There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.
- Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly Reuters
Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.
- MATTHEW PERRONE and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press
Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.
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US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.
President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.
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Voting rights advocates warn that these copycat measures could still disenfranchise citizens who lack certain forms of ID during this year’s elections.
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A new Gallup poll found that about 1 in 4 U.S. adults used AI for health information in the past month.
While many leave college intending to return, few ultimately do. In recent years, however, colleges and local governments have gotten better at helping them get back on track.
Here's the latest for Friday, April 17th: U.S. and Iran say Strait of Hormuz now open to commercial shipping; Thousands return home amid ceasefire in Lebanon; Accused Charlie Kirk shooter seeks ban on cameras in courtroom; Optimism over Iran war sends stocks soaring.
Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens challenged Erika Kirk’s stated reason for withdrawing from a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, citing competing accounts over security and attendance. In posts on X, Owens alleged low ticket sales, while event organizers asserted “serious thre…
Wynnie Savageford said she was standing next to Alexi Pretti before federal immigration agents detained her in the back of a vehicle, where she witnessed his death. She was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or …
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold.
What's known as the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary — a wetland on what used to be a cranberry farm — is developing a new way of collecting data for conservation ecology.
Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series t the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Barry Jurgensen, Midwest regional manager of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, discusses the story of John Williamson in Council Bluffs during a presentation at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Brennan Dolan, cultural resources team lead and tribal liaison for the Iowa Department of Transportation, discusses the Underground Railroad's connection to America 250 themes at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Barry Jurgensen, Midwest regional manager of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, discusses walking from Nebraska City, Neb., to Chicago during a presentation at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The Iowa Department of Corrections and the Anamosa State Penitentiary started suspending all in-person visitations last week, due to “ongoing safety and security concerns.”
A new campaign ad from Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra stresses his proposal to “lower and freeze property taxes.”
Legislation to eliminate certain higher education support programs will head to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk after passage through the Iowa Senate.
Iowa House legislation setting state appropriations for different education systems and programs passed through subcommittee Wednesday, despite concerns from lawmakers of status quo funding.
There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.
Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.
Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.
US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.
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