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Trump Finds No Help For Strait Of Hormuz Plans

In a Monday press conference, President Trump discussed the war with Iran, but also vented frustration with a number of America’s allies over their reluctance to aid the US military in getting ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and getting Middle East oil to its destinations. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is urging other nations to help, but many European and Asian countries are rejecting his pleas.

Severe Weather & TSA Trouble

The combination of Monday’s severe weather in the Upper Midwest and the East Coast, combined with those tasked with providing security at the nation’s airports still not getting paid due to the partial government shutdown is putting pressure on lawmakers to act. Correspondent Julie Walker reports there were over 4,000 canceled flights in the US on Monday, and people waited as long as 4 hours to get through security checkpoints due to a lack of staffing.

Cuban Power Outage

President Trump is again considering action against Cuba as the country suffers economic hardships and island-wide power outages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

SCOTUS To Hear Immigration Case

The Supreme Court says it will hear another Trump administration immigration case, this one involving migrants from nations in the Caribbean and the Middle East. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.

Striking Slaughterhouse Workers

About 3,800 workers for the world’s largest meatpacking company began striking Monday in Colorado, and if they don’t get a new contract soon, already costly beef could become even more expensive for U.S.

Trump-Kennedy Center To Close

President Trump announced it last month, and now it’s official. The Trump-Kennedy Center will close for a massive two-year renovation project inside and out. More from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Historic Nebraska Wildfire

It’s being called the worst wildfire in the history of the state of Nebraska. More than 700-thousand acres of rangeland are burning in the Cornhusker state, and cattle farmers say it's leading to big losses that could stretch over the next few years. Correspondent Joan Jones has the story.

EU Saying No To Trump

President Trump’s pleas to the European Union and other nations to help the United States work to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open to shipping as Iran targets vessels and oil facilities in the region seems to be falling on deaf ears. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on E-U foreign ministers weighing up a decision of what to do to keep the Strait of Hormuz open in order to stop an energy crisis.

Richins Guilty

Kouri Richins, the Utah woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, and then self-published a children's book on grieving following his death, has been found guilty of murder following a weeks-long trial. Finally

There were some surprising snubs, at least one missing winning actor, and a number of controversial moments at Sunday night’s Oscar’s. The details from entertainment reporter Kevin Carr.

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