Iran Closes of Strait of Hormuz After Announcing Its Reopening
Iran announces its strict blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is back in place just one day after reopening it. It comes in response to the United States’ naval blockade that’s stopping ships from sailing in or out of Iranian ports. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for Saturday TODAY.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:43:34 GMT

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees and rendered rural roads impassable with debris
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:19:28 GMT

After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump
Pope Leo XIV said it is not in his interest to debate President Donald Trump, pushing back at reporting about the escalating war of words between the two men
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:57:04 GMT

A rare Supreme Court apology, and some very different doctors on display: The news quiz
Two congressmen resign in disgrace, the president gets in hot water, and Rory McIlroy joins an exclusive club.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:15:00 GMT

See Sabrina Carpenter Bring out Madonna at Coachella
Sabrina Carpenter took the stage as the opening headliner for Coachella and brought out Madonna as her surprise guest. 
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:28:11 GMT