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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from May 11, 2026, delivers a snapshot of global and domestic headlines, including stalled US-Iran talks amid war, a hantavirus exposure on a cruise ship, proposed long-term funding for immigration enforcement, the US Postal Service's deepening losses, NBA draft lottery outcomes, and a fresh impeachment push against the Philippines' vice president.
Stalled US-Iran Negotiations
President Trump rejected Iran's response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war, posting on social media Sunday that it was "totally unacceptable." He accused Iran of "playing games" with the US and the world. The current negotiation phase centers on ceasing hostilities in the region, per Iran's news agency. Trump, preparing to depart for China this week after delaying the trip two months due to the conflict, had hoped to conclude the proposal sooner. He may seek help from Chinese President Xi to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, given China's role as a major trading partner of Iran. This rejection underscores ongoing tensions and potential reliance on external diplomatic leverage.
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- 1 (00:00) **Trump Rejects Iran's War Proposal Response** - President calls it "totally unacceptable" on social media amid stalled negotiations
- 2 (00:52) **Trump's China Trip Delay** - Postponed two months due to war, may seek Xi's help on Strait of Hormuz
- 3 (01:08) **Hantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship** - 17 Americans returning to US for quarantine in Nebraska
- 4 (01:52) **Hantavirus Public Risk Assessment** - WHO deems general outbreak risk low
- 5 (02:10) **Congress Immigration Funding Plan** - Billions proposed for ICE and CBP through Trump's term
- 6 (02:53) **Wall Street Pre-Market Update** - Dow futures higher amid early trading
- 7 (03:00) **US Postal Service Financial Crisis** - Reports $2 billion quarterly loss, may halt deliveries by February
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