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"Hormuz tensions escalate, Tsunami alert for Japan, Boston Marathon." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 20 April 2026, 1211 UTC. Content and Source:  "AP-The Morning Wire."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLPVXCCTGbMSThTsvKpwfrChN URL--https://apnews.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in Browser Protecting press freedom isn’t free.  Help support the independent journalism of the Associated Press. DONATE TODAY By Nadja Lovadinov April 20, 2026   In the news today: The US seizure of an Iranian ship over the weekend casts doubt on fresh ceasefire talks; businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for tariffs the US Supreme Court declared unconstitutional; and a tsunami alert is issued for Japan after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake. Also, how a crowd scie...

"Artemis  II astronauts head for the Moon." Views expressed in this World and U.S. news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 02 April 2026, 1417 UTC. Content and Source:  "AP-The Morning Wire." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLFkGspCfrNHkPPfSPqXJQGKk URL--https://apnews.com Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in Browser News without an agenda.   AP is a not-for-profit organization with no corporate parent, no shareholders and no government influence. Our mission is journalism, not profit margins.  Your donation supports independent reporting that serves the public interest, not corporate shareholders.  Donate today. By Mark Garrison April 02, 2026   In the news today: Astronauts start their high-stakes moon mission; Trump’s national speech about the war against Iran; and the immigran...