wins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carney-canada-special-elections-trump-x68937"/><id>urn:uuid:153e1c02-4399-41aa-9eb9-bd427fbcb78c</id><updated>2026-04-13T07:58:45.052-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jose Hernandez-Escobar, of East Northport, dies after crash, police say; medical episode suspected</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/east-northport-man-crash-imbfv10j"/><id>urn:uuid:6e86a557-0464-48bc-b61f-32b71fa5f287</id><updated>2026-04-13T07:56:09.961-04:00</updated><summary>Jose Hernandez-Escobar suffered an apparent medical episode, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>The US blockade on Iran casts further doubt on the fragile ceasefire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-talks-ceasefire-k04395"/><id>urn:uuid:76af4e6f-77ed-4994-838e-ff0fe141dfef</id><updated>2026-04-13T07:42:31.800-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by announcing a blockade of all Iranian ports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippine President Marcos does jumping jacks to disprove health rumors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippine-marcos-health-exercises-h82127"/><id>urn:uuid:83ec84c8-dde5-4955-9333-f56070ee21dd</id><updated>2026-04-13T07:37:28.471-04:00</updated><summary>Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed rumors about his health by doing jumping jacks and jogging outside his office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-antisemitism-holocaust-bondi-australia-attacks-report-j45326"/><id>urn:uuid:0c2817d3-6742-4e9e-96cd-8e0ffd84fff3</id><updated>2026-04-13T07:32:49.352-04:00</updated><summary>A new study says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years around the world.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/sinner-alcaraz-rankings-monte-carlo-n94663"/><id>urn:uuid:2c144e0d-b5b8-4e18-bc6e-1d61c674fdc2</id><updated>2026-04-13T07:20:39.469-04:00</updated><summary>Sure Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-organization-crypto-conflict-eric-deals-j13410"/><id>urn:uuid:b1b0b5bd-2cb7-4af9-91e9-e429c14d2b06</id><updated>2026-04-13T07:03:57.566-04:00</updated><summary>For the Trump family, business is booming.</summary></entry><entry><title>From beginning to end: Soccer team switches two coaches with opposite names</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/markus-anfang-alexander-ende-fortuna-dusseldorf-d16121"/><id>urn:uuid:9861db1f-1b5e-4f07-a925-178eb73e56e5</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:55:52.037-04:00</updated><summary>A German soccer club has made an eye-catching change, firing one coach whose name means "beginning" and hiring one whose name means "end."</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghanaian Premier League player killed in suspected armed robbery attack on team bus</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ghana-soccer-player-killed-q99059"/><id>urn:uuid:a0683aa9-3e69-416a-ae6c-123d37382515</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:17:41.532-04:00</updated><summary>The Ghanaian Football Association says that soccer player Dominic Frimpong was killed after his team's bus was attacked by suspected armed robbers.</summary></entry><entry><title>A trial in a tent draws crowds as Uganda debuts mobile court for man accused of killing 4 kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-machete-attack-children-trial-mobile-court-h44802"/><id>urn:uuid:bf0dcdbe-7e51-441a-89d1-edc6ee436e47</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:08:08.664-04:00</updated><summary>The trial of a Ugandan man accused of killing four children began on Monday in a tent not far from where the crime was committed, after the president ordered a "mobile court" session that could be witnessed by many locals.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR crews remove disabled train; service returning to normal</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-disabled-train-cancellations-q9one5g2"/><id>urn:uuid:10806d21-e3fc-40e0-a302-f36dd9bd6405</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:06:15.969-04:00</updated><summary>Trains on the Babylon and Ronkonkoma branches were impacted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-election-orban-magyar-i30683"/><id>urn:uuid:3ed34bbd-d0ae-46b4-9564-031a058a1a62</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:04:47.680-04:00</updated><summary>Péter Magyar has called on Hungary's president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly.</summary></entry><entry><title>QBs taken No. 1 overall in the NFL draft this century have rarely experienced Super Bowl success</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-top-pick-quarterbacks-mendoza-l76456"/><id>urn:uuid:06a012cc-e14c-45b6-8eac-ff15dbe5a9b5</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:01:03.036-04:00</updated><summary>The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to draft Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Play-in tournament will decide the final 4 spots in NBA playoff field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-play-tournament-b10577"/><id>urn:uuid:997bc29d-de37-4a05-ae3b-9ead277a2c34</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:00:52.090-04:00</updated><summary>There are 10 teams done for the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB games are lasting a little longer this season. One reason could be the new ABS system</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/abs-corbin-carroll-jordan-walker-b36788"/><id>urn:uuid:2f13d8ae-b714-412f-956f-720e95ddd929</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:00:38.197-04:00</updated><summary>It could be argued that the Automated Ball-Strike system has been the MVP of Major League Baseball through the season's first 2 1/2 weeks, creating a game-within-the-game that's producing winners, losers and some dramatic moments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Group A preview: Co-host Mexico opens 2026 World Cup against South Africa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mexico-south-africa-czech-korea-world-cup-q97341"/><id>urn:uuid:9f1bf189-5190-4c0e-a8dc-36c330c7d1af</id><updated>2026-04-13T06:00:22.864-04:00</updated><summary>The first game of the World Cup will be played in Group A, with co-host Mexico kicking off the tournament against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team as nationwide campaign begins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-polio-campaign-police-killed-northwest-y90577"/><id>urn:uuid:be422d92-52ae-4173-b2f2-c7835072a11f</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:32:22.018-04:00</updated><summary>Suspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Union Berlin pushes back on sexist comments aimed at trailblazing coach Marie-Louise Eta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/marielouise-eta-union-berlin-sexism-x47254"/><id>urn:uuid:35ea77f8-42fe-402c-aeca-a6972c26916f</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:12:21.282-04:00</updated><summary>After naming Marie-Louise Eta the first female head coach in Europe's "big five" soccer leagues, Union Berlin says the club "has her back" as it condemns sexist comments on social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup 2026: Who's in, where to watch, betting odds, schedules and more</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-soccer-2026-m70539"/><id>urn:uuid:fab42a15-f9f1-4f01-8902-2aaadcaecc25</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:01:27.600-04:00</updated><summary>The biggest FIFA World Cup ever, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, is fast approaching.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: GM David Stearns gets first visit of Mets' past with Jeff McNeil in Flushing this weekend</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/former-mets-drei4hhl"/><id>urn:uuid:12d9eb66-9303-4649-869f-05e794d1a1ad</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Edwin Diaz, Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo are others who could haunt them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gen Z redefines office fashion with personal style, from bold colors to denim</title><author><name>Anne Bratskeir</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/gen-z-office-style-won4m4te"/><id>urn:uuid:510d2603-5206-4a0a-9373-d26cb9958f41</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Gen Z's approach to business attire contrasts with that of past generations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Abuse victims have resources</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/domestic-violence-wg25gxhj"/><id>urn:uuid:736e5139-e3aa-4945-b048-3842e402836f</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiny piping plovers cast a tall shadow as they return to Long Island beaches</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/piping-plovers-long-island-ol288h70"/><id>urn:uuid:a4c4d77f-d73a-4ff3-9bdc-c2c7b438e267</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The tiny, endangered shorebirds have made their yearly return to Long Island beaches, and with them have arrived temporary restrictions. Here's what to know.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Massapequa: Diversity, restaurants, waterfront homes draw buyers</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/e-massapequa-jewz3qu6"/><id>urn:uuid:dbf3ab9c-5d53-488f-b3a4-74fc5b412d94</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The community "is a beautiful reflection of unity, where people of many nationalities come together as one," said the civic association leader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Neighborhood in need of help</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/community-safety-middle-island-py5t5xej"/><id>urn:uuid:f3308041-5965-4c51-ba83-0b384870c4e5</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Great Neck apartments to receive $22 million in state funds for gut renovation</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/great-neck-public-housing-renovations-i1kh2foz"/><id>urn:uuid:4b47300b-4405-4877-a7e6-f589be3770e0</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>An affordable housing developer will use the grant to fund nearly half of a planned overhaul of a public housing complex.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 Long Island mosques tried to expand. Here's how their towns blocked them.</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk and Joshua Needelman</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/mosque-laws-north-hempstead-oyster-bay-pfmp8zuj"/><id>urn:uuid:c6e6250a-189b-4455-8b9c-cd40d1c94d22</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Towns have used local zoning laws to block house of worship expansions, an issue that has grown more acute nationwide, experts said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coyle's ice cream shop expands in Islip</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/coyles-ice-cream-islip-f0wzf55b"/><id>urn:uuid:e0f598c6-ceb6-440e-a710-5df3f87e7766</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Both the dining room and kitchen are big enough for parties.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: The 'Barn' once had it all: Sports, stars and glory</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/long-island-arena-commack-d7qc6eec"/><id>urn:uuid:68c1663f-98e2-40a8-a6b6-02c36b0ccd5a</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Proposed cuts in Trump budget take aim at key NY programs</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/president-trump-budget-cuts-new-york-j1trb32u"/><id>urn:uuid:ba11ce7d-2f57-4c02-bca5-fdbd13079ec2</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The budget calls for boosting defense spending to a record $1.5 trillion while slashing funding for domestic programs by 10%.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NHL rookie lap: How unique tradition leaves a lasting impression on Islanders and Rangers</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/rookie-lap-matthew-schaefer-p3qa8yc3"/><id>urn:uuid:00752de0-00ea-4023-bfc6-373a5d1511f5</id><updated>2026-04-13T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>What once began as a prank has now become a respected and treasured tradition for players making their NHL debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-china-xi-jinping-iran-trump-war-s22070"/><id>urn:uuid:ee83bc4d-ca81-4e38-a8ad-ccabbcdd9e48</id><updated>2026-04-13T04:48:54.743-04:00</updated><summary>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-13-2026-f93818"/><id>urn:uuid:d48d4917-ef57-48e6-abca-ffed253c663c</id><updated>2026-04-13T03:52:11.897-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iraqi women mourn Sajida Obaid, a singer who gave them a taste of freedom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-singer-women-sajida-obaid-a50067"/><id>urn:uuid:daff0738-3128-4436-b15e-62fcdd32c7ee</id><updated>2026-04-13T03:08:11.047-04:00</updated><summary>Seven days after the death of iconic Iraqi singer Sajida Obaid, women gather at her family home in Irbil to mourn.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/music-festivals-safe-heat-healthy-e93008"/><id>urn:uuid:4cf9c041-140b-4480-a9b1-692cab317f05</id><updated>2026-04-13T02:10:09.941-04:00</updated><summary>Music festival season is here, bringing outdoor fun, music and dancing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/britney-spears-rehab-dui-treatment-arrest-f90997"/><id>urn:uuid:c108acf8-5b0a-4598-a43f-1c925d75dadc</id><updated>2026-04-13T01:49:24.448-04:00</updated><summary>Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility.</summary></entry><entry><title>An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-havana-ciblobus-tunnel-bus-energy-crisis-u82135"/><id>urn:uuid:254badef-8e38-47b8-a1b0-9379c60d1e83</id><updated>2026-04-13T01:33:44.913-04:00</updated><summary>In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iran-middle-east-war-energy-asia-china-x03668"/><id>urn:uuid:71ebdc01-e4be-4de1-9495-7b0abaf66d74</id><updated>2026-04-13T01:25:39.930-04:00</updated><summary>The war in Iran is sharpening China's advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/africa-pope-leo-algeria-muslim-migration-w05796"/><id>urn:uuid:4948fc3d-0cd9-45d1-9070-f9abbec80b83</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:27:30.436-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/midwest-soybean-farmers-costs-iran-war-tariffs-k47471"/><id>urn:uuid:bf2ca1e8-3cc9-4301-96dc-c957f935a72a</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:24:36.691-04:00</updated><summary>Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/california-govenror-eric-swalwell-donald-trump-gavin-newsom-f81914"/><id>urn:uuid:cb441992-756f-4535-80d0-09fc129f4c69</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:21:44.440-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brayden Pachal has 3 points as the Flames beat the Mammoth 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/flames-mammoth-score-g66012"/><id>urn:uuid:da97774f-ae03-4b04-9f53-167696def8ed</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:21:00.415-04:00</updated><summary>Brayden Pachal scored his first NHL goal of the season and added two assists as the Calgary Flames' hot streak at home continued with a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth.</summary></entry><entry><title>In their words: How leaders reacted to Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary's election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-election-reactions-international-l45103"/><id>urn:uuid:d0fb4259-1e3b-4f74-956e-518535cd46e9</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:13:35.243-04:00</updated><summary>Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat in Hungary has sent shockwaves across the world.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-workplace-poll-gallup-gemini-chatgpt-x02300"/><id>urn:uuid:e00a5e6f-5d66-4a30-9898-4ecf34721d5b</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:09:26.062-04:00</updated><summary>A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical.</summary></entry><entry><title>The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/martin-luther-king-mason-temple-memphis-k28641"/><id>urn:uuid:1b596b75-a55c-41a8-a667-456874bdc6b3</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:07:52.471-04:00</updated><summary>The church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech is getting upgraded with a $1.2 million federal grant.</summary></entry><entry><title>Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/orban-hungary-election-trump-republicans-x80588"/><id>urn:uuid:496e92ea-8741-457f-9c79-64305546a91f</id><updated>2026-04-13T00:07:39.461-04:00</updated><summary>The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-blockade-hormuz-april-13-2026-n88323"/><id>urn:uuid:a50f5d82-afdf-4b38-ae03-3ecd0f96ee1d</id><updated>2026-04-12T23:58:40.504-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oil-prices-stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-i59976"/><id>urn:uuid:b60e5874-456f-4a71-af24-699ce3593694</id><updated>2026-04-12T23:58:15.664-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks rallied and recovered the last of their losses caused so far by the U.S.-Iran war, as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rossi scores with 9.5 seconds left in regulation, Canucks beat Ducks 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canucks-ducks-score-q71244"/><id>urn:uuid:ebb1de69-8051-44ec-bd01-78a2c49b24e1</id><updated>2026-04-12T23:40:49.072-04:00</updated><summary>Marco Rossi scored with 9.5 seconds left in overtime to help the Vancouver Canucks beat Anaheim 4-3 on and prevent the Ducks from clinching a playoff spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pelicans-timberwolves-score-garnett-n19283"/><id>urn:uuid:efd70624-0426-44b5-90aa-caeff92cdfbe</id><updated>2026-04-12T23:19:04.631-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trail Blazers beat the Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a play-in spot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/trail-blazers-kings-score-j66575"/><id>urn:uuid:1f5611d1-612e-4f03-94fd-9919c63374ea</id><updated>2026-04-12T23:16:00.761-04:00</updated><summary>Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jokic scores 23 points in 65th game for award eligibility as Nuggets top Spurs to claim No. 3 seed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nuggets-spurs-score-o71457"/><id>urn:uuid:12184256-c921-4d55-bd7b-0c6aec874bf4</id><updated>2026-04-12T23:11:07.502-04:00</updated><summary>Nikola Jokic scored 23 points in the first half of his 65th game to become NBA award eligible and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday night to secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clippers beat the Warriors 115-110 to clinch No. 9 seed and play-in tourney rematch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/warriors-clippers-score-f43895"/><id>urn:uuid:12aae0f3-6765-4f46-9d17-af3543affb17</id><updated>2026-04-12T23:10:50.718-04:00</updated><summary>Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Nembhard's 23 assists break coach Jason Kidd's rookie Mavs record in blowout of Bulls in finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-bulls-score-x28956"/><id>urn:uuid:78f71efe-aea6-41ed-8089-3253980a97cf</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:59:56.453-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd's club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jamaree Bouyea leads Suns reserves to 135-103 win over Thunder in meaningless season finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/suns-thunder-score-s87473"/><id>urn:uuid:809debbb-4105-417e-a85a-bd4c8ccbe535</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:57:27.874-04:00</updated><summary>Jamaree Bouyea had career highs of 27 points and nine assists, Ryan Dunn added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-103 in a meaningless regular-season finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>LeBron James scores 18 in 1st half, Lakers tune up for playoffs with 131-107 win over Jazz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jazz-lakers-score-n49028"/><id>urn:uuid:1d6e239b-a93c-49bd-9832-3fb5433e8d82</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:57:12.966-04:00</updated><summary>LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/rockets-grizzlies-score-t72067"/><id>urn:uuid:115afa57-3e18-4f26-b221-3b5a1fed83af</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:52:22.667-04:00</updated><summary>Clint Capela had a season-high 23 points with 13 rebounds s Houston's stars sat out in a 132-101 rout of the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies to end the regular season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dominic Smith homers and Braves back Chris Sale with 19 hits in 13-1 rout of Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-guardians-score-sale-p79733"/><id>urn:uuid:8942e081-98e0-4311-bebf-97da87e3d3ff</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:25:56.590-04:00</updated><summary>Jorge Mateo had four hits, Dominic Smith launched a two-run homer and Chris Sale cruised to his third win of the season as the Atlanta Braves pounded the Cleveland Guardians 13-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chris McIntosh steps down as Wisconsin AD to take over new position in Big Ten office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/wisconsin-athletic-director-chris-mcintosh-steps-down-o97430"/><id>urn:uuid:f583777d-d22f-4e57-b280-c69f61aad073</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:24:29.674-04:00</updated><summary>Chris McIntosh is stepping down as Wisconsin's athletic director and moving into the Big Ten office as the conference's deputy commissioner for strategy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man running for Florida governor accused of battery in domestic altercation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/florida-governor-candidate-arrested-y03805"/><id>urn:uuid:8735c753-a5d4-4c56-8f6c-90eabfd7e127</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:21:02.238-04:00</updated><summary>A man running for Florida governor has been arrested on charges he battered two older people in a home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giannis Antetokounmpo calls it 'disrespectful' that Bucks benched him in final weeks of season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-benching-future-g04652"/><id>urn:uuid:360e10bf-a023-4d44-9898-84297c7c3b8e</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:07:52.629-04:00</updated><summary>Giannis Antetokounmpo said it was "disrespectful" for Milwaukee to bench him over the final weeks of the season while he said he was healthy enough to play.</summary></entry><entry><title>Outcome of Peruvian presidential election unknown after voting stretches into a second day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-presidential-election-delays-p38105"/><id>urn:uuid:a5c48405-31fd-4345-99e7-fede28ba5787</id><updated>2026-04-12T22:00:55.982-04:00</updated><summary>Peruvians still don't know the outcome of Sunday's presidential election after a ballot delivery issue forced authorities to extend voting by a day.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders weren't playoff-worthy, but next season could be a different story</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-playoffs-ao95cmsc"/><id>urn:uuid:f1301001-eb5a-448c-9142-8b261e1d32f7</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:43:54.981-04:00</updated><summary>Pete DeBoer: "I'm going to be way ahead of where I would have been had I come in during the summer. I'm excited to start fresh and have a [training] camp and get to work with them.''</summary></entry><entry><title>Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-drug-cartels-latin-america-trump-n37784"/><id>urn:uuid:a3a7f12f-cbee-4743-9691-fc888f717f91</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:39:17.803-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military says it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cooper Flagg's standout rookie season ends as the No. 1 pick of the Mavs injures ankle in finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-cooper-flagg-j91431"/><id>urn:uuid:c11762e8-9613-4de7-905a-09eb0927ff3d</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:37:43.476-04:00</updated><summary>Cooper Flagg's standout rookie season ended slightly prematurely after the No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks limped to the locker room in the finale against Chicago and was ruled out with an ankle sprain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Columbus ties Orlando City 1-1 on Diego Rossi goal after losing Wessam Abou Ali to an injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/orlando-city-columbus-crew-score-mls-u88931"/><id>urn:uuid:41cc8381-e0cc-423c-8d68-c88bcd82af5a</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:36:03.261-04:00</updated><summary>Diego Rossi scored late in the second half to rally Columbus to a 1-1 draw with Orlando City after the Crew lost Wessam Abou Ali to a first-half injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Masters at a glance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-rory-mcilroy-augusta-national-e12850"/><id>urn:uuid:e99da018-11d1-40e1-8bc1-bd03e58aa244</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:35:29.618-04:00</updated><summary>Facts and figures from Sunday at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoff-matchups-u74055"/><id>urn:uuid:928f9352-78c2-43c8-978f-477ec31258f6</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:25:46.052-04:00</updated><summary>The play-in tournament field is set.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-pope-leo-xiv-v76486"/><id>urn:uuid:65d548dd-e1c8-4dba-9c7a-ccb6cb90403f</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:21:10.367-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyrell Hatton excited to see daughter in coveralls after qualifying for next year's Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-hatton-morikawa-hovland-li-g30192"/><id>urn:uuid:21c81de9-1feb-48f4-ad47-7dec09f6d6c9</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:16:09.850-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrell Hatton can't wait to see his soon-to-be born daughter in white Masters coveralls next year at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zohran Mamdani touts democratic socialist philosophy of 'pothole politics' in review of first 100 days as mayor</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/mayor-zohran-mamdani-100-days-new-york-city-vnqa0car"/><id>urn:uuid:f1651fc5-ea99-4202-af6c-8cb917d88127</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:06:49.007-04:00</updated><summary>"I was elected as a democratic socialist," he said in a speech on his first 100 days as mayor. "And I will govern as a democratic socialist."</summary></entry><entry><title>At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-100-days-s46832"/><id>urn:uuid:fefc2084-4f51-4c7d-8245-7b92a8966a98</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:05:15.672-04:00</updated><summary>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city's working-class.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Knicks' starters rest for Game 82, prepare for Hawks in first round of playoffs</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-hornets-hawks-jgctkqr0"/><id>urn:uuid:4e368469-52ad-4c22-82b5-83391500b76b</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:04:40.725-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks enter the postseason with higher expectations than in the past, and Atlanta is no easy out.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barnes has third triple-double of season as Raptors rout Nets 136-101 to clinch playoff berth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets-raptors-score-l02630"/><id>urn:uuid:63a2cb2b-7c5a-408a-8492-aa62ea7bfd47</id><updated>2026-04-12T21:04:02.976-04:00</updated><summary>RJ Barrett scored 26 points, Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his ninth career triple-double and the Toronto Raptors clinched their first playoff berth in four seasons by beating the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 in the regular-season finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celtics' reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-celtics-score-y51194"/><id>urn:uuid:481bce9f-9619-4eb8-b432-fa5965366745</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:59:22.244-04:00</updated><summary>Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics' reserves defeated Orlando 113-108, sending the Magic into a road play-in tournament game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kastelic scores in 3rd period to lift Bruins over Blue Jackets 3-2, into first wild-card spot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/bruins-blue-jackets-score-j02793"/><id>urn:uuid:352fb6c8-9769-4d63-aae0-42c76954ad73</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:57:03.902-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Kastelic scored with 9:38 remaining and the Boston Bruins snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over Columbus 3-2, that moved them into the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot while virtually eliminating the Blue Jackets from playoff contention.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE detention center proposed for Holtsville draws outraged protesters</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/proposed-holtsville-ice-detention-center-pxo6xv0k"/><id>urn:uuid:e2acd5bf-c9c7-4de7-91cc-dfa6868e5c9e</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:54:35.477-04:00</updated><summary>About 100 people gathered on Barretts Avenue to protest the plan on Sunday. Brookhaven Town opposes it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tanner Murray hits first MLB homer and White Sox edge Royals 6-5 after 3-hour rain delay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-white-sox-score-rain-delay-b52742"/><id>urn:uuid:aa774c7a-7c92-4e3e-a3eb-dd54e648c41c</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:51:33.404-04:00</updated><summary>Tanner Murray hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also connected and the Chicago White Sox outlasted the Kansas City Royals 6-5 after the first pitch was pushed back 3 hours because of rain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres' Nick Pivetta leaves in 4th inning because of elbow stiffness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pivetta-stiff-elbow-padres-v64156"/><id>urn:uuid:77cd39ab-af3f-4daf-a516-a9d0da67bbc4</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:47:36.428-04:00</updated><summary>San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta has been forced from a 7-2 win over Colorado in the fourth inning by stiffness in his pitching elbow.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders eliminated from playoff contention with home loss to Canadiens</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-canadiens-playoffs-s7n6snt0"/><id>urn:uuid:aa66e584-dcbd-49d9-b32a-d2713d40f73b</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:43:22.506-04:00</updated><summary>The Islanders' regulation loss to Montreal at UBS Arena officially eliminated them from playoff contention with one game left.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/wizards-cavaliers-score-d68946"/><id>urn:uuid:863fd9e6-4f13-4daa-958b-546a2cf97f03</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:32:13.203-04:00</updated><summary>Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers led wire-to-wire, defeating the Washington Wizards 130-117 in the regular-season finale for both teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul Reed and Tobias Harris finish with a flourish as Pistons beat Pacers 133-121 for win No. 60</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pacers-pistons-score-y04475"/><id>urn:uuid:dcfc1ac7-8582-46a2-9079-ecfbbeba58ed</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:31:52.419-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points as the Eastern Conference's top seeded Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 133-121.</summary></entry><entry><title>76ers tune-up for play-in tourney with 126-106 win over Bucks in Rivers' likely final game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/bucks-76ers-score-rivers-m15791"/><id>urn:uuid:1f4cf3ee-66ed-4fe5-a105-12c9f331bde2</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:29:31.431-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrese Maxey scores 21 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-106.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/hawks-heat-score-x17961"/><id>urn:uuid:f6b5b9b9-8858-4677-9f5c-2a9eb67f16ec</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:23:47.962-04:00</updated><summary>Jaime Jaquez Jr. capped his sixth-man award candidacy by scoring 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 25 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in tournament by beating the Atlanta Hawks 143-117.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras comes up big against his former team in St. Louis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-willson-contreras-cardinals-w78194"/><id>urn:uuid:8b2438ab-e03c-4f99-a1c3-a5557380ccd1</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:19:40.315-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox were looking for a spark when they acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals in a December trade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kawhi Leonard sits out Clippers finale to rest wrist and ankle ahead of play-in tournament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/kawhi-leonard-sits-out-clippers-i70707"/><id>urn:uuid:95879ce7-8fd1-4a57-900b-0167530a5e74</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:18:11.752-04:00</updated><summary>Kawhi Leonard is sitting out the Los Angeles Clippers' regular-season finale against the Golden State Warriors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler falls a stroke short of a record Masters comeback after a flawless weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-scottie-scheffler-2026-runner-up-m11446"/><id>urn:uuid:7699c744-18d9-4e06-ae3c-dedcbef97962</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:11:45.303-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler shot a 4-under 68 at Augusta National and finished one stroke behind winner Rory McIlroy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets' game versus Spurs to qualify for award eligibility while Wemby sits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nuggets-spurs-jokic-wembanyama-t56784"/><id>urn:uuid:ebbd8c9f-0521-469e-8c83-43395d76bdd7</id><updated>2026-04-12T20:00:22.050-04:00</updated><summary>Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic exited after playing the first half of the Denver Nuggets' regular-season finale against San Antonio on Sunday night for his 65th game played to qualify for NBA awards.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros lose another starter, Cody Bolton leaves Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners with back injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/bolton-back-injury-astros-m67271"/><id>urn:uuid:1d0a253d-bb26-46a8-b7a7-82074f0d0028</id><updated>2026-04-12T19:52:42.212-04:00</updated><summary>Houston Astros starter Cody Bolton left a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the second inning because of mid-back tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justin Rose rues his miscues through Amen Corner and another lost chance at winning the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-justin-rose-m90873"/><id>urn:uuid:0466abd1-7043-4c0a-a91f-f6da69c8b77e</id><updated>2026-04-12T19:51:24.859-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Rose made another Sunday run at the Masters, only to come up short yet again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ovechkin-capitals-finale-y11219"/><id>urn:uuid:122667c6-a679-48d4-af8c-06c4d9dd5836</id><updated>2026-04-12T19:46:45.202-04:00</updated><summary>If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/jbs-meatpacking-union-deal-y66114"/><id>urn:uuid:d855f8a6-a0b3-4838-9e02-c2b5f95e3c14</id><updated>2026-04-12T19:45:23.561-04:00</updated><summary>Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached a deal with plant owner JBS USA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-rockies-score-pivetta-b55670"/><id>urn:uuid:215df926-8e4c-4254-8a13-43c07c735997</id><updated>2026-04-12T19:37:11.541-04:00</updated><summary>Ty France went 3 for 3 with a home run and scored three times as the surging San Diego Padres finished a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-2 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungarian election victor Magyar says he'd speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/magyar-eu-brussels-orban-election-ukraine-q93093"/><id>urn:uuid:ea4de413-3504-498c-b9d8-63b47f239bc8</id><updated>2026-04-12T19:35:31.474-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilbert, Raley lead Mariners to 6-1 win that extends Astros' losing streak to 7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-mariners-score-o74571"/><id>urn:uuid:8e7552b1-7a6a-40e9-9ea0-af7f57bcc2c7</id><updated>2026-04-12T19:05:04.599-04:00</updated><summary>Logan Gilbert threw seven innings of one-run ball, and the Seattle Mariners beat Houston 6-1 to extend the Astros' losing streak to seven.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Awful offensive weekend sends Mets to Los Angeles off fifth straight loss</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-athletics-e0mdes0j"/><id>urn:uuid:55d2df7c-75fc-4966-8c12-4e7d32528164</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:43:57.528-04:00</updated><summary>They've been outscored 30-9 in their current five-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Slumping Yankees reach new low after getting swept in return to Trop</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-rays-coq2j7kf"/><id>urn:uuid:568a74a7-482f-4abb-b3fb-b7b65f261b08</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:38:37.779-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees were swept by virtue of Sunday's 5-4 loss, their offense still a work-without-much-progress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-bristol-joe-ty-gibbs-l57439"/><id>urn:uuid:89e7b70e-15e1-4de7-99d8-7fed1a6c61c8</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:28:16.264-04:00</updated><summary>Ty Gibbs outdueled Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in overtime Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, breaking through for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 131st start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iran-oil-prices-s92341"/><id>urn:uuid:49cc965f-302a-4276-bbff-d1fa65bcd6ee</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:22:32.796-04:00</updated><summary>Oil prices are rising in early market trading after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bob Hall, the father of wheelchair racing and a 2-time winner of the Boston Marathon, dead at 74</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/obit-boston-marathon-wheelchair-racer-bob-hall-t89475"/><id>urn:uuid:59f765e9-0e35-4d5c-9790-08fec0475e82</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:20:34.121-04:00</updated><summary>Boston Marathon organizers say the father of wheelchair racing has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Doc Rivers isn't expected back as Bucks' coach next season, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/doc-rivers-nba-bucks-76ers-c49990"/><id>urn:uuid:c244ba18-2de8-48e2-9c8e-d578b00d989d</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:17:14.123-04:00</updated><summary>A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks don't expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Montreal fires coach Marco Donadel after slow start to MLS season; Philippe Eullaffroy interim coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cf-montreal-marco-donadel-q29701"/><id>urn:uuid:8e3613b0-2f4f-4c13-9ec3-7b27775c3e0b</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:08:59.113-04:00</updated><summary>CF Montreal fired coach Marco Donadel on Sunday after a slow start to the Major League Soccer season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/salmon-california-fishing-pacific-season-r46546"/><id>urn:uuid:a5b7c755-7df5-458a-b88f-88682b769ff4</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:07:51.249-04:00</updated><summary>Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022.</summary></entry><entry><title>Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-cubs-score-k98589"/><id>urn:uuid:8a747c67-7c64-4ad0-bb2c-d5966ae5a451</id><updated>2026-04-12T18:06:57.256-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Busch ended an 0-for-30 slide with a tying, two-run single in the eighth inning and Carson Kelly had a winning single in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/penguins-capitals-score-k33259"/><id>urn:uuid:28842175-468f-476c-a353-74d976f68728</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:59:39.521-04:00</updated><summary>Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin's brilliant career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles 1B Ryan Mountcastle out with broken bone in left foot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-ryan-mountcastle-injury-p38247"/><id>urn:uuid:f94c75e1-4b97-42ab-b611-04b1ddc0c86b</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:57:18.228-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has a broken fourth metatarsal bone in his left foot and will go on the injured list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colorado Rockies' Kyle Freeland scratched from start in first inning due to shoulder soreness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/freeland-scratched-rockies-e01820"/><id>urn:uuid:f45dd421-f132-48a3-8a73-7c129c9b1a52</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:31:28.792-04:00</updated><summary>Left-hander Kyle Freeland has been scratched from a scheduled start for the Colorado Rockies at the San Diego Padres after the game began because of soreness in the back of his pitching shoulder.</summary></entry><entry><title>Contreras and Story each get 4 hits to help the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 9-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-cardinals-score-contreras-j86977"/><id>urn:uuid:ebabcf7d-e005-4a03-ab74-f4abd2407365</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:27:52.398-04:00</updated><summary>Willson Contreras homered against his former team and matched a career high with four hits, leading the Boston Red Sox past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hofstra softball's Bill Edwards Stadium shows off major makeover</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/hofstra/hofstra-softball-f450jfxq"/><id>urn:uuid:e099fd76-8736-4245-bb0c-034e3fc5bed5</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:22:27.673-04:00</updated><summary>Bill Edwards, Hofstra's softball coach for 25 years, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on the new field's reveal day.</summary></entry><entry><title>Soriano becomes MLB's first 4-game winner, lowers ERA to 0.33 as Angels beat Reds 9-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-reds-score-j55996"/><id>urn:uuid:d8fca62c-bd2c-4a7f-9f71-629ee9564af0</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:16:58.076-04:00</updated><summary>José Soriano struck out 10 over seven shutout innings to become the major leagues' first four-game winner, and Los Angeles Angels beat the Reds 9-6 for their first series victory at Cincinnati since 2007.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals win 8-6 to complete first sweep of Brewers since 2011</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-nationals-score-c75583"/><id>urn:uuid:5136cb70-2bba-4e5e-a96f-49144f2d72bb</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:11:32.300-04:00</updated><summary>Keibert Ruiz singled home two runs to break an eighth-inning tie and the Washington Nationals defeated Milwaukee 8-6 to complete their first series sweep of the Brewers in 15 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tristan Gray hits 3-run homer as Twins rough up Max Scherzer, beat Blue Jays 8-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-blue-jays-score-t88585"/><id>urn:uuid:5c2e0e2b-ac62-4074-bd1a-1fd4150b37d0</id><updated>2026-04-12T17:10:49.565-04:00</updated><summary>Tristan Gray hit a three-run home run, Kody Clemens added a solo blast and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Skubal outduels Alcántara, Tigers hit 3 homers in 8-2 win for 3-game sweep of Marlins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-marlins-score-e96473"/><id>urn:uuid:b929c601-fc5a-406c-a71e-644a0264be96</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:54:29.897-04:00</updated><summary>Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fernandez, Del Castillo power Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over the Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-phillies-score-a02485"/><id>urn:uuid:94c4112a-87e3-4c5b-aaa6-ff8630702310</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:51:17.820-04:00</updated><summary>Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fourth loss in five games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Blakeman hits the campaign trail for GOP Rep. Mike Lawler in Rockland County</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/elections/blakeman-lawler-campaign-adxcq4vu"/><id>urn:uuid:808c8b1c-d001-4dd4-91f4-34aba6ffdfc2</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:45:56.540-04:00</updated><summary>The Nassau County executive and GOP nominee for governor spoke at an event for Rep. Mike Lawler.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals reliever Ken Waldichuk leaves game vs. Brewers after hurting his arm on pitch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-ken-waldichuk-injury-o93220"/><id>urn:uuid:e21e3014-0720-4122-890c-a89b62002fa1</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:44:39.969-04:00</updated><summary>Washington Nationals left-hander Ken Waldichuk departed after hurting his arm while throwing a pitch in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>All-Star Gabby Williams joins the Valkyries on a multiyear deal and Alyssa Thomas returns to Phoenix</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/free-agency-wnba-y15968"/><id>urn:uuid:ca364ba6-1638-4b8f-885d-16ec7bb8c7aa</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:41:53.057-04:00</updated><summary>The Valkyries say All-Star Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear deal with Golden State while Alyssa Thomas is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Basallo's homer, Alonso's 2 RBIs help Orioles defeat Giants 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-orioles-score-h49149"/><id>urn:uuid:792af751-6006-4199-a14e-f47a80feff90</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:38:34.130-04:00</updated><summary>Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, Pete Alonso also drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Yelich leaves Brewers' game against Nationals with hamstring tightness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-christian-yelich-injury-a77858"/><id>urn:uuid:e58fe598-fc25-4028-aa2f-724489afb34d</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:09:10.148-04:00</updated><summary>The slumping Milwaukee Brewers could be losing another of their top hitters for at least a little while.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park apartment fire displaces residents of 56 units on Baldwin Path</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/deer-park-apartment-fire-f86jke7w"/><id>urn:uuid:76f0fee5-532c-44f9-b60d-bfd82cd2f86e</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:07:00.319-04:00</updated><summary>The residents of 56 units were impacted by the Sunday afternoon blaze.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect sought after North Carolina woman reports man set her on fire at home, sheriff says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-carolina-fire-gasoline-home-woman-burns-q18914"/><id>urn:uuid:5e675632-b23d-457f-80dd-5062da7adc8f</id><updated>2026-04-12T16:00:13.118-04:00</updated><summary>North Carolina authorities are searching for a possible arson suspect after a woman with serious burns said a man doused her with gasoline and set her on fire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/swalwell-democrats-california-governor-campaign-allegations-congress-k88362"/><id>urn:uuid:6f06d35c-63c3-44c2-be29-a9c27bf5effa</id><updated>2026-04-12T15:35:21.942-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor following sexual assault accusations that he continues to deny.</summary></entry><entry><title>Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/olivier-theater-awards-winners-list-y46672"/><id>urn:uuid:db95b9c0-4401-4a8c-b475-9f741d744235</id><updated>2026-04-12T15:19:00.430-04:00</updated><summary>The Olivier Awards have recognized top achievements in London theater, opera, and dance for 2026."</summary></entry><entry><title>Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic will declare for the NBA draft, also will enter transfer portal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/momcilovic-nba-draft-portal-m75677"/><id>urn:uuid:536dafe9-1315-4fa6-becc-4f974e0f261f</id><updated>2026-04-12T14:58:10.791-04:00</updated><summary>Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic plans to enter the transfer portal and declare for the NBA draft while keeping his college eligibility.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mallorca's Vedat Muriqi moves 2 goals behind Kylian Mbappé in La Liga scoring charts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/muriqi-mbappe-villarreal-bilbao-mallorca-liga-y48593"/><id>urn:uuid:f18c3aa1-ae2c-495d-bbac-b32ba9d26d38</id><updated>2026-04-12T14:30:18.479-04:00</updated><summary>Vedat Muriqi struck twice to move closer to Kylian Mbappé at the top of La Liga's scoring charts this season as relegation-threatened Mallorca beat Rayo Vallecano 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/kings-doug-christie-k17284"/><id>urn:uuid:6ec78487-4c3c-47ef-951b-71c9a989c2bf</id><updated>2026-04-12T14:13:28.388-04:00</updated><summary>Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Leaders tee off at the final round of the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-x05874"/><id>urn:uuid:79c86a09-85c8-441b-8c0f-15ebf1f5bd7c</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:59:01.007-04:00</updated><summary>The final round of the 90th Masters has arrived, and it's a tight race for the green jacket.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lille crushes Toulouse to maintain Champions League push and Lyon snaps winless run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue-1-lille-lyon-nice-a17958"/><id>urn:uuid:56bd6ae7-9745-4b3c-88d9-ec07ed873d3d</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:56:51.487-04:00</updated><summary>Lille wins 4-0 at Toulouse in Ligue 1 to maintain its strong push for an automatic Champions League place.</summary></entry><entry><title>Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/valley-stream-man-killed-joy3fz72"/><id>urn:uuid:5aa8b705-1862-4217-af25-05de98fb84d1</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:48:53.237-04:00</updated><summary>Police responded to a report of a man shot in Jamaica Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police say 1 person killed and 6 injured in shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-jersey-mass-shooting-restaurant-c17268"/><id>urn:uuid:dc1b4498-0d70-460b-a7fe-9023b6fc6197</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:42:51.347-04:00</updated><summary>Police say one person was shot and killed and six others were injured in what they call a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies rookie Andrew Painter overcomes migraine, pitches five innings in relief in loss to D-backs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/painter-scratched-migraine-m64075"/><id>urn:uuid:e3c65da3-9988-4f9a-86cd-2f1cbffe3785</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:37:01.910-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina international Cristian Romero injured in Tottenham's loss to Sunderland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cristian-romero-injury-world-cup-argentina-k97337"/><id>urn:uuid:cfa6741e-db60-4986-b76a-69db1cfe7ffa</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:27:18.993-04:00</updated><summary>Tottenham defender Cristian Romero left the field in tears following an injury in his team's 1-0 loss to Sunderland in the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles' Zach Eflin aims for 2027 return after Tommy John surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/eflin-tommy-john-surgery-y65673"/><id>urn:uuid:5139a25d-95ea-4b5a-b2ad-bf3e7e7db1b3</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:25:14.151-04:00</updated><summary>Zach Eflin is looking forward to 2027, less than a week after Tommy John surgery on his 32nd birthday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phil-garner-astros-pirates-brewers-a78235"/><id>urn:uuid:e0ca3b3c-c462-4f83-a894-5702eb78f41f</id><updated>2026-04-12T13:23:36.151-04:00</updated><summary>Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/sinner-alcaraz-monte-carlo-masters-y73982"/><id>urn:uuid:73748d03-faa7-4938-bdd6-952752e96382</id><updated>2026-04-12T12:50:35.692-04:00</updated><summary>Jannik Sinner beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and reclaim the No. 1 ranking from his biggest tennis rival.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angels option right-hander George Klassen to Triple-A Salt Lake</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/klassen-optioned-angels-e78772"/><id>urn:uuid:ba4ef1ac-f87e-4a47-aa09-56438f7805f8</id><updated>2026-04-12T12:36:56.341-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, a day after leaving a start in the third inning with a bruised right index finger, The 24-year-old had a 13.50 ERA over 4 2/3 innings in his first two big league starts.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-things-to-know-a22810"/><id>urn:uuid:f12c8553-1af3-43be-af5a-9c986df8298e</id><updated>2026-04-12T12:30:11.080-04:00</updated><summary>The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sky-sparks-trade-atkins-jackson-v44842"/><id>urn:uuid:80d7821b-d01c-4c20-8d96-0501977a76ed</id><updated>2026-04-12T12:11:25.391-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Sky have acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays put Springer on 10-day IL because of fractured toe, select Jiménez from Triple-A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/george-springer-blue-jays-u87181"/><id>urn:uuid:3c2038ef-be26-4a3e-b976-d43b9348541e</id><updated>2026-04-12T12:07:33.438-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Blue Jays put designated hitter George Springer on the 10-day injured list because of a fractured left big toe and selected Eloy Jiménez from Triple-A Buffalo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cologne wins Bundesliga relegation duel, Stuttgart eyes Champions League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cologne-bremen-stuttgart-mainz-bundesliga-scores-i40012"/><id>urn:uuid:a3bf715a-6e34-4361-afb3-dc588e0003b3</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:54:49.470-04:00</updated><summary>Cologne has eased its Bundesliga relegation worries while Stuttgart took another step toward Champions League qualification and Freiburg beat Mainz 1-0 away in a duel between European contenders.</summary></entry><entry><title>At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-airstrike-northeast-market-g81994"/><id>urn:uuid:211d2b93-62fa-4b2e-a312-d2ca03450fcd</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:50:52.193-04:00</updated><summary>A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 civilians including children and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-diaz-canel-trump-nbc-interview-t74147"/><id>urn:uuid:4030d7a7-629c-4de2-b3c3-00e52955d3c9</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:48:32.078-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to attack the island or to try to depose him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/premier-league-man-city-chelsea-tottenham-zerbi-v37282"/><id>urn:uuid:99832a68-ce91-4739-b9c9-8f069116ce69</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:40:40.062-04:00</updated><summary>Manchester City issues a huge statement of intent in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea.</summary></entry><entry><title>'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/super-mario-galaxy-box-office-q01399"/><id>urn:uuid:231928a7-ed95-4c90-b27c-e26a4837faa6</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:40:02.615-04:00</updated><summary>"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is dominating the box office in its second weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peru's voters face choice of 35 contenders for ninth president in 10 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-president-election-contenders-f84754"/><id>urn:uuid:674bc61f-df5d-488d-806c-3f4c770b70e3</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:18:05.546-04:00</updated><summary>Peru's next president is being chosen from among 35 candidates, including a former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inter rallies to beat Como 4-3 and moves closer to Serie A title after Napoli draw</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/como-inter-serie-a-napoli-c96737"/><id>urn:uuid:ffda0e05-3509-4bc7-ae10-7333dd35c693</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:17:51.752-04:00</updated><summary>Inter Milan rallies from two goals down for a 4-3 victory at Como and extends its Serie A lead to nine points with six rounds remaining.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-artemis-moon-astronauts-apollo-x72856"/><id>urn:uuid:4f798a45-7707-4388-8d1d-3243483a75fe</id><updated>2026-04-12T11:09:39.573-04:00</updated><summary>With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-sergio-garcia-jon-rahm-x32368"/><id>urn:uuid:fde386ce-b9cb-4527-97f0-67f488d1b57d</id><updated>2026-04-12T10:55:27.816-04:00</updated><summary>Sergio Garcia broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/corpus-christi-texas-water-shortage-oil-gas-a49850"/><id>urn:uuid:fde2ff49-d43d-4392-9adf-a7a2e209a92e</id><updated>2026-04-12T09:04:07.594-04:00</updated><summary>The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa's second-biggest party elects new leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-democratic-alliance-leader-b39885"/><id>urn:uuid:acb86b2a-c4dc-4737-ae4f-cd373d3c9653</id><updated>2026-04-12T08:41:41.594-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa's Democratic Alliance has elected Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new leader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southern State Parkway crash injures police officer</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/southern-state-parkway-crash-u8dig5sq"/><id>urn:uuid:1c95b104-f1d2-4e8e-b41b-5a9620e1b266</id><updated>2026-04-12T08:06:33.711-04:00</updated><summary>The officer was responding to another collision on the parkway in North Valley Stream, state police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/america-250-history-mississippi-slavery-trump-whitewash-o67956"/><id>urn:uuid:ff5de8ca-6a9b-4db4-8a01-fb1992b275b3</id><updated>2026-04-12T08:02:11.704-04:00</updated><summary>America's history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/sara-mearns-nyc-ballet-hearing-loss-aids-u75546"/><id>urn:uuid:3a70a540-fa2b-4011-9172-03f73ee7475f</id><updated>2026-04-12T07:54:28.868-04:00</updated><summary>Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-voices-negotiations-ceasefire-war-a23743"/><id>urn:uuid:5c5e4b3b-bb00-43b1-8404-c81a0804b5fc</id><updated>2026-04-12T07:50:42.426-04:00</updated><summary>Iranians have reacted with a mixture of disappointment and patriotism after peace talks with the United States failed to reach an agreement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ireland-fuel-protests-roadblocks-cost-refinery-roads-w57495"/><id>urn:uuid:1e0701c9-6735-4307-a113-3e0b8f0ba789</id><updated>2026-04-12T07:31:40.932-04:00</updated><summary>Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to address protests over soaring fuel costs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/asha-bhosle-singer-bollywood-india-mumbai-cinema-d31800"/><id>urn:uuid:248ffb25-d9b5-408f-b471-93388641019f</id><updated>2026-04-12T06:19:31.654-04:00</updated><summary>Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle has died at 92.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-o54116"/><id>urn:uuid:eede8dd8-5ee7-4cf1-9ece-dcd18cffd2a3</id><updated>2026-04-12T06:00:26.830-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy has joined more elite company at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin's Easter ceasefire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-easter-ceasefire-violation-i21385"/><id>urn:uuid:869861ae-89e0-4013-a85f-66fbcb76e715</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:05:26.957-04:00</updated><summary>Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lessons learned in '70s have made the US and world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oil-shocks-inflation-energy-stagflation-1970s-i28207"/><id>urn:uuid:3ee7fbe7-1d67-4a9a-9b9b-76677d1b349a</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:44.102-04:00</updated><summary>The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s.</summary></entry><entry><title>Green Eats healthy cafe opens in Glen Cove</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/green-eats-health-food-glen-cove-nl20ejs1"/><id>urn:uuid:3ca016ad-2394-4c7f-ae9f-905563b25f75</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>While the owners acknowledged that "healthy" is a moving target, they are bullish on vegetables and whole grains.</summary></entry><entry><title>How spring market might pick up after 'miserable winter' on Long Island</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/spring-market-buying-selling-phmxscoh"/><id>urn:uuid:7026551f-1750-43fa-b828-012026f8042e</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"If the house is priced a little under market — a little bit, not a lot," one agent said, "it will sell in one weekend."</summary></entry><entry><title>Explore underground caves: Kartchner, Luray, Mammoth, Carlsbad and Castleguard</title><author><name>TNS</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/explore-underground-caves-c7w958dr"/><id>urn:uuid:475e16e2-9971-4a5b-aee2-d068cd0fc781</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore the captivating underground landscapes of Kartchner, Luray, Mammoth, Carlsbad, and Castleguard caves, home to rare formations and rich histories.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stick Stars: Top Long Island boys and girls lacrosse performances this week</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/boys-and-girls-lacrosse-p2n2vor1"/><id>urn:uuid:1c34ddcb-1f7b-486f-84d1-50cd585158ca</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Here's a look at some outstanding performers in Nassau, Suffolk and the CHSAA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 girls lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/top-10-girls-lacrosse-rankings-lluf6z24"/><id>urn:uuid:7af145a7-c409-479d-ac4c-51f7bf680f8b</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>St. Anthony's had its 51-game winning streak snapped, so where do the Friars rank now?</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 boys lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/top-10-boys-lacrosse-rankings-rpyuv90q"/><id>urn:uuid:23fdf732-8d0f-421c-b279-f1e009687c1b</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See where the top Long Island boys lacrosse teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks enter last game of regular season with everything clicking</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-nno5fsns"/><id>urn:uuid:e02f5d69-793f-424b-a61a-3aae08e92fb8</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The team has saved its best performance for the final games of the regular season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Longwood's Robolions shares the thrill of robotics with special needs students</title><author><name>Kevin J. Redding</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-longwood-unified-robotics-icjjbnz8"/><id>urn:uuid:a2be3a86-8452-4ca2-b3d5-8d75e7af4690</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Longwood's Unified Robotics, an inclusive team of neurodivergent and neurotypical students, began in fall 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Rieber: Dodgers latest MLB team to sell field naming rights; Yankees among seven yet to do it</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/anthony-rieber/dodger-stadium-uniqlo-field-l1iqcrlt"/><id>urn:uuid:7edb7e20-2f45-42ba-a2db-ed254336930e</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Dodger Stadium, the third-oldest stadium in the big leagues, is now called "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium."</summary></entry><entry><title>'The Audacity' review: Bitter, brutal send-up of Silicon Valley</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/audacity-review-pwb3zg3t"/><id>urn:uuid:5d9de3c5-4f8b-4de3-a45f-1fe15cc25de1</id><updated>2026-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Could this eventually build into a compulsively watchable series? Perhaps.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Donaldson, the father of Denmark's Australian-born Queen Mary, dies at 84</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/denmark-queen-mary-father-john-donaldson-australia-m56759"/><id>urn:uuid:e16460e2-c5d6-40d0-95a4-859bd2208570</id><updated>2026-04-12T04:43:43.011-04:00</updated><summary>The royal house in Copenhagen says the father of Denmark's Australian-born Queen Mary, John Donaldson, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-oil-prices-food-gas-transportation-iran-p51732"/><id>urn:uuid:7500647c-4465-4de0-a1d3-e491041f74d1</id><updated>2026-04-12T02:27:05.861-04:00</updated><summary>Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/benin-election-president-talon-successor-r43548"/><id>urn:uuid:a5928b5f-d138-4142-bcca-8173f5c97138</id><updated>2026-04-12T02:26:05.229-04:00</updated><summary>Votes have been cast in Benin where the country is choosing a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power.</summary></entry><entry><title>China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-taiwan-policies-cheng-liwun-visit-xi-v30102"/><id>urn:uuid:f7c93654-9fab-4336-a3dd-ca07cb8078ce</id><updated>2026-04-12T01:40:42.651-04:00</updated><summary>China has announced it will resume some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-12-2026-f16760"/><id>urn:uuid:4f78d313-788b-4cbc-8ae5-83c5cd93a7af</id><updated>2026-04-12T01:38:37.342-04:00</updated><summary>U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations."</summary></entry><entry><title>Crawford caps Mariners rally with RBI single in 9th to beat reeling Astros 8-7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-mariners-score-crawford-raleigh-rodriguez-v62845"/><id>urn:uuid:145dd51e-6395-44eb-bf0b-8188dc7d60b1</id><updated>2026-04-12T01:26:39.982-04:00</updated><summary>J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paddington stage musical wins big with 7 trophies at London's Olivier Awards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/london-olivier-theater-awards-winners-g92842"/><id>urn:uuid:c8047029-7841-420b-896f-52c85d299250</id><updated>2026-04-12T01:19:51.215-04:00</updated><summary>"Paddington The Musical" has won big at London's Olivier Awards, winning seven trophies including best new musical.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-canucks-score-q15359"/><id>urn:uuid:e8a0e49e-b239-4ab4-8b8c-dd6e595a42be</id><updated>2026-04-12T01:10:16.904-04:00</updated><summary>Linus Karlsson scored in the sixth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks put the San Jose Sharks on the brink of playoff elimination with a 4-3 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Duncan, Kelvin Yeboah score goals, Minnesota beats San Diego 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/minnesota-san-diego-score-q01918"/><id>urn:uuid:da117a52-bb8e-4827-b87b-6407013a24b5</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:43:12.030-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Duncan and Kelvin Yeboah each scored a goal to help Minnesota United beat San Diego FC 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-12-2026-h21003"/><id>urn:uuid:5e67eef0-3f1f-42cc-ba44-37b36637aab3</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:18:20.272-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña exits game against Mariners with right knee tightness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jeremy-pena-astros-injury-g96866"/><id>urn:uuid:0fd5cebc-6a4f-4a0f-b0c8-21b69f0d96f5</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:15:55.864-04:00</updated><summary>Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña left Saturday night's 8-7 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning because of right posterior knee tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-election-orban-magyar-trump-y74325"/><id>urn:uuid:96205293-7eb5-449c-82b5-1ff5b893fdbc</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:14:38.486-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarian voters have ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions.</summary></entry><entry><title>A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-citadelle-laferriere-stampede-w63350"/><id>urn:uuid:88e9f3c7-5526-4601-990e-c02744a488d3</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:14:02.692-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say that a stampede at a popular mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/building-implosion-miami-mandarin-oriental-n14605"/><id>urn:uuid:c20eddaf-a085-436e-8c8d-b1f722b88e65</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:05:26.906-04:00</updated><summary>A hotel at one of Miami's most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alaska-tracy-arm-cruises-landslide-j29263"/><id>urn:uuid:5b2fc980-f81d-4200-8e61-9711ae9283b5</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:04:21.494-04:00</updated><summary>For years, a popular part of many cruises in southeast Alaska has been sailing up Tracy Arm, a long, narrow fjord marked by steep mountains, glittering waterfalls and calving glaciers.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/income-tax-tips-overtime-auto-loans-k34107"/><id>urn:uuid:5b63eec9-53e9-4769-bb73-a48be93f4d99</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:03:18.758-04:00</updated><summary>Millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal tax breaks for tips and overtime wages under a law enacted by President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-asia-china-trump-xi-y93182"/><id>urn:uuid:bacd87ef-9b6a-46da-b910-6ecab0bc2818</id><updated>2026-04-12T00:02:46.826-04:00</updated><summary>President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and "pivot" to Asia to counter China's rise.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laureano and Machado homer to back Márquez in Padres' 9-5 win against Rockies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-rockies-score-d77617"/><id>urn:uuid:1677d8e0-0b9c-4d19-a378-0e321ddb80f6</id><updated>2026-04-11T23:52:05.230-04:00</updated><summary>Ramón Laureano hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth inning and Manny Machado had a two-run shot for the San Diego Padres, who rallied from an early 4-0 deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5 for their fourth straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coach Jared Bednar has fractures from a puck to the face, won't go on Avalanche road trip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/jared-bednar-puck-face-avs-p59540"/><id>urn:uuid:6165ebc5-cba7-493a-ba3d-0ae1042cdc97</id><updated>2026-04-11T23:47:39.986-04:00</updated><summary>Coach Jared Bednar will not accompany the Colorado Avalanche on their upcoming road trip to western Canada after taking a puck to the face during their game Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kosi Thompson, Rafael Navarro each score 2 goals, Rapids beat Dynamo 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dynamo-rapids-score-g28805"/><id>urn:uuid:9d2d61ab-f235-4f99-918c-bf5ad048b98d</id><updated>2026-04-11T23:45:58.919-04:00</updated><summary>Kosi Thompson had two goals and an assist in his debut for Colorado, Rafael Navarro also scored two goals, and the Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kokko attempts goalie goal in 1st NHL start, stops 26 shots as Kraken beat Flames 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kraken-kokko-nhl-start-l83146"/><id>urn:uuid:216067f0-97f2-42bd-bde4-6853fdde1d95</id><updated>2026-04-11T23:26:26.063-04:00</updated><summary>As time ran out on Nikke Kokko's first career NHL start, the 22-year-old Seattle goalie flung the puck down the ice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eichel scores in OT, Knights clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over Avs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-knights-score-s04845"/><id>urn:uuid:7d02c6ea-e4b4-4b62-bd44-ab9324495d86</id><updated>2026-04-11T23:18:44.324-04:00</updated><summary>Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 to secure a playoff berth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jack Skahan scores 2 goals, Earthquakes beat Sporting KC 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/earthquakes-sporting-kc-score-c87509"/><id>urn:uuid:5725979a-cfee-4ec2-8f18-ae958bdc624e</id><updated>2026-04-11T23:01:21.594-04:00</updated><summary>Jack Skahan scored two goals — his first multi-goal game in MLS — to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haile-Selassie, Brady help Fire extend winning streak to 3 with 1-0 victory over Atlanta United</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/atlanta-united-chicago-fire-score-mls-p03489"/><id>urn:uuid:1d3d1a89-ffd2-4ee6-8791-0119b496d4db</id><updated>2026-04-11T23:00:50.596-04:00</updated><summary>Maren Haile-Selassie scored early for Chicago and that was all Chris Brady needed to help the Fire earn a third straight victory, beating Atlanta United 1-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Louicius Deedson scores 1st MLS goal for Dallas in 1-1 tie with St. Louis City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/st-louis-dallas-score-f30092"/><id>urn:uuid:b3a6f4b8-c955-46b8-a69f-a0baa7ce920c</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:48:02.842-04:00</updated><summary>Louicius Deedson scored his first career goal in MLS and Michael Collodi had four saves for FC Dallas in a 1-1 tie with St. Louis City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson and Henderson power the Orioles to a 6-2 win over Webb and the Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-orioles-score-jackson-henderson-e66393"/><id>urn:uuid:ec61371d-6124-4b3e-93c5-0031dcf6ab4f</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:47:46.602-04:00</updated><summary>Jeremiah Jackson finished a triple short of the cycle, Gunnar Henderson homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Willson Contreras has 3 RBIs against former team to back Ranger Suárez as Red Sox top Cardinals 7-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-cardinals-score-y43223"/><id>urn:uuid:af06ed9c-9c77-46ec-8891-dd533a7e9cf4</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:40:44.723-04:00</updated><summary>Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie lefty Parker Messick pitches into 7th and José Ramírez homers as Guardians beat Braves 6-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-guardians-score-messick-b39034"/><id>urn:uuid:b3edcf3b-6361-46b5-b080-676b883a752b</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:38:03.901-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie left-hander Parker Messick pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and José Ramírez hit his second home run of the season as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Mets' play riles their fans</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-dave-lennon-uxdldcbz"/><id>urn:uuid:1639738b-23e7-43cf-9bf7-eeb5d4fae7a3</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:17:54.579-04:00</updated><summary>"We're better than that, they know that," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "They'll be the first ones that will tell you."</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals get strong outing from Griffin, hold off late Brewers rally to win 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-nationals-score-o81796"/><id>urn:uuid:0a446528-8307-4749-b505-ad749146d21b</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:17:23.737-04:00</updated><summary>Foster Griffin didn't allow a hit through five innings and hot-hitting James Wood drove in a pair of runs as the Washington Nationals held off the Brewers 3-1 on Saturday night, handing Milwaukee its fourth consecutive loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees fail to hold two late leads against Rays, lose fourth straight</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-rays-baseball-mpi27tf3"/><id>urn:uuid:e5a3406f-bd64-4173-b65c-d60dff9b6f9e</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:14:59.768-04:00</updated><summary>Tampa Bay walks off in the 10th inning on an infield fielder's choice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Couturier and Cates have 3-point games to lead the Flyers past the Jets 7-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/flyers-jets-score-x20901"/><id>urn:uuid:096de02b-f0fc-44af-a821-85d3d01651fa</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:14:16.814-04:00</updated><summary>Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 7-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lina Ljungblom scores a goal, Victoire beat Fleet 1-0, widen PWHL lead over Boston</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/victoire-fleet-score-u58242"/><id>urn:uuid:3c33fcd0-cb9c-4ac9-9762-a5038d126243</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:08:50.123-04:00</updated><summary>Lina Ljungblom scored a goal in the third period, Ann-Renée Desbiens had 20 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Boston Fleet 1-0 in a battle between the top-two teams in the PWHL.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alhassan Yusuf, Matt Turner help Revolution edge D.C. United 1-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dc-united-new-england-revolution-score-mls-n09919"/><id>urn:uuid:f638b20e-ca35-42a7-a522-067560c50564</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:06:36.251-04:00</updated><summary>Alhassan Yusuf scored in the first half and Matt Turner made it stand up for the New England Revolution in a 1-0 victory over D.C. United.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coyle scores twice, Blue Jackets stay in playoff hunt with 5-2 win over Canadiens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-blue-jackets-score-m41415"/><id>urn:uuid:7e609701-731b-41e1-8ecf-5eee061eb4dd</id><updated>2026-04-11T22:06:05.705-04:00</updated><summary>Charlie Coyle scored twice as the desperate Columbus Blue Jackets rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luostarinen, Samoskevich push Panthers past Maple Leafs 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-panthers-score-e52183"/><id>urn:uuid:a7a1a6dd-30b1-4c6a-9e5e-63798a43758a</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:59:18.893-04:00</updated><summary>Eetu Luostarinen and Mackie Samoskevich had a goal and two assists each as the Florida Panthers cruised past the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ulberg delivers first-round KO to win light heavyweight belt as Trump takes spotlight at UFC 327</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-327-trump-ulberg-h39120"/><id>urn:uuid:f4ddf148-42a2-4d01-9388-6fae843fcc80</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:54:33.924-04:00</updated><summary>Hobbling on one leg, Carlos Ulberg refused to let an injured knee ruin the opportunity he earned at UFC 327 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrick Yazbek, Brian Schwake propel Nashville to 2-1 victory over Charlotte</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nashville-sc-charlotte-fc-score-mls-j12096"/><id>urn:uuid:2d1a70a6-5373-44b1-8534-f1471f762704</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:51:10.864-04:00</updated><summary>Patrick Yazbek picked up a first-half assist before scoring in the second half and Nashville SC held on for a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kokko stops 26 shots in 1st NHL start as the Kraken beat the Flames 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/flames-kraken-score-o73953"/><id>urn:uuid:5a613203-9a69-48e4-8ca2-b4a24547dde3</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:50:22.227-04:00</updated><summary>Nikke Kokko stopped 26 shots in his first NHL start and Matty Beniers scored his 20th goal of the season as the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laborda and White score goals, Whitecaps extend best start in club history, beat NYCFC 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nycfc-whitecaps-score-l78860"/><id>urn:uuid:8db04081-34e0-4083-9de5-3e1164c3c543</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:46:50.092-04:00</updated><summary>Mathias Laborda and Brian White each scored a goal, Yohei Takaoka had his fourth shutout of the season, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat New York City FC 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get 2-2 tie with Red Bulls, after 17-year-old Mehmeti scores late</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/messi-inter-miami-red-bulls-score-v98933"/><id>urn:uuid:9762aab9-a06a-4666-8875-3151d07cecd5</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:39:42.731-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi scored two goals in a Champions League match for Barcelona on April 8, 2009, which was two days after Adri Mehmeti was born.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees' hitters haven't helped their pitchers much</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-mhir299b"/><id>urn:uuid:3f20f09c-5cf9-4c41-beeb-2370d9161662</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:28:40.050-04:00</updated><summary>After starting Wednesday's game against the A's with three straight hits, the Yankees went 12-for-109 and scored four runs in the next 33 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Baseball and girls lacrosse</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-okbit4i4"/><id>urn:uuid:bee04276-a3e7-4004-8572-5e4230df0623</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:16:21.214-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Wings extend NHL's longest current playoff drought that has dragged on for a decade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/red-wings-nhl-playoffs-c23052"/><id>urn:uuid:ef02c3a8-7600-4b91-a747-1f80fc7d7d2c</id><updated>2026-04-11T21:09:11.124-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters facts and figures from Saturday at Augusta National</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-mcilroy-young-n83089"/><id>urn:uuid:f60577e5-3fbb-4101-a7ab-6d2af95f27bc</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:31:38.933-04:00</updated><summary>Masters at a glance from Saturday at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moving day: Record scoring leaves 12 players within 6 shots of the lead entering 4th round Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-golf-moving-day-mcilroy-young-m11620"/><id>urn:uuid:a8cf65aa-8dd2-4bb3-a0d9-a093651a2a8c</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:30:08.102-04:00</updated><summary>The Masters has taken a thrilling turn with Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead disappearing on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>At a warm, dry Augusta National, the scores keep getting ... lower?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-g27753"/><id>urn:uuid:a1a33816-0acb-4789-bd4b-3328930c313a</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:28:53.028-04:00</updated><summary>The thought earlier in the week was that warm, dry weather could lead to some high scores at Augusta National as the Masters progressed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Devin Williams, Luke Weaver are bullpen buddies</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-luke-weaver-devin-williams-gjnz78w4"/><id>urn:uuid:1abc3bd6-87f3-4646-9cfc-79870d8d04c8</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:26:40.787-04:00</updated><summary>The two closers are natural rivals on the same team. So why do they get along so well?</summary></entry><entry><title>Denver beats Wisconsin 2-1 for its 11th national title, 3rd in 5 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wisconsin-denver-frozen-four-ncaa-vegas-c81158"/><id>urn:uuid:4cd25143-f61f-435e-a3fd-f2f598e1d4dd</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:18:19.407-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Chyzowski tipped in a shot from the point with 5:52 left to back up another sensational performance from goalie Johnny Hicks and rally Denver to a 2-1 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday for the Pioneers' third national championship in five years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-mammoth-score-w51736"/><id>urn:uuid:5076cb8e-fa50-407b-a456-2e9e9fc65c07</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:15:53.158-04:00</updated><summary>Jordan Staal scored and reached 20 goals in a season for the first time in a decade, and the Carolina Hurricanes killed four of five penalties in a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth for their sixth win in seven games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Kodai Senga allows seven runs, doesn't make it out of third inning in another loss to A's</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-gamer-yjz73b79"/><id>urn:uuid:13880bb0-c20c-4471-b81a-e1184571b067</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:11:29.668-04:00</updated><summary>With slugger Juan Soto on the injured list, the Mets have been outscored 29-9 during a four-game skid</summary></entry><entry><title>A new coach and a new playbook have UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava feeling energized</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ucla-football-nico-iamaleava-i57686"/><id>urn:uuid:b5278fc5-5e31-4961-b4d2-19e8fbf52206</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:07:00.137-04:00</updated><summary>Nico Iamaleava decided to stay at UCLA for another season after a positive conversation with new coach Bob Chesney.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters starting times for Sunday's final round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-tee-times-g07881"/><id>urn:uuid:cb883e1d-9737-45b3-81bf-f0916ee3e864</id><updated>2026-04-11T20:04:25.608-04:00</updated><summary>Masters starting times for the final round Sunday at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. set to make first career start at second base</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tatis-padres-second-base-c96418"/><id>urn:uuid:c5f20f09-d30c-404d-aefc-b7220c82738c</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:59:41.497-04:00</updated><summary>Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres was set to make his first career start at second base against the Colorado Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Union Berlin makes history with Marie-Louise Eta as first woman to lead a Bundesliga men's team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/female-coach-union-berlin-bundesliga-h64685"/><id>urn:uuid:b908c730-c648-4636-9289-be0859c7baab</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:59:37.690-04:00</updated><summary>Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in the men's Bundesliga as it bids to ensure its league survival.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai sent back to Houston because of right arm fatigue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/imai-arm-fatigue-m97129"/><id>urn:uuid:d59102dd-08ff-4a31-95e0-8a455fc49f22</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:57:20.391-04:00</updated><summary>Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai returned to Houston after his third start to be examined for right arm fatigue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lavelle and Heaps score to give USWNT a 2-1 win over Japan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uswnt-japan-score-w04739"/><id>urn:uuid:ad37de93-fa1f-4e5a-b17c-f914c39aaec9</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:49:48.198-04:00</updated><summary>Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stamkos leads Predators past Wild 2-1, locking Minnesota into the West's third seed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-predators-score-v29740"/><id>urn:uuid:0028b342-aa98-4610-ae92-d79d5556fd17</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:48:04.198-04:00</updated><summary>Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota, locking the Wild into the third seed in the Western Conference for the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyrou and Fowler help the Blues beat the Blackhawks 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blues-blackhawks-score-m56694"/><id>urn:uuid:c27ec2a8-5dcb-4c51-bc4e-8e483dd0eec6</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:47:26.774-04:00</updated><summary>Jordan Kyrou, Cam Fowler and Alexey Toropchenko scored in the second period, helping the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy's resilience will be tested again after 6-shot lead evaporates at the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-rory-mcilroy-i80615"/><id>urn:uuid:d629a994-d2a3-4d5b-b2ef-6eb23d01594e</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:47:20.733-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy turned what looked like a triumphant march toward another green jacket into a potentially drama-filled Sunday at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Ovechkin appreciates standing ovation during possible final game in Pittsburgh</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/alex-ovechkin-sidney-crosby-penguins-capitals-tribute-c89250"/><id>urn:uuid:f33fd7ad-c14d-42af-8099-4bf67a777a1a</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:45:24.615-04:00</updated><summary>The 100th career matchup between generational stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin never materialized during the Washington Capitals 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lowe's 3-run double in 1st sparks Reds to 7-3 win over Angels as LA manager Kurt Suzuki ejected</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-reds-score-q02816"/><id>urn:uuid:cbbfa0bb-04b0-4503-8cb4-ea83c3d7098a</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:39:35.758-04:00</updated><summary>Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Cincinnati Reds stopped a three-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Blaney captures NASCAR Cup pole position at Bristol Motor Speedway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-bristol-qualifying-blaney-i54384"/><id>urn:uuid:7491e422-a5ad-4165-ab36-61cb7bb07029</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:28:26.223-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Blaney captured his first NASCAR Cup Series pole position since last August, bumping points leader Tyler Reddick from the top spot in qualifying Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar departs after getting hit in the face with a puck</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-frank-nazar-j23203"/><id>urn:uuid:e98fc8c4-a10c-4322-8abe-452136134291</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:24:11.202-04:00</updated><summary>Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left the team's 5-3 loss to St. Louis after he was hit in the face by a puck.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uniondale's boys and girls track teams thrive during return of Knight Time Invitational</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/uniondale-track-and-field-knight-time-invitational-kendra-gordon-b4ut7gmg"/><id>urn:uuid:bc0203e5-dde2-4bec-b554-732ab8f9312c</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:19:17.507-04:00</updated><summary>The Uniondale boys won the team competition and the girls placed second in an event that has not been held since 2019.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gospel Health Fest uses music as backdrop to relay info on heart disease, cancer, diabetes, more</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/gospel-health-fest-sccc-g03yn23g"/><id>urn:uuid:de6a26f7-ac83-474e-8cba-befb1facaaa9</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:16:45.211-04:00</updated><summary>"The idea was to use music as a unifier and get people in a room," the Suffolk health commissioner said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Kelsy scores in 6th minute of stoppage time, Timbers beat LAFC 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lafc-timbers-score-m72584"/><id>urn:uuid:517d5b1b-55c9-4692-88b2-c942caacdaca</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:10:08.772-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Kelsy scored his first goal this season in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and an assist, and the Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 to snap a five-game winless streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Royals beat White Sox 2-0 as Chicago's scoreless streak reaches 20 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-royals-score-n25744"/><id>urn:uuid:65d1fb78-ff56-42f2-8a7b-97d17140cb7b</id><updated>2026-04-11T19:02:20.202-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Wacha struck out seven while pitching four-hit ball through eight innings, Maikel Garcia homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 2-0 on Saturday as Chicago's scoreless streak reached 20 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemi Panarin scores, LA Kings shut down Oilers 1-0 to boost their playoff chances</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kings-oilers-score-r05295"/><id>urn:uuid:42933a04-061a-42d9-922c-21892a56ab1b</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:58:38.529-04:00</updated><summary>Anton Forsberg made 27 saves in his third shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings greatly bolstered their chances in the playoff race with a 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman placed on 10-day injured list with left ankle inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/adley-rutschman-orioles-ankle-scratched-h93812"/><id>urn:uuid:0d7a8eef-437c-4767-9184-866e6d1ee725</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:41:17.684-04:00</updated><summary>Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-pirates-score-v59120"/><id>urn:uuid:3c61eb5d-bd1f-45b8-82f4-d2356d4578f6</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:35:06.172-04:00</updated><summary>Yohan Ramírez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs that clinched the three-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fury dominates Makhmudov in latest comeback and calls out Joshua</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/tyson-fury-joshua-makhmudov-benn-prograis-c54479"/><id>urn:uuid:4af69662-4821-4d39-bfde-061b9693f3b5</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:34:50.509-04:00</updated><summary>Tyson Fury has dominated Arslanbek Makhmudov for a unanimous decision victory and immediately challenged a ringside Anthony Joshua to fight him next.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colorado's Deion Sanders eager to be more hands-on heading into next season after health concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/colorado-spring-game-deion-sanders-y12472"/><id>urn:uuid:590bae83-3d57-434e-a198-3e7701ce920b</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:33:36.573-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado coach Deion Sanders was hands-on as he watched his team scrimmage Saturday at the spring game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders are in quite the hole, but nothing is over yet</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-playoffs-xf81w1fg"/><id>urn:uuid:e68ed7ce-752a-43c9-b9cf-a1c69631a718</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:25:08.994-04:00</updated><summary>After a 3-0 loss to the Senators on Saturday, the Islanders need wins on Sunday and Tuesday, plus some help, to make the postseason.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leading through the retool: Miller remains positive as Rangers' season winds down</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-jt-miller-ytw1r4hh"/><id>urn:uuid:696ae478-9432-49e0-ad5e-7c3bce5c61e5</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:11:45.774-04:00</updated><summary>Miller said: "I look at it as a bigger sample size over the last little while. We played a lot of good hockey and want to end the season strong."</summary></entry><entry><title>Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/penguins-capitals-score-r24944"/><id>urn:uuid:24d6557c-f424-4201-a3a2-bb3e23faedb4</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:04:20.466-04:00</updated><summary>Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Portal roundup: PJ Haggerty chooses Texas A&amp;M and Isaiah Johnson selects Texas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/transfer-portal-i48489"/><id>urn:uuid:fddb1800-a771-4052-b543-72af2d2143fe</id><updated>2026-04-11T18:02:12.086-04:00</updated><summary>PJ Haggerty is heading to Texas A&amp;M and Isaiah Johnson is joining Texas as the Lone Star state's two Southeastern Conference programs have landed former Big 12 stars in the transfer portal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hustler, Heise and Curl-Salemme score 3rd-period goals, Frost beat Sirens 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sirens-frost-score-u15247"/><id>urn:uuid:6b014a72-ee92-4748-93de-b79326c27b93</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:53:34.075-04:00</updated><summary>Abby Hustler, Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme scored third-period goals to help the Minnesota Frost beat the New York Sirens 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>State Sen. Jack Martins won't seek reelection to 7th Senate District seat in Nassau</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/jack-martins-state-senate-r5goojtc"/><id>urn:uuid:aeb42665-7349-497d-971c-64e3029fcd00</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:50:25.360-04:00</updated><summary>Republican officials didn't immediately name a replacement candidate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen leaves Saturday's start with right finger injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/klassen-angels-injury-m17925"/><id>urn:uuid:4e4a01a3-79f9-4b56-b537-58dd24cfa533</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:49:17.225-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen left a 7-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning because of a bruised nail on his right index finger.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Larnach hits 3-run homer in 7-run 3rd inning as Twins beat Blue Jays 7-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-blue-jays-score-w92299"/><id>urn:uuid:01144d43-880c-4829-8e5c-860021b52b4b</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:43:44.577-04:00</updated><summary>Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee added a solo shot and the Minnesota Twins used a seven-run third inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 for their fifth win in six games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves' Strider throws 3 innings of batting practice working toward return from oblique strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/spencer-strider-injury-update-i42554"/><id>urn:uuid:1e270868-04cb-4b18-b239-819b6ccac511</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:26:26.472-04:00</updated><summary>Injured starter Spencer Strider took another step toward returning to the Atlanta Braves' rotation on Saturday by throwing three innings of batting practice at Truist Park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japhet Sery Larsen, Jesús Bueno help Union beat Montreal 2-1 to end 6-match losing streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/philadelphia-union-cf-montreal-score-mls-t58002"/><id>urn:uuid:4d7f3e9d-8d6b-484a-8965-e8e864f987cb</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:21:22.852-04:00</updated><summary>Japhet Sery Larsen and Jesús Bueno scored second-half goals to help Philadelphia spoil CF Montreal's long-awaited home opener with a 2-1 victory, ending the Union's club-record six-match losing streak to begin the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gwyneth Philips stops 42 shots as Charge blank Sceptres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/charge-sceptres-score-w03344"/><id>urn:uuid:2e84a4db-69c2-4791-975e-0852c77528e4</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:12:08.434-04:00</updated><summary>Gwyneth Philips stopped 42 shots and Brianne Jenner scored the winning goal midway through the third period to give the Ottawa Charge a much-needed 2-0 win against the Toronto Sceptres on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nantes is closer to Ligue 1 relegation after drawing at fellow struggler Auxerre</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue1-nantes-rennes-o38871"/><id>urn:uuid:f8f5185b-c429-4482-a510-3b29268684f5</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:11:56.311-04:00</updated><summary>Nantes has slid closer to relegation after drawing at fellow struggler Auxerre 0-0 in Ligue 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays DH George Springer leaves game because of fractured left big toe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/george-springer-blue-jays-j38182"/><id>urn:uuid:38821749-58da-4a7b-82bf-5cf25cd9a8de</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:11:10.096-04:00</updated><summary>Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot.</summary></entry><entry><title>NeeDoh hunting on Long Island has parents lining up outside toy stores</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/needoh-long-island-where-to-find-pm57lq51"/><id>urn:uuid:e59f9892-0a6c-4a1f-ac8a-cf90ab93ed90</id><updated>2026-04-11T17:02:57.530-04:00</updated><summary>A longtime staple in stores, the fidget toys are drawing lines and selling out across the Island after going viral on TikTok.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maya Yoshida, Erik Thommy score goals to lead Galaxy to 2-1 victory over Austin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/los-angeles-galaxy-austin-fc-score-mls-i26066"/><id>urn:uuid:60e53d1b-1fcd-4b34-83a7-0b8ce638fd4c</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:54:59.093-04:00</updated><summary>Defender Maya Yoshida scored a first-half goal, Erik Thommy found the net in the second and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Austin FC 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR drivers on the gas as Cup Series returns to action at Bristol Motor Speedway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-bristol-larson-chase-i01403"/><id>urn:uuid:7ec6dd61-8be2-49be-a292-dc5e1f5c3c60</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:51:34.257-04:00</updated><summary>After a rare weekend outside of a race car, Kyle Larson returns to Bristol Motor Speedway raring to go.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/artemis-astronauts-moon-flyby-splashdown-t43142"/><id>urn:uuid:5e0b9311-7b69-45ba-8ccb-9dc63884aa5c</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:50:42.659-04:00</updated><summary>Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oceanside softball tops Massapequa in rematch of last two Nassau championships</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/oceanside-softball-oe67twab"/><id>urn:uuid:15ca533b-89f2-416f-82a6-28b2ebcc8337</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:47:04.474-04:00</updated><summary>The teams each earned four wins against one another over the previous two seasons, and Saturday was a reminder why they are so competitive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schwarber, Harper homer to lead Phillies over Diamondbacks 4-3 to stop 3-game skid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-phillies-score-i11681"/><id>urn:uuid:29800829-0c95-4d5b-999c-1896e2632cec</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:25:14.317-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper went deep two pitches later, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to stop a three-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rocky Point softball uses six-run 7th inning to pull away from West Babylon</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/rocky-point-softball-cf1ungnw"/><id>urn:uuid:a11afe80-6964-4fcb-8025-9b38b68fb291</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:24:19.434-04:00</updated><summary>Raylee Weisman and Eliza Holzer each had two RBIs and Phoebe Graham doubled home Taylor Aschettino in the frame to break the game open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-hole-one-ace-b54036"/><id>urn:uuid:d56d8b72-e60c-422f-91f8-1cde3fc390b7</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:12:34.199-04:00</updated><summary>Shane Lowry aced the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters, making him the first player to ever record two holes-in-one during the year's first major.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greene's 3-run homer, Anderson's first career save lift Hinch to 400th Tigers win, 6-1 over Marlins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-marlins-score-g36034"/><id>urn:uuid:72a8cd30-e1d3-4f00-8247-254a694e8f81</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:08:15.873-04:00</updated><summary>Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 to get A.</summary></entry><entry><title>Person struck and killed by LIRR train in Westbury</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/lirr-westbury-ronkonkoma-port-jefferson-e6vufgbq"/><id>urn:uuid:99342a11-9f3d-4e98-bb35-f382678e29e6</id><updated>2026-04-11T16:02:30.198-04:00</updated><summary>There were 20- to 30-minute delays on the LIRR's Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches as of just before 4 p.m. Saturday</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinian killed in West Bank as violence surges during Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinian-death-violence-west-bank-c55992"/><id>urn:uuid:2b9cd2f7-5308-4bd0-b89a-8ab6e4802c01</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:59:19.677-04:00</updated><summary>A Palestinian man was killed in the West Bank on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, in the latest killing in a wave of violence in the West Bank that has claimed the lives of 22 people since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and outrage surge ahead of talks in the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-war-hezbollah-negotiations-g25750"/><id>urn:uuid:93d9b097-1d27-4c7c-9bb1-178a27b663fd</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:52:33.915-04:00</updated><summary>Mourners in Lebanon are burying 13 state security officers killed when Israeli airstrikes hit their office headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenji Mboma Dem rallies short-handed Cincinnati to 1-1 draw with Toronto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati-toronto-fc-score-mls-o31084"/><id>urn:uuid:fbad238c-0446-4e5a-97fc-a5a9424c79a6</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:51:30.627-04:00</updated><summary>Kenji Mboma Dem scored a short-handed goal two minutes into second-half stoppage time and FC Cincinnati earned a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump's White House ballroom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/white-house-ballroom-construction-national-security-trump-s35017"/><id>urn:uuid:71019ab6-5880-42a0-97d1-b2c49edd03e2</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:43:57.698-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has been instructed to reconsider the possible national security implications of halting construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders shut out at UBS Arena by Senators as playoff hopes take a hit</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-senators-by6tal75"/><id>urn:uuid:092657cf-afd5-4054-aac1-2b0928372d60</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:42:51.519-04:00</updated><summary>They went 0-for-5 on the power play with only three shots and gave up a shorthanded goal in just their second shutout loss of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-election-orban-magyar-final-rallies-s55909"/><id>urn:uuid:9578dc25-5d25-4273-8487-9c5c7eb63f90</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:19:44.340-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/boston-bruins-tampa-bay-lightning-score-d14798"/><id>urn:uuid:9adac23e-7aad-494b-8fbf-e0c5cbd3484b</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:19:04.912-04:00</updated><summary>Emil Lilleberg scored with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scheffler moves up with a 65 at the Masters and probably needs something similar to contend Sunday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-scottie-scheffler-w91749"/><id>urn:uuid:9bcf08a8-ffb7-487c-a725-786d2cde0e0f</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:17:59.677-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler matched the lowest round of this year's Masters with a third-round 65 as the field closed the gap on Rory McIlroy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan AD says Dusty May has agreed on deal to stay Wolverines coach 'for many years to come'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/dusty-may-michigan-wolverines-basketball-t83251"/><id>urn:uuid:b741fbb5-2464-49c6-bf27-c8cf92dd39b6</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:10:45.633-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," according to athletic director Warde Manuel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fema-trump-disaster-aid-mullin-dhs-shutdown-s97145"/><id>urn:uuid:defb38bb-469f-4597-944b-d4f5e12127fd</id><updated>2026-04-11T15:02:38.531-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's Run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/pat-tillman-pats-run-v29505"/><id>urn:uuid:79ef371f-767c-4141-afc2-2ba1f0210c3b</id><updated>2026-04-11T14:56:24.348-04:00</updated><summary>Pat's Run began in 2004 as a way to honor the legacy of Pat Tillman, who walked away from an NFL career to serve his country in the wake of Sept. 11.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yamal scores and sets up two by Ferran as Barcelona capitalizes on Madrid stumble</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-espanyol-ferran-yamal-laliga-p21340"/><id>urn:uuid:21053d56-db6f-4344-ab45-9d4fef85ec77</id><updated>2026-04-11T14:50:07.992-04:00</updated><summary>Lamine Yamal has secured Barcelona's 4-1 win over Espanyol after setting up Ferran Torres for a double as the La Liga leaders took another step toward retaining the title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Minnesota Duluth forward Max Plante wins the Hobey Baker Award</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/hobey-baker-award-plante-minnesota-duluth-h10068"/><id>urn:uuid:7c383abd-7092-4289-8297-d80ec9512055</id><updated>2026-04-11T14:37:39.492-04:00</updated><summary>Minnesota Duluth sophomore forward Max Plante received the Hobey Baker Award on Friday night, an honor that goes to the nation's top college hockey player.</summary></entry><entry><title>AC Milan booed off after shock home loss to Udinese and Juventus closes the gap</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/milan-atalanta-juventus-serie-a-l50391"/><id>urn:uuid:df91f89f-6dc5-4ca0-9464-032332fd6f28</id><updated>2026-04-11T14:08:55.355-04:00</updated><summary>AC Milan is nervously looking at the teams behind it after a shocking 3-0 home loss to Udinese on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Skylar Diggins signs with the Chicago Sky; Satou Sabally joins the New York Liberty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/free-agency-wnba-x46476"/><id>urn:uuid:49318613-cb90-4ff6-b2c1-a78e053e631f</id><updated>2026-04-11T13:47:35.905-04:00</updated><summary>Skylar Diggins is headed to Chicago while Satou Sabally is coming to New York as WNBA free agents can officially sign Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>London police arrest more than 200 at protest backing banned group Palestine Action</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/london-arrests-palestine-action-protest-x88049"/><id>urn:uuid:eab0faff-87c9-432d-9ce1-ee61a0803d1c</id><updated>2026-04-11T13:26:28.656-04:00</updated><summary>London police have arrested more than 200 people during a protest against the ban on the group Palestine Action.</summary></entry><entry><title>The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-final-day-regular-season-h28938"/><id>urn:uuid:1b8ddd40-492a-4dc9-87b3-a42fe13e86f1</id><updated>2026-04-11T13:23:22.158-04:00</updated><summary>Sunday is the final day of the NBA regular season, and exactly zero playoff and postseason matchups have been decided so far.</summary></entry><entry><title>Penguins sit stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin ahead of visit by Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/pittsburgh-penguins-sidney-crosby-alex-ovechkin-u60603"/><id>urn:uuid:4b2cf2e6-911a-43dd-b3b9-d279afcd68f8</id><updated>2026-04-11T13:13:15.355-04:00</updated><summary>The highly anticipated 100th meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin is postponed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-leo-usisraeli-war-iran-h73846"/><id>urn:uuid:3dc23a85-e396-46d5-8286-9d8549485769</id><updated>2026-04-11T13:07:50.437-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters winner is set to make $4.5 million out of a majors-record $22.5 million prize purse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-prize-money-45-million-x38892"/><id>urn:uuid:6054ae41-2f45-4a3f-94bd-bfc0e82e258a</id><updated>2026-04-11T12:55:46.582-04:00</updated><summary>If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters, he'll walk away with $4.5 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zac Brown Band steps up to the plate for NBC's 'Sunday Night Baseball' opening</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/zac-brown-band-nbc-braves-guardians-v72937"/><id>urn:uuid:ae54adaa-a03b-40cf-8363-812d06653c22</id><updated>2026-04-11T12:45:24.555-04:00</updated><summary>The Zac Brown Band now has something in common with Carrie Underwood and Lenny Kravitz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayern warms up for Madrid by smashing Bundesliga goal record and closing in on title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bayern-goals-bundesliga-title-o71587"/><id>urn:uuid:a6619be6-a38f-4686-8cbc-03a2789fe470</id><updated>2026-04-11T12:08:13.297-04:00</updated><summary>Bayern Munich has warmed up for Real Madrid's visit by smashing the Bundesliga record for goals in a season and taking a major step toward yet another league title.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's Alcaraz vs. Sinner again in the Monte Carlo Masters final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/alcaraz-sinner-monte-carlo-masters-k08699"/><id>urn:uuid:31166395-0330-4748-b9c4-a788d1b86378</id><updated>2026-04-11T11:54:13.016-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will renew their rivalry when they meet in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday with the No. 1 ranking at stake.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell is arrested on drug possession charges near Dallas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cowboys-markquese-bell-arrest-n21579"/><id>urn:uuid:45e72ef7-1505-4b37-a8cf-f28cda86bc66</id><updated>2026-04-11T11:47:17.083-04:00</updated><summary>Police say Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell has been arrested on drug possession charges in the Dallas area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police fatally shoot suspect who stabbed 3 people at Grand Central, officials say</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman and Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/shot-grand-central-stab-dgvxyxcc"/><id>urn:uuid:3825cbf7-8dbc-4b57-a562-73c2e8451eea</id><updated>2026-04-11T11:37:30.991-04:00</updated><summary>The man allegedly stabbed three people on Saturday morning, prompting the closure of some subway stops, according to the NYPD and the MTA.</summary></entry><entry><title>I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for a second time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/grand-national-winner-maximus-q94337"/><id>urn:uuid:797cd402-2763-40ef-a2c3-7a11dfa356af</id><updated>2026-04-11T11:34:29.059-04:00</updated><summary>I am Maximus has won the Grand National for the second time in three years at Aintree.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-subway-station-injuries-hospital-g91939"/><id>urn:uuid:e823268f-744d-49e0-b33d-55c6b78a4054</id><updated>2026-04-11T11:18:49.681-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a suspect was fatally shot by police after stabbing three people in a random attack at a major New York subway station.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guyana launches search for pilot after Cessna plane crash near Brazilian border</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guyana-brazil-plane-crash-gold-mining-p27156"/><id>urn:uuid:b630bdb5-3d97-4739-929c-87710c202598</id><updated>2026-04-11T11:18:10.682-04:00</updated><summary>Guyanese officials say special forces are searching a densely forested area near the Brazil border where a single-engine plane crashed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-president-nizar-amidi-d19436"/><id>urn:uuid:d3bcaabe-8aab-48b3-ae7b-6a83c6083eab</id><updated>2026-04-11T11:07:51.339-04:00</updated><summary>Iraq's parliament has elected Nizar Amidi as president, five months after elections failed to produce a decisive majority.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lens plays a friendly match in support of French journalist jailed in Algeria</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/soccer-lens-gleizes-journalist-algeria-f21661"/><id>urn:uuid:b42b0014-e998-4a06-a659-a1e80032d490</id><updated>2026-04-11T10:39:46.127-04:00</updated><summary>With its table-topping Ligue 1 clash against Paris Saint-Germain postponed Lens instead played an exhibition game in support of a French journalist imprisoned in Algeria.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy has a big lead at the Masters after 36 holes. It usually ends well</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-rory-mcilroy-36-holes-v01961"/><id>urn:uuid:2a39f481-55f7-4e1f-9c90-6f95e2074f87</id><updated>2026-04-11T09:58:23.974-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy has a record six-shot lead after 36 holes in the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peru election highlights lack of plans to tackle illegal mining despite growing environmental crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/peru-election-illegal-gold-mining-deforestation-amazon-mercury-y13002"/><id>urn:uuid:8cf41958-9418-48f5-8043-47b7b9e7ec11</id><updated>2026-04-11T09:45:26.205-04:00</updated><summary>As Peru heads into elections, most political parties lack concrete plans to tackle illegal mining, a major driver of deforestation and mercury pollution in the Amazon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/premier-league-results-arsenal-liverpool-j11469"/><id>urn:uuid:1839dbb9-33d4-4b70-b899-ff94b1d29859</id><updated>2026-04-11T09:30:25.232-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal's Premier League title bid has been hit by a stunning 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dry and gusty conditions bring fire danger to Long Island</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/weather-fire-danger-long-island-lfrl7olc"/><id>urn:uuid:bcb181d5-bc32-4b79-ab5b-dd7f0da8e736</id><updated>2026-04-11T09:27:06.776-04:00</updated><summary>The National Weather Service says residents should be wary of starting fire due to wind gusts of up to 30 mph and low humidity.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-syria-burial-w92584"/><id>urn:uuid:69f7b51a-c006-42c2-a4b4-85588ce0c74e</id><updated>2026-04-11T08:51:00.386-04:00</updated><summary>A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ireland-fuel-protests-roadblocks-cost-refinery-roads-b26166"/><id>urn:uuid:731f0c42-18f5-4cdc-a604-8bc04841c491</id><updated>2026-04-11T07:55:19.507-04:00</updated><summary>Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland's only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-boy-trapped-van-father-charged-hagenbach-o55697"/><id>urn:uuid:442f2653-953b-4750-94f6-6ea7a2273f71</id><updated>2026-04-11T06:38:41.988-04:00</updated><summary>A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father's utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-chagos-islands-mauritius-trump-l94699"/><id>urn:uuid:10d50efe-bd3c-4ff4-9864-6cdc6751825e</id><updated>2026-04-11T06:37:40.437-04:00</updated><summary>Britain has put its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on hold after the U.S. administration withdrew support for the deal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golf brands race to cash in on Masters week style with Augusta-inspired drops, minus the iconic logo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-fashion-d06026"/><id>urn:uuid:ec64d945-a917-48f5-bba3-ea0bd300e863</id><updated>2026-04-11T06:00:51.557-04:00</updated><summary>The Masters has become a fashion showcase for the golf world over the past few years, with apparel companies unveiling Masters-inspired collections that they hope will resonate with fans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-rory-mcilroy-augusta-national-x20959"/><id>urn:uuid:82cb5515-bf6c-4656-90f2-1221b310ffe6</id><updated>2026-04-11T06:00:40.998-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy started the third round of the Masters with a record six-shot lead through 36 holes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congress needs to fix the TSA mess</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/tsa-eqitcp80"/><id>urn:uuid:a166f08e-2720-444c-9c74-c5549b121611</id><updated>2026-04-11T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Restructure the agency to take politics out of airport operations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Titleholder Italy reaches Billie Jean King Cup finals but US ousted by Belgium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/billie-jean-king-cup-bjk-w73638"/><id>urn:uuid:8ac71671-da6d-4125-8702-26732017e132</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:43:46.187-04:00</updated><summary>Defending champion Italy has advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>British authorities charge alleged boat pilot in deaths of 4 migrants in the English Channel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-britain-migrants-drown-suspects-charged-s30863"/><id>urn:uuid:e006ae28-cdc4-49ae-aaa9-4395e424b403</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:33:48.883-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have charged a Sudanese man under a new British immigration law for allegedly piloting a boat linked to the deaths of four migrants in the English Channel.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Mummy' movies: From Boris Karloff and Brendan Fraser to this week's new release, the fascination never ends</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/mummy-movies-king-tut-dgmmci1d"/><id>urn:uuid:34b06c1f-dc0c-49d4-a90e-06b805dbceda</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The latest movie in "The Mummy" franchise arrives in theaters this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Playgrounds worth the drive on Long Island</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/2026-guide-top-playgrounds-long-island-wkzlnyxn"/><id>urn:uuid:5b88dc2a-ffd8-44f9-9568-657af5382d9e</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore themed playgrounds that go beyond everyday parks, where kids can climb a pirate ship, fire truck and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raan Thai opens 2nd spot on Long Island, in Huntington Station</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/raan-thai-huntington-station-jerihqmw"/><id>urn:uuid:e237605c-f1de-4785-9844-74b630d9df87</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Smithtown-based Raan Thai has spent the last five years curating a following for dependable Thai food.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philip Carpenter, history teacher at Bay Shore school for nearly 40 years, dies at 84</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/philip-carpenter-teacher-obituary-xk3uk3hb"/><id>urn:uuid:2cbc4bf6-7e33-4ee2-9523-6670f4837531</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>For nearly 40 years, Philip Carpenter stood at the helm of Room 808 at Bay Shore Junior High School or, later, Bay Shore Middle School.</summary></entry><entry><title>Click-to-cancel subscriptions rule being proposed by NYC Mayor Mamdani</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/click-to-cancel-subscriptions-nyc-rule-a9hg13l8"/><id>urn:uuid:a1369e2c-9480-428a-bb7d-451a99ace562</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The rule would restrict so-called subscription traps, automatic renewals and continuous service.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brentwood Baseball's T-ball, Little League program gets $5,000 equipment donation</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/brentwood-youth-baseball-l8shb4y3"/><id>urn:uuid:a6a5c3fa-c966-4c57-851a-a8a7a196a11e</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk County Police Athletic League donated more than $5,000 worth of baseball equipment on Friday at Brentwood State Park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riverhead, Suffolk eye deal to preserve 145-acre waterfront camp</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/nassau-suffolk-land-bl3zd0wy"/><id>urn:uuid:40590963-4732-4b79-a1f6-e8cd92e0edeb</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Nassau County has owned the camp property, on Sound Avenue in Riverhead, for decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Albany discussing raising solar goal, offering $10,000 tax credit for installing panels</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/solar-energy-state-budget-kathy-hochul-climate-goals-k1ahrll8"/><id>urn:uuid:b2f47f16-08fb-4f3c-b505-729a75ca56e4</id><updated>2026-04-11T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Lawmakers and advocates are pushing for the proposals to be included in the more than $260 billion state budget, which was due April 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-odesa-drones-ceasefire-prisoner-exchange-h61803"/><id>urn:uuid:3a616f51-cfda-42f6-af54-8b88a58e19d2</id><updated>2026-04-11T03:27:09.863-04:00</updated><summary>Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones despite a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Max Muncy told Dave Roberts he was close. Then came 3 homers and a walk-off</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/max-muncy-three-home-runs-dodgers-a52137"/><id>urn:uuid:dfbd8e87-16f4-4293-a441-10fbb1c7f351</id><updated>2026-04-11T02:58:48.298-04:00</updated><summary>Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a walk-off, to lead the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is reelected for a sixth term</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/djibouti-election-guelleh-o43535"/><id>urn:uuid:ac462f61-f8f7-4139-8275-610135c5dc62</id><updated>2026-04-11T02:35:46.593-04:00</updated><summary>Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has been reelected for a sixth term, winning 97.81% of the vote in Friday's election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Female rickshaw drivers in Sierra Leone rise above stigma to earn a living and empower women</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sierra-leone-rickshaw-kekeh-freetown-women-q04594"/><id>urn:uuid:d7b2c4ff-27fa-4293-9d53-7a2a345b4fbd</id><updated>2026-04-11T02:16:21.419-04:00</updated><summary>A small but growing number of women in Sierra Leone are entering a male-dominated commercial transport sector.</summary></entry><entry><title>Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-governor-eric-swalwell-assault-allegations-t81185"/><id>urn:uuid:668f7772-d255-4c53-b78f-ef162f290952</id><updated>2026-04-11T01:50:52.652-04:00</updated><summary>Prominent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are withdrawing their support in a stunning political reversal.</summary></entry><entry><title>LeBron James scores 28, leads Lakers past Suns 101-73 to clinch home-court advantage in 1st round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-suns-score-lebron-james-y61789"/><id>urn:uuid:1424e907-df55-457d-a836-db7ea6197499</id><updated>2026-04-11T01:06:22.376-04:00</updated><summary>LeBron James had 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with their 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arozarena hits 1st home run of season, Mariners end 5-game skid with 9-6 win against Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-mariners-score-p41750"/><id>urn:uuid:183cb501-4df6-4423-8638-054658238634</id><updated>2026-04-11T01:05:33.663-04:00</updated><summary>Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 9-6 to snap a five-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avdija erupts for 35 as Trail Blazers pull away from Clippers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/clippers-trail-blazers-score-m05202"/><id>urn:uuid:5e9676a2-1886-467c-b701-1f5f0d1533b4</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:48:10.967-04:00</updated><summary>Deni Avdija scored 35 points, Donovan Clingan had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-97 to take the inside track for the eighth seed in the Western Conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sheets' 3-run homer in the 9th inning helps Padres beat the Rockies 5-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-padres-score-p26733"/><id>urn:uuid:fe88e2ab-e2b9-4e9d-9713-2d80a017e72c</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:43:54.484-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin Sheets' second homer of the game was a three-run, game-ending shot in the ninth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Devin Carter scores 29 points to lead the Kings to a 124-118 win over the Warriors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/warriors-kings-score-r49214"/><id>urn:uuid:811bf987-f0ce-40f9-8758-d43fb2b98627</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:42:26.641-04:00</updated><summary>Devin Carter scored a career-high 29 points and the Sacramento Kings missed an opportunity to improve their draft position by beating the Golden State Warriors 124-118.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-11-2026-h28470"/><id>urn:uuid:67fe397d-7883-4824-b4a9-13a4f6458a54</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:30:28.056-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Vice President J.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended without an agreement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-11-2026-d69139"/><id>urn:uuid:0c244eee-c6e0-4169-bbc5-d576be831d04</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:27:42.406-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Vice President JD Vance says negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-gasoline-prices-native-american-reservation-p64773"/><id>urn:uuid:8c080701-01b6-4bba-ac21-c1921987c4a6</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:21:12.102-04:00</updated><summary>Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timberwolves snap Rockets' 8-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/rockets-timberwolves-score-j15477"/><id>urn:uuid:ebdbc864-2df9-4d46-836b-87fad504307f</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:18:24.719-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Edwards had 22 points, with a key 3-pointer late, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 23 points off the bench and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Houston Rockets' eight-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/car-shopping-affordability-midterms-w30565"/><id>urn:uuid:3e17f13e-6ae2-4b20-abe7-5b375387affb</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:11:23.298-04:00</updated><summary>Vehicle ownership has long been a big part of the American dream.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese on-base streak record with a 44-game run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-on-base-streak-ichiro-t45284"/><id>urn:uuid:57c0fa38-2171-4066-b9c4-8ff73bc566a9</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:10:11.133-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani has surpassed Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wembanyama gets to 65 games and award eligibility. Jokic still a game away from that mark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/victor-wembanyama-nba-awards-mvp-u38853"/><id>urn:uuid:79886298-7e6b-4d03-9af7-1c3493d26c43</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:08:41.124-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama got to 65 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-orban-hungary-foreign-election-influence-y46195"/><id>urn:uuid:29acaea8-f8a3-4c86-838c-b9a083f2d7a5</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:07:15.886-04:00</updated><summary>Donald Trump has made a public flex of his political influence abroad on a scale that few, if any, U.S. presidents have, trying to marshal power he's used domestically to sway races around the world.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action Network</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dei-al-sharpton-democrats-diversity-candidates-t03990"/><id>urn:uuid:513c4da4-0fb8-4aa8-8fe2-e652828655ac</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:06:25.045-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic presidential prospects touted the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a way to advance American values during the National Action Network conference in New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>Unsettled and uncertain: What the Iran war means around the world as US and Iran enter talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-pakistan-trump-israel-vance-lebanon-gulf-nato-t70143"/><id>urn:uuid:834797a0-60b0-46dd-9787-e797153ad3e1</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:05:51.115-04:00</updated><summary>The long-term fallout of the war in Iran is only beginning to take shape, but this much is clear: The conflict has left the Middle East unsettled, alliances strained and the world facing uncertain shifts in the balance of economic and military power.</summary></entry><entry><title>The myrrh tree that's key to luxury perfumes and African incomes is threatened by drought</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myrrh-ethiopia-perfumes-climate-drought-tree-k47559"/><id>urn:uuid:18c392d7-7614-4a1b-920b-a19740a25787</id><updated>2026-04-11T00:02:25.046-04:00</updated><summary>Myrrh, a key ingredient in some luxury perfumes, is becoming harder to harvest in Ethiopia because of a historic drought.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hinson scores a career-high 30 as the Jazz snap a 10-game skid with win over the Grizzlies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/grizzlies-jazz-score-x32178"/><id>urn:uuid:fa90104e-3242-4bb3-9c55-b6046affc770</id><updated>2026-04-10T23:58:51.189-04:00</updated><summary>Blake Hinson scored a career-high 30 points, John Konchar and Bez Mbeng had triple-doubles, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 147-101 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nuggets win 11th straight, beating Thunder 127-107 in battle of reserves as playoffs approach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-nuggets-score-m81601"/><id>urn:uuid:eea2e4b1-6c19-4af5-a2ec-598a4f0795a9</id><updated>2026-04-10T23:39:40.996-04:00</updated><summary>Jonas Valanciunas had season highs of 23 points and 17 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-107 in a battle of reserves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/brittney-griner-connecticut-sun-free-agency-m65076"/><id>urn:uuid:df6f81de-9947-4540-ab7f-c99ca515d30f</id><updated>2026-04-10T23:22:59.127-04:00</updated><summary>Brittney Griner is finalizing a deal to join the Connecticut Sun, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vivas and Millas drive in runs as Nationals succeed on 3 bunts in 4-run 9th to beat Brewers 7-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-brewers-score-f45037"/><id>urn:uuid:5c41ae7e-5c6a-4f05-baaf-4ae2657ff86a</id><updated>2026-04-10T23:22:25.706-04:00</updated><summary>Jorbit Vivas and Drew Millas drove in runs with two of Washington's three successful bunts in a four-run ninth inning that lifted the Nationals over Milwaukee Brewers 7-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dustin May throws 6 strong innings, Cardinals beat Red Sox 3-2 in series opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-cardinals-score-f52519"/><id>urn:uuid:aebcd397-2bef-448a-b8a0-96238a5eff56</id><updated>2026-04-10T23:13:53.898-04:00</updated><summary>Dustin May pitched six strong innings, Ramón Urías hit a double and scored twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-players-resting-x37233"/><id>urn:uuid:6b2a81d5-e852-45f6-bc48-4da35661b74f</id><updated>2026-04-10T23:12:32.979-04:00</updated><summary>Plenty of players sat out as NBA teams played their second-to-last games of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins to put INF Royce Lewis (knee) and RHP Cody Laweryson (forearm) on injured list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-royce-lewis-cody-laweryson-injuries-d92661"/><id>urn:uuid:f353df6d-56ae-49d0-b1b0-46adc7996c40</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:49:06.963-04:00</updated><summary>Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis is headed to the 10-day injured list because of a sprained left knee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Victor Wembanyama has 40 points, 13 rebounds in 65th game to lead Spurs past Mavericks 139-120</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-spurs-score-v07594"/><id>urn:uuid:9c3317c7-65b0-41c8-8667-4dc09e5d62ca</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:42:44.864-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 13 rebounds in his 65th game to become eligible for NBA awards, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 139-120.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Luis Gil struggles in season debut, Long Island's Steven Matz goes five strong for Rays in win</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-rays-gn0sriyv"/><id>urn:uuid:ad46928b-cb35-4ee2-8ab8-9a42a8c8698c</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:41:18.134-04:00</updated><summary>Rays starter Steven Matz (3-0) and three relievers combined on a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts to hand the Yankees their third straight loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wagner scores 25 as Magic beat Bulls 127-103 and move into sixth-place tie in the East with Toronto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-bulls-score-v69759"/><id>urn:uuid:1426e9f3-8d5b-4c61-896b-f08265e7ec3e</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:36:27.863-04:00</updated><summary>Franz Wagner scored 25 points, Jamal Cain added 20 and the Orlando Magic remained in the running to avoid the play-in tournament by beating the Chicago Bulls 127-103.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks locked into third place in Eastern Conference after beating Raptors</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-jug20rnv"/><id>urn:uuid:558d9387-5245-4d95-b22c-426a3d1e0aea</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:35:31.526-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks have beaten the Raptors 13 straight times and could face them in the first round of the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atlanta Dream re-signing Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones and Naz Hillmon, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/atlanta-dream-free-agency-gray-jones-hillmon-o21895"/><id>urn:uuid:41bb32c0-9c3c-4df5-8192-4bde83571c30</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:25:05.609-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Dream are bringing back Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones and Naz Hillmon, all of whom have agreed to deals, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Green makes 11 3-pointers to set Bucks' single-game record in 125-108 win over Nets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets-bucks-score-c34304"/><id>urn:uuid:437aef58-0aa8-432e-9a3c-aafda0ffd0ee</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:23:43.097-04:00</updated><summary>AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Milwaukee Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyrese Maxey scores 32 and Sixers beat Pacers 105-94 to snap 3-game skid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/76ers-pacers-score-m34717"/><id>urn:uuid:f56d4849-99b1-4c9a-bd23-0c8d60f24d0f</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:14:40.794-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 105-94 to snap a three-game skid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adames and Lee HRs back solid start by Roupp to propel Giants past Orioles 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-orioles-score-c11723"/><id>urn:uuid:72b2bd1b-72e9-4ab7-b065-d8c4b3b3b988</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:14:12.248-04:00</updated><summary>Landen Roupp pitched six sharp innings, Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 for their season-high third straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sam Hauser scores 24, Celtics hit 29 3s, rout Pelicans 144-118 to clinch East's No. 2 playoff seed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/celtics-pelicans-score-o52970"/><id>urn:uuid:d751a87e-6aca-4897-a760-700097dc24c9</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:13:04.371-04:00</updated><summary>Sam Hauser had 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed with a 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Valenzuela hits 1st MLB homer, Blue Jays set season high for runs in 10-4 victory over Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-blue-jays-score-v76208"/><id>urn:uuid:8089f32c-b1db-494e-ac08-71910a0d165e</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:09:27.945-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Valenzuela hit his first MLB home run, Daulton Varsho also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Twins 10-4, ending Minnesota's winning streak at four games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' offense fails again, Clay Holmes leaves with hamstring tightness in shutout loss to A's</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-athletics-game-aqv77gnc"/><id>urn:uuid:bc50c17f-4e67-4c61-abc8-32ce45401ab8</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:02:38.003-04:00</updated><summary>The Mets have scored three runs in the last three games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jorge Soler hits grand slam, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homer as the Angels beat the Reds 10-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-reds-score-n77892"/><id>urn:uuid:b1cd7494-c3cd-44ee-a222-832af98120fa</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:01:34.536-04:00</updated><summary>Jorge Soler hit a grand slam in a five-run eighth inning, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olson hits long go-ahead homer off Cecconi in 6-run 6th inning as Braves overwhelm Guardians 11-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-braves-score-b39643"/><id>urn:uuid:0f4f0f85-a7eb-4f7f-834f-dd6d0f3e39d9</id><updated>2026-04-10T22:01:20.599-04:00</updated><summary>Matt Olson gave Atlanta the lead with a long two-run homer off Slade Cecconi in a six-run sixth inning and the Braves beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 in a matchup of first-place teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bubic records a career-high 11 strikeouts, leads Royals to a 2-0 win over White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-royals-score-c62236"/><id>urn:uuid:984e2a50-9b2d-4019-a777-d06d6cbc9c39</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:52:37.394-04:00</updated><summary>Kris Bubic struck out a career-high 11, Carter Jensen hit his fourth home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jalen Duren scores 20 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-100</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-hornets-score-r15802"/><id>urn:uuid:322eb2c6-2c96-4f2f-9cf0-843b5d20b3b8</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:47:55.599-04:00</updated><summary>Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-wizards-score-h15563"/><id>urn:uuid:e16b4788-7950-4fd8-8d61-34aa644c3799</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:41:59.550-04:00</updated><summary>The Washington Wizards clinched the worst record in the NBA with a 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawks clinch a playoff spot and Southeast Division behind 29 points from McCollum in rout of Cavs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-hawks-final-score-q27177"/><id>urn:uuid:d93831cc-ba8a-49eb-9614-bf1558bae4bf</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:39:55.595-04:00</updated><summary>CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks used a big third quarter to blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-102 on Friday night, clinching the Southeast Division and no worse than the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Las Vegas Aces set to bring back title-winning core of Gray, Young and Loyd, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/las-vegas-aces-gray-young-loyd-e33605"/><id>urn:uuid:455ce682-d70f-4177-8109-c009bdce983c</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:38:28.202-04:00</updated><summary>The Las Vegas Aces are set to run it back with the core group that helped them win the WNBA championship last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers' Jansen records 478th career save, moves into 3rd in MLB history in win over Marlins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-tigers-score-y25747"/><id>urn:uuid:360af05a-4615-477b-91ce-e3c75efbf315</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:34:40.985-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Soroka fans 10 as Sewald strands tying run, Diamondbacks edge Phillies 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-phillies-score-i17610"/><id>urn:uuid:e246bb8a-ca46-462e-8542-e07af01c11b3</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:30:21.898-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Soroka strikes out 10, and closer Paul Sewald retires Trea Turner to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>UC Santa Barbara will join WCC as the league's 12th school in 2027-28</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/wcc-uc-santa-barbara-m99926"/><id>urn:uuid:352a947b-b296-4c69-84e7-84e0a1738738</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:29:38.930-04:00</updated><summary>UC Santa Barbara will join the West Coast Conference for the 2027-28 season, increasing the membership in the league to 12 teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Boys and girls lacrosse, plus baseball and softball</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-w1fp9gmm"/><id>urn:uuid:c2007abf-3c80-4f04-98ee-c186437a92c7</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:15:53.572-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Thursday and Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters facts and figures from Friday's round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-glance-v86421"/><id>urn:uuid:58a750ef-6136-4e51-9b24-98c443fe1ed0</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:04:23.545-04:00</updated><summary>A look at key points from Friday's second round at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story — and often mock the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ai-iran-war-animation-video-china-i37628"/><id>urn:uuid:a10e5837-6d3f-4de9-b88b-5895e95afe9b</id><updated>2026-04-10T21:01:32.036-04:00</updated><summary>The messaging from China's Communist government may once have been rigid, but not anymore.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korean leader Kim backs China's push for 'multipolar world' in talks with foreign minister</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-korea-china-kim-yi-meeting-j67681"/><id>urn:uuid:1119c766-132f-4d8e-bddb-9b72df963a85</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:58:24.257-04:00</updated><summary>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has voiced support for China's push to build a multipolar world and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Splashdown! Long Islanders take in Artemis II's return to earth at Uniondale's Cradle of Aviation Museum</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/moon-artemis-astronauts-uniondale-cradle-of-aviation-museum-az7l5gti"/><id>urn:uuid:ff9cdd0b-c617-4d77-a784-97a08daa272d</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:54:42.339-04:00</updated><summary>About 100 people attended a simulcast of humans' first return from deep space since 1972.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/un-global-gap-financial-imf-world-bank-p10075"/><id>urn:uuid:3c1bac05-79b3-423f-93da-521950d0a248</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:43:32.865-04:00</updated><summary>The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks' Mike Brown will be judged by postseason, but so far, so good</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-mike-brown-xs8128vu"/><id>urn:uuid:c50612ee-dfc1-41b2-82ea-c17dc7884eba</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:28:15.298-04:00</updated><summary>"I think one of his great attributes is he's willing to listen," Josh Hart told Newsday. "He takes what we say into account. He gives everyone a voice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez to have back surgery, will miss time in the booth</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/keith-hernandez-sny-mets-d3hrjte1"/><id>urn:uuid:c5a54bbe-6e15-48a3-af71-64aba7b33174</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:25:17.123-04:00</updated><summary>Keith Hernandez said during Friday night's Mets-A's broadcast that he plans to be back in the booth by April 24.</summary></entry><entry><title>Conference bragging rights on the line as Wisconsin faces Denver for the NCAA hockey title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/frozen-four-wisconsin-denver-ncaa-big-ten-vegas-t85180"/><id>urn:uuid:1240b262-1bf9-42ca-b5da-a2e5fc7d867e</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:16:18.351-04:00</updated><summary>Wisconsin and Denver are set to clash for college hockey's national championship on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caterina Surleti hits two of Wheatley softball's four home runs in victory over Valley Stream North</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/valley-stream-north-wheatley-softball-r7d02qx5"/><id>urn:uuid:83c33e3b-1e03-4d5d-bb17-fbf91bdd61ac</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:04:12.457-04:00</updated><summary>The Wildcats totaled four homers and 17 hits to improve to 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters starting times for Saturday's third round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-tee-times-g32433"/><id>urn:uuid:f9e03fe6-766d-404a-9003-aa52189eeaba</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:01:04.724-04:00</updated><summary>Masters starting times for the third round Saturday at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Horse breaks its back and is euthanized after it won a Grand National steeplechase race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/grand-national-horse-death-aintree-u36760"/><id>urn:uuid:2c2d528b-4d73-49f6-8331-82345e924196</id><updated>2026-04-10T20:00:01.499-04:00</updated><summary>A seven-year-old horse had to be euthanized after breaking its back on the final fence of a Grand National steeplechase race that it won despite suffering the serious injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-governor-eric-swalwell-sexual-assault-allegations-d45749"/><id>urn:uuid:43922353-1346-4913-bc49-e0dfd3bf9c51</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:36:23.875-04:00</updated><summary>Prominent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are withdrawing their support Friday in a stunning political reversal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kristoffer Reitan of Norway handles stress of playing Augusta National for the first time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-kristoffer-reitan-d81529"/><id>urn:uuid:34df86ae-afeb-4e77-b18d-768f38628bae</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:33:12.871-04:00</updated><summary>Kristoffer Reitan isn't intimidated by Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees' Anthony Volpe close to being back, but what type of player will club get?</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-volpe-u3ek82yu"/><id>urn:uuid:f0b20bf8-2cac-48e7-8524-f02292367845</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:32:51.349-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Volpe will start a rehab assignment perhaps as early as Tuesday with Double-A Somerset.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robert MacIntyre has awkward Masters exit after a middle-finger moment, missed cut and no interviews</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-cut-macintyre-dechambeau-rahm-c49944"/><id>urn:uuid:90768db9-b0d1-48a1-9b69-a7053a3a05d2</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:22:11.506-04:00</updated><summary>Robert MacIntyre made headlines for all the wrong reasons at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/arizona-kalshi-criminal-charges-prediction-markets-gambling-j26321"/><id>urn:uuid:6fe8bf90-abfb-4654-8501-b9332d30b059</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:19:03.309-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi.</summary></entry><entry><title>'New king of Las Vegas' is celebrated with Strip parade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bruno-mars-las-vegas-parade-d99700"/><id>urn:uuid:62006c89-a20a-4806-9be2-e4eb1f48e305</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:18:57.089-04:00</updated><summary>Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars was honored with a parade and a street named after him near the Park MGM in Las Vegas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/offshore-wind-energy-climate-vineyard-wind-q19411"/><id>urn:uuid:d88e1bb9-869e-4fb0-8300-162b7b4ffd35</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:14:29.980-04:00</updated><summary>The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eagles land WR Dontayvion Wicks from Green Bay for 2 draft picks, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/packers-eagles-trade-dontayvion-wicks-b54129"/><id>urn:uuid:1b6483ba-70e9-404f-aa36-3913d0b0a3ba</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:12:23.398-04:00</updated><summary>The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers for two draft picks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons exercise All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson's 5th-year option for the 2027 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-bijan-robinson-contract-s24423"/><id>urn:uuid:c5b80f6f-16ac-44fb-bf5c-8ddb36829b06</id><updated>2026-04-10T19:02:05.065-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons have exercised running back Bijan Robinson's fifth-year option for the 2027 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates' Nick Gonzales wins an ABS challenge he didn't want to make</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/abs-nick-gonzales-challenge-d46946"/><id>urn:uuid:12649655-c297-4bd7-a85d-a3718bcc965d</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:56:42.860-04:00</updated><summary>Pirates' Nick Gonzales wanted to challenge a strike call.</summary></entry><entry><title>Longtime AP reporter and editor Bill Mann dies at 83</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/obituary-ap-journalist-bill-billy-mann-dies-h59205"/><id>urn:uuid:516e13e7-c668-42af-be9e-2644aeb24283</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:51:10.495-04:00</updated><summary>Bill Mann, a reporter and editor who covered the Philippines, Egypt, India, Scandinavia and Washington, D.C. over a nearly 50-year career at The Associated Press, died Thursday in Reston, Virginia.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 49ers agree to one-year deal with CB Jack Jones to add depth to the secondary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-jack-jones-a16666"/><id>urn:uuid:5f2153cb-9a98-403d-9c3a-ceb37b0d5b62</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:50:03.509-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent cornerback Jack Jones.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jeff McNeil on being dealt away from Mets: 'A little bit of a surprise when the trade did happen'</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/jeff-mcneil-mets-athletics-htkwavuc"/><id>urn:uuid:9e2baf53-bfbe-4ec5-a14d-0df8be3e75d8</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:38:16.582-04:00</updated><summary>"I actually thought there was a good possibility I was going to come back and play outfield for the Mets," Jeff McNeil said Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former US Rep. Eliot Engel, who worked on foreign affairs for decades, dies at 79</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/eliot-engel-congress-i43111"/><id>urn:uuid:0884fd25-6b9d-4dc3-ae3c-9831b21ba618</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:31:19.545-04:00</updated><summary>Former U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, a New York Democrat who chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has died at 79.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson Chourio, recovering from broken hand, not ready to take swings for Brewers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/chourio-broken-hand-n05945"/><id>urn:uuid:3c42debe-e210-4d76-ad96-5c67c5becc6f</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:28:31.685-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio is not yet ready to swing a bat as he recovers from a fractured left hand sustained March 4 while playing for Venezuela in an exhibition ahead of the World Baseball Classic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gasoline prices on Long Island spike 18.2% in March, the fastest increase in nearly 4 years</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gasoline-prices-inflation-consumer-spending-tnhec02h"/><id>urn:uuid:4f94ea91-6863-4731-97ac-4417bc15b048</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:27:19.272-04:00</updated><summary>The rise in gasoline prices in the metropolitan area led to increased costs for groceries and other commodities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another LIRR worker fired in investigation into cloned employee ID cards</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/long-island-rail-road-cloned-id-cards-lygwn0m7"/><id>urn:uuid:5ac716a1-abd2-46cb-b0b6-63aa655780eb</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:11:26.968-04:00</updated><summary>The firing marks the resolution of the last remaining disciplinary case related to the ID card counterfeiting and distribution ring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bellingham returns to Real Madrid lineup but old frailties persist in draw with Girona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/real-madrid-bellingham-girona-laliga-l01728"/><id>urn:uuid:c33e5670-505f-48cb-bdaf-a37e97fcff02</id><updated>2026-04-10T18:08:40.064-04:00</updated><summary>Real Madrid has warmed up for next week's Champions League tie at Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw at home to Girona in La Liga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros place righty Cristian Javier and outfielder Jake Meyers on IL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-christian-javier-jake-meyers-injuries-w05689"/><id>urn:uuid:e3efb655-2256-4195-b012-685e08433b8c</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:48:19.740-04:00</updated><summary>The Houston Astros have placed right-hander Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and outfielder Jake Meyers on the 10-day IL with an oblique strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaden Bholan of Holtsville sold cocaine, fentanyl to Navy veteran who fatally overdosed, DA says</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/jaden-bholan-holtsville-suffolk-veteran-overdose-qf4zmrxb"/><id>urn:uuid:e8512ca3-f7bd-477f-b15a-1ff665b64af9</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:39:04.282-04:00</updated><summary>District Attorney Ray Tierney said the veteran had served four deployments overseas and founded a local nonprofit organization that served Suffolk County veterans.</summary></entry><entry><title>An Iowa woman pleads not guilty in the 2011 killing of real estate agent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iowa-ashley-okland-real-estate-agent-killed-b30486"/><id>urn:uuid:d06ed3fe-4d22-4810-8c85-d9a4f7c4dbae</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:37:38.595-04:00</updated><summary>An Iowa woman has pleaded not guilty to the murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland, who was killed 15 years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greenwood turns provider as Marseille halt shaky run to beat bottom club Metz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/marseille-metz-paris-ligue1-greenwood-b82949"/><id>urn:uuid:fcf4aa27-32f6-4563-8635-34ef730767d8</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:33:17.879-04:00</updated><summary>Marseille has bounced back from consecutive Ligue 1 defeats to beat bottom side Metz 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Family sues US over 8-year-old's death in custody after crossing the border</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-border-texas-anadith-mcallen-d17959"/><id>urn:uuid:2db3fa4e-7b5a-43a9-915e-5b05c4f50f60</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:31:23.390-04:00</updated><summary>A Honduran family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government after their 8-year-old girl with a heart condition died in federal custody after crossing the border in 2023.</summary></entry><entry><title>'On edge' as usual, Tyrrell Hatton shoots a 66 at Augusta National in the 2nd round of the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-tyrrell-hatton-o91877"/><id>urn:uuid:f7dba1ce-d4ff-470f-be2c-48a250c8326f</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:29:15.866-04:00</updated><summary>Tyrell Hatton has proved you can succeed at Augusta National even if you're wound a little tight.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Ham turn on second half style to beat Wolves and send Tottenham into drop zone</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/west-ham-wolves-premier-league-w75793"/><id>urn:uuid:e2283856-da7b-4e6b-8bc7-da3cebf4ab96</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:22:58.383-04:00</updated><summary>Valentín Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos have scored twice each and West Ham has hammered Wolves 4-0 to bolster its hopes of Premier League survival.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scottie Scheffler has 2 shots in the water and his first round over par in the Masters in 3 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-scheffler-haotong-li-koepka-f24109"/><id>urn:uuid:871de5d9-8476-4028-be84-d8837cde44ba</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:13:38.990-04:00</updated><summary>Scottie Scheffler thought he was in good shape with two par 5s still to play in the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Orbán</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-orban-concert-election-p15334"/><id>urn:uuid:9984583e-a9a1-4bf0-95da-2593e249e5a1</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:13:04.493-04:00</updated><summary>Two days before Hungary's elections, over 100,000 people gathered in Budapest for a concert urging citizens to vote out Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling has a mishap as bat snaps during ceremony</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-ichiro-statue-bat-a08999"/><id>urn:uuid:dcdadaf5-97b6-498c-bd06-498764d7b60b</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:11:47.994-04:00</updated><summary>A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigerian court convicts more than 300 in mass terrorism trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-trial-terrorism-c50895"/><id>urn:uuid:63c92dca-7b96-41f9-8cb0-57c2dac8978a</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:09:58.140-04:00</updated><summary>A court in Abuja, Nigeria, has convicted over 300 terrorism suspects in a four-day mass trial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palm-Killing Beetle Found On Molokaʻi For First Time, Rediscovered On Maui</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maui-molokai-coconut-rhinoceros-beetles-invasive-pest-y24969"/><id>urn:uuid:e00c6927-e90f-4214-9fd3-ac8d4df47257</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:09:28.398-04:00</updated><summary>Hawaii officials are surveying parts of Maui and Molokaʻi for coconut rhinoceros beetles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers' Parker Meadows goes on injured list with concussion and broken arm after collision</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/meadows-concussion-collision-t96487"/><id>urn:uuid:f3ff7891-430f-45bb-93a7-59792cb2a73d</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:09:17.195-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows broke his left forearm and sustained a concussion during a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday at Minnesota as they converged on a fly ball in the eighth inning against the Twins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders' big picture? Win all three remaining games for chance at playoffs</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-s0268tt4"/><id>urn:uuid:6f3818d2-d441-47f7-badc-56810813a167</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:09:01.066-04:00</updated><summary>MoneyPuck.com now lists the Islanders' chances of qualifying for the playoffs at 37.4%.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-cubs-score-x31004"/><id>urn:uuid:c1d0414c-9865-4f10-ad3c-5dbb61e05903</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:05:24.215-04:00</updated><summary>Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malen hat trick gives Roma comfortable win over Serie A struggler Pisa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/roma-pisa-seriea-malen-q56486"/><id>urn:uuid:5266a83d-2849-44b7-a6f3-a253c422fe78</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:00:51.414-04:00</updated><summary>Donyell Malen's hat trick has given Roma a 3-0 win over Pisa in Serie A.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexican judge rules in favor of plaintiffs in 2018 Cuba plane crash that killed 112</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-2018-plane-crash-havana-judge-sentence-g71951"/><id>urn:uuid:9fcbdbea-2777-4a0e-b9bc-3505aeb5d07b</id><updated>2026-04-10T17:00:15.391-04:00</updated><summary>A Mexican judge has ruled that the plane involved in the 2018 crash in Cuba suffered from severe maintenance failures and should never have flown.</summary></entry><entry><title>FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/drone-laser-faa-texas-pentagon-q91282"/><id>urn:uuid:69db599a-c88c-4372-bddc-7b9e4f170c75</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:58:59.667-04:00</updated><summary>Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border.</summary></entry><entry><title>GM Pat Verbeek gets a multiyear contract extension from playoff-contending Anaheim Ducks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ducks-pat-verbeek-contract-w52793"/><id>urn:uuid:22fc691f-9495-4cae-bbeb-b2f11e8c7294</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:58:49.791-04:00</updated><summary>General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Jets quarterback Browning Nagle dies from colon cancer at 57</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/browning-nagle-obituary-jets-agjia9ch"/><id>urn:uuid:32819c81-5552-48a8-8fb7-c3f98bfa0686</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:58:17.435-04:00</updated><summary>The second-round pick in 1991 played three seasons with the Jets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hoffenheim fight back to draw with Augsburg but winless run continues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/hoffenheim-augsburg-bundesliga-p66416"/><id>urn:uuid:05df6d58-5e1e-494e-a00c-f686aeb98866</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:54:55.019-04:00</updated><summary>Hoffenheim has drawn at Augsburg 2-2 in the Bundesliga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toxic Mud? Hawaii's North Shore Flooding Likely Diluted Pesticide Risk</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-floods-pesticides-bacteria-mud-farms-i15428"/><id>urn:uuid:1f3b4b47-a864-43b2-ba9d-fc169171a006</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:51:06.406-04:00</updated><summary>Residents on Hawaii's North Shore are dealing with mud and debris after severe flooding and have expressed concerns about potential exposure to toxic farm chemicals from upstream agricultural operations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dc-budget-bowser-m68004"/><id>urn:uuid:0e7be469-2dd6-4ea6-aab0-5374f3f7ba05</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:48:43.327-04:00</updated><summary>Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her last budget, a $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to erupt into battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill, where Republican lawmakers have shown a growing willingness to interject themselves into local affairs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in stadium bonds to keep MLB's Royals in Missouri</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/kansas-city-royals-new-stadium-x86760"/><id>urn:uuid:3fb3a850-2376-43b7-b07f-a730b5dba896</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:47:02.534-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City, Missouri, would issue $600 million in bonds for a new stadium for Major League Baseball's Royals under a proposal officials there are pursuing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan couple at center of Bahamas disappearance chronicled sailing adventures on social media</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brian-lynette-hooker-bahamas-missing-v88459"/><id>urn:uuid:bab008d2-56c1-47cb-aaa7-ba25f5ab1744</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:45:58.201-04:00</updated><summary>A Michigan couple who used social media to chronicle their sailing adventures had a history of contention, including claims of assault on each other.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacArthur flag football's Gina Iannuzzi has hand in four TDs in win over East Meadow</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/macarthur-east-meadow-district-game-j6m85ub6"/><id>urn:uuid:aa6f1059-89d3-4ed6-8f9c-3340a6df5458</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:43:46.063-04:00</updated><summary>She led the Generals to two touchdowns in the final three minutes of the first half.</summary></entry><entry><title>LA needs 100,000 construction workers. Community colleges are racing to train them</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/la-community-college-trades-construction-workers-u99016"/><id>urn:uuid:41353dd1-cb91-4e81-8e8f-554a2525783d</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:42:21.372-04:00</updated><summary>Hudson Idov wasn't excited about his college options until his Los Angeles home burned down in the Palisades Fire during his senior year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine placed on 10-day injured list with left hamstring tear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-griffin-conine-hamstring-injury-t54565"/><id>urn:uuid:41d43a40-7fab-4fe0-87b3-2cc7de1e6c2e</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:41:31.601-04:00</updated><summary>The Miami Marlins have placed outfielder Griffin Conine on the 10-day injured list with a tear in his left hamstring.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NFL faces increased federal scrutiny as more games shift to streaming</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-investigation-sports-broadcasting-s12226"/><id>urn:uuid:27948796-358b-4027-a1af-7eb4ac436132</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:38:29.392-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL is facing increased scrutiny from the federal government over the league's moves to put more games on streaming services.</summary></entry><entry><title>Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-melania-trump-statement-epstein-j84923"/><id>urn:uuid:3250788a-82bc-4400-b9de-7d4fe1fa09bc</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:35:21.394-04:00</updated><summary>First lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen heads back to Florida with hopes of getting another year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/florida-denzel-aberdeen-m94672"/><id>urn:uuid:e7bad26a-d0f7-4f99-9aeb-ec219e8e956b</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:30:14.060-04:00</updated><summary>Former Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen is headed back to Florida — possibly to play basketball again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nevada police may be tracking your phone's location without a warrant. Here's how.</title><author><name> The Nevada Independent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nevada-police-fog-data-cellphone-location-tracking-j25588"/><id>urn:uuid:783caa77-6557-4791-8b95-a8f1698488c2</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:23:17.418-04:00</updated><summary>Nevada has signed an agreement with Fog Data Science to use cellphone location data for police tracking without a warrant.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago teachers want no school on May Day, testing the city's mayor and school leaders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/schools-chicago-union-protests-may-day-k39861"/><id>urn:uuid:b2e3293f-48a9-4c6a-a2a0-cc1c36b6e989</id><updated>2026-04-10T16:12:22.591-04:00</updated><summary>A tangled political fight over whether Chicago's public schools will hold classes on May Day has unraveled in the nation's third-largest city.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eric Adams, former 'international mayor' of NYC, becomes an honorary Albanian citizen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eric-adams-albania-nyc-mayor-f21421"/><id>urn:uuid:bbe087cf-0f18-45e5-8cf9-e1e833298240</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:59:31.116-04:00</updated><summary>Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania.</summary></entry><entry><title>Forest Hills concerts: NYPD, Queens civic group settle suit over street closures, neighborhood disruption</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/forest-hills-stadium-nypd-street-closures-concerts-kuvncn8d"/><id>urn:uuid:5c028b72-b410-488d-a718-826285b91c50</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:59:00.826-04:00</updated><summary>The suit charged that the NYPD illegally closed residential streets during concerts at Forest Hills Stadium, and that concertgoers disrupted the neighborhood.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates get 1st hit off Cubs' Thielbar in 7th inning after Imanaga departs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-cubs-imanaga-no-hitter-o18224"/><id>urn:uuid:9ef3bf7a-2c2a-4b41-b5f0-0cfafc8cd1a8</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:55:17.463-04:00</updated><summary>Shota Imanaga pitched six sharp innings for the Chicago Cubs before Ryan O'Hearn led off the seventh with a single to right off Caleb Thielbar for Pittsburgh's first hit of the game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's guilty plea answered crucial questions while raising new ones</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-killings-rex-heuermann-guilty-plea-nks53ytv"/><id>urn:uuid:c54e62c5-6bc6-4daa-aa53-528affbac305</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:54:22.104-04:00</updated><summary>Eight new facts we learned this week about the Long Island serial killer case.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran war dampens Easter season for millions in Ethiopia as gas and food prices rise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ethiopia-orthodox-easter-good-friday-fuel-iran-q36222"/><id>urn:uuid:631b2523-9147-4bf1-a705-a6c8c175b45f</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:51:31.173-04:00</updated><summary>Millions of Christians in Ethiopia observed Good Friday in the capital, Addis Ababa, as celebrations — ahead of their Easter Sunday this weekend — were dampened by fuel scarcity and rising food prices caused by the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche capture the Presidents' Trophy again. They're hoping to apply their Cup-chasing lessons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-clinched-nhl-q78221"/><id>urn:uuid:f1bcab8b-582c-498c-b44a-66e7d364cf2e</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:47:48.969-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Avalanche have captured the Presidents' Trophy but their eyes are of course on the Stanley Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders' path to the playoffs: How it can happen</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/isles-playoff-picture-c7i9kqiy"/><id>urn:uuid:2aca1b11-1c24-43ad-a0fa-ea9abf46d245</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:45:12.343-04:00</updated><summary>Here's the breakdown of the Isles' fellow playoff chasers are and who plays who and who holds the tiebreakers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas exodus as women's Final Four team sees key players hit transfer portal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/texas-longhorns-transfers-booker-d37193"/><id>urn:uuid:9fc0ecc0-4a9d-4d70-9337-3be6f327bf75</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:33:47.720-04:00</updated><summary>From Final Four to roster rebuild.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Outcome' review: Keanu Reeves' Apple movie is a muddled mess (Susan Lucci excepted)</title><author><name>Robert Levin</name><email>robert.levin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/outcome-review-iy5bprh5"/><id>urn:uuid:fd14e54e-0743-410b-ac60-36709ea83788</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:24:02.603-04:00</updated><summary>The movie vacillates wildly between Reeves' attempts at introspection and Jonah Hill's mania.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan State's Jeremy Fears says he's declaring for the NBA draft with option to return to school</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-state-fears-nba-draft-k24938"/><id>urn:uuid:f31a9d28-9961-41d5-83ab-30318d0a352a</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:22:36.768-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan State's Jeremy Fears has announced he is declaring for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas' highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 years</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-death-sentence-overturned-l08550"/><id>urn:uuid:e7ff563e-ca51-4c66-b36c-f7eb5a812ef0</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:19:45.056-04:00</updated><summary>Texas' highest criminal court has overturned the death sentence of Clarence Curtis Jordan, who was on death row for nearly 50 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and 'One Nation Under God'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-arch-v14494"/><id>urn:uuid:0e22ca7a-7f75-4b20-9560-ad527dc746ec</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:04:17.160-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's plans for a new triumphal arch in the capital, unveiled Friday, include a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Blakeman declares NIFA oversight of Nassau County's finances over, which state panel disputes</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/blakeman-nassau-nifa-wfe8chk1"/><id>urn:uuid:c6e6db26-13f1-4fc8-8f29-c1c4ad82a703</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:01:48.275-04:00</updated><summary>The head of the oversight panel, Richard Kessel, says Blakeman has no authority to make that call.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-trump-immigration-crime-deportation-florida-tps-l55325"/><id>urn:uuid:dd6d1e53-40f7-439f-8e82-cdf9b09b01db</id><updated>2026-04-10T15:01:39.338-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has shared a video of a deadly attack at a Florida gas station, using it to justify his mass deportation agenda.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rapper Offset released from the hospital after being shot outside a Florida casino</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/offset-migos-rapper-hospital-shooting-j09722"/><id>urn:uuid:3808273d-2347-451e-99fb-623aac932e5b</id><updated>2026-04-10T14:53:40.179-04:00</updated><summary>The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot outside a Florida casino earlier this week, a spokesperson said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Call it 'Bowness Time.' Lured out of retirement, Blue Jackets coach enjoying playoff-race pressure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blue-jackets-rick-bowness-p01458"/><id>urn:uuid:f206aecc-db22-4153-be69-febb6f92a03d</id><updated>2026-04-10T14:52:25.823-04:00</updated><summary>At 71 and twice retired by his count, Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness isn't sweating the pressure of being in the thick of a late-season playoff race he once felt.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-pope-leo-hat-j46574"/><id>urn:uuid:87ee8055-00d8-40c5-a5d3-d577f6ec5b88</id><updated>2026-04-10T14:50:30.670-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago White Sox are expanding their tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime fan of the baseball team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police arrest a suspect in a Molotov attack at OpenAI CEO's San Francisco home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chatgpt-sam-altman-fire-arrest-c76219"/><id>urn:uuid:3b2da225-33c7-433c-8706-4cd39a7e2096</id><updated>2026-04-10T14:32:24.160-04:00</updated><summary>Police and OpenAI officials say a 20-year-old man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home has been arrested.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says 'God does not bless any conflict'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-pope-leo-chaldean-trump-mideast-iran-p61594"/><id>urn:uuid:b2e4ffa7-ec83-4ec3-a06a-e44b6ee9d850</id><updated>2026-04-10T14:08:49.681-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hurricanes-climate-change-ocean-heat-disaster-w19808"/><id>urn:uuid:334bb3f9-604c-48fb-b671-3363e4255712</id><updated>2026-04-10T14:03:26.022-04:00</updated><summary>Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe.</summary></entry><entry><title>I love data, but K-12 standardized tests have lost the plot</title><author><name>Abby McCloskey</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/k-12-standardized-tests-vubhygth"/><id>urn:uuid:b021c20a-fc1a-4fd7-8850-3d0c39b68720</id><updated>2026-04-10T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The current system, where kids are bombarded by tests, has real limitations.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB's percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-black-players-increase-e28563"/><id>urn:uuid:cbcef432-bda3-45e5-95d9-aafd0bebd009</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:57:58.120-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Baseball says the percentage of Black players on opening day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>Release is on hold for the man cleared of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jam-master-jay-run-dmc-murder-case-p22692"/><id>urn:uuid:2082b2f5-8336-4040-b965-f6d1300b0e24</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:57:17.488-04:00</updated><summary>A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC will remain jailed for now.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colorado Court of Appeals: Boulder can't charge fees for bodycam footage in alleged misconduct cases</title><author><name> Boulder Reporting Lab</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boulder-police-bodycam-fees-appeals-court-w47006"/><id>urn:uuid:23abc52f-ec7e-43b8-bc55-d000d21d5786</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:51:33.732-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled that Boulder cannot charge fees for body camera footage related to officer misconduct complaints.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heat waive Terry Rozier, the last official act of a season derailed by federal gambling charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-terry-rozier-gambling-d43787"/><id>urn:uuid:0bc29771-56fe-4265-841a-9fffd0ef5a23</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:45:16.530-04:00</updated><summary>Terry Rozier, who is facing federal charges related to a gambling operation, has been waived by the Miami Heat in an expected and procedural move that allows the team to sign another player to its roster before the postseason.</summary></entry><entry><title>University of Michigan shifts funding from DEI into its free tuition program, Go Blue Guarantee</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/university-michigan-dei-funding-go-blue-guarantee-c16826"/><id>urn:uuid:e4c295d7-683f-4975-b07e-52d53294feb1</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:44:15.630-04:00</updated><summary>The University of Michigan has more than doubled its financial aid through the Go Blue Guarantee, awarding nearly $56 million to over 6,300 students this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trinidad's prime minister escalates feud with Caribbean neighbors over US policy in the region</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/caricom-guyana-caribbean-leadership-trinidad-us-venezuela-j30041"/><id>urn:uuid:086ef399-464a-4f68-bcec-2727b9a61ef0</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:35:47.711-04:00</updated><summary>Trinidad's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is demanding the exit of CARICOM's secretary-general Carla Barnett after her term ends in August.</summary></entry><entry><title>Belarus detains more than 50 at architectural firm in escalating crackdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/belarus-crackdown-lukashenko-repression-bialiatski-viasna-r21641"/><id>urn:uuid:726891cd-179f-4029-8b8b-a3a286b51964</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:34:58.912-04:00</updated><summary>Belarusian authorities detained 52 employees of the architectural firm ZROBIM Architects in Minsk on Thursday, including its founder, in the country's largest single raid this year, the Viasna human rights center said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockies bring Broncos owners in as minority partners as they try to turn around franchise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-broncos-nfl-mlb-i28691"/><id>urn:uuid:ed24bd5b-9d6a-49d4-af83-bd1bf10b6446</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:31:18.670-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment from the Penner Sports Group.</summary></entry><entry><title>8 Long Island hospitals rank among the nation's best for patient safety</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/healthgrades-long-island-hospitals-patient-safety-ez30ovxf"/><id>urn:uuid:ba1ac073-053e-4f88-9307-857fadbe2cb3</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:26:57.599-04:00</updated><summary>Healthgrades used federal Medicaid and Medicare data to predict the number of patient safety incidents likely to occur at a particular hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Jesse Findling talks about his life after 'American Idol'</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/american-idol-jesse-findling-qsv040ek"/><id>urn:uuid:3d8513dc-0765-465c-91d7-7afb3e9cd082</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:21:54.177-04:00</updated><summary>The experience persuaded the Massapequa Park college student to get serious about pursuing a music career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mammoth rebuilding project puts Utah in playoffs in team's second season since moving from Arizona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/utah-mammoth-nhl-playoffs-w99448"/><id>urn:uuid:ee6c27b1-5ad8-41ac-af0f-bb9e760f8495</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:18:43.609-04:00</updated><summary>The Utah Mammoth's rebuilding project began when the team was still in Arizona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-seiya-suzuki-e95303"/><id>urn:uuid:65de21d8-ec6a-4d66-84f0-1acc411c430a</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:18:15.392-04:00</updated><summary>Seiya Suzuki has rejoined the Chicago Cubs after missing the start of the season with a sprained right knee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Music Review: Holly Humberstone continues constructing her lush pop universe with 'Cruel World'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/holly-humberstone-cruel-world-album-review-x95180"/><id>urn:uuid:98d9ae49-0803-431f-901e-77394be904f9</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:16:10.350-04:00</updated><summary>British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone fleshed out her interior life on her 2023 debut album, "Paint My Bedroom Black."</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan considers '1 buck rule' to balance herd, better control population</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/one-buck-rule-michigan-deer-hunters-y50910"/><id>urn:uuid:103db9cb-5249-4dd1-b973-4c3412e6556f</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:13:13.440-04:00</updated><summary>Hunters in Michigan are debating a proposed "one buck rule" aimed at balancing the buck-to-doe ratio and improving deer hunting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-war-conflict-iran-talks-l58086"/><id>urn:uuid:b5ec7a0a-1704-4eab-945f-c73cdb68590e</id><updated>2026-04-10T13:06:21.896-04:00</updated><summary>Tensions have escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, with intensified attacks on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma State's softball team stunned after team bus involved in fatal crash with a pedestrian</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/oklahoma-state-wichita-crash-x99481"/><id>urn:uuid:625ed799-b7a3-4bc0-a762-6374bfe4cd4d</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:53:45.151-04:00</updated><summary>Oklahoma State's softball team took some time to process a fatal crash involving its team bus earlier this week and will be back on the field Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/prince-harry-sued-sentabale-african-charity-defamation-g98331"/><id>urn:uuid:0b76a2ed-e9b4-4ae5-a554-c86aeb22975b</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:53:16.052-04:00</updated><summary>Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded in honor of Princess Diana.</summary></entry><entry><title>'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kamala-harris-president-democrat-2028-sharpton-w59998"/><id>urn:uuid:37f067b3-c11c-40c5-85bc-df05ce145409</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:53:09.949-04:00</updated><summary>Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she's actively considering another presidential bid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tax filers seeking April 15 postmark may have to stand on line at a post office</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/april-15-postmark-tax-filers-lze9afm7"/><id>urn:uuid:12fb687b-dd0a-4481-97ad-41ad2d8fad2e</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:53:02.873-04:00</updated><summary>Last year, the IRS said about 11 million tax filers mailed paper returns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uber marshaling New York riders to lobby for lower auto insurance rates</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/uber-kathy-hochul-auto-insurance-costs-fao7tbfb"/><id>urn:uuid:7362b801-29a0-43eb-ab6d-9006c62302af</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:52:45.827-04:00</updated><summary>Uber has blanketed state legislators' inboxes with emailed form letters from riders and drivers seeking support for proposals to lower auto insurance costs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fireworks-warehouse-explosion-california-c94272"/><id>urn:uuid:e93f9679-e308-45fe-ab5a-da5264f65f85</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:46:47.129-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks warehouse that killed seven people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-britain-migrants-crossing-deaths-arrest-p32229"/><id>urn:uuid:a43454c2-1dfc-48db-88dc-846cbf2eeb06</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:43:26.244-04:00</updated><summary>British authorities have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died trying to cross the English Channel.</summary></entry><entry><title>De Zerbi wants Tottenham to 'play with courage' for Premier League survival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tottenham-coach-roberto-de-zerbi-u02236"/><id>urn:uuid:d340df4b-aa82-430e-8df8-7684a73f6cfe</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:39:02.181-04:00</updated><summary>Roberto De Zerbi wants his Tottenham players to keep it simple.</summary></entry><entry><title>FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lax-frontier-close-call-laguardia-crash-faa-b41548"/><id>urn:uuid:8bd79fde-e078-4f65-81e3-362ff60aaf0d</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:26:30.555-04:00</updated><summary>A Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks that crossed in front of it Wednesday night at Los Angeles International Airport.</summary></entry><entry><title>1 killed, 27 injured as tourist bus plunges into a ravine in Spain's Canary Islands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-bus-crash-canary-islands-g61036"/><id>urn:uuid:aff9de20-068a-4350-a6ae-b2804c400c20</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:18:16.845-04:00</updated><summary>A bus carrying tourists in Spain's Canary Islands fell down a ravine, killing one person and injuring 27 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York City can't afford both big pensions and free buses</title><author><name>Allison Schrager</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/nyc-mamdani-free-buses-pensions-bztq2kel"/><id>urn:uuid:d09eb308-acdf-4dcb-a86b-27eb4f8f6d30</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:16:27.496-04:00</updated><summary>The New York State pension reform would blow a huge hole in the city's budget.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nexstar-tenga-tv-merger-settlement-fcc-lawsuit-g79949"/><id>urn:uuid:df0ab75c-5d11-47a7-8552-a4bae94e4353</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:11:33.018-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on a $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna for one week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia State hires former Salt Lake Community College women's basketball coach Marcilina Grayer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/georgia-state-grayer-u20121"/><id>urn:uuid:ab12cfa4-834a-49ce-8438-3acfe160461e</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:09:40.029-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia State has named Marcilina Grayer as its women's basketball coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-tariffs-lawsuit-trade-y20635"/><id>urn:uuid:6aba7b9f-2ada-48e9-a676-e52db29892fc</id><updated>2026-04-10T12:04:06.909-04:00</updated><summary>The centerpiece of President Donald Trump's economic policy — sweeping taxes on global imports — is under legal assault again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lyon coach Fonseca demands more from teenage forward Endrick as goals dry up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lyon-endrick-fonseca-t66468"/><id>urn:uuid:b40d74ed-9e4b-475b-9535-3b5ef7510ab2</id><updated>2026-04-10T11:38:53.779-04:00</updated><summary>Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is unhappy with Endrick's form and is demanding more from the teenage Brazil forward.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sibling rivals: Popov brothers set for badminton showdown in European semifinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/popov-brothers-badminton-euros-s40699"/><id>urn:uuid:3eacdb62-d03a-443c-97aa-527e4fc5c41a</id><updated>2026-04-10T11:38:22.179-04:00</updated><summary>Christo Popov will play his elder brother Toma Junior Popov in the European badminton championships semifinals in Spain after both advanced from their quarterfinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury reaches no verdict on first day deliberating at Live Nation ticket monopoly trial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/live-nation-ticketmaster-antitrust-trial-deliberations-l18366"/><id>urn:uuid:22b68fd3-7aa8-45c4-916b-50f96dbf79c7</id><updated>2026-04-10T11:37:50.522-04:00</updated><summary>A jury has finished its first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in a civil case pitting 34 states against the concert giant Live Nation Entertainment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mali backs Morocco's plan for disputed Western Sahara, ending support for the Sahrawi Republic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mali-morocco-western-sahara-algeria-q40426"/><id>urn:uuid:c2b1b317-4e03-468f-a817-b9d3e64e87b3</id><updated>2026-04-10T11:21:22.223-04:00</updated><summary>Mali has backed Morocco's plan to offer autonomy to Western Sahara while maintaining sovereignty over the region.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to Stream: 'Beef,' Zayn Malik, 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa,' Glen Powell and Elle Fanning</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/stream-tv-movies-tv-april-2026-zayn-m94195"/><id>urn:uuid:b182e523-15f7-4f13-9e75-b98f497f82da</id><updated>2026-04-10T11:18:02.600-04:00</updated><summary>Adam Sandler's eldest daughter Sadie starring in the Netflix comedy "Roommates" and fresh tunes from Zayn Malik are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nneka Ogwumike to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she spent first 12 years of her career</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sparks-nneka-ogwumike-o98619"/><id>urn:uuid:a24b1ee0-4249-41e5-8b2a-5bec3a070a16</id><updated>2026-04-10T11:01:01.072-04:00</updated><summary>Nneka Ogwumike is headed back to the Los Angeles Sparks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez remains out of lineup despite apology to team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/enzo-fernandez-chelsea-rosenior-ban-hurdles-j51127"/><id>urn:uuid:7bf2d08e-9a01-46d8-acd0-8f59388fff44</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:58:33.930-04:00</updated><summary>Enzo Fernandez's immediate future at Chelsea remains up in the air.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flyers fans have faith as run at playoff spot follows family's jersey gift to Pope Leo XIV</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/philadelphia-flyers-pope-leo-y51089"/><id>urn:uuid:0c77676e-3c92-4693-a172-13abd90b22b4</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:50:00.843-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia Flyers fan Mike Culin took a unique approach to support his team by gifting Pope Leo XIV a customized Flyers jersey during a family trip to Italy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tourist boat capsizes in northern India, killing at least 10</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-boat-capsize-yamuna-river-x22349"/><id>urn:uuid:2f646fdd-31d4-402d-b355-57ab82f11cc6</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:48:15.399-04:00</updated><summary>Officials in northern India say at least 10 people have died after an overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Russian deputy defense minister is sentenced to 19 years for corruption</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/corruption-russia-moscow-defense-prison-minister-popov-a24113"/><id>urn:uuid:97087bee-d73b-4c43-a304-e8e968ff2a2a</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:43:56.191-04:00</updated><summary>A Russian military court sentenced former Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov to 19 years in prison Friday for embezzling funds from Patriot Park, a Moscow military theme park showcasing Soviet and Russian weaponry.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Euphoria,' returning for a third season, launched a generation of new stars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/euphoria-cast-zendaya-jacob-elordi-l61993"/><id>urn:uuid:55c3be29-56bf-4fcd-b03e-f5532eed9236</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:37:27.980-04:00</updated><summary>"Euphoria" returns Sunday with its starry cast for a third season on HBO Max.</summary></entry><entry><title>Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti confirms new 2-year contract in speech to his players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/spalletti-juventus-coach-contract-c96131"/><id>urn:uuid:ac384846-c5f3-48da-a02d-461b46e360f5</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:24:37.478-04:00</updated><summary>Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has signed a new two-year contract with the Serie A club.</summary></entry><entry><title>Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck ends transfer speculation and is staying at Dortmund</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/schlotterbeck-dortmund-contract-extension-k34388"/><id>urn:uuid:58d4232a-05f1-43f6-b571-1b3503380bed</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:21:04.463-04:00</updated><summary>Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has ended speculation about a possible move to Real Madrid by extending his contract with the German club until 2031.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island boys swimming and diving team 2026</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/boys-swimming-diving-2026-ozp2gb65"/><id>urn:uuid:b44d2960-17b4-4563-b213-3174bf1e7bb8</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See which athletes earned Newsday's top honors for their work in the pool this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island gymnastics team 2026</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/gymnastics-2026-o3y04146"/><id>urn:uuid:eeddcb09-56ed-4f0c-b3c4-33ab2e37a21c</id><updated>2026-04-10T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See which gymnasts took home Newsday's highest honors this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama's spring game offers a glimpse of the Tide's next starting QB, Mack or Russell</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/alabama-qb-competition-l99362"/><id>urn:uuid:09fe414c-f7ef-4f2f-ac04-ae72cbd68545</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:59:38.823-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama didn't need to turn to the transfer portal or the recruiting trail to find a replacement for potential first-round draft pick Ty Simpson.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man City coach Pep Guardiola would 'love' Bernardo Silva to stay but has no clue if he will</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/man-city-silva-contract-guardiola-premier-league-n58561"/><id>urn:uuid:245e3be9-03a6-4947-a1e0-6cbc57d15fbc</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:57:25.544-04:00</updated><summary>Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola would "love" Bernardo Silva to stay at the club but has no idea whether the midfielder will sign a new contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch forward Justin Kluivert 'in a rush' for Bournemouth return before World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/kluivert-netherlands-world-cup-bournemouth-knee-b08252"/><id>urn:uuid:01d1d09b-2a16-4622-bd6c-0827af324d4f</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:31:54.757-04:00</updated><summary>Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert is "in a rush" to return from knee surgery in time for the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of production</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-gnomes-k40132"/><id>urn:uuid:727fc59c-88ed-41a3-99b4-052f148284f0</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:25:42.266-04:00</updated><summary>Patrons are lining up at Augusta National to secure a limited edition Masters gnome.</summary></entry><entry><title>Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison in Scotland for wife's suicide in landmark case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/husband-abuse-wife-suicide-prison-scotland-case-x93805"/><id>urn:uuid:499bcb96-d0e7-4dbe-b5d4-882c1beca3ff</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:23:51.632-04:00</updated><summary>An abusive husband convicted of killing his wife after she jumped to her death has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the first case of its kind in Scotland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vietnamese man pleads guilty to possessing protected python parts in Malaysia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malaysia-vietnam-protected-wildlife-x51850"/><id>urn:uuid:d4bd1402-436a-4a9b-bcf6-d25b300c4173</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:15:14.110-04:00</updated><summary>A Vietnamese man has pleaded guilty in a Malaysian court to possessing protected wildlife parts without a license.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy appoints U21 coach Silvio Baldini as interim coach for upcoming friendlies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/baldini-interim-coach-italy-s50363"/><id>urn:uuid:e27b1cae-4cdc-4329-9805-d919787c9ed4</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:07:47.703-04:00</updated><summary>Italy Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini will lead the senior national team for upcoming friendly matches next month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-dna-adaptation-heat-waves-wildfires-a39181"/><id>urn:uuid:ca85cf41-56ba-4917-bea0-e86753af5898</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:06:34.206-04:00</updated><summary>As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer's research</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-picasso-alzheimers-raffle-b88854"/><id>urn:uuid:819fd383-6d46-4ce1-9b2c-5bea5ad9c4aa</id><updated>2026-04-10T09:04:01.103-04:00</updated><summary>A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket.</summary></entry><entry><title>What's behind Péter Magyar's ascent to power in Hungary after Prime Minister Orbán's defeat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-election-magyar-orban-challenger-h74256"/><id>urn:uuid:2085ce40-446b-42fc-bf0b-4f6d70c47152</id><updated>2026-04-10T08:46:51.732-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has brought about an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire displaces 3 residents from Seaford home</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/seaford-fire-residents-displaced-cz8kk6ss"/><id>urn:uuid:fc869985-cf9a-4ad6-9ecf-811b544a1549</id><updated>2026-04-10T08:43:42.951-04:00</updated><summary>About 75 firefighters responded to the early morning blaze.</summary></entry><entry><title>Court rules in favor of 4 men deported by the US to Africa and denied lawyer meetings for 9 months</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/deportees-us-trump-immigration-eswatini-africa-x73358"/><id>urn:uuid:83e68767-ad73-4df1-93f6-9fb580f4dc1c</id><updated>2026-04-10T08:19:39.494-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court in Eswatini has ruled that four men deported by the U.S. under a third-country program can finally meet with a lawyer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Talk back: Tech deal promotes conversations between journalists and those who follow their stories</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/journalism-noosphere-sky-news-b78753"/><id>urn:uuid:03aad1f7-766d-43e2-8389-171de363f479</id><updated>2026-04-10T08:01:33.840-04:00</updated><summary>A media deal is offering a peek into a future where journalists have more than just a one-way conversation with the people following the news.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats tackle outside groups flooding their primaries with campaign cash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/election-democrats-midterm-primaries-outside-spending-s41803"/><id>urn:uuid:77f184ab-da6a-4e28-9faa-37b7066b67b0</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:52:32.633-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats are grappling with a surge of outside spending in their primaries.</summary></entry><entry><title>'He's a genius:' Viktor Orbán's career and the loyalty that persists after his defeat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/orban-hungary-election-russia-n52839"/><id>urn:uuid:b8d833e4-8593-46f2-beef-c01c319581ef</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:35:07.925-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suffered a landslide defeat in an election over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>US midfielder Tyler Adams 'ready to go' for Bournemouth game at Arsenal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tyler-adams-injury-bournemouth-world-cup-p26716"/><id>urn:uuid:5fe23155-4597-4e5c-b734-017d005d54e9</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:34:15.619-04:00</updated><summary>Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is set to return from a quadriceps injury for the Cherries' game at Premier League-leading Arsenal on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-medicaid-fraud-dr-oz-trump-d90308"/><id>urn:uuid:599b3d93-e4ba-464d-9adb-bdecfa6e399e</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:17:43.263-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York's Medicaid program.</summary></entry><entry><title>French club Marseille hires Stéphane Richard as president amid turbulent season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/marseille-new-president-ligue-1-k22139"/><id>urn:uuid:81b2b556-7e53-493f-973e-1b8a6f3d4089</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:07:41.364-04:00</updated><summary>Marseille has named Frenchman Stéphane Richard as its new president amid another turbulent season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cambodia's 72-year-old king says he has prostate cancer and is getting treatment in China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-king-royalty-prostate-cancer-sihamoni-l50071"/><id>urn:uuid:ca6ae5dc-27c2-401e-9d7c-cad9a7c9b160</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:04:56.288-04:00</updated><summary>Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni has announced he has prostate cancer and will undergo treatment in China.</summary></entry><entry><title>From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/religious-chatbots-ai-technology-jesus-buddhabot-p82821"/><id>urn:uuid:19d08252-b382-4b59-a6de-21656b99b11b</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:04:34.789-04:00</updated><summary>The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coachella looks like fun and glamour for influencers. Behind the scenes, they fiercely strategize</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/coachella-influencers-content-creators-x07563"/><id>urn:uuid:f7f1b4b8-135d-46a2-9e88-f4160cc98dd5</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:04:10.138-04:00</updated><summary>Social media content that comes out of the sprawling Coachella music festival often looks spontaneous and fun, but many content creators engage in intense levels of planning and strategy weeks or even months in advance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayern's young star Lennart Karl ruled out against Real Madrid with hamstring injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lennart-karl-injury-bayern-germany-d87913"/><id>urn:uuid:3b0b3670-1106-4ad2-8134-2afda450a45d</id><updated>2026-04-10T07:02:14.931-04:00</updated><summary>Bayern Munich's rising star Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the Champions League clash against Real Madrid with a right hamstring injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mohammed Kudus' injury setback a blow to Tottenham and Ghana ahead of World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/kudus-ghana-tottenham-world-cup-l13659"/><id>urn:uuid:0842c285-23c6-4ec3-aa28-c7d34f81ea98</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:44:00.421-04:00</updated><summary>Ghana international Mohammed Kudus' hopes for a return from a quad injury before the World Cup have taken a hit with Tottenham confirming the forward might need surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-us-military-targets-israel-v91329"/><id>urn:uuid:4bc7390a-e522-4259-b631-efd1c5fdd8b6</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:30:40.927-04:00</updated><summary>Since the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. was announced, leaders in President Donald Trump's administration have been quick to say the Iranian military and its capacity have sustained significant damage during the weeks of fighting.</summary></entry><entry><title>In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-100-days-d89563"/><id>urn:uuid:5b5f6837-1adc-42e6-8164-bf37ff46ecc8</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:22:38.239-04:00</updated><summary>In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-takaichi-deep-purple-band-drum-m17761"/><id>urn:uuid:82f4a043-574f-4d12-8e5f-693d3d3df482</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:11:06.771-04:00</updated><summary>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short and happy break as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italian soccer crisis worsens with Bologna and Fiorentina losses in Europe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/italian-soccer-crisis-o83876"/><id>urn:uuid:08ea17f5-4133-4a99-8b92-8beca151c9a4</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:08:43.929-04:00</updated><summary>First it was the Champions League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II's record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-artemis-astronauts-moon-splashdown-i47010"/><id>urn:uuid:dd76530e-4259-4c1c-b2d6-68b55bd44bf4</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:07:41.666-04:00</updated><summary>The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stars and Wild provide quite a preview for their upcoming playoff series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stars-wild-nhl-playoffs-o12708"/><id>urn:uuid:965602c4-c5d1-4a30-aaba-46393708abb9</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:01:10.758-04:00</updated><summary>Just wait until the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fewer players from outside the Power Four are being selected in the NFL draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-small-schools-u59883"/><id>urn:uuid:d6115b52-a51a-452e-a5b8-8e88f39d4521</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:01:01.248-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL draft is seeing fewer longshots from small schools.</summary></entry><entry><title>A familiar crew fuels Jim Knowles' defensive overhaul at Tennessee this spring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/tennessee-heupel-defense-knowles-coordinator-q95171"/><id>urn:uuid:09e30204-23ec-4b99-b350-9cdb8785568d</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:00:47.422-04:00</updated><summary>Jim Knowles has installed new defenses in a lot of places.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-rory-mcilroy-sam-burns-scottie-scheffler-v96325"/><id>urn:uuid:583539d9-0d1f-4cf1-a963-731deb9083b0</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:00:38.757-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy is turning the Masters into a victory lap.</summary></entry><entry><title>Be skeptical of RFK Jr.'s messaging shift</title><author><name>Randi F. Marshall</name><email>randi.marshall@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/randi-f-marshall/rfk-hhs-public-health-messaging-shift-kizsar19"/><id>urn:uuid:ebab6a5c-8880-4afa-808f-77601716bfb5</id><updated>2026-04-10T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The MAHA effort is broad but vaccine doubters still play a central role.</summary></entry><entry><title>Retaining these 5 starters could be pivotal in Jon Sumrall's debut season at Florida</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/florida-jon-sumrall-roster-retention-r84985"/><id>urn:uuid:9508870d-7374-4a61-be04-bfd450535520</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:59:35.466-04:00</updated><summary>New Florida coach Jon Sumrall went 5 for 5 in his quest to keep running back Jadan Baugh, receiver Vernell Brown III, linebacker Myles Graham, receiver Dallas Wilson and edge rusher Jayden Woods.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacIntyre gives middle-finger salute as firm, fast Augusta National bites back at the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-t00797"/><id>urn:uuid:793b51d7-ce9a-4e25-91a3-4ede00f8c3eb</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:59:34.341-04:00</updated><summary>The opening round of the Masters on Thursday provided a glimpse of just how difficult a dry, fast Augusta National can play.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arne Slot confident he has Liverpool backing and hails Andy Robertson's 'intensity'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arne-slot-liverpool-andy-robertson-a84188"/><id>urn:uuid:3d2208fd-e1b7-4e70-96ef-cf689907cb2b</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:32:11.680-04:00</updated><summary>Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he feels "complete support" from the club's ownership even though his team is on a three-game losing streak and facing a trophyless season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as Dolce &amp; Gabbana chairman but will keep a creative role</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/dg-gabbana-n01079"/><id>urn:uuid:397f1404-4619-45a7-8dde-f4cb1f75f096</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:31:18.221-04:00</updated><summary>Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce.</summary></entry><entry><title>Myanmar military chief who led 2021 army takeover takes presidency after criticized election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-politics-president-hlaing-military-election-l07047"/><id>urn:uuid:00f53f38-24a9-4e7e-96ba-b5dae1d95f08</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:24:22.463-04:00</updated><summary>Min Aung Hlaing, the army chief who ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government five years ago, has been sworn in as Myanmar's president.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-autos-evs-exports-cars-q84746"/><id>urn:uuid:3afe2454-d6ef-4756-ab70-b321c923832d</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:05:39.562-04:00</updated><summary>The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March.</summary></entry><entry><title>Medicaid cuts in 'Big Beautiful Bill' put 3 Long Island hospitals at risk, study says</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/medicaid-cuts-big-beautiful-bill-numc-stony-brook-eozays18"/><id>urn:uuid:9da7f069-5827-45df-85de-1b2fde699900</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A new study says Mercy Medical Center, NUMC and Stony Brook University Hospital are among those most in jeopardy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mamdani's first 100 days: How he's doing on campaign promises</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/mamdani-100-days-promises-new-york-city-j5uwkp6w"/><id>urn:uuid:e75481b3-262f-488e-90b6-22705dc3a074</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>While the New York City mayor has fulfilled some of his campaign vows, critics say he has softened on others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Local Brew opens in Eastport</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/local-brew-eastport-coffee-h9cnfzwp"/><id>urn:uuid:afabbb10-4712-414b-9cce-a08a9199801c</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The beans, the pastries, the groceries — all are made on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island boys basketball team 2026</title><author><name>Brian Heyman and Michael Sicoli</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/boys-basketball-2026-rgypc6mw"/><id>urn:uuid:5e4bf279-0dc9-4c44-bf60-d4fcac696edf</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See which boys hoops stars earned Newsday's top honors for their work on the hardwood this winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lessons from wars, Bishop William Murphy</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/iran-war-bishop-william-murphy-kn86y6tc"/><id>urn:uuid:7b8d42ba-6d72-4919-9dd3-627c5f3f4de0</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prosecutors: 'No innocent' explanation for Richard Bilodeau's DNA being found in Theresa Fusco's body in 1984 case</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/theresa-fusco-killing-suspect-richard-bilodeau-bszzc4ln"/><id>urn:uuid:3b86abaf-59bc-41cf-bb84-3ecf76b946a9</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Robert Bilodeau is seeking to have charges against him dismissed in the the 1984 rape and murder of Theresa Fusco.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Huntington district to offer universal pre-K this fall</title><author><name>Darwin Yanes</name><email>darwin.yanes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/south-huntington-universal-pre-k-e6pdfjjg"/><id>urn:uuid:57a585d8-a435-463b-b3de-8c5d83f6f274</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>South Huntington school officials said they have seen increased interest in the district's pre-kindergarten program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island girls basketball team 2026</title><author><name>By Jonathan Ruban and Mike Anderson</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/girls-basketball-2026-xpjjdbrw"/><id>urn:uuid:3e5f5d85-1ae6-4fe5-b762-937d5413ffe0</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Meet the girls basketball stars who earned Newsday's top honors this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island restaurateur Gillis Poll appears on Apple TV's 'Your Friends &amp; Neighbors'</title><author><name>Anne Bratskeir</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/your-friends-and-neighbors-jon-hamm-apple-tv-h1obsned"/><id>urn:uuid:8fac43a9-6336-44c0-84b6-8a98dbce2e0c</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Gillis Poll and his fiancee got to hang out with James Marsden's billionaire character in the season 2 opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Giant Danny Kanell doesn't think Jets should 'reach' for QB with No. 16 pick</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/danny-kanell-ty-simpson-qwdvx298"/><id>urn:uuid:17678519-ad40-453e-b891-e4f245a409ef</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Danny Kanell said the Jets should draft a receiver with the 16th overall pick and consider Alabama's Ty Simpson at 33.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hauppauge residents sound off about industrial park noise, seek help from Smithtown</title><author><name>Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hauppauge-industrial-park-noise-complaints-f3mi1bp5"/><id>urn:uuid:3a573922-52ab-4ccd-8ae1-937d41efe421</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>An online petition presented to the Smithtown Town Board asked it to investigate immediately. The town issued a summons to a company in the park in January.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul seeking commuter input for a redesigned Jamaica Station</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/kathy-hochul-jamaica-station-redesign-urymjcty"/><id>urn:uuid:503839ac-3bc1-43f5-9088-4905045c9444</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The "customer engagement" effort is part of Hochul's proposed $50 million redesign of the Queens transit hub.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vintage furniture and housewares shop Croft Place opens in Northport</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/croftplace-northport-vintage-furniture-housewares-brcrtlro"/><id>urn:uuid:e463fd3b-efb3-4e01-b08d-460062d360a9</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Discovered at estate sales, antique markets and via connections, the items "come with their own stories."</summary></entry><entry><title>Great Neck apartments to offer views of Manhasset Bay</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/great-neck-apartments-owudm1h1"/><id>urn:uuid:ba179d78-c741-4773-827e-fdc52d5e194a</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The 64-unit building will add new housing on East Shore Road.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brutal winter a threat to LI oyster farmers</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/long-island-oyster-farming-msn7gn5m"/><id>urn:uuid:46614fd8-51e4-4788-88fd-a96672b8624c</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Electeds must rally behind the Island's oyster industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Edward Ra, new Assembly GOP leader, was bitten by the politics bug at an early age</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/edward-ra-assembly-minority-leader-albany-krdd9neg"/><id>urn:uuid:2319fb46-98b5-433c-ba60-0296a7d9d2d6</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Edward Ra, of Garden City, is the first Long Islander to hold the minority leader post since Perry Duryea in 1978.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hewlett teacher Halley Manyin to retire after 33 years</title><author><name>Ellen Yan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/halley-manyin-hewlett-franklin-xcvi9i3p"/><id>urn:uuid:d8636541-ca8c-4838-b72a-a31627ce2eff</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Halley Manyin has built a reputation as a beloved teacher and a steadying force for colleagues navigating change.</summary></entry><entry><title>1976 NFL Draft: Giants great Harry Carson recalls 50 years since franchise selected him</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-harry-carson-nfl-draft-vklh3s1o"/><id>urn:uuid:06e223b2-54da-4384-bfe7-be410c8820e2</id><updated>2026-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Hall of Fame linebacker explains how Marty Schottenheimer played a crucial role in his career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Investigators believe antisemitism was motive in vandalism at Israeli restaurant in Munich</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-antisemitism-israeli-restaurant-r41301"/><id>urn:uuid:98049a70-180f-4081-87c4-fcbc63f410d4</id><updated>2026-04-10T04:53:19.182-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities believe an antisemitic motive prompted vandalism at an Israeli restaurant in Munich where the windows were broken.</summary></entry><entry><title>Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ireland-fuel-protests-middle-east-war-q02534"/><id>urn:uuid:a7ea5901-8027-421b-a7c0-0cbe73c84161</id><updated>2026-04-10T04:43:56.538-04:00</updated><summary>Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-ceasefire-palestinians-israel-six-months-v29724"/><id>urn:uuid:60f65983-4983-4591-84d1-9432ed3dee5e</id><updated>2026-04-10T04:07:15.943-04:00</updated><summary>Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Korean minister vows to expand legal remedies for adoptees and other rights victims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-justice-minister-foreign-adoptions-p39590"/><id>urn:uuid:643bd8ae-1fdc-4343-8352-4c75b61a53fd</id><updated>2026-04-10T03:49:44.883-04:00</updated><summary>South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho vowed to expand access to judicial remedies for victims of state-led abuses, including foreign adoptees whose adoptions were marred by widespread fraud under previous military governments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ceasefire deal brings relief to some in Iran, but Trump's threat to end a civilization still echoes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-ceasefire-tehran-trump-civilization-threat-o67758"/><id>urn:uuid:a61518ba-db85-4413-8b00-0471b97179b9</id><updated>2026-04-10T03:43:59.906-04:00</updated><summary>Iranians have welcomed a ceasefire deal after weeks of Israeli and American bombardment, but many fear the war is far from over.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Congo, an unconventional Christian movement has existential lessons for the troubled nation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-kimbanguism-politics-rebellion-black-liberation-t54315"/><id>urn:uuid:94ad16da-9be2-4192-a066-125b09e49468</id><updated>2026-04-10T03:05:23.499-04:00</updated><summary>Simon Kimbangu, founder of one of Africa's largest independent churches, spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished far from his home by Belgian colonial authorities who judged his activities to be dangerous.</summary></entry><entry><title>Djibouti holds presidential election with longtime ruler favored for a sixth term</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/djibouti-election-guelleh-x82592"/><id>urn:uuid:9ca6f082-34c0-474e-b303-35b718b14a7d</id><updated>2026-04-10T02:41:03.423-04:00</updated><summary>Voters in Djibouti are casting ballots to elect their president on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Carlson always wanted a hat trick. The Ducks defenseman finally got one in his 17th NHL season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ducks-john-carlson-hat-trick-u90075"/><id>urn:uuid:2c66e76b-69ca-48d9-8447-d6b2d4011478</id><updated>2026-04-10T02:17:32.972-04:00</updated><summary>John Carlson played 1,156 regular-season games and 137 more Stanley Cup playoff contests over 17 NHL seasons before he finally got his first hat trick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion's footsteps to Eurovision</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/eurovision-delta-goodrem-australia-music-europe-c25572"/><id>urn:uuid:7f795022-9361-495e-bb12-30f3bcd18b1c</id><updated>2026-04-10T02:16:31.298-04:00</updated><summary>Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ukraine-zelenskyy-shahed-drones-iran-russia-war-j17484"/><id>urn:uuid:1f4be7b6-b1bc-402f-83b6-a84c202a6179</id><updated>2026-04-10T02:13:41.676-04:00</updated><summary>President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-10-2026-s73199"/><id>urn:uuid:c2fe5b1d-8440-4c41-91b0-17c8dad66a08</id><updated>2026-04-10T02:13:14.914-04:00</updated><summary>With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xander Bogaerts hits a walk-off grand slam in the 12th as Padres top Rockies 7-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/colorado-rockies-san-diego-padres-score-mlb-x64302"/><id>urn:uuid:24b5494f-d0dd-428f-bbc3-63a26d42984e</id><updated>2026-04-10T02:09:53.135-04:00</updated><summary>Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 12th inning and the San Diego Padres snapped the Colorado Rockies' four-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan's opposition leader meets China's Xi Jinping as both sides call for peace</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-taiwan-cheng-xi-x92236"/><id>urn:uuid:8220f764-97c9-4e87-b670-5b75d40df339</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:45:35.119-04:00</updated><summary>Taiwan's opposition leader has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first such encounter in over a decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Catton scores game-winner in shootout, Kraken end skid with 4-3 victory against Golden Knights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/golden-knights-kraken-catton-score-w36140"/><id>urn:uuid:c1e9e751-8f02-4da3-9f66-542e7fd203df</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:37:28.707-04:00</updated><summary>Berkly Catton scored in the third period and added a game-winner in the shootout to help the Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-n81558"/><id>urn:uuid:af7c63d0-f3ea-4a4f-996d-1037c111334c</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:32:44.530-04:00</updated><summary>Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks-Celtics matchup loses some luster with Jaylen Brown out, but MSG crowd sees a win</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-celtics-weq8aca0"/><id>urn:uuid:a2ff9122-ded2-4442-96da-193e4a03df2e</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Jaylen Brown, who spent much of the season talking about taking revenge, was ruled out Thursday afternoon with Achilles tendinitis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adrian Kempe scores twice, Kings top Canucks 4-1 to move back into Western Conference wild card spot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canucks-kings-score-k24292"/><id>urn:uuid:9142c74f-e75a-4ded-9025-d7b2458b2768</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:28:26.727-04:00</updated><summary>Adrian Kempe had two goals, and the Los Angeles Kings moved into a playoff spot thanks to a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Croatian fishermen feel the strain after Iran war ramps up fuel prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/croatia-fishing-fuel-prices-iran-war-g57400"/><id>urn:uuid:8d6bfa35-8400-4c89-8fb7-99af02193435</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:26:46.922-04:00</updated><summary>Croatian fishermen are facing tough times as rising fuel prices, driven by the war in Iran, impact the industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kent Anderson's 2-OT winner lifts Denver past Michigan 4-3 in Frozen Four thriller</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/michigan-denver-frozen-four-ncaa-vegas-i36897"/><id>urn:uuid:e218d6ba-318a-480b-8685-47fd3a6c675f</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:15:00.740-04:00</updated><summary>Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks′ 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five years.</summary></entry><entry><title>A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-africa-pope-angola-cameroon-algeria-equatorial-guinea-k99526"/><id>urn:uuid:b5f8fb48-f595-4f0c-8f66-a99315d0f8a8</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:12:10.159-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the early globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II.</summary></entry><entry><title>Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/poland-frogs-toads-community-saving-road-killing-y76479"/><id>urn:uuid:4568ffef-30de-4b12-b75b-f9b327e1810f</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:09:12.160-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-vatican-africa-migration-a23599"/><id>urn:uuid:0bc21fa6-a579-4da1-9346-4c853ed33210</id><updated>2026-04-10T01:06:47.951-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Carlson's 1st hat trick in a 17-year career sends Ducks past Sharks 6-1, snaps 6-game skid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ducks-sharks-score-s20612"/><id>urn:uuid:c84c612c-8091-4a6c-8406-a2946a857133</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:39:44.045-04:00</updated><summary>John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks emphatically snapped their six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-10-2026-m89664"/><id>urn:uuid:9b5830e5-40d7-4ece-b99f-45b43b0d1fbc</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:34:38.383-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>LeBron James has 26 points, 11 assists to lead Lakers past Warriors 119-103 as Stephen Curry sits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-warriors-score-q42998"/><id>urn:uuid:0fd837b5-4e69-44b2-af03-f2572e9c1b60</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:24:58.815-04:00</updated><summary>LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103.</summary></entry><entry><title>Too young for the MMR shot, babies become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/measles-vaccines-mmr-babies-south-carolina-outbreak-s98153"/><id>urn:uuid:6d31b43a-75c2-4ab5-9406-763d65199588</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:18:49.995-04:00</updated><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.</summary></entry><entry><title>What's in a name? It's succession, legacy and celebration in Japan's Kabuki theater</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kabuki-name-succession-japan-tradition-theater-b39706"/><id>urn:uuid:7c2a07d3-16a7-4aec-bcd9-1bd8030e6c0f</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:17:08.908-04:00</updated><summary>Handing down a name over generations is a central part of the Japanese traditional theater art of Kabuki, and that ceremony gets celebrated at theaters and special events every few years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robertson's 42nd goal lifts Stars over Wild in a preview before their 1st-round playoff series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-stars-score-w63204"/><id>urn:uuid:3fa7819d-af31-499b-9833-7f8e2a12f70f</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:15:50.431-04:00</updated><summary>Jason Robertson scored his 42nd goal with 9:25 left and the Dallas Stars held on for a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild.</summary></entry><entry><title>Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/queen-elizabeth-ii-style-fashion-exhibit-museum-j99637"/><id>urn:uuid:06ba1f89-38b7-42fc-be9b-d52d807b8359</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:08:14.677-04:00</updated><summary>Queen Elizabeth II believed the monarch had to be seen to be believed, even in bad weather.</summary></entry><entry><title>War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-prices-gas-federal-reserve-trump-v88344"/><id>urn:uuid:2f037dac-7b7a-4002-9ced-5deda55d9817</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:05:02.963-04:00</updated><summary>The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-republicans-election-2026-war-ceasefire-n79454"/><id>urn:uuid:4c583b9c-4d51-483a-ad28-7397fb9586d8</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:04:31.601-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's efforts to exit the war in Iran are causing tension within the Republican Party.</summary></entry><entry><title>A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-pope-leo-iran-war-relationship-criticism-e01711"/><id>urn:uuid:b438a0ef-a635-4949-b818-8ce437579e22</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:03:12.095-04:00</updated><summary>Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast — Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, protesters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-negotiations-vance-trump-p11304"/><id>urn:uuid:80307e79-2271-4d1d-b7a0-4edfb400ce04</id><updated>2026-04-10T00:02:09.052-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says the only reason the Iranians are alive today "is to negotiate," as he sends Vice President JD Vance overseas to work on a resolution to the war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Final Four most outstanding player Elliot Cadeau announces he is returning to Michigan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-cadeau-a36980"/><id>urn:uuid:91f8d04a-6a37-42b7-b389-8facd90a9b8e</id><updated>2026-04-09T23:59:29.085-04:00</updated><summary>Elliot Cadeau, who was named the Final Four's most outstanding player after helping Michigan to its first national title since 1989, announced on social media that he will be back with the Wolverines next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacKinnon scores career-high 52nd goal of season, Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win over Flames</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-flames-nhl-score-c86590"/><id>urn:uuid:afefa8bb-781b-4d1c-99d4-b361f33bafdd</id><updated>2026-04-09T23:55:53.556-04:00</updated><summary>Nathan MacKinnon scored his career-high 52nd goal of the season into an empty net and had two assists to help the Colorado Avalanche clinch the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mammoth beat the Predators 4-1 for 5th straight win and then secure playoff berth in 2nd season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/predators-mammoth-score-r72074"/><id>urn:uuid:4b0076f7-2f7a-43ef-b3a7-c2262d57227b</id><updated>2026-04-09T23:54:59.746-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Guenther scored his 39th goal of the season, Clayton Keller had three assists to reach 56 and the Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's Steve Popper and Barbara Barker react to the Knicks' win over the Celtics at MSG</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-celtics-mxqkllwc"/><id>urn:uuid:686f9771-2f58-473a-b5e5-d73f9c988ba5</id><updated>2026-04-09T23:47:09.217-04:00</updated><summary>See what Newsday's Steve Popper and Barbara Barker had to say following the win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stankoven, Jankowski score twice as the Hurricanes rout the Blackhawks 7-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-blackhawks-score-r20861"/><id>urn:uuid:79aed3aa-93ec-4abb-b7bb-0ccbf13da64d</id><updated>2026-04-09T23:22:26.598-04:00</updated><summary>Logan Stankoven had two goals and an assist, helping the depleted Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse and baseball</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-ew1930i5"/><id>urn:uuid:14f62bd0-5ab7-4c15-b5ec-482e9ed43fb1</id><updated>2026-04-09T23:00:48.650-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island High School sporting events.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iafallo, Morrissey and Toews score as the Jets beat the Blues 3-2 to keep playoff hopes alive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/jets-blues-score-j60451"/><id>urn:uuid:e8533334-c8ed-49c5-bd2e-7f323b75682d</id><updated>2026-04-09T22:55:56.976-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Iafallo, Josh Morrissey and Jonathan Toews scored as the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2, keeping their playoff hopes alive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kevin Durant scores 29 as the Rockets beat the 76ers 113-102 for their 8th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/rockets-76ers-score-y13594"/><id>urn:uuid:c8e515b6-fd64-4ee2-b5b6-5e35ebf73e25</id><updated>2026-04-09T22:38:22.541-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the Philadelphia 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Kay earns first MLB win since 2021 as White Sox shut out Royals 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-royals-score-s09416"/><id>urn:uuid:1e24c76c-89d9-44d4-bae4-f816a6490f0e</id><updated>2026-04-09T22:37:28.712-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Kay allowed three hits in 5 2/3 innings to pick up his first major league victory since July 2021 as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' bullpen can't back Nolan McLean's strong outing in loss to Diamondbacks</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-diamondbacks-nolan-mclean-jvlymkpt"/><id>urn:uuid:cd804e2f-c181-4547-b775-2190320e8ad5</id><updated>2026-04-09T22:30:58.546-04:00</updated><summary>The Diamondbacks scored two runs off Luke Weaver and three off Luis Garcia after Nolan McLean struck out eight in 6 1/3 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caufield scores 50th goal, Slafkovsky nets the winner as the Canadiens beat the Lightning 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/lightning-canadiens-score-f72200"/><id>urn:uuid:efa415f9-ddd6-4ef2-931d-f9b59f6226dd</id><updated>2026-04-09T22:25:10.751-04:00</updated><summary>Cole Caufield became the first Montreal player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades and Juraj Slafkovsky scored a tiebreaker with just over a minute remaining as the Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in a fight-filled game Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>J.P. Estrella transferring from Tennessee to national champion Michigan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/jp-estrella-transfer-michigan-tennessee-r76402"/><id>urn:uuid:00fd01d7-ae9d-4a63-adc7-1178c7a9f05e</id><updated>2026-04-09T22:08:19.402-04:00</updated><summary>Three days after winning its first national title since 1989, Michigan has started retooling its roster for next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colten Ellis stops 37 shots for first NHL career shutout in Sabres 5-0 win over Blue Jackets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blue-jackets-sabres-score-a72020"/><id>urn:uuid:e32d7deb-1407-4e7e-9a43-83610ed6c7fb</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:58:33.022-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets' playoff chances.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pacers get double-digit scoring from 7 players in a 123-94 win over the Nets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pacers-nets-score-q67541"/><id>urn:uuid:37535508-32c6-4acd-babb-4adca5c04d8c</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:54:39.062-04:00</updated><summary>Obi Toppin had 26 points and nine rebounds and seven Indiana players scored in double figures as the Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/bulls-wizards-score-u73414"/><id>urn:uuid:db53f0cd-a830-47f2-9957-726e562948db</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:48:32.494-04:00</updated><summary>Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards to sweep a two-game set.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders win coach Pete DeBoer's debut, end 4-game losing streak</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-deboer-u5a356cc"/><id>urn:uuid:7e2744e0-f2c7-4ca2-8c24-9838b68fb4eb</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:40:46.590-04:00</updated><summary>Matthew Schaefer's 23rd goal of the season, midway through the second period, broke a 2-2 tie and put the Isles in front for good.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ingram scores season-high 38, Raptors move closer to playoff berth by beating slumping Heat 128-114</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-raptors-score-r33106"/><id>urn:uuid:5f7c17a3-0bbb-4a68-8b49-4e93f24101b6</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:38:14.961-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 38 points, RJ Barrett had 22 and the Toronto Raptors moved closer to clinching their first playoff berth since 2022 by beating the slumping Miami Heat 128-114.</summary></entry><entry><title>A different kind of 'footy' at the MCG: 1st NFL game brings economic boost to Melbourne</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-melbourne-september-mcg-w13218"/><id>urn:uuid:240790cd-dae0-4304-87d9-18f41076c684</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:33:38.215-04:00</updated><summary>The first National Football League game to be played in Australia in September is already proving to be an economic boost for Melbourne and the rest of Victoria state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Predators' Josi scratched after pregame warmups due to upper-body injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/predators-josi-mammoth-p61523"/><id>urn:uuid:fa5c746b-7834-4d40-b81d-27df2f2a579a</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:32:49.696-04:00</updated><summary>Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was a late scratch before Thursday night's game at Utah due to an upper-body injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/penguins-playoff-drought-c30915"/><id>urn:uuid:57f47c1f-33ef-42d7-a38e-6d31dd5d0935</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:32:00.963-04:00</updated><summary>For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korea and China agree to deepen cooperation in talks between foreign ministers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-korea-china-foreign-ministers-b77673"/><id>urn:uuid:e3b08a04-cc78-47b7-8fde-ec49b02896b6</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:21:15.087-04:00</updated><summary>The foreign ministers of North Korea and China have agreed to further deepen cooperation and exchanges at their "in-depth" talks on international issues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hannah Hidalgo officially announces she will return to Notre Dame for her senior season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/notre-dame-hidalgo-u79820"/><id>urn:uuid:d0adff88-2c74-44dd-8eae-c824d1f7efc7</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:19:18.038-04:00</updated><summary>Hannah Hidalgo has announced on social media that she will return to Notre Dame for her senior season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mahmoud-khalil-protester-appeal-deportation-trump-b52058"/><id>urn:uuid:5f8fd3ce-35d4-40fa-a43a-19c9322d2c70</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:16:30.084-04:00</updated><summary>The Board of Immigration Appeals has denied Mahmoud Khalil's latest attempt to dismiss his deportation case.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-korea-kpop-entertainment-ban-bts-thaad-x10372"/><id>urn:uuid:be6ae035-1c7f-4040-ab2a-fcf156c5ea28</id><updated>2026-04-09T21:11:19.025-04:00</updated><summary>BTS is back after a three-and-a-half year break, but their world tour is skipping China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oklahoma State forfeits its final 5 women's tennis matches after rash of injuries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/oklahoma-state-tennis-season-forfeit-b25190"/><id>urn:uuid:2f2bc196-8e56-4d7d-8fa6-27da81caf7fc</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:55:30.932-04:00</updated><summary>The Oklahoma State women's tennis team has cut its season short because of injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters facts and figures from the opening round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-mcilroy-glance-l96341"/><id>urn:uuid:b4cdd316-c853-46a3-a9b3-7be933e72435</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:51:27.238-04:00</updated><summary>Facts and figures from the opening round Thursday at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hauppauge flag football's Taylor Mileti throws 2 TD passes, has key sack late to help hold off Northport</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/northport-hauppauge-game-phv90kwd"/><id>urn:uuid:76d39a6c-6b43-495e-bb58-efa1f1d91721</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:35:28.205-04:00</updated><summary>Taylor Mileti completed 15 of 18 passes for 152 yards and 2 TDs, and had a key sack late to preserve the win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Linebacker or edge rusher? It all depends on which team selects Arvell Reese in the NFL draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ohio-state-reese-k46166"/><id>urn:uuid:1a84f657-0f27-4e5d-b05b-4b231f155772</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:34:20.820-04:00</updated><summary>Arvell Reese could be the first defensive player off the board during the first round of the NFL draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau County men convicted in deadly gangland crime spree</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gabe-members-crips-long-island-murder-g4l8az3p"/><id>urn:uuid:80d25108-48f9-45e6-b36d-1de9a9019b89</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:30:22.405-04:00</updated><summary>The men were convicted in Central Islip federal court on multiple murder and racketeering charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cole Caufield becomes the 1st Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season since 1990</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cole-caufield-50-goals-canadiens-p05313"/><id>urn:uuid:afd7a5c7-428a-4b88-8b04-6efe9bf0aa14</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:26:18.204-04:00</updated><summary>Cole Caufield is the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades.</summary></entry><entry><title>John DeGrace, GOP candidate to run against Rep. Laura Gillen, bows out</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/gillen-gop-race-fgsq9rtv"/><id>urn:uuid:2aea7610-24dc-40f6-b39e-5b1d1c4c6d02</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:05:24.250-04:00</updated><summary>It's unclear whether Anthony D'Esposito is still in the running.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wisconsin beats North Dakota 2-1 to reach its first Frozen Four final since 2010</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wisconsin-north-dakota-frozen-four-ncaa-vegas-j15901"/><id>urn:uuid:05ff879e-fa8f-4de3-a699-9984bca445f0</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:03:42.500-04:00</updated><summary>Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart in the first period and Wisconsin defeated North Dakota 2-1 to put the Badgers in the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-tickets-sale-p92251"/><id>urn:uuid:2d62397f-f808-4ac9-a971-1e927b47fe60</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:02:28.416-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA has added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.</summary></entry><entry><title>For Chinese visa-seekers in the US, the path to good fortune lies in ... Chick-fil-A?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/china-student-visa-h1b-green-card-immigrant-talent-stem-w13881"/><id>urn:uuid:5ced9c5d-1638-42c8-88fb-fe24e1032dc4</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:02:19.051-04:00</updated><summary>Chick-fil-A has become a symbol of luck for Chinese students in the U.S., despite having no restaurants in China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-justin-rose-p19266"/><id>urn:uuid:25bcfa6a-0fc8-4227-b4e6-1efde572649a</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:01:48.959-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-china-diplomacy-ceasefire-trump-x72542"/><id>urn:uuid:511e8fd0-e29e-4e1f-a127-965588531914</id><updated>2026-04-09T20:01:15.092-04:00</updated><summary>With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/obituary-afrika-bambaataa-dies-hiphop-cancer-f75897"/><id>urn:uuid:6f638083-ede7-47f5-9be1-fd55e25e6639</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:58:22.926-04:00</updated><summary>Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer, has died of prostate cancer in Pennsylvania at age 68, according to his lawyer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters' 15th hole known as Firethorn turns prickly by serving up 3 quadruple bogeys</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-quadruple-bogey-liv-koepka-m45509"/><id>urn:uuid:2710cf5f-bce9-4912-9bef-42af49a04197</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:41:27.382-04:00</updated><summary>The 15th hole at Augusta National over the years has been the third-easiest hole at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 Ohio State players to attend the first round of the NFL draft on April 23</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-ohio-state-mendoza-s92290"/><id>urn:uuid:190d671e-49bc-429f-9cd3-88f9a886bfa8</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:35:08.075-04:00</updated><summary>Five Ohio State players plan to attend the first round of the NFL draft on April 23.</summary></entry><entry><title>After Reinsdorf endorsement, Donovan says Bulls' best interest is the top priority</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/bulls-billy-donovan-c94939"/><id>urn:uuid:b98dfe6e-3c2d-412b-87d7-2d1ec2a54052</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:31:17.655-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan appreciates the endorsement from team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf.</summary></entry><entry><title>A federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in Massachusetts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/voter-roll-data-doj-privacy-elections-massachusetts-a02602"/><id>urn:uuid:29c028be-7e3d-4ebd-9734-3de4557c13e7</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:27:04.909-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking Massachusetts' voter rolls.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield misses win at Chicago with unspecified injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/carolina-hurricanes-nhl-u99089"/><id>urn:uuid:103ff9f4-8591-45e9-a7a7-160fde63cc51</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:24:43.582-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Hurricanes rested several key players — and still cruised to an important win.</summary></entry><entry><title>IRS touts a 24% increase in tax refunds compared to the previous administration</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/treasury-tax-season-refunds-g27748"/><id>urn:uuid:ab73d657-6819-4cf1-b58f-577f9650ecf8</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:07:52.344-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is highlighting a 24% increase in individual tax refunds this season compared with those issued during the previous administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man who killed a deputy serving an eviction notice was run over, California sheriff says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-deputy-shot-killed-tulare-w53976"/><id>urn:uuid:039dbccc-cb14-4247-89be-276f31fc4c83</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:07:38.755-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a man shot and killed a central California sheriff's deputy while authorities were serving an eviction notice.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Side boys lacrosse's Alec Notaro goes 18-for-18 on faceoffs in victory over Carey</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/boys-lacrosse-carey-at-south-side-g7c2zbsk"/><id>urn:uuid:a8746dd1-a8ce-44a8-9e1a-30ee6892235e</id><updated>2026-04-09T19:02:02.464-04:00</updated><summary>The Cyclones, a 2025 Class C boys lacrosse finalist, are aiming for their fourth Nassau final in five years and second title in three years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's Supreme Court postpones decision on how Rio picks a governor, extending political chaos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-rio-governor-supreme-court-k05339"/><id>urn:uuid:77c5125e-29c1-49a2-b687-dc155c50f53f</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:52:14.782-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's Supreme Court decided on Thursday to postpone a decision on who can be governor of Rio de Janeiro state amid a power crisis in the country's postcard region.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration's volume of emergency docket appeals 'unprecedented,' Sotomayor says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-trump-emergency-docket-sotomayor-a12646"/><id>urn:uuid:cd81b245-828b-4025-8153-3d2c8b7e252e</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:39:32.050-04:00</updated><summary>Justice Sonia Sotomayor says part of the reason for President Donald Trump's string of wins on the Supreme Court's emergency docket is that her conservative colleagues believe that blocking executive policies is a blow that can't be easily fixed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Grants for LI performing arts drop as arts employment rises</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/the-point-newsday-performing-arts-grants-funding-solages-mattera-jev9x6e6"/><id>urn:uuid:ec621037-2072-4d92-83dc-a60b6e09a2bb</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:37:43.612-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>An attorney for a man shot by ICE in California says his client denies being a gang member</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-shooting-gang-california-arrest-y00200"/><id>urn:uuid:d9198eb3-f732-472f-b668-fa552119b8fe</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:33:25.626-04:00</updated><summary>The attorney for a man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an arrest in central California says his client is recovering after three surgeries for multiple gunshot wounds and that he denies being a gang member.</summary></entry><entry><title>Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vaccine-committee-rules-update-acip-kennedy-cdc-e72040"/><id>urn:uuid:3762a21c-0d60-4324-abc6-d538691949fb</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:31:20.924-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is updating rules for a key vaccine advisory committee in ways that may increase the voices of anti-vaccine activists.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' futile offense a blip on the radar or something more serious?</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-one-hit-h1fzvcxv"/><id>urn:uuid:49d6de42-1a21-4874-afa9-04f36d3420cd</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:25:47.172-04:00</updated><summary>Two straight losses to the A's resulted in two runs, five hits and 23 strikeouts. They had one hit in Thursday's loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sun acquire Diamond Miller from Wings for Rayah Marshall in swap of frontcourt players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wings-sun-wnba-trade-l81300"/><id>urn:uuid:b9f2bfb4-86f0-4163-aafb-537f2f3ad4b3</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:23:06.284-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas Wings have traded Diamond Miller to the Connecticut Sun for Rayah Marshall in a swap of frontcourt players.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYC man charged with setting deadly fire said he needed to 'get out his rage' after losing job</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/queens-arson-fire-b80862"/><id>urn:uuid:aca47d37-74b1-4123-991f-3799d7be39b4</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:21:24.063-04:00</updated><summary>A New York City man has been charged in the deaths of four people, including a toddler, who died after a fire broke out in a residential building last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud exceeding $250 million</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-hospice-fraud-arrests-n50259"/><id>urn:uuid:c55e8ba9-445f-478c-bd2a-4849b112263a</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:08:41.987-04:00</updated><summary>California officials say they uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud the state for hospice services paid for with a government insurance program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/dave-chappelle-radio-station-i02069"/><id>urn:uuid:0a4f4c9d-7cb3-4602-9533-ddda55283d95</id><updated>2026-04-09T18:00:44.497-04:00</updated><summary>Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/pentagon-press-nyt-new-york-times-access-m52757"/><id>urn:uuid:fe7f33ca-745b-4aad-a4f8-2cff5a7da3d3</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:56:59.144-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-diaz-canel-interview-nbc-p20765"/><id>urn:uuid:f181363d-4945-4f0f-b08d-4beb5a813eea</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:53:31.335-04:00</updated><summary>Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News' Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona's prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arizona-kalshi-criminal-charges-prediction-markets-gambling-g97281"/><id>urn:uuid:098641e1-d4d2-426a-a62e-23581042eb94</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:46:59.450-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has denied a bid by prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case against the company.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tracking where Israel bombed central Beirut on the war's deadliest day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-military-war-hezbollah-iran-d42278"/><id>urn:uuid:21446c04-5fee-4123-bab6-c60907b44b33</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:40:08.095-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's intense barrage of airstrikes on Wednesday hit without warning deep inside the Lebanese capital of Beirut, blowing buildings open to the elements and reducing apartment blocks to rubble in parts of the city that have traditionally escaped attack.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drone strike hits wedding in Darfur town, killing at least 30 people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-rapid-support-forces-army-fight-north-darfur-f45539"/><id>urn:uuid:4848049c-a4c3-450a-8cfa-1f05d5e445f7</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:40:01.387-04:00</updated><summary>A drone strike on a wedding gathering in Sudan's Darfur region has killed at least 30 civilians, including women and children, according to the United Nations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dennis Ray found guilty of murder in beating death of Jose Osma behind Chuck E. Cheese in 2022</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/beating-robbery-ray-osma-chuck-e-cheese-o8ftt3mw"/><id>urn:uuid:94ab3ef6-f311-4450-afa2-96036cc81be2</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:24:33.163-04:00</updated><summary>Dennis Ray, 64, was found guilty on all charges related to the 2022 deadly assault.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina to play friendlies at Texas A&amp;M and Auburn ahead of World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/argentina-world-cup-messi-texas-auburn-x76040"/><id>urn:uuid:3cf6127a-1c03-49f0-aee5-a4a4668d69e4</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:21:33.977-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina will play its final tune-ups for the World Cup at the college football stadiums of Texas A&amp;M and Auburn.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bunker blowup at Amen Corner sends Bryson DeChambeau to a 76 on the 1st day of the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-bryson-dechambeau-m25731"/><id>urn:uuid:38828616-add9-4686-8906-487707d06f1b</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:21:27.583-04:00</updated><summary>Bryson DeChambeau needed three shots to exit a greenside bunker on the 11th hole at Augusta National, and he never really recovered from that triple bogey in a first-round 76 at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venezuelan lawmakers approve a sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-us-mining-bill-foreign-investors-t48718"/><id>urn:uuid:3b811c81-e72f-4f5e-81ad-a904eaee33a1</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:11:49.502-04:00</updated><summary>Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a bill to regulate mining as the country seeks to attract leery foreign investors to a once-private industry that has long been exploited by criminal groups with ties to the government.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Anthony's softball's Cienna Picchioni, Nina Vandernoth shut down Xaverian</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/st-anthonys-xaverian-game-a7ru959i"/><id>urn:uuid:edbbfb94-30d1-4407-9885-7935dbc5920d</id><updated>2026-04-09T17:00:44.418-04:00</updated><summary>Picchioni got the start and earned the win; Vandernoth threw three scoreless innings to get the save.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke sees need for change as team struggles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kraken-leiweke-botterill-n53514"/><id>urn:uuid:a0c62928-60d9-4005-87b0-ff751105f053</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:58:13.525-04:00</updated><summary>By his second season as CEO of the Kraken, Tod Leiweke had witnessed firsthand just how impactful a successful team can be for the city of Seattle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kiss-gene-simmons-rock-band-restaurant-detroit-n34589"/><id>urn:uuid:8dc2ecd8-4f74-4f3d-a0c8-b14763d7aee8</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:54:07.701-04:00</updated><summary>Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside the NBA's MVP race: Gilgeous-Alexander favored to win again, but there may be some intrigue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-mvp-shai-jokic-wemby-b26112"/><id>urn:uuid:8d951744-5bfc-42aa-97a9-9505ccbae6ed</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:46:44.533-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA's MVP race is heating up.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/doge-libraries-museums-justice-department-lawsuit-d32732"/><id>urn:uuid:3342c0a1-2b31-4153-9bad-205665fd7ee7</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:43:14.201-04:00</updated><summary>Plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/prediction-markets-kalshi-polymarket-iran-maduro-t82418"/><id>urn:uuid:1519b19e-798b-41b4-bce8-bc2e71520357</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:42:37.303-04:00</updated><summary>Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins finish a 4-game sweep of the Tigers on a 2-run single in the 8th by Brooks Lee for a 3-1 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-twins-score-i58930"/><id>urn:uuid:bac55f71-ab2b-4ba5-8d98-243be0713585</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:41:12.939-04:00</updated><summary>Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after head-to-head outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-meadows-outfield-collision-l96287"/><id>urn:uuid:bd1d0042-a079-4fb0-bc8b-eb8c2f41875b</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:32:18.893-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.</summary></entry><entry><title>Conservative Activists Take Aim At Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/native-hawaiian-health-scholarship-discrimination-lawsuit-r55457"/><id>urn:uuid:5673ea1d-dea4-4c55-8b82-d08a669ddad5</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:31:52.309-04:00</updated><summary>A federal program aimed at placing Native Hawaiian doctors and nurses in underserved communities faces a legal challenge.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP reporter describes intense Israeli attacks that stunned Beirut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-attacks-b91392"/><id>urn:uuid:0ac6fc94-ecc2-4a5e-aa75-57e4357b25ce</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:31:15.851-04:00</updated><summary>An AP reporter describes how Israel's massive bombardment of Beirut stunned the city.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees get one hit in second straight loss to Athletics</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-athletics-game-smtvrm0e"/><id>urn:uuid:78281f05-72df-4b85-a27b-b355089d0bbc</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:21:29.572-04:00</updated><summary>In the last 17 innings, the Yankees have a total of two hits</summary></entry><entry><title>Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/live-nation-antitrust-trial-closing-arguments-o54063"/><id>urn:uuid:3dd6f316-04d4-44e2-91bf-69837019cfc9</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:20:29.628-04:00</updated><summary>A lawyer for states suing Live Nation Entertainment has tried to convince a jury during an antitrust trial's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joel Embiid has appendectomy, leaving former MVP's status for postseason in doubt</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/76ers-embiid-appendicitis-b34076"/><id>urn:uuid:6578b213-712a-4e2e-b94e-fefd3962f0e4</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:13:10.723-04:00</updated><summary>Joel Embiid had an appendectomy in Houston after Philadelphia's star big man was stricken with appendicitis overnight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/energy-politics-electricity-bills-data-centers-arizona-e56444"/><id>urn:uuid:995168fe-da0b-412f-a544-aff8c3705326</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:12:45.808-04:00</updated><summary>Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation's largest public power utility will meet surging electricity demand in a data center hot spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge rejects plea agreement in case of missing Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ella-mae-begay-missing-murdered-indigenous-tolth-j75599"/><id>urn:uuid:8d97d795-8e9c-4cab-b74d-5f3a66d1e785</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:10:20.965-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge in Phoenix has rejected a plea agreement that would have allowed a man who acknowledged beating a Navajo elder and leaving her for dead to avoid more prison time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Record oil production in West Texas helps stabilize U.S. supply amid Iran war</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/record-texas-oil-production-stable-us-supply-y22390"/><id>urn:uuid:5f2176b9-4dfc-4583-8e69-be55427fc548</id><updated>2026-04-09T16:08:04.121-04:00</updated><summary>Texas produced nearly half of all U.S. oil last year, despite drilling fewer new wells in 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>Evers signs a law legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/online-sports-betting-gambling-wisconsin-r76970"/><id>urn:uuid:269a9925-28f1-4a1b-b9c3-2f88a504e005</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:56:08.768-04:00</updated><summary>Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill into law that legalizes online sports betting, making it the 33rd state to allow the practice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Louisiana GOP races to eliminate an elected office won by an exonerated man</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-orleans-criminal-clerk-calvin-duncan-exonerated-n78542"/><id>urn:uuid:2932b48b-77ab-448d-bc80-61e2b0f5a3ca</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:53:43.209-04:00</updated><summary>A New Orleans man exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison has a new fight on his hands.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ethiopians-temporary-protected-status-s58258"/><id>urn:uuid:bad7b4e4-6372-400b-ae9e-e9796176b700</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:41:52.220-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge from Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA picks 52 referees for the World Cup, including 2 women</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-referees-women-afcon-g80325"/><id>urn:uuid:61086029-e9f7-4d2a-832d-60d613cbae18</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:40:57.902-04:00</updated><summary>Two women will be among the record 52 referees officiating matches at the upcoming World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sophia Librizzi's first-inning home run sparks Division softball in win over Port Washington</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/division-port-washington-game-tc7nxsbk"/><id>urn:uuid:1c58d94b-47ea-460f-8918-7d96cd78f7d7</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:40:45.384-04:00</updated><summary>Mallory Gulotta had 12 strikeouts in the shutout for the Blue Dragons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia's Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-putin-orthodox-easter-ceasefire-k69840"/><id>urn:uuid:ca75182b-3f57-4e1c-a97f-ecc669cabfca</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:37:29.486-04:00</updated><summary>Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parents, advocates say guardians ad litem need more guardrails. These Washington reforms could help</title><author><name> InvestigateWest</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/washington-guardian-ad-litems-reforms-w76128"/><id>urn:uuid:2bae6f1e-442a-443b-b89b-3b0f98dade47</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:27:17.368-04:00</updated><summary>In Washington, judges appoint guardians ad litem (GALs) to investigate custody disputes, but concerns are rising about their impact.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season after 9 years at club</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/andy-robertson-liverpool-leaving-e85481"/><id>urn:uuid:51a6d683-4f05-4057-a6f3-25c15661334f</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:22:39.454-04:00</updated><summary>Liverpool left back Andy Robertson will leave the club at the end of the season — his ninth at Anfield — when his contract expires.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stanford freshman Ebuka Okorie declares for the NBA draft after leading the ACC in scoring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ebuka-okorie-nba-draft-k36177"/><id>urn:uuid:f6656c3e-e6cb-4ffc-92ec-91c140922903</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:21:52.486-04:00</updated><summary>Stanford star guard Ebuka Okorie will enter the NBA draft after leading the ACC in scoring as a freshman.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/council-bribery-farah-louis-debbie-louis-t66478"/><id>urn:uuid:56aec04e-099a-43f4-908b-64331477fc21</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:20:59.165-04:00</updated><summary>A New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, appeared together at a rally held by religious leaders to condemn an ongoing federal bribery investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venezuelan police block protesters demanding higher wages and pensions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/caracas-protests-workers-delcy-venezuela-s18802"/><id>urn:uuid:3204ca0f-e6d1-4277-a2a4-1ab8d9ab93bb</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:17:14.548-04:00</updated><summary>Union leaders, retirees and public sector workers in the Venezuelan capital have marched toward the presidential palace to demand higher wages and dignified pensions.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA fines Magic $25,000 for listing Anthony Black as out before he played in win over Pistons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-black-pistons-fine-i42247"/><id>urn:uuid:ddbb7400-01e9-447e-9cab-20751a9a8dd8</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:16:44.710-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA has fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules before a home game against the Detroit Pistons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-coal-climate-fossil-fuels-industry-emissions-y53935"/><id>urn:uuid:58190f5a-977a-40d1-99b8-ccbe88640916</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:15:45.544-04:00</updated><summary>The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-justice-department-investigation-n95854"/><id>urn:uuid:bc468c8a-3bf9-42d9-8363-8fbe5072a5e8</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:14:32.415-04:00</updated><summary>The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official.</summary></entry><entry><title>Owen Caissie has 3 hits and 3 RBIs to help Marlins beat Reds 8-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/reds-marlins-score-p27662"/><id>urn:uuid:fa00bf5c-b140-44d9-85f7-608a4eb310fc</id><updated>2026-04-09T15:00:12.674-04:00</updated><summary>Owen Caissie had three hits and three RBIs to help the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/university-wisconsin-president-jay-rothman-fired-q32890"/><id>urn:uuid:74cc8984-cbcf-452d-a747-6be8badcf41d</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:54:21.317-04:00</updated><summary>Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-hezbollah-conflict-timeline-a52557"/><id>urn:uuid:0acdb665-9bd1-4bdc-94f0-959410a352ca</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:54:07.479-04:00</updated><summary>The ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah is part of a long-standing conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/polymarket-kalshi-trump-iran-prediction-congress-p48923"/><id>urn:uuid:b97a14e7-14fd-4cc2-9166-d72c621b90c1</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:51:49.333-04:00</updated><summary>Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche coach Jared Bednar says forward Nazem Kadri will miss 'some games' with finger injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nazem-kadri-avalanche-nhl-f06255"/><id>urn:uuid:74c2e9f4-3609-45f4-add4-2f91d912409e</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:46:31.852-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado coach Jared Bednar says forward Nazem Kadri will miss "some games" because of a finger injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/melania-trump-white-house-epstein-v94454"/><id>urn:uuid:8c0e3a16-408c-4ee9-aaf6-b0e56261e2b9</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:44:24.857-04:00</updated><summary>First lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at the White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Transgender darts pro says she 'just got retired' by governing body's policy change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/darts-transgender-policy-f15367"/><id>urn:uuid:ef3e0b0d-1dd9-404d-bc87-cea61ee4798b</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:39:18.942-04:00</updated><summary>A transgender darts player says she's "not done fighting" after the sport's governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from women's tournaments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons agree to 1-year deal with former Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor as possible McGary replacement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-taylor-mcgary-y66864"/><id>urn:uuid:65520fa1-6998-4308-a1ad-d00afcd7d317</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:29:39.848-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal with former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rotc-army-cadets-stopped-shooting-old-dominion-b53331"/><id>urn:uuid:b8d06c9f-83ee-4114-91d3-a8e52a79d6b6</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:28:34.738-04:00</updated><summary>Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>NIL deals and players' reactions to them give NFL teams another tool to evaluate draft prospects</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-nil-l36276"/><id>urn:uuid:4cc15114-7339-4271-8f26-4c909918cadf</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:12:56.056-04:00</updated><summary>The NIL deals that are transforming college sports are also allowing NFL teams to gain insight into how a young player will react to having money before they get a big pro contract.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders look faster, more defensive-minded under Pete DeBoer</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/pete-deboer-islanders-maple-leafs-k6cbpb7r"/><id>urn:uuid:b491ab60-eea2-4fd9-bd3a-a840d93fece5</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:01:53.434-04:00</updated><summary>What new coach Pete DeBoer is teaching and tweaking must become a permanent part of the Islanders' game.</summary></entry><entry><title>We shouldn't allow the marvels of space exploration to become passe</title><author><name>Michael Peregrine</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/space-exploration-artemis-ii-nasa-orwd73h6"/><id>urn:uuid:f1160e19-e3bf-4905-a3b1-fc0ff14e1579</id><updated>2026-04-09T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Space flight seems to be losing out to college basketball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wild add a college free agent defenseman with a unique first name that befits a Minnesota team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-viking-gustafsson-nyberg-r09184"/><id>urn:uuid:8f1ca16e-abaf-44bd-8bf9-a71ae525055e</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:49:33.636-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Wild have added a Viking.</summary></entry><entry><title>Social worker charged with trying to abduct baby from stroller in Long Beach, scuffling with great-grandfather</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/social-worker-abduct-baby-long-beach-i6fscfpy"/><id>urn:uuid:e62bd64b-d109-400b-9b88-cc6cd93042f5</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:47:53.725-04:00</updated><summary>The baby's 80-year-old great-grandfather tackled Heather Magone, preventing her from taking the child.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/baltimore-bridge-collapse-settlement-dali-p36596"/><id>urn:uuid:54f6023c-aec8-4805-b658-0815c4409826</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:46:24.652-04:00</updated><summary>Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Park Hyatt Tokyo and the legacy of "Lost in Translation"</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/tokyos-lost-in-translation-hotel-rn10a950"/><id>urn:uuid:2e2cde55-46fd-4d60-a6fe-aa769b7b8843</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:37:54.006-04:00</updated><summary>After an extensive renovation, the Park Hyatt retains its famous allure as a soaring refuge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan betting that space is next frontier to create jobs</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/michigan-space-innovation-hub-artemis-ii-r69488"/><id>urn:uuid:ecb0a741-8046-496d-8d9c-aaef596f7788</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:33:43.149-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan is playing a key role in the US space industry, contributing to the Artemis II rocket mission.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Buffalo-area man ends his fight to reclaim Albert, his 12-foot alligator seized in 2024</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alligator-seized-new-york-albert-o24150"/><id>urn:uuid:5414e9ba-da6f-448a-8ba8-a27c174af42a</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:29:17.732-04:00</updated><summary>A Buffalo-area man has given up his legal battle to reclaim his seized alligator, Albert.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York man who shot, wounded ex-boss, then fled through subway tunnels, sentenced to 15 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-city-shooting-subway-escape-u37771"/><id>urn:uuid:e6c1c179-2e75-498b-8da6-3fc96575fbde</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:28:31.600-04:00</updated><summary>A New York City man who shot and wounded his former boss on a Manhattan street and then escaped through the city's subway system has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.</title><author><name> Flatwater Free Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nebraska-sinkholes-omaha-soil-n24437"/><id>urn:uuid:f17806f8-70bc-4075-82aa-58d7470427d8</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:20:42.190-04:00</updated><summary>Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/ncaa-basketball-revenue-j94843"/><id>urn:uuid:cd900918-dc75-4010-b6b6-52d03437c710</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:14:08.589-04:00</updated><summary>The Big Ten amassed nearly $70 million in revenue from NCAA distributions awarded for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.</summary></entry><entry><title>US abortion opponents want Trump's FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/abortion-pills-mifepristone-louisiana-fda-trump-m52441"/><id>urn:uuid:408c8de8-11e6-4eef-b22c-6ffdb730a2f9</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:13:53.320-04:00</updated><summary>Abortion opponents are increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration's reluctance to restrict access to abortion pills.</summary></entry><entry><title>USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mail-usps-pensions-financial-crisis-i79242"/><id>urn:uuid:6d13b485-5e2a-4cc8-88af-f1a9c61860eb</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:13:36.046-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Postal Service has decided to temporarily suspend its contributions to Federal Employees Retirement System annuities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xander Schauffele's shot lands in a viewer's merchandise bag. It didn't stop him from making par</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-xander-schauffele-merchandise-bag-b03759"/><id>urn:uuid:c3246a70-7fd1-417f-a150-daa911966ceb</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:11:58.947-04:00</updated><summary>Xander Schauffele's tee shot on the par-5 eighth hole at Augusta National came to rest in somebody's merchandise bag.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/pink-tony-award-host-m39808"/><id>urn:uuid:a4b82c84-fb1c-4251-9be0-066d014f37ed</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:02:49.794-04:00</updated><summary>Pink has been chosen to host the Tony Awards, set for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Want Canadian citizenship? A new rule makes it easier than ever</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/canada-citizenship-bic5myo9"/><id>urn:uuid:8d06afdb-0c74-408d-b71c-d1c4bf9d85b4</id><updated>2026-04-09T13:01:10.776-04:00</updated><summary>Canada tweaks its dual-citizenship rule, allowing far more to apply.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-war-q72505"/><id>urn:uuid:0917ce00-580e-48dc-9a9a-79af13c76a67</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:52:07.688-04:00</updated><summary>Israel has escalated its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative ceasefire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orbán's rural base is still behind the Hungarian leader ahead of Sunday's pivotal vote</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/orban-rural-base-support-hungary-election-l82001"/><id>urn:uuid:229bc996-3bdf-4a7f-9c4c-806de43ffbf8</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:49:05.909-04:00</updated><summary>Days before a pivotal election, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unusually strong challenge from center-right rival Péter Magyar, whose Tisza party has gained support amid economic stagnation and frozen EU funds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/artemis-moon-astronauts-splashdown-g57509"/><id>urn:uuid:1ec211c2-de09-4609-bb34-b99e5a334d09</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:48:30.185-04:00</updated><summary>The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's "fireball" return to Earth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nigerian army general and several soldiers killed during an assault on a base in the northeast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-attack-military-base-n96111"/><id>urn:uuid:36c7ee0f-6ce6-4744-8293-d783ccb1fabf</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:47:59.915-04:00</updated><summary>Nigeria's officials say that an army general and several soldiers have been killed during an attempt to raid a military base in the northeast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greece moves to protect minors from social media with new ban for kids under 15</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/social-media-ban-kids-greece-france-q70769"/><id>urn:uuid:971911fe-22e4-4526-ba28-072993f539d5</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:45:59.055-04:00</updated><summary>Greece has become the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Bowman cleared to return at Bristol after vertigo sidelined him for 4 races</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-bowman-vertigo-bristol-d18857"/><id>urn:uuid:918ebf02-2b87-4760-beeb-f08336a15803</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:21:58.790-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Bowman has been cleared to return to the NASCAR race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway after missing four races with vertigo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sidney-crosby-alex-ovechkin-nhl-p61442"/><id>urn:uuid:f31256b5-43b3-458b-86bb-69c7ba262531</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:17:01.318-04:00</updated><summary>Is one of the NHL's best rivalries nearing an end.</summary></entry><entry><title>For second time, Trump seeks to eliminate federal funding for tribal colleges and universities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-budget-tribal-colleges-funding-cuts-o40150"/><id>urn:uuid:b0416a97-405a-46c4-ac16-eb00a411f7f4</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:13:36.151-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is proposing cuts to federal funding for tribal colleges and universities for the second year in a row.</summary></entry><entry><title>Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-g14836"/><id>urn:uuid:280776fb-9aaa-4c1a-a3ff-06b71fda4f77</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:03:52.725-04:00</updated><summary>The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island girls bowling team 2026</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/girls-bowling-2026-nrntzes2"/><id>urn:uuid:c02e8f9b-20e3-44aa-9563-f0be493aef18</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See which girls bowlers earned Newsday's top honors this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island boys bowling team 2026</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/boys-bowling-2026-yp7vbh2z"/><id>urn:uuid:25a21137-12ef-464e-be31-70f671bbb22f</id><updated>2026-04-09T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>See which boys bowlers earned Newsday's top honors this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran looks likely to win strategically despite U.S. tactical military gains</title><author><name>Trudy Rubin</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/us-iran-ceasefire-rfynyf88"/><id>urn:uuid:2f5a7e3e-1378-43d6-b311-18a6db3b71f7</id><updated>2026-04-09T11:58:53.014-04:00</updated><summary>Iran's uranium is still buried in the same places.</summary></entry><entry><title>IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/imf-global-economy-downgrade-war-tariff-e78940"/><id>urn:uuid:74d88c66-6e79-4936-9d6e-11ff38670f21</id><updated>2026-04-09T11:40:23.226-04:00</updated><summary>The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that's the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds.</summary></entry><entry><title>European leaders urge a negotiated settlement as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-europe-eu-hormuz-lebanon-macron-meloni-merz-m65797"/><id>urn:uuid:ad314bbc-8623-45bb-aa1e-620e0b0e6d7f</id><updated>2026-04-09T11:31:38.953-04:00</updated><summary>European leaders are trying to influence an end to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran from the sidelines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thief who stole handbag containing a Fabergé egg sentenced to prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/faberge-egg-theft-prison-sentence-s10977"/><id>urn:uuid:3c7ca149-0638-4339-9c5f-9e762a2141d9</id><updated>2026-04-09T11:11:51.004-04:00</updated><summary>A bag-snatcher who stole a designer handbag without realizing it contained a Fabergé egg worth up to $3 million has been sentenced to over two years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gary Player says Tiger Woods' pain medication is understandable but he shouldn't be driving</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-tiger-woods-augusta-national-gary-player-v61769"/><id>urn:uuid:f1c99836-71dd-49ae-8936-e19530dbdd8a</id><updated>2026-04-09T11:10:00.763-04:00</updated><summary>Gary Player believes Tiger Woods should avoid driving because of his medication use for pain management.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/milei-glacier-bill-argentina-environment-climate-change-q23262"/><id>urn:uuid:aad9d509-fac1-44e5-a299-31c03dea7a4b</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:50:02.996-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smith Point Bridge construction to start, but costs rise to $150M</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/smith-point-bridge-construction-v2byum4a"/><id>urn:uuid:aa03a8f9-7c70-40d4-8a93-3f2fbf8779a9</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:48:41.565-04:00</updated><summary>The bridge will replace the one built in 1959 that goes from Long Island's South Shore to Fire Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Max Verstappen's race engineer GianPiero Lambiase to leave Red Bull for F1 rival McLaren</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/verstappen-lambiase-engineer-mclaren-red-bull-i08761"/><id>urn:uuid:38f7c339-c19e-480b-b023-ebcc80eeece0</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:38:31.802-04:00</updated><summary>Max Verstappen's race engineer and close ally GianPiero Lambiase is set to leave the Red Bull team in 2028 and will join its Formula 1 rival McLaren as its chief racing officer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawsuit alleges racial profiling in Trump mass deportation campaign</title><author><name>Bart Jones and Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/federal-lawsuit-ice-department-of-homeland-security-kb1qceaq"/><id>urn:uuid:69fdc83f-a671-49e3-bf5a-609e1340b2f2</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:38:01.934-04:00</updated><summary>Five of the eight plaintiffs in the federal class action lawsuit are from Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>England to play World Cup warm-up games in Florida against New Zealand and Costa Rica</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/england-world-cup-games-i41361"/><id>urn:uuid:ac229071-3aa3-464d-86a3-9d0ff83ff085</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:36:02.243-04:00</updated><summary>England will play World Cup warm up games in Tampa and Orlando in June.</summary></entry><entry><title>Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM, celebrating 50th anniversary of 'Turnstiles'</title><author><name>Rafer Guzmán</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/billy-joel-sirius-xm-cjvkzule"/><id>urn:uuid:f84c88f1-4126-48c4-a6a5-5f30566db840</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:27:50.859-04:00</updated><summary>A "Turnstiles Fantasy Concert" recreates the album track by track, using live performances culled from various shows.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jasmine rice sold at Wegmans, other stores recalled after possible presence of 'foreign material'</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wegmans-rice-recall-lundberg-f2cn0zss"/><id>urn:uuid:bca23040-087c-468d-8232-bac850cc04e8</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:14:05.448-04:00</updated><summary>The recall involves two-pound bags of Lundberg organic jasmine white rice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kara-swisher-cnn-t03876"/><id>urn:uuid:39e0f37c-8f29-4829-9f68-dd924072a034</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:10:37.667-04:00</updated><summary>Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smithtown Councilman Thomas Lohmann charged with assaulting fellow Councilman Tom McCarthy in executive session</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/smithtown-councilman-assault-charge-a1gbz8ip"/><id>urn:uuid:6322fd53-3c50-449e-853d-af4efe55ae3a</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:06:34.530-04:00</updated><summary>Councilman Thomas Lohmann is charged with third-degree assault after Councilman Tom McCarthy said "a passionate discussion" in executive session "turned violent."</summary></entry><entry><title>Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/indianapolis-500-colton-herta-f2-n68095"/><id>urn:uuid:8147ff83-bb09-49d8-96ed-aff4462bb46c</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:06:05.864-04:00</updated><summary>Colton Herta's hopes of returning to the Indianapolis 500 in the middle of his bid to reach Formula 1 have taken a hit with a calendar clash after Formula 2 races were rescheduled.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-golf-rory-mcilroy-jack-nicklaus-j49622"/><id>urn:uuid:5fd7507d-a477-4459-b70f-d42720a73fcf</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:06:02.779-04:00</updated><summary>As Rory McIlroy was warming up on the practice range, Jack Nicklaus was busy touting the star from Northern Ireland by saying he had a "very, very good chance" to repeat as Masters champion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather's old gym amid rematch tension between the boxing rivals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/manny-pacquiao-floyd-mayweather-q74386"/><id>urn:uuid:3bce99e5-70df-45da-912c-a31d62caf206</id><updated>2026-04-09T10:00:26.768-04:00</updated><summary>Manny Pacquiao is preparing for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather on September 19 in Las Vegas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angels reliever Robert Stephenson is out for season with elbow injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-stephenson-surgery-r11273"/><id>urn:uuid:8f93dccd-ec60-423c-bf41-745b28fac348</id><updated>2026-04-09T09:51:11.126-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/climate-petrochemicals-oil-iran-war-fossil-fuels-v12257"/><id>urn:uuid:8b3926fc-ad45-4924-83dd-9254ee60fa5f</id><updated>2026-04-09T09:46:07.920-04:00</updated><summary>The Iran war is highlighting global dependence on petrochemicals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets are No. 1 in spending again as MLB average salary hits a record $5.34 million, according to AP study</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-mlb-payrolls-and-salaries-2026-q7wv2lmn"/><id>urn:uuid:4bd8123d-cca4-4d39-ba4b-6e4addc7c034</id><updated>2026-04-09T09:34:09.678-04:00</updated><summary>The MLB average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day and the Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Husband arrested in Bahamas after US woman vanishes from boat denies wrongdoing, lawyer says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brian-lynette-hooker-bahamas-missing-d07640"/><id>urn:uuid:1466e645-6fb9-4886-87fa-97b057be56e0</id><updated>2026-04-09T09:21:46.267-04:00</updated><summary>The lawyer for an American who was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife vanished while the couple were traveling in a motorboat near the archipelago says her client denies any wrongdoing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lebanon digs for survivors after Israeli attack kills over 300, as surprise word of talks emerges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-beirut-strikes-i66477"/><id>urn:uuid:10217320-dcd1-42d0-97c7-65d2acb2725d</id><updated>2026-04-09T09:18:56.946-04:00</updated><summary>Lebanon is reeling after the deadliest day of renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Halle Bailey seeks romance in the hills in frothy 'You, Me &amp; Tuscany'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/you-me-tuscany-movie-review-v48694"/><id>urn:uuid:8066f207-96d8-4cde-87a1-69352e1067a8</id><updated>2026-04-09T09:04:54.583-04:00</updated><summary>Halle Bailey is an aspiring New York chef who gave up culinary school to care for her mother.</summary></entry><entry><title>United Football League to launch Oklahoma City expansion team for the 2028 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ufl-expansion-oklahoma-o29427"/><id>urn:uuid:2d72b84c-31b8-4030-946f-ce8743423df6</id><updated>2026-04-09T09:00:23.180-04:00</updated><summary>The United Football League announces an expansion team in Oklahoma City, set to begin play in spring 2028.</summary></entry><entry><title>US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/economy-gdp-jobs-iran-g62448"/><id>urn:uuid:853f0bb5-e711-4c61-82f5-5607d62233a6</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:48:23.931-04:00</updated><summary>The American economy, slowed by last fall's 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in downgrade of its previous estimate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/acm-awards-nominations-2026-moroney-lambert-g98697"/><id>urn:uuid:ca70600b-3f14-4d72-8c82-02574c5f4abb</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:47:01.846-04:00</updated><summary>Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel lifts restrictions at holy sites in Jerusalem after fragile ceasefire announced</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jerusalem-holy-sites-reopened-iran-war-d79424"/><id>urn:uuid:b1610c87-df75-40a2-bc38-2f555c63146b</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:45:54.827-04:00</updated><summary>Worshippers are able to pray again at Jerusalem's holy sites after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed throughout the war with Iran nearly six weeks ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,00 last week but remain within stable range of past few years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-c58733"/><id>urn:uuid:4b1cb013-2153-4cbf-9bcc-e0eaaf0d7662</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:44:06.848-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire deal that injected a degree of optimism into a still-clouded global economic picture.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-economy-spending-u65750"/><id>urn:uuid:766c1224-d605-4325-9053-c756f7edc677</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:42:19.103-04:00</updated><summary>A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began.</summary></entry><entry><title>A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-x16547"/><id>urn:uuid:683f164a-bbd3-4027-9b0e-f3bbe4a45fef</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:13:24.008-04:00</updated><summary>Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson got the Masters underway, hitting the ceremonial first tee shots on a postcard-perfect day at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian court criminalizes the activities of the Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-crackdown-memorial-nobel-prize-human-rights-u15594"/><id>urn:uuid:c41f9f62-1d9b-4ca9-b3b7-d686a8ba1d37</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:13:13.795-04:00</updated><summary>Russia's Supreme Court has effectively criminalized the activities of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group Memorial, the latest step in an unrelenting crackdown on dissent and civil society organizations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rutte the 'Trump whisperer' faces a fresh test as the US leader turns on NATO over Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nato-iran-rutte-trump-hormuz-support-s17090"/><id>urn:uuid:db32d3a5-13b6-4ef1-bb23-7224e0cde7ed</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:10:40.527-04:00</updated><summary>NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump wants to quit the military organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tanzanian leader orders smaller convoys and shared buses to cut fuel use as prices rise</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tanzania-fuel-hassan-motorcade-r30115"/><id>urn:uuid:78f5bdc9-72b9-49d5-97b9-ff46a8832414</id><updated>2026-04-09T08:07:47.557-04:00</updated><summary>Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is cutting down on official and luxury vehicles to save fuel as oil prices rise due to the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/cannes-film-festival-lineup-l66294"/><id>urn:uuid:50e720dd-891f-44fe-a603-c5ecee0cefb3</id><updated>2026-04-09T07:54:58.976-04:00</updated><summary>New films by Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Spain's Pedro Almodovar will premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival next month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coal's fortunes shift as Trump uses orders and taxpayer money to keep plants operating</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-climate-coal-revival-n23511"/><id>urn:uuid:f4323c63-56ef-41a2-856d-1d01fda6a804</id><updated>2026-04-09T07:43:38.105-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running.</summary></entry><entry><title>Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/airline-tickets-fees-increase-jet-fuel-v39126"/><id>urn:uuid:f7ff4edc-524b-46b5-b529-caf4cc092eb2</id><updated>2026-04-09T07:42:15.700-04:00</updated><summary>Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-threats-democrats-impeachment-a06993"/><id>urn:uuid:bf3c1d23-1237-42bf-b6b7-7b7e460e79e9</id><updated>2026-04-09T07:39:31.875-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would "die" if it didn't meet his demands.</summary></entry><entry><title>What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/young-voters-democrats-elsayed-piker-dingell-d46207"/><id>urn:uuid:1f8bf58f-0774-4344-88c4-292fb3f567b4</id><updated>2026-04-09T07:05:02.335-04:00</updated><summary>Many young voters say politics isn't delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippines opens key coast guard base in the disputed South China Sea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-china-sea-thitu-island-philippines-a08632"/><id>urn:uuid:38028486-7e52-44a0-b054-5ac1efbeba53</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:54:26.753-04:00</updated><summary>The Philippines has unveiled a major coast guard base on Thitu Island in the South China Sea.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-britain-migrants-crossing-deaths-j75559"/><id>urn:uuid:51fe0097-b3b5-465c-a691-7877b0dfa78d</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:39:49.736-04:00</updated><summary>French authorities say at least four people died while trying to board an inflatable boat for a dangerous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K. The prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region said Thursday that 38 others were rescued including one whose condition involved a medical emergency.</summary></entry><entry><title>Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/political-violence-campaign-security-spending-congress-presidency-b91052"/><id>urn:uuid:976f86b3-f615-4ee4-873f-3b777bef4a4e</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:38:21.175-04:00</updated><summary>A new report says security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyson Fury faces bear-wrestling Arslanbek Makhmudov in his latest comeback to heavyweight boxing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/tyson-fury-makhmudov-bear-usyk-joshua-benn-q16051"/><id>urn:uuid:55353a9e-d5e1-4f63-8bd3-3cb53043500a</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:28:59.901-04:00</updated><summary>Tyson Fury's latest comeback has revived the prospect of a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona hosts Espanyol looking to take another step toward retaining La Liga title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/barcelona-real-madrid-espanyol-girona-m29793"/><id>urn:uuid:47dd82da-6931-456d-bd93-a8bf13179e0b</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:21:43.796-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona will look to take another step toward successfully defending its Spanish league title when it hosts struggling Espanyol in a derby on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-norway-russian-submarines-atlantic-g05889"/><id>urn:uuid:79cad66d-aef2-44eb-9e0d-507b43ecd1f7</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:17:58.327-04:00</updated><summary>Britain and Norway have conducted a weekslong operation to deter Russian spy submarines near undersea cables in the North Atlantic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watkins strikes twice for Aston Villa in 3-1 win at Bologna in Europa League quarterfinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/europa-league-quarterfinals-villa-bologna-nottingham-porto-m12950"/><id>urn:uuid:b1132cb7-eb68-4dbb-a479-72c0098acafc</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:14:37.668-04:00</updated><summary>Ollie Watkins scored twice and Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 to move a step closer to the Europa League semifinals with its eighth straight victory in the competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayern is about to break all-time Bundesliga goals record. Here's where it ranks in soccer history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bundesliga-preview-bayern-record-dortmund-h33189"/><id>urn:uuid:d5f3d010-c964-45d2-9e59-492632047a00</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:07:03.650-04:00</updated><summary>Bayern Munich's game against St. Pauli on Saturday isn't just about taking care of business in between two high-pressure Champions League quarterfinal games against Real Madrid.</summary></entry><entry><title>McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share the lead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-golf-rory-mcilroy-d17301"/><id>urn:uuid:a81c1971-4c95-4cc7-b5c6-2dfdda18d78b</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:00:33.002-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy has been savoring his Masters win all week at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deporting his blameless bride won't thank him for his service</title><author><name>Dan Janison</name><email>Dan.Janison@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/dan-janison/matthew-blank-annie-ramos-or74o972"/><id>urn:uuid:d21dab31-51a6-4460-ad00-68ef0762d66b</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>'Instead of preparing for our future together, I am now fighting for her freedom,' a soldier says.</summary></entry><entry><title>We can overcome toxic polarization on Long Island</title><author><name>Herb Lape and&amp;nbsp;Swati Srivastava</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/long-island-alliance-braver-angels-nonpartisan-wxs16raa"/><id>urn:uuid:d502d623-fd9d-4f40-a371-e9587514607b</id><updated>2026-04-09T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Left unchecked, it threatens the very idea of us as one nation.</summary></entry><entry><title>From Premier League champion to survival mode, Liverpool's season is on the brink</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-arne-slot-y46265"/><id>urn:uuid:0f50c0ec-d1b3-4cb7-b290-e5d622e9b097</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:16:52.898-04:00</updated><summary>Just one year ago Liverpool was closing in on a record-tying 20th English league title.</summary></entry><entry><title>BTS opens world tour in South Korea after hiatus for military service</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/bts-world-tour-a07651"/><id>urn:uuid:bbaaf4ae-b701-4ce4-9dbf-6431bf1d6401</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:10:53.446-04:00</updated><summary>BTS has kicked off their long-awaited world tour with a concert in South Korea.</summary></entry><entry><title>Antonio Conte is never one to sit still. He's hinting at a Napoli exit and a return to the Italy job</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/antonio-conte-italy-napoli-m08671"/><id>urn:uuid:4d08a49c-1dfb-4068-8fea-28056aed001a</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:03:53.477-04:00</updated><summary>Win and then move on to the next challenge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island boys wrestling team 2026</title><author><name>Andy Slawson, Matt Lindsay and Gregg Sarra</name><email>andy.slawson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/boys-wrestling-2026-bil63b55"/><id>urn:uuid:331fa56f-67e6-4122-9b08-e827caea7a10</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:36.153-04:00</updated><summary>Meet the boys wrestlers who earned Newsday's highest honor this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Downtown Baldwin eyed for housing development by business partners</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/downtown-baldwin-development-ai2t9vuw"/><id>urn:uuid:137e7dba-3d47-4cae-8683-3d007e4e84bc</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The developers want to build a $20.8 million, 58-unit apartment complex on Grand Avenue in Baldwin.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Long Island schools are helping special education students forge friendships with mainstream peers</title><author><name>Darwin Yanes</name><email>darwin.yanes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/special-education-inclusion-long-island-klx9kh9p"/><id>urn:uuid:79656a11-5f9b-4d5b-b71e-58d9fb0f9d2d</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Shoreham-Wading River, Westhampton Beach and South Country are among the Long Island districts promoting inclusivity through peer mentoring programs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island girls wrestling team 2026</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/girls-wrestling-2026-c27zllfx"/><id>urn:uuid:245b0ce7-473e-4771-8d8f-215d5f11e207</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Meet the girls wrestlers who earned Newsday's highest honor this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inspired by Lincoln, Stony Brook man creates pride in his hometown</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/kevin-walters-stony-brook-u6zr0l1n"/><id>urn:uuid:c1ca14fa-d40f-4b54-8759-4e54204e098c</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Walters has spearheaded various improvement projects for Strathmore at Stony Brook and its surrounding areas.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 Long Islanders sue Weber, alleging serious injuries from grill brushes</title><author><name>Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/weber-lawsuit-metal-grill-brushes-injuries-adxdcasb"/><id>urn:uuid:91a300d0-bed5-4acc-bceb-ee3d87512ba3</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A Nassau man suffered a serious eye injury, and a child from Suffolk underwent two surgeries after a bristle fragment lodged in his throat, according to the suits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's 'subtle shift' in court demeanor hinted at possible guilty plea, DA says</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-ray-tierney-guilty-plea-jxi70hma"/><id>urn:uuid:91ebd82b-561d-4335-8c83-70324a8c57e9</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors convinced Rex Heuermann to speak with the FBI in a "clinical way" to help them with profiling serial killers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donald Lubowich, astrophysicist and professor emeritus at Hofstra University, dies at 77</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/donald-lubowich-obituary-hofstra-emaewvin"/><id>urn:uuid:ae5dd884-355c-4f80-a7fb-d46449c5d5c1</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"He brought outer space down to earth," particularly as coordinator of Hofstra's Astronomy Outreach program, said Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet of Syosset's North Shore Synagogue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Members of Iranian student group at Stony Brook hope for regime change even after ceasefire</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/iranian-graduate-student-association-stony-brook-university-jmykfctg"/><id>urn:uuid:0534a7d5-0c61-4b95-9540-cc03c4aa57b1</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Members of the Iranian Graduate Student Association at Stony Brook University said they hope a ceasefire in the Iran war is temporary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hudson Valley thrifting day trip: Shop secondhand stores for treasures</title><author><name>KJ Bannan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/thrift-shopping-guide-hudson-valley-qrlodl2c"/><id>urn:uuid:94b29018-5dc0-41b7-8cd4-53fa6dcc4bea</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Make the most of thrift shopping during spring cleaning, with expert tips on finding unique treasures and saving money.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 new Long Island artisanal pizzerias</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/new-long-island-pizza-owiv3fba"/><id>urn:uuid:87da07ef-7a53-42aa-afd6-f0c007f6160e</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The pizza is worth driving for at these standout new spots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's All-Long Island cheerleading team 2026</title><author><name>By Matt Lindsay and Gregg Sarra</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/all-long-island/cheerleading-2026-ogigzyk0"/><id>urn:uuid:f7dbbe9e-1735-4fb9-b2e6-a4c750324173</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Meet the cheerleaders who took home Newsday's top honors this past winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top 10 New York celebrity sports fans</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/new-york-celebrity-sports-fans-dmixfaqu"/><id>urn:uuid:f62e571b-b77a-467f-96a5-d5178a086f7f</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Rankings consider blind devotion, years of fandom, a demonstrated history of attending regular season games and a willingness to suffer.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS reviewing 11 battery storage projects in Suffolk among dozens statewide</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/suffolk-county-battery-storage-projects-onbzypqu"/><id>urn:uuid:d858cc8e-bcdd-44c6-a741-e35a47891aa6</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The projects extend from Huntington to Calverton and are in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for 6,000 megawatts of battery storage plants across the state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa Park dentist's lawsuit alleges Nassau police illegally took his firearms</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/massapequa-park-dentist-nassau-county-police-department-lawsuit-b2n4dofi"/><id>urn:uuid:0fe31058-cdbd-40ad-9999-3fd6b2d85f34</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The suit alleges police arrested the Massapequa Park dentist without probable cause and illegally seized his firearms and ammunition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Babylon Town to crack down on e-bikes, e-scooters at parks, beaches</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/babylon-parks-beaches-e-bike-ban-yg9i0vqs"/><id>urn:uuid:f2b5c53e-733a-4846-96ce-60ed4af174bf</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The ban, which was passed last summer, prohibits the use of e-bikes, e-scooters and golf carts at town beaches and parks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Forever chemicals in water, selling 'whip-its' to kids</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/pfas-pfos-water-pollution-whip-its-nitrous-oxide-i62oxxp2"/><id>urn:uuid:a3182fc0-7206-4386-8592-e222e1f48f91</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Riverhead moves to seize Long Island Science Center building by eminent domain</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-science-center-b0ao7cre"/><id>urn:uuid:e0fb028b-61ce-42a9-8083-412f85896143</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The center insists it has the resources to renovate the property and open soon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet the Fanilows: LI's biggest Barry Manilow fans</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/barry-manilow-fans-nruny3uw"/><id>urn:uuid:7480d60d-1669-475b-80a1-50d1c0b7c099</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>LI's Fanilows share stories and wishes for him as he deals with health issues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gotham Sports App use is up 29%, but fans complain about technical glitches</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/gotham-sports-app-yes-msg-bo67zmvq"/><id>urn:uuid:fbe59e6a-28cb-471d-9b23-83edabe7a7b7</id><updated>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>On the app (when it works properly), fans can watch the Yankees, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers, Nets and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch police launch campaign to find and offer help to victims of sextortion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/netherlands-sextortion-online-abuse-homeland-security-e94501"/><id>urn:uuid:092095b2-c919-4bd6-b357-e067213bed25</id><updated>2026-04-09T04:50:52.353-04:00</updated><summary>Dutch police have launched a social media campaign to help girls and young women targeted in a sextortion case.</summary></entry><entry><title>Myanmar's parliament approves cabinet mostly of former generals and holdovers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-min-aung-hlaing-cabinet-military-e58379"/><id>urn:uuid:f09b32de-9a82-4509-b390-a7789ac1a03b</id><updated>2026-04-09T03:51:09.838-04:00</updated><summary>Myanmar's parliament has approved a cabinet that largely includes former generals and holdovers from the past military-led government under Min Aung Hlaing.</summary></entry><entry><title>The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oldest-octopus-fossil-mistaken-identity-nautilus-t70391"/><id>urn:uuid:fe060bcb-f54e-405c-8ff3-17b28c946fe9</id><updated>2026-04-09T03:30:01.745-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thunder lock up the No. 1 seed for the 3rd straight season, putting the champs in elite NBA company</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/oklahoma-city-thunder-shai-f01653"/><id>urn:uuid:fbaa5ace-9ece-43b8-a0eb-1062d2e17ced</id><updated>2026-04-09T02:31:59.196-04:00</updated><summary>For the third straight season, the road to the NBA title goes through Oklahoma City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connor McDavid nets hat trick on 5-point night as Oilers surge into first place in Pacific Division</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/connor-mcdavid-oilers-y27419"/><id>urn:uuid:dcb20ccb-d549-4346-b60e-0bcf4a841696</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:57:15.497-04:00</updated><summary>The best way for the Edmonton Oilers to shake off a tough loss was to let Connor McDavid take over the game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Benin is holding an election for a new president as security worsens and critics denounce clampdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/benin-presidential-election-a90251"/><id>urn:uuid:e0dee872-26c5-4ea8-bb13-d8e126a4eaeb</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:52:18.606-04:00</updated><summary>Voters in Benin are heading to the polls Sunday to elect a new president.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-internet-crackdown-censorship-v37407"/><id>urn:uuid:e174ab6e-477e-4e5b-9afc-6a2823e73a4a</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:35:41.345-04:00</updated><summary>Anger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peruvians choosing a president from 35-candidate pool in Sunday's election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-presidential-election-crime-fujimori-aliaga-h95518"/><id>urn:uuid:0f3fabbb-dc8a-493a-8f23-ae61a5a82f2e</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:33:06.932-04:00</updated><summary>Peru's next president will be chosen from a pool of 35 candidates that includes a former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vilma Jää Brings herding calls and mocking songs to Met Opera's production of 'Innocence'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/innocence-met-opera-vilma-jaa-j52106"/><id>urn:uuid:1d2d136f-9058-446d-a9d0-9127f5459ca1</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:22:05.977-04:00</updated><summary>Vilma Jää never expected to play a major role in one of the 21st century's most acclaimed operas when she enrolled at the Sibelius Academy to study folk music.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pro-Iran groups have used AI to troll Trump and try to control the war narrative</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ai-meme-war-iran-trump-t04771"/><id>urn:uuid:2bd353fe-bb25-44de-a060-f6a28830e540</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:21:33.194-04:00</updated><summary>Pro-Iran groups have used artificial intelligence to create slick internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against the U.S. and Israel, and foster opposition to it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ligue 1 leader PSG rests while other teams chase a Champions League spot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue-1-psg-lens-monaco-marseille-lyon-r53542"/><id>urn:uuid:311ffe25-950c-4122-b21a-dd88899110a8</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:18:49.751-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain has the weekend off to prepare for its trip to Liverpool in the Champions League.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 1.9 billion-year-old bedrock will soon house the world's first permanent nuclear waste site</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/finland-nuclear-waste-disposal-storage-w24044"/><id>urn:uuid:2d0a9a5f-c6b0-4792-aa1f-e13b6e400fb1</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:07:36.754-04:00</updated><summary>The world-first facility for permanently disposing spent nuclear fuel is set to begin operations in Finland after decades of construction.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-9-2026-q54276"/><id>urn:uuid:ffbeb02a-ace5-471b-b8a0-51902e9be147</id><updated>2026-04-09T01:02:16.735-04:00</updated><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.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-a76841"/><id>urn:uuid:b1e2112c-443a-408a-8ff2-aed8e7eef3c1</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:50:51.148-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key Indian states hold elections that will test reach of Modi's party in opposition strongholds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-elections-assam-kerala-modi-bjp-q13821"/><id>urn:uuid:1053c9aa-0b8a-47a1-bc75-9befad55b933</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:42:37.218-04:00</updated><summary>Voters in key Indian regions are casting ballots in local elections that will test the support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connor McDavid's hat trick leads the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Sharks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/oilers-sharks-score-mcdavid-k40989"/><id>urn:uuid:23ec7a81-693a-494d-9545-f2eb54cc70f1</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:38:27.560-04:00</updated><summary>Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and finished with five points, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that moved them into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.</summary></entry><entry><title>Holmgren scores 30, Thunder clinch NBA's best regular-season record in 128-110 victory over Clippers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/clippers-thunder-score-f00856"/><id>urn:uuid:564ed220-a10b-4971-a0cc-5f4470d86762</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:34:00.551-04:00</updated><summary>The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Devin Booker scores 37, Suns clinch No. 7 spot in West with a 112-107 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-suns-score-b64990"/><id>urn:uuid:653779bc-652e-4554-a6f1-c0b09bd871cd</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:29:28.332-04:00</updated><summary>Devin Booker scored 37 points, Dillon Brooks added 28 and the Phoenix Suns edged the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 112-107.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fox scores 25 points to lead short-handed Spurs past Trail Blazers 112-101</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-trail-blazers-score-wembanyama-castle-q91127"/><id>urn:uuid:f7db011d-76fc-4072-97ad-420e07898e49</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:20:44.641-04:00</updated><summary>De'Aaron Fox had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept rolling even with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined by injuries, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101.</summary></entry><entry><title>Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-9-2026-n51457"/><id>urn:uuid:e74c9a00-2ef3-464a-be8d-937ed13f3304</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:18:23.355-04:00</updated><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.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/sharpton-josh-shapiro-democratic-presidential-primary-2028-c48056"/><id>urn:uuid:3c62564a-867a-44db-9490-0abb6099f83a</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:15:23.996-04:00</updated><summary>The Democratic Party's leading 2028 presidential prospects are warning African Americans that President Donald Trump is actively working to undermine their right to vote in 2026.</summary></entry><entry><title>How US communities have responded to plans to convert warehouses into immigration detention centers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-detention-warehouses-backlash-states-n88321"/><id>urn:uuid:8d3e1a5c-5b1b-4318-a5ed-061717df3f05</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:14:28.270-04:00</updated><summary>Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is reviewing plans to convert warehouses into detention facilities for immigrants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-police-cooler-throwing-death-sentencing-s87072"/><id>urn:uuid:87543fd8-d842-473b-8101-b4c7b45430ff</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:14:07.381-04:00</updated><summary>A former New York City police officer has been sentenced to three to nine years in prison for tossing a picnic cooler full of drinks at a fleeing suspect, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Protesters rally against planned Maryland immigration detention facility that's now paused</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-warehouse-detention-nome-mullin-n48383"/><id>urn:uuid:86dd6971-8114-4d23-b5e4-faf01b935d05</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:13:41.877-04:00</updated><summary>Protesters are rallying against a planned immigration detention facility in Maryland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from the Gilgo Beach case as Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to 7 murders and admits to an 8th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rex-heuermann-guilty-pleas-gilgo-beach-killings-b75572"/><id>urn:uuid:932bd57f-bc53-4252-a60a-e3521b30f57c</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:13:12.848-04:00</updated><summary>A Long Island man who carried out a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach killings has pleaded guilty to murder charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>PHOTO ESSAY: In a corner of Appalachia, soaring utility costs are surpassing rents and mortgages</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/electricity-utility-bills-v64643"/><id>urn:uuid:40306c07-60b0-439a-bb14-e0b64049575f</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:12:15.835-04:00</updated><summary>WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. — Eric Pinson is obsessed with stacks of electric bills laid out</summary></entry><entry><title>States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-data-centers-nevada-clean-energy-h68172"/><id>urn:uuid:b581f156-7494-4e43-86cc-199d148f1072</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:11:54.407-04:00</updated><summary>Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers.</summary></entry><entry><title>1 killed, 2 presumed dead after partial roof collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/parking-garage-construction-collapse-philadelphia-hospital-m22523"/><id>urn:uuid:5fec3b88-dc15-4b13-800b-72d71976119b</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:11:31.471-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a stairwell roof at a parking garage being built in Philadelphia collapsed suddenly, killing one person and leaving two missing and presumed dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>After Trump's Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what's next</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-diaspora-war-bombing-threats-protests-n21518"/><id>urn:uuid:f8ae3a94-bf48-4bf9-b690-3129fae15ec2</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:10:19.191-04:00</updated><summary>Iranian Americans are experiencing uncertainty as the Trump administration imposes deadlines and intermediaries seek paths to avoid escalation of the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Democratic success ahead of the midterms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/wisconsin-georgia-special-election-donald-trump-e90645"/><id>urn:uuid:9fa511f8-ff15-42c0-8c41-75a7effeaf2f</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:08:45.140-04:00</updated><summary>Republicans have had some setbacks this election year, with recent Democratic wins Wisconsin and Georgia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miniature art transforms an alley into a surrealist wonderland at 'Mississippi's Tiniest Museum'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/hattiesburg-pocket-museum-miniature-art-n74454"/><id>urn:uuid:87741775-139c-41d9-9a01-01b3e8281213</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:08:17.974-04:00</updated><summary>The miniature art installations at what's known as "Mississippi's Tiniest Museum" have transformed an alley into a major community hub and tourist destination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' four-year prison sentence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sean-diddy-combs-sentencing-prison-q39291"/><id>urn:uuid:bb09ff8b-989c-4287-bb42-9d9af2db58e4</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:07:49.030-04:00</updated><summary>Appeals court judges are questioning whether a judge who sentenced Sean "Diddy" Combs to over four years in prison on prostitution-related charges went too far in considering evidence supporting behavior he was acquitted of.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/electricity-utility-bills-west-virginia-trump-coal-w17717"/><id>urn:uuid:19d9a043-226b-4981-82ec-179dafb2583a</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:07:19.553-04:00</updated><summary>West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-iranian-americans-world-cup-d69986"/><id>urn:uuid:b7780b3a-33c3-40ec-88ac-c4a673529e4c</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:06:39.248-04:00</updated><summary>Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/woodcock-bird-new-york-city-bryant-park-i12572"/><id>urn:uuid:7b551a3a-1b45-4424-920d-b08343b9b142</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:05:45.086-04:00</updated><summary>American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-vance-orban-hungary-maga-iran-war-v00807"/><id>urn:uuid:8f3ed56e-9510-4bcb-8cbc-2c7e6f8f0c51</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:03:33.132-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the rare European leader seeking President Donald Trump's approval.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Tech Tip: A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ipod-music-streaming-iphone-f49941"/><id>urn:uuid:1e398c9d-64bb-4f0d-8ade-9b97bd457550</id><updated>2026-04-09T00:01:24.608-04:00</updated><summary>The iPod is undergoing a revival, with secondhand sales surging.</summary></entry></feed>