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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:47 AM ET

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Teen soldier who told his mother "no tears" identified after 75 years -- U.S. Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez enlisted in the military when he was 17, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

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Controversial spy tool faces uncertain future ahead of House vote -- The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.

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Clavicular suffers suspected overdose in Miami: "That was brutal" -- Miami Fire said crews were called to the corner of 9th Street and South Miami Avenue in Brickell after getting reports of a possible overdose of a 20-year-old man.

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It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026. -- Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.

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Police kill woman accused of kidnapping, slashing child at Omaha Walmart -- Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her.

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Fourth U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in days kills 4 -- U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.

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House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C. -- Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.

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Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices -- "People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."

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Giant nuclear waste dump in Armstrong County set to be dug up -- The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.

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Chevron says Venezuelan oil imports are helping curb U.S. gas prices -- Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.

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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen -- Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.

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DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former Proud Boys, Oath Keepers -- The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.

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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores this year -- The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

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Android users could get money under $135 million Google settlement -- Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.

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Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows. -- Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.

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