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Israeli forces seize Rafah border crossing in Gaza

What’s going on: Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing Tuesday, as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remained on edge. The Israeli military claimed it took over the Rafah crossing after receiving intelligence it was “being used for terrorist purposes.” The latest >

The cease-fire proposal: The move by Israeli forces came hours after Hamas said Monday it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated cease-fire proposal. In a statement, Hamas said the cease-fire proposal has been under negotiation for some time and that while it’s far from Israel’s requirements, a team of mediators will be sent to work on the possibility of an agreement. A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. is reviewing the Hamas response to Qatari and Egyptian officials and discussing it with partners in the region. According to recent statements from Egypt and Hamas, the deal would be done in stages, with Hamas releasing groups of hostages as Israeli troops pull back. Full breakdown >

Divide grows: Israel recently advised roughly 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate Rafah, signaling a possible ground invasion, something President Joe Biden has urgently warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against. In their call Monday, Biden told Netanyahu that a cease-fire deal was the best way to win the return of hostages still held by Hamas. Netanyahu has said attacking Rafah, which Israel says is Hamas’ last major stronghold, is crucial to destroying Hamas following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Read more >

Mica Miller was ‘afraid for her life’ before death: Police report

‘Afraid for her life’: Mica Miller, a South Carolina woman who was found dead in a North Carolina state park of an apparent gunshot wound to her head, had previously told police in March after a series of harassment incidents that she feared for her life. “The victim advised me she was afraid for her life,” a police officer wrote in an incident report from March 11. Details of the incident report >

Death investigation: An investigation into Miller’s death has been opened by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office after family and friends urged police to “deeply investigate” her death. According to the sheriff’s office, Miller died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Miller’s husband, John-Paul Miller, announced her death the day after she died to his congregation at Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, claiming the 30-year-old had taken her own life after struggling with mental illness. “Y’all pray for me and my kids and everybody. You all knew she wasn’t well mentally, and she needed medicine that was hard to get to her. I’m sure there will be more details to come, but keep her family in your prayers,” he said, in part. Mica Miller’s family and friends don’t believe she died by suicide.  “I don’t believe it for a minute,” Tim Carter told NewsNation. If you or someone you know needs help, resources or someone to talk to, you can find it at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website or by calling 1-800-273-8255. People are available to talk to 24×7. The latest on the case >

Mica Miller files for divorce: According to reports, Mica Miller had filed multiple times for a legal separation from John-Paul Miller. In October 2023, she filed for divorce. In March of this year, Mica Miller posted a video on Facebook about abuse just weeks ago, offering advice for people who may be in an abusive relationship. “God hates divorce. But why? According to everybody I’ve asked, the scriptures I’ve found, it’s because it hurts people. But does abuse hurt people? How do you think God feels about that?” Mica Miller said. What to know >

American soldier arrested in Russia

What happened: An American soldier visiting a girlfriend in the Russian port city of Vladivostok was arrested on charges of stealing from her and remains in custody, U.S. officials said. Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, 34, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to Texas. Instead, officials said that Black, who is married, traveled to Russia to see a longtime girlfriend. Russia is holding a number of Americans in its jails, including corporate security executive Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The U.S. government has designated both Whelan and Gershkovich as wrongfully detained and has been trying to negotiate for their release. The latest >

What happens to illegal drugs, guns and cash seized at the border?

Contraband: Border agents have intercepted thousands of illegal items including drugs, guns and illicit cash being smuggled into the U.S. this year, but handling that can take many paths. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over 273,000 pounds of drugs, nearly 2,000 weapons and over $22 million in illegal currency this year, data showed. How it’s handled >

Watch: On Thursday, May 9, NewsNation rides with the Border Patrol live, showing you the border the way no other news network can. See it May 9 on a special edition of “Dan Abrams Live” at 9 p.m. Eastern (8 p.m. Central). Find your channel here >

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen, accused in the 2017 killings of two teenagers in Indiana. Find a timeline of the case here >

• President Joe Biden delivers a keynote address on “our moral duty to combat the rising scourge of antisemitism” at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Days of Remembrance ceremony.

• Apple holds an event where they’re expected to announce new iPads.

• Sentencing is set for Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini after a military court convicted the Navy sailor based in Japan for attempted espionage.

• Indiana will hold its presidential primary election.

• Brittney Griner opens up about detainment in Russia in her new memoir.
  
  

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

A tornado destroyed at least 30 to 40 homes when it ripped through a small Oklahoma town Monday night. Full report on the extensive damage >

A Pennsylvania pastor said he is “grateful to be alive,” after surviving an alleged shooting attempt during a church service after the gunman’s weapon apparently jammed, allowing the pastor and a deacon to disarm the suspect before anyone was injured. Video >

A mother and her 3-year-old son were nearly kidnapped in the parking lot of a Tennessee church over the weekend, officials said. What to know >

Tens of thousands of dollars were found in publicly accessible bathrooms around one Ohio city. What authorities say about the money mystery >

In a first-ever human clinical trial, researchers at the University of Florida developed an mRNA vaccine that reprograms the immune system to fight the most aggressive and lethal brain tumor. Read more about the research >

A Wisconsin eighth grader took control of a school bus steering wheel to avoid a crash when he noticed the bus driver had passed out. The student speaks about springing into action >

Hormel Foods Sales, LLC is pulling two Planters products from shelves after potentially being contaminated with listeria monocytogenes at one of its facilities last month. The products were shipped to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Recall alert >

A California woman has been convicted of stealing more than $60,000 worth of merchandise from a Target store by pretending to pay for the items at self-checkout machines, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office said. Breakdown of the case >

Student gets surprise proposal during graduation photos

A Texas Tech student says she had no idea her longtime boyfriend was going to pop the question while she took graduation photos. Read more >

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