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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday he had "difficult conversations" with family, coaching staff, team officials and players after photos of him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini surfaced from a Sedona, Arizona, resort taken before the NFL meetings that began March 29, the coach said during the second day of offseason workouts.

The NFL said over the weekend it is not investigating, and a Patriots spokesman said there are no plans for further team statements; The Athletic opened an internal review that preceded Russini’s resignation. Vrabel described the conversations as "positive and productive," thanked staff and players, and emphasized personal responsibility as team activities continue this week.

MIAMI: Florida's attorney general announced this week that the state has opened a criminal investigation into whether OpenAI's ChatGPT played a role in a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University last year. Prosecutors said they reviewed exchanges between the suspected shooter and the chatbot and cited state aiding-and-abetting statutes as the basis for the probe.

On April 21 the attorney general's office issued subpoenas to OpenAI seeking internal policies and records; the criminal inquiry follows a civil investigation announced earlier this month. OpenAI responded that ChatGPT provided factual information available from public sources and did not encourage illegal activity, and officials said further legal steps will follow as evidence is reviewed.

U.S. forces have boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Bay of Bengal on suspicion of smuggling Iranian crude, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Described by U.S. officials as a “right-of-visit maritime interdiction,” the operation occurred without incident and is part of broader efforts to disrupt shipments tied to Iran, including oil, metals, electronics, and weapons. A U.S. defense official said the vessel, previously sanctioned, was carrying Iranian oil and that authorities will decide within four days whether to tow it to the United States or transfer custody to another country. The tanker is Botswana-flagged but was labeled “stateless” by the Pentagon.

CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan resigned Tuesday after six seasons, electing to step aside rather than continue under a reorganized front office. The move followed the team’s dismissal of executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley near the end of the season; ownership had publicly said it wanted Donovan to remain.

This week the team said Donovan and ownership engaged in extensive discussions about the organization’s future, and Donovan issued a release saying he stepped away to allow the search process to unfold and for new leadership the freedom to build their staff. President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf framed the decision as mutual and signaled that incoming basketball operations leadership will have authority to reshape the roster and coaching personnel.

Washington: President Donald Trump extended a US ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, delaying the scheduled end of a two-week pause in hostilities to allow Tehran time to present a unified proposal. He said the US naval blockade would continue and linked the extension to a Pakistan request and ongoing negotiations.

Pakistani mediation and a lack of reported Iranian military action by the midnight deadline preceded Mr Trump's decision; Vice President J.D. Vance plans diplomacy travel to Islamabad. Local and international reports on April 22 noted statements to media, possible three-to-five-day extensions, and that talks might resume within 36 to 72 hours.

Washington — On Tuesday, Senate Republicans unveiled a 58‑page budget resolution to launch the reconciliation process to fully fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection. The measure, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham, authorizes committees to draft spending increases of up to $70 billion and aims to bypass the 60‑vote filibuster to move funding without Democratic support.

Washington — This week the move prompted immediate pushback from Senate Democrats, with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling the tactic a "partisan sideshow" and House Republicans insisting any DHS bill must fully fund all agencies. The partial DHS shutdown has lasted 66 days; leaders signaled votes could occur as soon as Tuesday and negotiations over sequencing and agency coverage will continue.

Louisville. Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Tuesday it agreed to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black‑Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC for $85 million, according to a company release. The agreement transfers trademarks and associated rights while preserving licensing arrangements that permit Maryland to run the events.

Baltimore and Maryland officials said this week the deal will include an exclusive license back to the State of Maryland, with Churchill Downs receiving annual fees in exchange for permitting the state to conduct the Preakness and Black‑Eyed Susan. Company CEO Bill Carstanjen framed the purchase as strategic; officials expect the transaction to close after the 2026 Preakness.

Washington — The Southern Poverty Law Center announced Tuesday that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the nonprofit's past use of paid confidential informants who infiltrated extremist and white supremacist groups. CEO Bryan Fair said the focus appears to be on the SPLC's prior program, and the organization reported the probe could involve possible charges against the group or individuals.

The announcement prompted media reporting that the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama is leading the inquiry, while the Justice Department offered no immediate comment. SPLC has said the informant program gathered intelligence on violent threats and shared information with law enforcement; the organization noted historical threats to its staff, including a 1983 firebombing, as context for its past actions.

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Washington: U.S. forces boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, April 21, conducting a right-of-visit maritime interdiction and describing the operation as 'without incident.' Officials said the vessel was previously sanctioned and linked to Iranian crude shipments, and tracking data placed it between Sri Lanka and the Strait of Malacca.

The boarding occurred hours before a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was due to expire and as Pakistan sought to broker talks this week; the Pentagon and INDOPACOM framed the action as part of efforts to disrupt illicit networks. U.S. authorities said they will decide within four days whether to tow, retain, or transfer the tanker, prompting international diplomatic attention.