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Claudia Sheinbaum projected to be Mexico's first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum is projected to win Mexico's presidential election and become the first woman to lead the country's government, according to preliminary results.
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As photojournalist Giles Clarke walked through the maternity ward of a hospital in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, he asked a doctor why it was so dark.
Leopoldo Lopez Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Leopoldo López, a Venezuelan opposition leader who was imprisoned on charges of inciting anti-government protests.
Jair Bolsonaro Fast Facts
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National Gallery of Art receives $116M donation to lend works nationwide
April 22, 2026 by Ethan Beck
Billionaire Mitchell Rales, a former president of the NGA, provided the gift to fund a program that loans artwork to other American museums.

DC Forecast | Thursday is the pick of the week with sunshine and 80s!
April 23, 2026
Tracking a few showers Friday and more rain chances Saturday.
DC Forecast | Freeze Warning until 9 a.m. Tuesday - protect your plants!
April 21, 2026
Warming into the 70s Wednesday and Thursday.
Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after 7.7-magnitude one
April 20, 2026
It was the second such advisory for the region in recent months.
Likely tornado wallops small village in Illinois, ripping down power lines and roofs
April 18, 2026
The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office closed the town to all except residents, saying the storm caused “extensive damage."
Don’t be fooled by El Niño: A “quieter” hurricane season can still be dangerous
April 17, 2026
Forecasters are watching a tug-of-war between El Niño and record-warm ocean waters.
St. Mary's County Public Schools dismissing early for excessive heat
April 16, 2026
St. Mary's County Public Schools will dismiss students 2 hours early Thursday due to excessive heat and complicated HVAC systems, with normal hours resuming Friday.
Hundreds of cows loose after tornado hits dairy farm in Michigan
April 15, 2026
First responders spent hours wrangling hundreds of cows from a Michigan farm after a tornado set them loose.
Michigan hit by two tornadoes overnight, more possible Wednesday
April 15, 2026
Thousands are without power Wednesday morning as the storms brought down trees and power lines, with more heavy rain on the way.
El Niño expected to suppress Atlantic hurricane activity in 2026
April 14, 2026
A newly released CSU forecast points to reduced Atlantic storm activity, with fewer systems expected to form due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions.
Lyrids 2026: When and where to watch the meteor shower peak
April 14, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 22, bringing a modest but bright display of shooting stars. Look toward the eastern sky after midnight for the best chance.