ππΌ Hello! I'm Phaedra Trethan, feeling the heaviness of the news out of Louisiana. π
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But first: There are two valuable lessons in this video . One, don't celebrate until you actually win; and two, don't give up. π
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The city of Shreveport is in mourning after a gunman killed eight children and seriously wounded two women in the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in two years. Police said Shamar Elkins shot the children, seven of whom were his, as well as their mother and another woman on Sunday. He then fled on foot and stole a car at gunpoint, leading to a police chase that ended with officers fatally shooting him, police said. The motive is still unclear.
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"I just don’t know what to say, my heart is just taken aback," Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. The children ranged in age from 3 to 11.
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People attend a candlelight vigil on April 19, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Eight children were killed and two women were wounded during a domestic violence incident in the early morning hours, according to local authorities.
Brandon Bell, Getty Images
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Iran is vowing to retaliate against the U.S. seizure of a cargo ship that President Donald Trump claims tried to break the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The back-and-forth, fueled by Trump's social media posts and Iranian defiance, makes peace negotiations more precarious. The latest on the conflict.
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In new footage, U.S. Marines from USS Tripoli seized an Iranian cargo ship after a standoff, raising tensions between the United States and Iran.
U.S. Central Command via X / Reuters
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Singer D4vd was charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found in his car. |
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The Justice Department is demanding voting materials from a Michigan district that includes Detroit. Michigan officials are pushing back. π³️ |
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Echos from the Trail of Tears resonate more than 180 years later, for Native Americans and for all of us. |
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FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic over a story that alleges excessive drinking and erratic behavior are compromising his ability to do his job. The outlet stands by its reporting. π️ |
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The Supreme Court is weighing whether Catholic preschools that participate in Colorado's tuition-free program are obligated to admit students whose parents are LGBTQ+, a battle over the rights of students and parents against the schools' religious freedom. The court said Monday it will review a Colorado court's ruling that upheld the nondiscrimination requirement for universal preschool.
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The High Court declined to hear a case involving a school that used a student's preferred name and pronouns without their parents' knowledge. |
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Repeat winners in Boston Marathon ππ½♀️ π
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It was dΓ©jΓ vu at the Boston Marathon as the 2026 men's and women's winners were both last year's champions, beating out as many as 30,000 runners in the 130th edition of the world's oldest continuously-run, 26.2-miler. Kenyan John Korir surged into the lead around the 20-mile mark and finished in a course record of 2 hours, 1 minute and 52 seconds. Sharon Lokedi, also of Kenya, broke away from a crowded women's pack late in the race, winning in 2:18:51, just behind her record-setting 2025 time.
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Photos: The 130th Boston Marathon in pictures. πΈ |
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Nike took down a Boston Marathon-related ad. Why the company said it would "listen to the voice of the athlete." π |
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In other news, Boston fans still hate the Yankees, and the Yankees still hate Boston fans (meanwhile, we Phillies fans are hated everywhere, and we're fine with it). ⚾️ |
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Sharon Lokedi crosses the finish line to win the women's title at the 2026 Boston Marathon in 2:18:15.
Brian Snyder, Reuters
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A Virginia Tech spring football game was delayed for an... unusual reason. πͺ π± |
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Today is 4/20. Here are some deals in case you get the munchies. π€€ |
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Thinking about going to World Cup games? What to know about how to get there. ⚽️ |
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Phaedra Trethan is a national correspondent at USA TODAY. She'd love to hear from readers about The Short List, story ideas from across the nation and the lessons you've learned from sports. (A lifelong Phillies fan, I've learned patience, loyalty and how to deal with disappointment.) Email her at ptrethan@usatoday.com
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Iowa City Police identified five victims in the shooting, with one victim in critical condition and the other four in stable condition.
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The exit of thousands of DOJ lawyers weakens law enforcement for many years to come, former DOJ lawyers told USA TODAY.
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Shamim Mafi was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport.
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President Donald Trump will read a piece of Old Testament scripture during the week-long America Reads the Bible event.
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Delta Air Lines has adjusted its summer schedule amid high, uncertain fuel prices for airlines, and it's not alone.
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President Trump's religious posturing and rocky relationship with Pope Leo threaten to alienate his Catholic supporters.
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'Today' host Jenna Bush Hager interviewed the four former living presidents.
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Becoming a biohacker isn't as easy as it sounds. As exciting as it is to think about taking charge of your own health, actions can have consequences.
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Vigorous activity may reduce your risk of multiple diseases, according to a recent study.
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The suspect is allegedly tied to more than $34,000 worth of stolen goods nationwide.
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