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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst.
Chapter 2: What recent statements did President Trump make regarding Iran?
President Trump today on social media called the Iranian response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the war in the Mideast unacceptable without giving details. Tehran gave its response to Pakistan, which is mediating the talks. Empire's Zia Hadid has more.
State-run agency the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting says Iran's response remains consistent with previous positions. Readiness to continue a ceasefire that is largely held since early April in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. That's a key global shipping route. and ending hostilities.
The war began on February 28 when Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran. Iran subsequently blocked the Strait of Hormuz and then the U.S. imposed its own blockade. Iran's deputy speaker told state-run media that military operations would not open the strait. Tia Hadid, NPR News.
As passengers disembark from the cruise ship in the Canary Islands, the U.K. has launched a mission to support one of its citizens on another island who's become ill with the suspected case of hantavirus. Empire's Lauren Frayer has more.
British Army medics have parachuted onto an island in the South Atlantic called Tristan da Cunha. It's the U.K. 's most remote inhabited overseas territory with no airstrip and a population of just over 200 people. The Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docked there in mid-April to drop off a British passenger who lives there.
Two weeks later, he came down with symptoms and is isolating in stable condition. The Ministry of Defense says six paratroopers jumped out of aircraft in tandem with an intensive care doctor and nurse. Footage shows three parachutes floating down onto an island meadow dotted with corrugated metal shacks. The government says oxygen was part of the delivery.
Two other Britons with confirmed cases are being treated in South Africa and the Netherlands. Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.
A lot of moms will get a break from cooking this Mother's Day. As NPR's Scott Horsley reports, it's one of the busiest days of the year for eating out.
Gas prices are high and people are feeling grumpy about the economy, but that won't stop families from treating mom this weekend with flowers, greeting cards, restaurant meals, and other gifts. David Miller, who oversees operations at 70 Cameron Mitchell restaurants, expects to do a brisk brunch business today. even as customers economize at other times of the week.
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Chapter 3: What actions are being taken to address a suspected hantavirus case in the Canary Islands?
Remember the mayor said, hey, everything's great, go back in the water. What it all means for the wider war and for gas prices. This week on Sources and Methods, the national security podcast from NPR.