Crooked Bough News Round-up

— On This Day, April 19: NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flies on Mars

 

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On April 19, 2021, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew for 39 seconds on the surface Mars, the first powered aircraft to take flight on another planet.

— Famous birthdays for April 19: Troy Polamalu, Tim Curry

 

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NFL legend Troy Polamalu turns 45 and actor Tim Curry turns 80, among the famous birthdays for April 19.

— FAA accepting bids for AI system to assist air traffic controllers

 

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The FAA is working to develop artificial intelligence software to help air traffic controllers manage flights across the nation's airspace.

— Life jacket of Titanic survivor sold for $900K at auction

 

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The only life jacket worn by a person who survived the sinking of the Titanic ever put up for auction was sold for $906,000 on Saturday.

— ICE detainee deaths skyrocket amid immigration crackdown

 

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The number of people who have died while being detained by ICE as the agency has detained the most people ever in its history in the last two years.

— Tornadoes cause damage in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois; no injuries

 

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Tornadoes swept through several midwestern cities Friday leaving destruction and devastation in their wakes as a massive system tore through the area.

— Three sentenced for fake bear attack insurance scam

 

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Three people were sentenced this week in an insurance fraud scam that saw them wear a bear costume while damaging luxury cars in California.

— Look: Madonna to release new album this summer

 

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Pop music legend Madonna has announced plans to release a new album this summer. "Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II" is due out on July 3.

— Pope Leo XIV flies to Angola, says he is not debating Trump

 

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Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump as he flew to Angola for the third leg of his 11-day trip to Africa.

— Look: Weird Al Yankovic to introduce Disney World's revamped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

 

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Weird Al has announced he will be part of the revamped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster when it re-opens at Disney Hollywood Studios in Florida next month.

— Trump signs order to speed research on psychedelics for mental health

 

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday to accelerate research for some psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders.

— BTS' 'Arirang' tops U.S. album chart for 3rd week

 

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KPop boy band BTS' "Arirang" is the No. 1 album in the United States for a third week. Coming in at No. 2 is Morgan Wallen's "I Am the Problem."

— Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, fires on commercial ships

 

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A day after the Strait of Hormuz was declared open, Iran has blocked it again, citing a U.S. "breach of promise," and has fired on ships.

— Jennifer Stone returning as Harper on 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'

 

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Jennifer Stone is returning as Harper Finkle for a guest appearance in Disney Channel's "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" third and final season.

— Judge blocks Trump administration's pre-emptive lawsuit against Hawaii

 

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A federal judge on Friday blocked a suit against the state of Hawaii that was filed by the federal government to prevent it from suing oil companies.

— Famous birthdays for April 18: Hayley Mills, Vanessa Kirby

 

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Actor Hayley Mills turns 80 and actor Vanessa Kirby turns 38, among the famous birthdays for April 18.

— On This Day, April 18: Patriot Paul Revere begins midnight ride

 

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On April 18, 1775, U.S. patriot Paul Revere began his famous ride through the Massachusetts countryside, crying out "The British are coming!" to rally the minutemen.

— Supreme Court rules for Chevron in Louisiana wetlands damage case

 

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The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Chevron in a case related to damage to wetlands in Louisiana that dates to World War II.

— Dubai police arrest alleged Irish organized crime boss

 

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An Irish man accused of laundering money and trafficking drugs and firearms was caught in Dubai after police tracked him around the world.

— Kang Chang-il calls for efforts to improve inter-Korean ties

 

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Kang Chang-il, new senior vice chairman of S. Korea's Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, called for joint efforts to improve inter-Korean relations.

— South Korea to aid war-hit businesses with emergency funds

 

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S. Korea will provide 462.2 billion won ($308 million) in emergency support for small businesses and exporters affected by the Middle East war.

As of 4/19/26 4:40am. Last new 4/19/26 1:15am.