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A former Pentagon official said the goal of the U.S. blockade is to get the Iranians to back down and restore freedom of navigation to the strait.
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Also, Trump clashes with the pope. Here's the latest at the end of Monday.
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European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.
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The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump's orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.
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In 2024, Israel killed Hezbollah's top leaders and is thought to have decimated its arsenal. So how is the Iran-backed group still firing thousands of rockets into Israel?
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President Trump's announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.
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The U.S. blockade would apply to "any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," President Donald Trump said.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with conservative commentator and podcaster Michael Knowles about President Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
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The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.
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Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary Sunday night showed that elections still matter - and democracies are more resilient than they may seem right now.
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The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
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After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the country's parliamentary election as Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza Party was projected to win. NBC News' Molly Hunter reports on the landslide result that could affect the European Union and Ukraine.
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For Democrats, the drama is reverberating well beyond the state.
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Failing to appreciate the danger the killer posed led to "catastrophic consequences", an inquiry finds.
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Leaders across Europe hailed the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary and victory of Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza Party as a blow to Russia's Vladimir Putin
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The third term Republican lawmaker is accused of coercing a staff member into a sexual relationship.
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A monumental victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has given Leeds United a priceless lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival.
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Legislation ratifying the agreement will not progress this parliamentary term due to a stand-off with the White House.
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The Reform UK leader is a shareholder in British bitcoin company Stack and appeared in a promotional video.
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The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
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Treasury yields rose fractionally Monday as the price of global crude oil benchmarks climbed about 7%, once again clouding the U.S. inflation outlook.
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The Hungarian prime minister, a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal Christian democracy, turned thwarting E.U. policy into an art form but suffered a resounding election defeat.
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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were.
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Oracle has lost more than a fifth of its value this year on AI disruption concerns.
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Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.
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The 16-year-old boy, identified only as T.H. in court papers, was charged with murder and sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, 18.
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The U.S. chipmaker has announced recent deals with Google and Elon Musk as it continues to gain investments.
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;Resize=(620)) A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
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The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
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Federal regulators want airlines to cut the number of flights at O'Hare Airport in Chicago this summer. It's an unusual move, sparked by a turf war between two major airlines with hubs at the airport.
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The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.
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A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has gone into effect Monday, while President Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal.
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NPR'S Mary Louise speaks with PBS NewsHour correspondent Lisa Desjardins about sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell and the pattern of such allegations against members of Congress.
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Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.
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Hungarians showed they were tired of Viktor Orbán's rule, as Peter Magyar ousted the prime minister behind unexpectedly high turnout and support.
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Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
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Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.
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Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials both said significant differences remain in the quest for a deal that could bring a more permanent end to the war, though the fragile two-week ceasefire remains in place.
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A senior Catholic official convicted of concealing child sex abuse has successfully appealed his case and will walk free, in a blow to the global campaign alleging pedophilia coverups in the church.
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