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NYTIMES (Apoorva Mandavilli) - Trump to Nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Vaccine Supporter, as CDC Director Fri Apr 17 03:21:21 2026

Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her is the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.

NYTIMES (Liam Stack) - An Arrest in the Streets of New York, on Horseback Fri Apr 17 03:00:53 2026

An officer from the Police Department’s Mounted Unit raced through the Upper West Side of Manhattan, chasing a woman accused of snatching a purse.

NYTIMES (Matt Stevens and Neil Vigdor) - D4vd Arrested in Connection With Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Fri Apr 17 03:00:52 2026

The singer was detained in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who died before her 15th birthday. D4vd’s lawyers said they would vigorously defend his innocence.

NPR (The Associated Press) - Singer D4vd is arrested months after a teen's remains were found in his car Fri Apr 17 02:44:49 2026

The 21-year-old Houston-born singer, whose real name is David Burke, had been under a secret investigation by an LA County grand jury after a 14-year-old girl's decomposed body was found in his car.

NYTIMES (Madeleine Ngo and Hamed Aleaziz) - Acting ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May Fri Apr 17 02:00:13 2026

Todd Lyons said he would leave to spend more time with his family. He has spoken about a surge in threats against ICE officers, saying that he knew the reality firsthand.

NYTIMES (Matt Stevens) - Who Are D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez? Fri Apr 17 01:40:03 2026

The musician is known for creating the anthem for Fortnite. He was touring for his major-label debut when Ms. Rivas Hernandez’s remains were found in his car, officials said.

AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency Fri Apr 17 01:39:32 2026

Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed. Why it matters: Lyons has defended ICE's conduct in Congress and the courtroom as the agency faces scrutiny over President Trump's mass deportation drive. - The scrutiny has been particularly focused on the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in January. Driving the news: The ICE veteran said in a letter to Mullin that he's resigning to take a job in the private sector, Fox News first reported . - He will remain in the role until May 31 so he can help with the transition process. What they're saying: "Director Lyons has been a great…

Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed. Why it matters: Lyons has defended ICE's conduct in Congress and the courtroom as the agency faces scrutiny over President Trump's mass deportation drive. - The scrutiny has been particularly focused on the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in January. Driving the news: The ICE veteran said in a letter to Mullin that he's resigning to take a job in the private sector, Fox News first reported . - He will remain in the role until May 31 so he can help with the transition process. What they're saying: "Director Lyons has been a great…Open

ABCNEWS - WATCH: NYPD officer chases suspect through Manhattan on horseback Fri Apr 17 01:02:02 2026

The officer and his horse managed to successfully apprehend the suspect.

NYTIMES (Pooja Salhotra) - Former Navy Service Member Charged in Georgia Killing Spree Fri Apr 17 00:59:44 2026

The suspect is accused of carrying out a string of attacks in the Atlanta area that killed two women and injured a homeless man. The authorities described the attacks as random.

NYTIMES (Matt Stevens and Neil Vigdor) - D4vd Arrested in Connection With Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Fri Apr 17 00:59:43 2026

The singer was charged in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who died before her 15th birthday.