First, links to reports from the Associated Press and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll down for IRAN 5-1-26.) — MCM

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FROM MAY 1  Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s proposal to end the war, by Toqa Ezzidid, Munir Ahmed and Collin Binkley | AP  ISLAMABAD — U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran’s “fractured” leadership. He turned back the latest proposal almost as soon as it was delivered. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish; and HERE for others.

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FROM MAY 1  Iran war shakes Global economy as energy costs surge and recession fears grow. Reported by Lauren Frayer, Eyder Peralta, Diaa Hadid and Jewel Bright | NPR  From energy markets to everyday prices, the fallout from the Iran war is reshaping the global economy. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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