Israel retaliates, mortgage rates & more: What’s trending today

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Here’s a look at some of the top stories trending online today, April 19. They include updates on conditions in the Middle East following Israel’s response to Iran, the latest on mortgage rates and much more.

Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official says (NPR)

Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation (Reuters)

US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine (AP)

Over 100 arrested at Columbia University as police move in on pro-Palestinian protesters (CBS)

Oil prices jump on escalating tensions in the Middle East (CNN)

Mortgage rates hit highest level since November, pushing monthly payment for a typical home close to $3,000 (MarketWatch)

All 12 jurors, 1 alternate seated for Trump’s hush money trial: Recap (The Hill)

Opening arguments could begin Monday in Trump hush-money trial (AP)

25 years after Columbine, survivors say they’re still haunted by the attack (ABC)

Other trending headlines

What to know about Taylor Swift’s surprise double album drop at 2 a.m. (WP)

NHL approves Coyotes sale and relocation to Utah (Fox)

Giant prehistoric snake longer than a T-Rex found in India (Telegraph)

Kanye West Reportedly a Suspect for Battery in L.A. After Allegedly Punching Man in the Face (People)