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Millions under severe weather threat following destructive storms As storms develop Friday afternoon, there is a chance for discrete supercells with very large hail, strong tornadoes and destructive, straight-line winds. 
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WATCH: Sea lion pup rescued after wandering into San Francisco neighborhood The San Francisco Police Department and the Marine Mammal Center rescued a sea lion pup that had wandered out of its usual habitat and found its way to a neighborhood multiple blocks inland.
Trump tells ABC News he thinks he can trust the Iranians President Donald Trump told ABC News he believes he can trust the Iranians and this will all be resolved "very soon."
Trump and Iran claim the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open.' Here’s what we know Both the U.S. and Iran say the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open," but serious questions remain about if and when traffic will be restored to pre-war levels.
WATCH: Jill Biden bids $35,000 for guest role on ‘Heated Rivalry’ The former first lady raised her paddle at $35,000 at the LGBTQ Community Center’s annual Center Dinner Thursday night, but was quickly outbid.
WATCH: Boy with rare genetic disorder gets clap-out ceremony after hospital discharge Six-year-old Bryce Morrison was known as a "ray of sunshine" while a patient at Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York. 
Iran live updates: Iran 'fully' opens the Strait of Hormuz, Trump says President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Trump's lawyers say they're 'in discussions' to resolve his $10B suit against the IRS Attorneys for President Trump say they are "in discussions" with the DOJ to potentially resolve a $10 billion lawsuit that Trump and his company filed against the IRS.
Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in deadly 'Rust' shooting A Los Angeles judge is allowing a civil case against Alec Baldwin to go to trial over whether he negligently fired a gun on the set of the film, "Rust."
WATCH: Man allegedly kills woman pregnant with his baby Police are searching for Kevin Faux, 24, who is charged with murder.
WATCH: Florida deputy hailed as hero after helping to save choking baby A Florida sheriff's deputy is being hailed as a hero after helping to save a choking baby. Authorities said the 1-year-old child was taken to a local hospital and was expected to be OK.
Celine Dion drops new single, her 1st in years Celine Dion released a new single Friday, titled "Dansons."
WATCH: 1st class comfort coming to coach class More airlines are unveiling new ways to let coach fliers experience a bit of first-class comfort without breaking the bank, like Air New Zealand’s “Skynest” and United Airlines new “Relax Row.”
WATCH: All eyes on NBA Playoffs The final two spots in the NBA Playoffs will be decided Friday night with four teams looking to grab the pair of eighth and final seeds.
Pre-ceasefire missile kills Lebanese man’s whole family Pre-ceasefire missile kills Lebanese man’s whole family
Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird announce split after nearly a decade together Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird — two legendary sports stars who were in a relationship for nearly 10 years — announced their separation Friday in a statement on social media.“This hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s one we’ve made together, with so much love, respect, and care for each other,” the Olympic gold medalists…
Maine Gov. Janet Mills is undecided on whether to sign a pause on data centers The Maine legislature passed a first-of-its-kind bill to impose a moratorium on data centers amid a national debate over the use of energy surrounding AI.
Shackled inmate escapes police custody in Louisiana Shackled inmate escapes police custody in Louisiana
Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in 'Rust' shooting, judge rules A judge ruled on Friday that a civil case against actor Alec Baldwin over alleged negligence on the “Rust” set in 2021 can proceed to trial this fall
The Iran war collides with Mamdani's message on high costs: From the Politics Desk In today’s edition, Kristen Welker previews her interview with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that’s airing on “Meet the Press” this weekend.
Jill Biden loses bid to appear in 'Heated Rivalry' Jill Biden loses bid to appear in 'Heated Rivalry'
Congress isn't doing enough to protect staff from sexual misconduct, lawmakers say In the absence of a central place on Capitol Hill to report workplace harassment, some female lawmakers have taken action themselves.
The Iran war’s next hidden cost: Higher prices for plastic The cost of polyethylene used to make plastic packaging has soared alongside oil prices.
From 'Dune 3' to a 'Social Network' sequel: The buzziest titles teased at CinemaCon CinemaCon was a star-studded affair, as studios brought their top talent to the stage to preview their upcoming slates.
First person born through surrogacy tells her story First person born through surrogacy tells her story
Dangerous storms bring tornado and flash floods risk to millions this weekend Tornadoes and flooding are possible this weekend as roller-coaster weather sweeps the country, with some states experiencing summer-like temperatures as high as 90 degrees despite being in the middle of spring
Taking the train to New Jersey World Cup games? It’ll cost fans $150 Days after the high cost of World Cup fees became a political football, officials in New Jersey on Friday revealed the final price fans will pay just to get to the stadium
From The Sports Desk: NBA playoff preview Tomorrow, the first round of the NBA playoffs begins.
Inventor of Heelys dies at 71 Inventor of Heelys dies at 71
Animal activists celebrate their first global 'Sanctuary Day' It's been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day.
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why scientists are nervous about fungi They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.
Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, acknowledged the ceasefire, but did not say whether it would abide by it and urged people displaced by fighting in Lebanon to refrain from heading home.
The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, acknowledged the ceasefire, but did not say whether it would abide by it and urged people displaced by fighting in Lebanon to refrain from heading home.
Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director. A 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting between Israel and Hezb
Who says they have no fear of the Trump administration? The quiz knows Also: If you know what Eric Swalwell looks like, you'll get at least one question correct.
The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found The short course provides solid basics for using AI. But it also misidentifies AI products, links out to bad advice and raises ethical concerns about the products it promotes
Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.
Human rights groups raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S. Migrants deported from the U.S. routinely disappear into El Salvador's prisons the moment they land or in the weeks that follow. Many remain incommunicado from family and lawyers for years.
Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.
Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation An NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass.
Morning news brief Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, U.S. military officials say the blockade of Iranian ports and ceasefire is holding, Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief.
Woman remembers her childhood babysitter -- Prince For StoryCorps, a family that lived near Prince in Minnesota remembers the artist in his early years -- as their babysitter.