US claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying two merchant ships have transited
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military says two American-flagged merchant ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and that Navy guided-missile destroyers in the Persian Gulf were helping to restore shipping traffic. It separately denied Iran’s claims to have struck an American Navy vessel. Monday's announcement came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new initiative to help guide ships through the critical waterway for global energy. Iran has effectively closed the strait since the U.S. and Israel started the war on Feb. 28, rattling the global economy.
European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is fresh proof that Europe must take care of its own security. The Pentagon announced last week that 5,000 troops would leave, but Trump said the number would be higher. The move surprised many, and comes amid tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. European leaders, including Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasized the need for Europe to take more responsibility. NATO is seeking clarity on the decision, while European nations have increased defense spending in response to Trump's threats over the past year.
Shooting at a lakeside party near Oklahoma City sends at least 13 people to hospitals
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Police and hospital officials say a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City has sent at least 13 people to hospitals. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward says authorities received reports of shots being fired at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake at about 9 p.m. Sunday. She says victims were in “various conditions.” Arcadia Lake is located around 13 miles north of Oklahoma City in Edmond, a city of about 100,000. The lake is an artificial reservoir used for flood control that is also popular for picnicking, camping, fishing and water sports.
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers. The World Health Organization and the ship's operator reported the deaths and illnesses. The MV Hondius was on a polar cruise from Argentina to Antarctica and several South Atlantic islands. A 70-year-old Dutch man was the first victim. His wife also died after being transferred to South Africa. A British man tested positive and is critically ill in a hospital. The ship was seeking assistance on Monday from Cape Verde, but no one has been allowed to disembark.
What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three people have died and others have been sickened by what health authorities suspect is a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Hantaviruses exist throughout the world and are spread by contact with rodents. It's rare but also possible for a hantavirus to spread between people. In severe cases, the virus can cause a deadly lung infection or hemorrhagic fever with kidney failure. There is no specific treatment or cure for hantavirus infections, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
Wall Street hesitates and oil prices climb with uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are holding tentatively near their record heights, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world’s flow of crude. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Monday, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 216 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%. In the oil market, the price for a barrel of Brent crude briefly topped $114 during the morning. Uncertainty rose after Iranian news agencies claimed Iran had struck a U.S. Navy vessel southeast of the Strait of Hormuz, a claim the U.S. military rejected.
Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee have called lawmakers into special sessions seeking new congressional districts. The U.S. Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has called legislators back to Montgomery starting Monday. The special session is centered on enabling a special primary election. Tennessee Gov. Republican Gov. Bill Lee has announced a special session starting Tuesday. Republicans are eyeing the possibility of getting new lines in place for the 2026 midterm elections, or at least 2028. Democrats are sharply criticizing the decision to try to change maps ahead of looming elections.
2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command. The soldiers went missing during a recreational hike, not during training. The incident happened Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area. A search and rescue operation involving the U.S., Morocco, and other countries is underway. The search team includes helicopters, ships, and mountain rescue units. The ongoing African Lion exercise, which began in April, involves over 7,000 personnel from more than 30 nations. This annual event is the largest U.S. joint military exercise in Africa.
Agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities have determined that buckshot from the gun of the man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump struck a Secret Service agent. That word comes from the federal prosecutor overseeing the investigation. Jeanine Pirro said last week there was no evidence the agent was hit by friendly fire during the incident at a Washington hotel on April 25. But the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia went beyond that Sunday in saying a shot from one of Cole Tomas Allen's weapons hit the officer’s bullet-resistant vest. Allen was injured during the attack but wasn't shot. The officer survived.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
NEW YORK (AP) — A spokesman for Rudolph Giuliani says the ex-mayor of New York City and former Trump adviser is in critical but stable condition at a hospital. Spokesman Ted Goodman didn’t say what sent the 81-year-old to the hospital or how long he’s been there. Goodman on Sunday asked for prayers for the former mayor. Giuliani earned the “America’s Mayor” nickname for helping unite the nation following the Sept. 11 attacks. In recent years he became a divisive figure after serving as an adviser and personal lawyer for President Donald Trump.
