The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 1 on the Trump administration’s efforts to limit what?
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 1 on the Trump administration’s efforts to limit what?
Have you been paying attention to current events recently? Test your knowledge on the top headlines and events from the past week.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 1 on the Trump administration’s efforts to limit what?
A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Trump’s efforts to limit birthright citizenship during arguments on April 1.
Key conservative justices raised doubts about the constitutionality of the president’s executive order that would end automatic citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants and some temporary foreign visitors.
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The Artemis II crew blasted off on their journey from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1. Where were they headed?
The crew, three Americans and a Canadian, are the first humans to travel to the moon in more than 50 years. They will not land on the surface, but the mission will pave the way for future visits.
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On Sunday, which basketball team won its first women's N.C.A.A. tournament championship?
Gabriela Jaquez and the Bruins led by as many as 34 points in a national title game that they dominated from start to finish.
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The New York Times published three of the following headlines about the war with Iran this past week. One is fake. Which one is made up?
A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up. Iran continues to effectively block the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
More about the three Times headlines? For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.
Iran has sent waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states in recent weeks and shot down an American fighter jet on Friday.
President Trump bet that American firepower could cow Iran into compliance. So far, Iran’s leaders have been unwilling to quit.
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President Trump fired Pam Bondi, ending a turbulent tenure and making her the second cabinet member to lose her job in recent weeks. What department did she lead?
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, removing the nation’s top law enforcement officer after privately venting his frustrations for months over her handling of the Epstein files and her failed efforts to prosecute his political enemies.
In a social media post, Mr. Trump said he was replacing Ms. Bondi with Todd Blanche, her deputy, on an interim basis.
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Despite poor reviews, what newly released movie based on video game characters is a megahit?
Jack Black, pictured above, returns as the voice of Bowser.
The animated sequel collected about $373 million worldwide over its first five days in theaters. “Kids love the movie,” a box office analyst said.
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Israel says it plans to seize control of the south of what neighboring nation, raising fears of a prolonged occupation and mass displacement?
As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah reignited last month, Israel bombarded parts of Lebanon and sent thousands of ground forces into the country.
Now, Israel says it plans to seize control of Lebanese territory south of the Litani River, raising fears of a prolonged occupation and mass displacement.
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Braden Peters, the influencer who is also known as Clavicular, was arrested in Florida on April 2 after posting a fight video. What internet subculture had he become the face of?
The online influencer known as Clavicular, already under investigation for a video appearing to show him shooting an alligator, was arrested Thursday in Florida after the authorities said he had instigated a fight between two women and exploited them by posting it online.
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On March 31, the Supreme Court sided with a Christian therapist and rejected a law in Colorado that banned what?
The court rejected a Colorado law that prohibited mental health professionals from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of L.G.B.T.Q. minors. The court’s decision has implications for more than 20 other states that have similar laws barring so-called conversion therapy, and is a major win for conservatives.
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What's going on in this picture?
April showers brought silk flowers on Sunday as New Yorkers promenaded along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan for the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival.
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