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Strikes continue in Middle East amid fragile ceasefireExternal Link
Bomb sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on Thursday for the first time since the ceasefire began, apparently due to rocket fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon. It comes as Israel and Lebanon are set to begin direct talks. Lebanon remains a key issue in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:57:18 GMT
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Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic is effectively at a standstill despite Iran ceasefireExternal Link
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a virtual standstill Thursday, with only a handful of ships passing through the vital waterway since the announcement of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:11:07 GMT
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A mother mourning the son she lost in the Iran war says she told Trump: 'Go get 'em'External Link
More than a month after her son, Maj. Cody Khork, died in the Iran war, Donna Burhans has found a routine that helps her cope.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:25:00 GMT
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Exclusive: Cuban president reacts to Trump admin’s call for him to step downExternal Link
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says "stepping down [is] not part of our vocabulary" amid reports that the U.S. government has asked the Cuban leader to resign.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:09:02 GMT
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Artemis II astronauts set to return homeExternal Link
Tonight, the Artemis astronauts on board their Orion spacecraft are speeding towards Earth for their dangerous re-entry and splash landing. NBC News’ Tom Costello has more on their final preps and the timeline for Orion’s return.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:49:12 GMT
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