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"Live from NPR news, I'm Dale Wilman.

Vice President J.D. Vance says that he and his team of negotiators are leaving his

Lamobod after failing to reach a deal with Iran.

As Bessie Joel's reports from his Lamobod this comes after 21 hours of talks between the two sides."

Vance described this in a 30-second clip released by the White House as "bad news" and said

it was worse news for Iran than the United States. He said Iran was unwilling to accept his side's terms without providing specifics beyond the fact that the U.S. had made certain red lines clear. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Ismail Bikai, said in a post on X, that the main subjects of talks were the "strait of hormones," nuclear issues, sanctions, reparations, and an

end to the war against Iran and the region. Vance's departure from his Lamobod casts uncertainty over if and how the peace process will move forward. For NPR news, I'm Bessie Joel's and his Lamobod. U.S. officials say two Navy ships transit of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Ben.

Piaz Franco or Donious reports on U.S. efforts to reopen the channel, which is critical

to commercial shipping. "The passage of the guided missile destroyer is marks the first transit of American warships since the start of the war six weeks ago. According to U.S. Central Command, the U.S. S. Frank E. Peterson and U.S. S. Michael Murphy are part of a broader mission to ensure the Strait is fully clear of minds previously laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary

Guard. U.S. officials say additional forces, including underwater drones, will join the effort in the coming days.

The opening of the Strait is a key U.S. condition of the ceasefire. The waterway is critical

to the global economy, accounting for about 20 percent of the world's oil supply.

Franco, or Donious, NPR news." A Palestinian man was shot and killed Saturday on the occupied West Bank. Israel's military says troops were responding to fighting in the village northeast of Romala when a soldier shot the man. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. A man carrying a machete attacked three people in the New York City subway Saturday. Police

Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the man was behaving oddly when he was approached by officers. The individual was armed with a large knife described as a machete and was behaving erratically repeatedly stating that he was looser for. The individual refused to comply with at least 20 orders to drop the knife. Officers also attempted to de-escalate and offer assistance saying, "We are going to get you help." Police eventually shot the man who later died

at a city hospital. The three victims have all been hospitalized, but Tisch says that none of their injuries are life-threatening. Their listening to NPR news. Voters will be heading to the polls in Hungary on Sunday as they vote for a new Parliament. The polls have just opened. Strongman Victor Orbid has been that country's prime minister for 16 years, but he's facing a stiff challenge from Peter

Majar. Majar's center-right party is leading by double digits in most polls. Many observers, though, say the final result will likely be much closer than the polls indicate. After three days at the master's golf tournament, Rory McElroy of Northern Ireland is still in the lead, but now he's not alone. Steve Futterman has more. When Rory McElroy appeared to be in great position, he was ahead by six strokes. The

largest lead to start the third round in master's history. When the day was over, McElroy was still on top, but he is now tied for the lead with American Cameron Young. McElroy struggled throughout the day. He was one over par for the round. Meanwhile, young who began the day, eight strokes behind had a round of seven under. In third place, one stroke behind McElroy and Young is Sam Burns and lurking just four strokes back is the

world's number one golfer, Scotty Sheffler. McElroy, the defending champion, is trying to make history as he attempts to become just the fourth golfer to win back to backmasters. For him, pure news, I'm Steve Futterman in Augusta, Georgia. Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a new contract. May led the Wolverines to the national title this year. In a second year as coach, he had inherited a program that

went 8 and 24 the year before he arrived. This season, they went 37 and 3 in beat UConn, 69 to 63 in the NCAA tournament championship game. I'm Dale Wilman and PR news. You know, every day on up first NPR's Golden Globe nominated morning news podcast, we bring

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