US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance says negotiations with Iran have ended in Pakistan after 21 hours without reaching an agreement. Vance spoke briefly to reporters after the talks concluded before dawn Sunday. Two Pakistani officials who spoke on condition of anonymity say discussions between the heads of the delegations will resume after a break. Some technical personnel from both teams are still meeting. The historic bargaining ended days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week.

Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

HOUSTON (AP) — Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome. Still marveling over their record-breaking lunar fly-around, the crew of four flew to Houston’s Ellington Field from San Diego on Saturday afternoon. After a quick reunion with their families, the astronauts took the stage, surrounded by hundreds who took part in NASA’s historic lunar comeback. The three Americans and one Canadian splashed down in the Pacific on Friday. During their nearly 10-day mission, they voyaged deeper into space than the Apollo explorers decades ago and captured views of the lunar far side never witnessed before by human eyes.

Pope Leo XIV denounces the ‘delusion of omnipotence’

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. Saturday’s remarks were his strongest condemnation yet. Leo presided over an evening prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica on the same day the United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan and as a fragile ceasefire held. History’s first U.S.-born pope didn’t mention the United States or President Donald Trump in his prayer, which was planned before the talks were announced. But Leo’s tone and message appeared directed at Trump and U.S. officials, who have boasted of U.S. military superiority and justified the war in religious terms.

Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Prominent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for governor are withdrawing their support in a stunning political reversal. It comes after the congressman denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including once when she worked for him. Swalwell said in a video posted to social media that the accusation is false. He did not end his campaign. The woman told her account to the San Francisco Chronicle. The AP hasn’t been able to independently verify her account or identity. The allegations surfaced weeks before mail ballots are scheduled go out in advance of a June 2 primary election.

Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones despite a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire. A Ukrainian military officer reported Saturday that while artillery fire paused in some areas, drone attacks persist. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter weekend, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a swift response to violations. Hours before the ceasefire, Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in Odesa. Meanwhile, a prisoner swap took place, with both sides exchanging soldiers. Previous ceasefire attempts have failed, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt, officials say

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a suspect was fatally shot by police after stabbing three people in a random attack at a major New York subway station. Police say the incident happened Saturday morning at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station. Officers responding to a report of stabbings encountered a man armed with a machete. Police say the man was shot by one of the officers and taken to a hospital. The suspect later died. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the victims sustained injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening.

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations. Especially in California, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma and Washington state, tribes exempt from state fuel taxes offer much lower prices than gas stations nearby. Apps such as Gas Buddy make finding such stations easy. Nationwide, average prices are up more than $1 a gallon since the war began but some tribally owned gas stations offer savings of 50 cents or more. As with other convenience stores, the real profits aren’t in gasoline but selling snacks and, on many reservations, getting drivers to gamble in casinos.