In this Wednesday, April 15, 2020, photo made available by U.S. Navy, Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels sail close to U.S. military ships in the Persian Gulf near Kuwait. A group of 11 Iranian naval vessels made "dangerous and harassing" maneuvers near U.S. ships in the Persian Gulf near Kuwait on Wednesday, in one case passing within 10 yards (meters) of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, U.S. officials said. Iranian officials did not immediately acknowledge the incident. (U.S. Navy via AP)
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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today:
1. US PUTS IRAN ON NOTICE: President Trump orders the Navy to 'œshoot down and destroy'ť any Iranian gunboats found to be harassing U.S. ships. Earlier, Iran announced the launch of the country's first military satellite.
2. WHOSE STAR POWER COULD HELP BIDEN: Michelle Obama is exceedingly popular with the Democratic Party faithful while also appealing to some Republicans and independents.
3. GAMBLERS GEARING UP: With major sports shut down for more than a month because of the pandemic, American sportsbooks say they expect Thursday's NFL draft to attract more wagers than ever before.
4. OSCAR-NOMINATED ACTRESS DIES AT 83: Shirley Knight was nominated for two Oscars early in her career and went on to play an astonishing variety of roles in movies, TV and the stage.
5. TITLE-WINNING COACH STEPPING DOWN: Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw will retire after winning two national championships in 33 years with the Irish.
FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during an event for Obama Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Seeking to unite Democrats, Joe Biden has raced to line up supporters ranging from progressive icon Bernie Sanders to former President Barack Obama, whose administration sometimes irked liberals. But the person with the most influence may be Michelle Obama. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
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FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw directs the team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn, in Storrs, Conn. McGraw abruptly retired Wednesday, April 22, 2020, stepping down from Notre Dame after a Hall of Fame coaching career that includes two national championships in 33 seasons. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
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