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NPR News: 05-04-2026 2AM EDT

May 4, 2026

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This NPR News Now update delivers a snapshot of U.S. violence, energy pressures tied to the ongoing Iran war, escalating Israeli-Lebanon tensions, a prominent hospitalization, and pipeline disputes, reflecting a mix of domestic and international pressures without a single overriding theme.

Mass Shooting Near Arcadia Lake

At least ten people were injured and hospitalized following a mass shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma on Sunday night. Police described the scene as chaotic in the darkness, with investigators gathering witness statements across the metro area and planning further work as daylight arrived. No additional details on suspects or motives emerged immediately, but officials emphasized ongoing efforts to process victims and witnesses in the coming hours. This incident adds to recent patterns of gun violence at gatherings, underscoring challenges for rapid response in low-light conditions.

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  • 1 (00:00) **Intro** - Dan Ronan opens NPR News Now from Washington
  • 2 (00:04) **Oklahoma Mass Shooting** - At least 10 injured at party near Arcadia Lake; police investigating in the dark, taking witness statements
  • 3 (00:50) **Rising Gasoline Prices** - National prices at highest since July due to Strait of Hormuz closure and low inventories
  • 4 (02:04) **Israeli Strikes in Lebanon** - Seven killed in Yaroun border village; military demolishes Catholic convent part
  • 5 (02:48) **Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized** - Former NYC mayor in critical but stable condition; cause unclear
  • 6 (03:00) **White House Shooting Update** - Prosecutor confirms suspect's buckshot hit Secret Service agent's vest
  • 7 (03:27) **New Pipeline Sparks Indigenous Opposition** - Trump-approved U.S.-Canada border project likened to canceled Keystone XL

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