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World News - Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours - May 4 (UPI) -- An oil tanker was struck late Sunday near the Strait of Hormuz, the second attack on a vessel in the Persian Gulf in about eight hours.

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U.S. News -- Pirro: Agent at correspondents' dinner struck by shot from Allen's gun -- A U,S. agent injured at the White House Correspondents' dinner was struck by a shotgun pellet fired by defendant Cole Allen, prosecutors said Sunday.

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U.S. News -- U.S. hits crude oil export record as war keeps Strait of Hormuz closed -- Oil exports from the United States have increased by more than 30% the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran started and the Strait of Hormuz was blockaded.

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Entertainment News -- Studios, actors' guild reach 4-year deal after second round of talks -- SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers agreed on a 4-year deal after a second round of talks, the organizations said.

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SpaceX launches ViaSat-3 satellite

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Scenes from the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

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This week in Washington

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Reflection of Bronze exhibition from Giuseppe Penone comes to NYC

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Baby elephant Linh Mai makes first public appearance

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U.S. News -- Iran submits new peace plan to U.S.; Trump says he will review it -- Iran on Saturday submitted a new proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, which President Donald Trump said he plans to review.

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U.S. News -- Judge temporarily blocks Texas ban on smokable hemp -- A judge on Friday paused a Texas ban of smokable hemp products, such as flower and joints, after industry groups and companies in the state sued.

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U.S. News -- Abortion pill maker asks Supreme Court to pause telehealth block -- A company that makes the abortion drug mifepristone asked the Supreme Court to pause a ruling that blocks prescribing it during telehealth visits.

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U.S. News -- U.S. warns European allies of weapons delivery delays -- The U.S. is warning allies that delivery of weapons systems are likely to be delayed after stockpiles have been drained during the war in Iran.

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U.S. News -- Protesters mark May Day with nationwide demonstrations -- May Day demonstrations are expected Friday, as organizers call for boycotts of school, work and shopping in protest of Trump's policies.

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U.S. News -- Defense minister: U.S. troops reduction in Germany was 'foreseeable' -- The Pentagon announced Friday that the U.S. would draw down 5,000 troops from Germany. Germany said Saturday it wasn't surprised by the move.

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U.S. News -- Spirit Airlines shuts down leaving travelers stranded -- Spirit Airlines closed Saturday morning, with no options for those already booked on the airline. There was no bailout deal with the government.

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U.S. News -- Ex-Florida congressman convicted for secretly lobbying for Venezuela -- Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., was found guilty of being paid to secretly lobby elected U.S. officials to ease sanctions against Venezuela.

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U.S. News -- Court blocks abortion pills prescribed through the mail -- A federal appeals court issued a ruling that blocks the prescription of the abortion pills in telehealth appointments and mailing them to patients.

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U.S. News -- Trump hikes tariff on EU cars to 25%, claims trade deal non-compliance -- President Donald Trump said he plans to increase a tariff on cars imported from Europe to 25% because the EU is not complying with a trade deal.

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U.S. News -- Study reveals how Uranus' mysterious outer rings likely formed -- Scientists have finally figured out how two faint outer rings around Uranus formed.

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U.S. News -- Small plane crash in Texas kills 5 -- A small aircraft crashed overnight in central Texas, killing five people, local authorities said Friday.

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Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure

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Japan deploys low-cost 'cardboard drones' for warfare

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Two U.S. Army soldiers reported missing in Morocco

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Ex-NYC mayor, Trump ally Rudy Giuliani in critical condition

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Todd Blanche: More to Comey indictment than the '8647' Instagram post

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King Charles visits President Donald Trump in Washington

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