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President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command announced that it will blockade all Iranian ports beginning Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, or 5:30 p.m. in Iran. CENTCOM said the blockade will be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.” It said it would still allow ships traveling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier in the day, the United States and Iran ended 21 hours of face-to-face talks in Islamabad without reaching a deal. Read moreThe Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end
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Oil prices are rising in early market trading after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday. The price of U.S. crude oil rose 8% to $104.24 a barrel and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 7% to $102.29. Brent crude has swung dramatically during the Iran war, rising from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February to more than $119 at times. On Friday, ahead of the peace talks, Brent for June delivery fell 0.8% to $95.20 per barrel. Iran has been effectively controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. Read moreOil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
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When the weather starts to get nicer, it's time to start hiking.Heritage trails in St Marys hosted an April Showers Canal Hike today, bringing all ages together for so… Read moreHeritage Trails Park District hosts April Showers Canal hike
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A local ministry in Lima held a prayer walk for victims of domestic violence and bullying. Read moreLocal ministry hosts first prayer walk supporting victims of bullying and domestic violence
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Lima Allen County Neighborhoods in Partnership is accepting applications for community garden plots and hosting a free agricultural business seminar. The organization … Read moreLACNIP opens garden plots, hosts free agricultural seminar in Lima
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"Paddington The Musical” has won big at London's Olivier Awards, winning seven trophies including best new musical. The awards, akin to Broadway's Tonys, celebrate the… Read morePaddington stage musical wins big with 7 trophies at London's Olivier Awards
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The Collegiate Robotic Football Conference’s national championship at Ohio Northern University highlights the rapid growth of a unique engineering competition combinin… Read moreStudent-built robots take the field at Collegiate Robotic Football National Championship
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With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights. In a mission recently tacked on for next year, A… Read moreNASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
