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1. U.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus

   The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.

2. UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

   The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.

3. Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points

   From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.

4. Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch

   It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.

5. Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

   Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

6. What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows

   Plus: The Met Gala, GameStop, Canada and Banksy (again!).

7. European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

   President Trump's decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.

8. With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes

   When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country. Many will go back to the companies that own them, while Spirit tries to monetize the rest.

9. Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president

   The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.

10. David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

    He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.