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US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Begins Amid New Push for TalksExternal Link
The United States military’s partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz imposed by President Donald Trump is now in effect, preventing Iran from exporting oil. Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks in Islamabad before the two-week ceasefire expires. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:22:42 GMT
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Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of HormuzExternal Link
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been at a near-standstill for weeks amid the Iran war, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:22:43 GMT
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'I thought I died': Woman says Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in 2018External Link
During a press conference with her attorneys, Lonna Drewes said that she believed Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in 2018.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:07:05 GMT
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Blanche praises Trump’s involvement in Justice DepartmentExternal Link
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tells NBC News’ Laura Jarrett that Americans should be “happy” with President Trump’s involvement in the Department of Justice, and acknowledges that there are certain investigations which are an “outsized focus” right now for the department.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:29:34 GMT
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Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore avoids jail time following incident at staffer's homeExternal Link
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore avoided jail time Tuesday and was sentenced to probation on charges connected to the angry confrontation he had with a staffer who he had once had an extramarital affair
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:29:28 GMT
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