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military has killed at least 186 people this way since September.

Iran's foreign minister is in Moscow for meetings with Russian leaders, but the vital Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, both by Iran and by the U.S.

military.

That is cutting off vital crude oil supplies from much of the world.

Dangerous thunderstorms are sweeping through the central U.S.

this morning.

Many warnings are in Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky.

There was a tornado warning earlier north of Columbia, Missouri.

Over the weekend, powerful tornadoes struck several states, including Texas.

Authorities there say two people were killed outside Dallas on Saturday night.

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Many Israelis are hopeful the merger of two former prime ministers who are centrist candidates will create political momentum to finally defeat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition.

Israel's general election is set for October.

NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports Netanyahu's policies have driven a record number of Israelis from their country.

The Justice Department says it is dropping a probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

That satisfies a demand from North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis.

Tillis says he will now support President Trump's nominee to be the next Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh.

Jerome Powell's term as chair of the Federal Reserve Board expires May 15.

He is eligible to remain as one of the board's governors.

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