The Washington Times stories: NationalThe Washington Times stories: Nationalen-usTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:10 -0400Omaha, Nebraska, police fatally shoot a woman who grabs a child and slashes him with a knife Omaha police on Tuesday shot and killed a woman they say slashed a young boy with a knife outside of a Walmart after taking him from another woman inside the store. Associated PressTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:10 -0400Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year testified Tuesday she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps and is reviewing its application to reopen this summer. Jim VertunoTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:25:42 -0400Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned A former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges Tuesday after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year. Jaimie DingTue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:10 -0400Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman's home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis' The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman's home says her client has autism and was experiencing an "acute mental health crisis." Olga R. RodriguezTue, 14 Apr 2026 17:17:11 -0400Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year Hampshire College, which includes award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced on Tuesday that it was closing later this year. Michael Casey and Leah WillinghamTue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:33 -0400Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Larry Lage and Ed WhiteTue, 14 Apr 2026 17:12:09 -0400Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. Michael CaseyTue, 14 Apr 2026 16:43:52 -0400Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest A day after severe storms damaged communities in the Plains and the Midwest, forecasters warned that storms could bring giant hail, tornadoes and severe wind gusts to the regions again on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Nick IngramTue, 14 Apr 2026 16:32:34 -0400Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of an all-time high Tuesday, and oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war and avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy. Stan ChoeTue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:28 -0400Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more As Ben & Jerry's celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand's co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom. Dee-Ann Durbin and Amanda SwinhartTue, 14 Apr 2026 16:13:51 -0400U.S. sanctions 2 casinos and 3 persons over alleged links to Mexico's Northeast Cartel The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday issued sanctions against three individuals and two casinos for their alleged links to Mexico's Northeast Cartel, one of several criminal groups designated last year as terrorist organizations by the Trump administration. Associated PressTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:58:53 -0400Smith remains No. 1, but U.S. sees big shift in Hispanic names The Census Bureau has captured the Hispanification of America in new data showing that five of the top 15 surnames are now of Spanish origin. Stephen DinanTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:37:06 -0400Israeli study finds AI 'therapist' helped students, but mental health experts are skeptical A new study finds that an AI "therapist" named Kai helped college students struggling with anxiety and depression -- but psychologists remain skeptical. Sean SalaiTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:37:49 -0400Iowa put on probation for year, will pay fine and vacate 4 wins for violations involving McNamara Iowa has been placed on probation for one year, will pay a self-imposed $25,000 fine and vacate four wins in 2023 as part of the resolution to an NCAA infractions case stemming from the recruitment of former quarterback Cade McNamara, the NCAA announced Tuesday. Associated PressTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:03:12 -0400Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dodges closure, bought by Baltimore Banner's parent The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is being bought by the nonprofit parent organization of The Baltimore Banner. Brad MatthewsTue, 14 Apr 2026 13:59:00 -0400Judge scolds media for 'better-first-than-accurate' approach to news A federal judge blasted the press on Tuesday for sacrificing accuracy at the hands of speed, saying journalists are delivering "predictably inaccurate" coverage of court action. Stephen DinanTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:44:30 -0400Home distilling ruling changes the rules -- but not all of them A landmark federal appeals court ruling last week struck down the 158-year-old ban on home distilling -- but for the millions of hobbyists eager to set up a still, the path forward is more complicated than the headlines suggest. The Washington Times AI News DeskTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:28:33 -0400Stepbrother indicted as adult in Anna Kepner cruise murder A 16-year-old Florida boy has been indicted on charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship last fall, federal prosecutors announced Monday. The Washington Times AI News DeskTue, 14 Apr 2026 11:02:10 -0400A 5.7 earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City, causing some damage A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a rural part of Nevada east of the state's capital of Carson City on Monday. Audrey McAvoyTue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:10 -0400Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method A major U.S. Postal Service union is launching a national TV ad campaign promoting voting by mail, stepping into a politically charged debate as skepticism about mail-in ballots has been raised by President Donald Trump and others. Susan HaighTue, 14 Apr 2026 10:01:14 -0400