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Severe storms are causing flash flooding and tornado warnings across the St. Louis area, with urgent alerts issued as conditions deteriorate. NBC reports the system is already producing dangerous flooding and widespread disruptions in the Midwest. Other major developing stories include renewed violence in Lebanon and Ukraine, plus a breakdown in Washington over Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for January 6 defendants.

Russian forces launched major overnight strikes across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring 85, according to morning news coverage. The attacks came after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned just a day earlier that a large Russian strike was looming, and they followed reports of peace talks on the brink of collapse. Separately, a federal hate-crime charge was filed in the fire attack on Israeli hostage advocates, while wildfire smoke from Canada continued drifting into the United States.

The latest breaking developments center on a fast-escalating exchange between the U.S. and Iran: U.S. forces struck Iranian radar and drone sites over the weekend, and Iran says it retaliated with missiles aimed at a U.S. base in Kuwait.[1][3][5] According to ABC News, five Americans, including U.S. troops, were injured in the Iranian missile attack, while U.S. Central Command said it intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces in Kuwait.[3][5] The clash comes amid growing regional instability, with fighting also reported in southern Lebanon and Gaza, where Israeli attacks have killed Palestinians and intensified the humanitarian toll.[1]

House Republicans are moving toward a party-line Department of Homeland Security funding bill after President Donald Trump demanded action by June 1. The plan centers on boosting money for Border and ICE enforcement while leaving most DHS funding to a separate bipartisan deal, according to reporting on the GOP strategy. That approach mirrors the Senate’s earlier proposal and has become the key fight in Washington over immigration funding and government spending.[1]

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are reported to be close to a tentative agreement that would extend the fragile ceasefire and gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz over 60 days. Vice President JD Vance said a deal is “very close,” but President Trump still has final approval to give. The talks remain uncertain because Iran has not confirmed the framework and the text has not been finalized.

President Trump’s tariffs are back in effect after an appeals court paused a lower court ruling that had blocked them, according to the latest morning headlines. Investors are reportedly bracing for a sell-off as Wall Street reacts to the renewed trade pressure. In the Middle East, Israel has agreed to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal while Hamas considers the proposal, adding another fast-moving diplomatic angle.

A federal grand jury in North Carolina has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felony counts tied to an Instagram post that prosecutors say was a threat against President Trump. Separately, severe storms have raised tornado and flash-flood risks from southeast Texas across the Gulf Coast, with reports of damage in Mineral Wells, Texas, and alerts extending across the region. NBC News also reported new images of the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, underscoring multiple active high-priority developments.

The Trump administration has cut its remaining ties with Harvard University, marking a major escalation in the dispute between the White House and the Ivy League school.[1] NBC News also reported that the CDC has ended COVID vaccine recommendations for healthy children.[1] In Louisiana, officials said three inmates are back in custody after one of the state’s biggest jailbreaks, with two escapees still on the run.[1]

A severe storm system is slamming several states with rain, hail, tornadoes, and flooding as it moves east, leaving at least 19 people dead. The weather has caused widespread disruption across the South, with dangerous conditions still affecting travel and recovery efforts after the holiday weekend. NBC News also reports urgent manhunts for escaped prisoners in multiple states and a separate police shooting investigation in Philadelphia with two people killed and nine others injured.[3][2][1]

President Trump said a deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” but officials and TV reports on May 25 said key terms were still unresolved, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said significant progress had been made but not final progress. A separate deadly shooting near the White House remained under investigation after the suspect was shot and killed by Secret Service, with new details still emerging from Washington. Severe weather also stayed urgent across the central and eastern U.S., with NBC reporting millions at risk after the holiday weekend, including tornado damage in Oklahoma and a multi-state threat of large hail and damaging winds.

President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators are “largely” close to a deal with Iran that could extend the current ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But Israeli officials are warning the proposed agreement may leave Iran’s nuclear program unresolved, with final terms still not complete. Separately, fighting continues in southern Lebanon, where the IDF says it has killed Hezbollah operatives and an Israeli soldier was killed in a drone attack near the border.

A multi-day severe weather outbreak is again threatening millions across the central and southern U.S., with nearly 20 tornadoes reported in the past 24 hours. ABC News says a destructive tornado tore through parts of Enid and Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma, prompting a rare tornado emergency alert from the National Weather Service. The same weather system has also caused fatal tornado damage in Mississippi, where 17 people were injured and at least one area was left with widespread destruction.

Billy Joel has canceled all of his tour dates after revealing he is battling a brain disorder, according to NBC News NOW. The announcement is the most immediate major entertainment development in the available reports and affects fans across his scheduled concerts. No further medical details were provided in the search results, but the cancellation is now the top urgent headline tied to his condition.

A sinkhole discovered near one of LaGuardia Airport’s two runways forced officials to close the runway for emergency repairs, triggering major delays and cancellations. More than 200 flights were canceled and hundreds more were delayed as the disruption rippled through New York travel. Airport officials said the hole was found during a routine airfield inspection and no injuries were reported.

Spirit Airlines is warning it could halt all operations within days without a last-minute intervention, according to an industry source cited in NBC Nightly News coverage. The budget carrier’s potential collapse would leave travelers stranded and raise immediate questions about refunds, rebooking, and airport disruptions across the U.S. The situation is unfolding as regulators and company officials face intense pressure to find a rescue before the airline runs out of time.

Three adult men were killed Monday in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, authorities said. Police described the victims as a security guard and two other men; the suspect or suspects later died by suicide, according to officials. Police in multiple cities are boosting security at houses of worship as investigators treat the attack as a possible hate crime.

U.S. Central Command and Iranian forces have traded drone, missile, gun, and naval fire in the Persian Gulf, with President Trump saying the ceasefire is still holding even as both sides accuse the other of violating it. Iran says U.S. strikes hit civilian areas in southern Iran, while U.S. officials say they were responding to what they called unprovoked attacks on Navy ships and commercial traffic. The confrontation has centered on the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, raising fears of renewed regional escalation and further disruptions to global shipping.

Union workers on the Long Island Rail Road have walked off the job, crippling the nation’s busiest commuter rail system and leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters in limbo. ABC News says the strike is the top breaking development tonight, with service disrupted across the New York region. Officials are urging travelers to seek alternate transportation as the outage threatens to ripple into the Monday commute.

President Donald Trump announced a May 17 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., titled "Rededicate 250," where he said the nation will be rededicated as "one nation under God." The event was revealed at a prayer breakfast and is being promoted as a public gathering to pray and give thanks. Separately, the National Interagency Fire Center reported ongoing fire activity Saturday, including active grass fire behavior northwest of Forgan, Oklahoma, with light initial attack activity and six new large incidents.

President Donald Trump said 'fantastic' trade deals may have been reached during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to NBC News reporting. The summit also centered on Taiwan, with Xi warning Trump of potential conflict over the island if tensions escalate. U.S.-China trade, technology, and Iran-related regional issues are all now hanging over the talks as both sides weigh the next steps.

A child has been killed in a house fire in Christchurch, New Zealand. Emergency services responded to the residential fire in the early hours of Friday morning. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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President Trump blasted Iran's ceasefire proposal as a 'piece of garbage' and 'stupid,' declaring the agreement on life support after Iran refused to fully surrender enriched uranium. Iranian officials warned they are prepared to retaliate against any US or allied attacks, promising a surprising response. Amid stalled talks, UAE launched strikes into Iran, with Israel sending Iron Dome aid, while France and UK host defense ministers to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump declared Iran's latest ceasefire proposal 'garbage' and 'unacceptable' during a White House maternal health event today, rejecting it for lacking nuclear concessions. He stated the ceasefire is on 'life support' after Iran backed out of allowing U.S. extraction of its highly enriched uranium. Trump boasted he has 'the best plan ever' to end the war, amid ongoing mediation by Pakistan.

The United States is waiting for Iran's official response to the latest peace proposal, with President Trump saying a reply could come "any minute." Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatar's prime minister, who has been acting as an intermediary in negotiations to end the conflict. Tensions remain high following recent clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. Central Command reporting strikes on Iranian vessels.

US forces have disabled two Iranian oil tankers accused of attempting to violate the American blockade, according to reports from the CBS Evening News. President Trump warned that if a peace deal is not signed, the military will strike 'a lot harder and a lot more.' The incident marks a significant escalation despite an officially maintained ceasefire between the nations.

President Donald Trump announced a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine starting May 9th through May 11th, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations. The ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each country. Moscow had been pushing for this diplomatic agreement.

Health officials have evacuated three passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship off Cape Verde to the Netherlands amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has already turned deadly. CBS Evening News reports efforts to contain the virus on the vessel, with similar coverage from Euronews confirming the cases. This follows initial suspicions near Cape Verde, raising global travel alerts as the ship remains quarantined.

President Trump has halted 'Project Freedom' operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz just 48 hours after launch, following intense clashes where Iran fired cruise missiles, drones, and small boats at US-protected vessels. A South Korean-operated cargo ship caught fire, but Trump stated the US sank seven Iranian boats with no US warships struck. Oil prices plunged today on reports of possible US-Iran agreement, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the offensive stage of the US-Israeli war in Iran over.

U.S. Central Command eliminated six Iranian small boats interfering with commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as part of Project Freedom, formerly Operation Epic Fury. Iranian state media claims the U.S. fired on cargo boats carrying goods and passengers, killing five civilians including three Indian nationals. The incident escalates tensions amid a shaky ceasefire, with Iran denying responsibility for attacks on U.S. warships.