# Full Episode: Monday, May 4, 2026

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Podcast: [World News Tonight with David Muir](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-news-tonight-with-david-muir-309993)
Published: 2026-05-05T02:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1441

## Resource

Jon Karl reports on the fragile ceasefire with Iran teetering in week 10 of the war after Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and how Pres. Donald Trump downplayed Iran’s attacks; Victor Oquendo has details on the three cruise passengers that have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak – a rare, serious illness spread by rodent exposure – on a Dutch-based ship; David Muir looks back at the life and legacy of John Sterling, the longtime broadcaster of the New York Yankees, who died at age 87 after 36 seasons of electrifying play-by-plays on TV and radio; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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