BEIRUT (AP) — Iran said it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but questions lingered Saturday about how much freedom ships actually had to transit the waterway as Tehran maintained its grip on the who got through and threatened to close it again if the...
Read More
Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case
Posted in U.S.
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Defense witnesses in the prosecution of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk said Friday that conjecture in the media over his guilt and depictions of him as a...
Read More
House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
Posted in Politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after...
Read More
Top Headlines
- Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Business - Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case
U.S. - Fed’s Waller says rate cuts still possible this year if war ends quickly
Business - Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade
Business - House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
Politics - Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks to fix a gearshift issue
U.S. - Virginia has a new contraception law
Religious News - A journalist issues a warning
Religious News - Arizona lawmakers reject assisted-suicide
Religious News - Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
World
As Heard on SRN Radio News
View More »
Will Kirk’s Trial Be Televised?
Posted by Bernie Bennett - SRN News U.S. House Correspondent Listen-
President Trump Announces Strait Is Open
Posted by Bernie Bennett - SRN News U.S. House Correspondent Listen -
Strait of Hormuz is Open to All
Posted by Bernie Bennett - SRN News U.S. House Correspondent Listen 
U.S. and Iran say Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” to vessels
Posted by Greg Clugston - SRN News White House Correspondent Listen-
House Republicans reject Trump’s call to renew FISA without changes
Posted by Greg Clugston - SRN News White House Correspondent Listen -
Trump invites Israeli, Lebanese leaders to White House for talks
Posted by Greg Clugston - SRN News White House Correspondent Listen 
Arizona lawmakers reject assisted-suicide
Posted by Michael Harrington - SRN News Religion Desk Editor Listen-
AM SPORTSCAST, FRI 4-17-2026
Posted by Sports Listen
More Headlines
U.S.
- Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
- In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama’s with them. He isn’t
- States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
- The Latest: Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal
- Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
World
- Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
- Pope Leo, newly forceful global voice, heads to Angola on Africa tour
- Villagers compete to erect huge bamboo poles at an Indian folk festival, in photos
- One killed after car swerves into group of people in Melbourne
- Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says
Politics
- In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama’s with them. He isn’t
- Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says
- Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment
- Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions
- Trump, IRS in talks to settle US president’s $10 billion lawsuit
Business
- Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
- China willing to advance talks to upgrading Switzerland trade pact, ministry says
- US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices
- The Latest: Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal
- Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump’s pressure point: the economy
Religious News
- Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
- Villagers compete to erect huge bamboo poles at an Indian folk festival, in photos
- States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
- The Latest: Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal
- Pope Leo XIV’s visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage
Sports
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes ‘these jobs all have an expiration date’
- Angels ace José Soriano has an 0.28 ERA, 39 Ks after 5 phenomenal starts to begin the season
- Angels hammer Padres hours after learning of Garret Anderson’s death
- Jalen Green, Suns shoot past Warriors, charge into playoffs
- MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres’ win streak
Health
- Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl
- US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims
- FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world
- US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims
- Trump set to ease restrictions on psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD
Science
- Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China’s aerospace industry grows
- China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
- Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal
- Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says
- Nvidia rival Cerebras discloses US IPO filing as AI boom drives listings
