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President Trump says U.S. struck & seized Iranian tankerExternal Link
President Trump announcing the U.S. Navy struck and seized an Iranian tanker attempting to cross the U.S.’ blockade. It comes as the U.S.’ ceasefire with Iran is in jeopardy. The White House says negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance, will return to Pakistan tomorrow for a new round of peace talks with Iran. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports from Tel Aviv.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:55:23 GMT
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Oil prices jump, adding to weeks of swings over Strait of HormuzExternal Link
The price of oil jumped sharply and stock futures tumbled Sunday evening as traders digested renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the critical Strait of Hormuz.U.S.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:53:27 GMT
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Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran warExternal Link
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:40 GMT
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Lebanese people displaced by Israeli strikes return to ruinExternal Link
“My house is demolished.”Imad Komeyha and his family spent 12 hours traveling from northern Lebanon back to Kfar Sir, a village in the south, only to find their house in ruins, laid to waste amid Israeli airstrikes
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:00:41 GMT
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Suspect identified in Louisiana mass shooting that left 8 children deadExternal Link
A man in Louisiana killed eight children Sunday in a shooting that authorities described as a domestic violence incident and was later killed by police after he fled in a carjacked vehicle, officials said.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:13:11 GMT
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