The headlines for April 23, 2021.

SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts launches from Florida - CNN

Biden climate summit shows rivalry with U.S. complicates China's green push - The Washington Post

A Trump-McConnell power struggle creates landmines in GOP quest to retake Congress (nbcnews.com)

Russia orders troops to withdraw from Ukraine border after buildup that alarmed West (nbcnews.com)

Son Sells Thousands of Cheesesteaks to Give Mom Last Dream Trip to See the Egyptian Pyramids (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 22 2021

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of all three charges in the killing of George Floyd - CNN

Perseverance rover just made oxygen on Mars - CNN

90-year-old Hong Kong woman loses $32 million in phone scam - CNN

U.S. vaccinations dropped 11 percent over the past week — the biggest decline since February - The Washington Post

Man Returns $10k to Guy Who Left the Cash on His Bumper – And Was Given the Most Surprising Reward (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 20, 2021.

Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises - CNN

Colorado District Judge Natalie Chase: Judge resigns after admitting to using n-word and saying all lives matter while at work - CNN

Walter F. Mondale, Carter’s vice president who lost White House bid, dies at 93 - The Washington Post

Biden's big climate summit aims to reestablish US as a climate leader. Will others follow? - The Washington Post

Airport Calls in the Beekeepers to Save Pollinators (goodnewsnetwork.org)'

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The headlines for April 19, 2021.

Coronavirus live updates: Half of U.S. adults have received at least one vaccine dose, says CDC - The Washington Post

Bitcoin price suffers flash crash following week of crypto hype - CNN

Former President George W. Bush calls on Congress to tone down 'harsh rhetoric' about immigration - CNNPolitics

Mars helicopter flight test promises Wright Brothers moment for NASA (nbcnews.com)

Edible Food Wrap Developed From Algae and Cinnamon Compound May Be the Food Packaging Solution We Need (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 18, 2021.

NSA official Michael Ellis, installed as Trump left office, resigns after he was sidelined - The Washington Post

U.S and China pledge to work together to cut greenhouse emissions - The Washington Post

Myanmar releases prisoners for New Year, though likely not dissidents - CNN

Nebraska mall shooting leaves man dead, woman injured (nbcnews.com)

First Human Trial of HIV Vaccine Produced Immune Response in 97% of Volunteers (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 17, 2021.

Iran says suspect in attack on Natanz nuclear facility fled the country - The Washington Post

Britain's goodbye to Philip: A pared-down funeral, a minute of silence and the queen sitting alone - The Washington Post

US Coronavirus: The US made little progress this week in preventing more deaths, an influential forecasting team says - CNN

Scott Rudin stepping away from Broadway following workplace allegations (nbcnews.com)

Walmart Commits to Helping Save Pollinators By Mandating Change For Supply Chains (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 16, 2021.

Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed in shooting at FedEx facility, police say - CNN

Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai and other prominent activists for 8 to 18 months over 2019 protest - CNN

Coronavirus live updates: Annual vaccine booster shots may be needed, potentially stretching supply - The Washington Post

Biden calls for de-escalation with Russia following sanctions, proposes meeting with Putin (nbcnews.com)

Drop Off Your Old Socks and This Company Will Recycle Them Into Cozy Dog Beds (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 15, 2021.

US expected to sanction Russia and expel Russian officials from US in response to recent hacks and election interference - CNNPolitics

Blinken visits Afghanistan after Biden announces U.S. troop withdrawal (nbcnews.com)

FBI opens a new investigation into China 'every 10 hours,' bureau director says - CNNPolitics

Kim Potter charges: Police officer who killed Daunte Wright to face second-degree manslaughter charges - The Washington Post

Colorado Proposes Giving Free Therapy to Young People Struggling in Pandemic (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 14, 2021.

Matt Gaetz: Women detail drug use, sex and payments after late-night parties with Gaetz and others - CNNPolitics

Underserved communities bear brunt of paused Johnson & Johnson rollout - The Washington Post

Amazon, Target and Netflix among companies signing letter opposing voting restrictions - The Washington Post

Dislodged Suez Canal cargo ship Ever Given held amid $916 million claim (nbcnews.com)

They Found A Baby on the Subway—Now He's Their Adopted Son (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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The headlines for April 13, 2021.

Tennessee school shooting: Classes canceled at Knoxville school for two days after armed student killed in encounter with police - CNN

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine: CDC and FDA recommend US pause use of vaccine over blood clot concerns - CNN

Daunte Wright Shooting: Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter meant to fire Taser, discharged gun, police say - The Washington Post

Virginia attorney general launches civil rights probe of Black Army officer’s violent traffic stop - The Washington Post

New Brain Cancer Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Human Trial – Most Patients Saw No Tumor Growth For 3 Years (goodnewsnetwork.org)