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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariffs on semiconductors to be in place within weeks.

The Trump administration insisted on Sunday that it is not required to work with officials in El Salvador to secure the return of a man mistakenly deported to the country, days after the Supreme Court endorsed a federal judge’s directive that US officials must “facilitate” bringing him back stateside.

The group also claims it shot down a US MQ-9 drone in the airspace of Hajjah governorate.

Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Spanish Nobel Prize-winning author whose work focused on the evils of totalitarianism, has died at age 89, according to his family.

Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.

After being detained in Tunisia for over a year, American missionary Robert Vieira is set to return home soon after being released on Sunday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection claimed late on Friday that imported electronics, such as smartphones, laptops and more, would be exempt from Trump’s tariffs.

The daughter of a California man, Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd, who was executed and mutilated by Iran, wants the U.S. to break off nuclear talks with the clerical regime.

At least six people were injured after a house explosion Sunday morning in Austin, Texas, leveled one house and severely damaged another, according to the Austin Fire Department.

A Wisconsin teenager charged in the deaths of his parents faces wider allegations that he killed them to "obtain the financial means" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government, according to a recently unsealed federal warrant. Additionally, the warrant accuses the teen of aligning himself with racist, extremist neo-Nazi ideology and calling for violence as a way to "save the white race."

Trump's close affiliation with mixed martial arts organization is believed to have boosted his popularity with young male voters during the election.

Arizona will begin removing noncitizens from its voter rolls after a successful lawsuit by America First Legal paved the way for counties to coordinate with DHS.

Former Louisiana State University receiver Kyren Lacy, who was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December, has died at age 24, a university athletics spokesman said Sunday.

The White House trade adviser denied drama between the two after being asked whether Musk had “won” their supposed rift.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., reaffirmed Republicans' position as a party that advocates for lower taxes on "Sunday Morning Futures."

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: 

The fire caused a “significant amount of damage” to a portion of the residence, state police said.

Authorities in Pennsylvania are searching for a suspected arsonist after the governor's residence was set on fire while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were asleep inside.

Pennsylvania State Police say they are investigating an alleged arson at the governor’s residence overnight, which left the building with a “significant amount of damage.”

Voters must pick between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González to address the drug-fueled violence that has consumed the once-peaceful country.

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Peter Marks, former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.

The White House released the results of President Trump's physical on Sunday, in which the White House physician detailed that the president "remains in excellent health."

Kurt the CyberGuy breaks down five mobile privacy terms that could make all the difference when it comes to keeping your personal information safe.

President Trump is “fully fit” to perform the duties of the presidency, the White House physician said in a memorandum released Sunday following Trump’s yearly physical.

House Republicans narrowly advanced a measure setting the stage to advance President Donald Trump's agenda.

Our ommander-in-chief is sending a dangerous message to the Force that loyalty, not expertise or even a commitment to upholding the law, will be rewarded.

CNN’s 5 Things Sunday brings you all the news you need to start your week smart.

Sen. Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance onstage at the Coachella music festival in Indio, California, Saturday night, encouraging younger generations to "stand up to fight for justice."

President Donald Trump will participate in a number of events to celebrate and honor Holy Week and Easter "with the observance it deserves."

Speaker Mike Johnson has relied on one strategy so far in his chaotic GOP House: Survive and advance.

Donie O’Sullivan delves into podcasts, the UFC and the Roman Empire to find the attractions and dangers of male-oriented entertainment.

Party members who allow space for tariffs when criticizing Trump's trade war have faced heavy criticism.

A document published on the CIA's website describes an alleged alien attack after Soviet soldiers reportedly shot down a UFO nearly 30 years ago.

The Ukrainian president condemns ‘terrible’ missile strike days after Trump envoy Steve Witkoff met President Putin.

A judge has ruled Morgan Geyser can move forward with her release plan after she was committed to a psychiatric hospital for the 2014 "Slender Man" stabbing.

While an immigration judge’s ruling that Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil – a legal permanent resident – can be deported is a victory for the Trump administration, the legal fight against his detention and deportation is far from over.

Sounding off on President Donald Trump, Sanders told music fans, "The future of what happens to America is dependent upon your generation."

A 17-year-old Wisconsin boy is accused of killing his parents and leaving their bodies to rot for weeks before fleeing the state in their SUV.

Many people involved in the abortion debate say a movement of so-called abortion abolitionists who want to punish women for having abortions is widening its influence.

It's been decades since Reginald Reed Jr., known as Reggie, last saw his mother Selonia Reed. Reggie Reed (reading from book): Within these pages, you will find the memories of a 6-year-old boy whose mother was murdered … A 15-year-old young man searching for his place in the world without the guidance and encouragement of his mother … Reggie Reed (reading from book): My father grabbed me up into a big hug. … I wanted to stay there forever … he pulled back for a moment, looked me in the eyes and kissed me on the forehead. … We embraced once more, and then, they took him away from me.

A plane carrying six people crashed in an open field near Copake, N.Y., Saturday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

This story previously aired on June 15, 2024.It was updated on April 12, 2025.

The U.S. and Iran held rare face-to-face nuclear talks in Oman Saturday as the Trump administration pushes for diplomacy backed by military pressure.

President Trump in a memorandum Friday ordered the military to take control of a strip of federal land along the Southern border.

The Trump administration has confirmed to a federal judge that a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month remained confined in a notorious prison in El Salvador.

The Trump administration confirmed to a federal judge that the Maryland man mistakenly deported last month is "alive and secure" but remains confined in a notorious El Salvador prison.

A fintech startup that raised $40 million based on the premise of its artificial intelligence capabilities was fueled by human labor, allegedly defrauding investors lured by the new technology of millions, federal prosecutors said this week in a statement.

Victor Perez — an autistic and nonverbal 17-year-old boy who was shot repeatedly on April 5th by Idaho police — has died after being removed from life support.

The Harvard faculty chapter of the American Association of University Professors, along with the national organization, filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Trump administration over its demanded policy changes while reviewing nearly $9 billion in federal funding.

The Trump administration doesn't plan to renew the protected status of thousands of Afghans who fled the country in 2021, when the U.S. withdrew and the Taliban took over.