AP News Summary at 1:02 p.m. EDT

Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's latest threat on Wednesday to target civilian infrastructure came as the unpopular war spirals with no clear offramp, threatening further worldwide economic disruption. Both sides have dug in on their dispute over the strait, a crucial waterway for global energy that remains largely closed because of Iranian attacks. The U.S. carried out another wave of strikes on Iran overnight into Wednesday, and air defenses opened fire over the capital, Tehran. Iran launched a missile attack on a Jordanian city on Israel's doorstep, and alerts were issued in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Trump attending the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump is attending the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members recently killed in the Middle East. On his way to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday, Trump called it “one of the hardest things to do as a president.†An administration official says two Army soldiers killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan will be returned during the transfer, as well as a third service member who is believed to be the soldier missing after the Jordan attacks. The remains of another soldier, killed in Iraq during a detonation of an Iranian drone, will also be returned.

Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading, while oil prices climb another 3% as fighting continues in the war with Iran. The S&P 500 added 0.2% Wednesday after swinging between modest losses and gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 161 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 rose after more companies reported strong results for the spring, including Philip Morris International and AT&T. But AI stocks continued to swing and dragged the U.S. market with them. The price for Brent crude oil, meanwhile, touched its highest level in nearly six weeks.

Rubio says any nuclear agreement the US signs will not lead to nuclear proliferation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says any deal signed by the U.S. would not lead to proliferation. Two people familiar with the matter have confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press. The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint U.S.-Saudi study. The two people, who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the agreement could be announced as soon as Wednesday.

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is pushing on with its fight against Russia under new military leadership. President Zelenskyy fired his commander-in-chief after public pressure. This change follows a rift between the outgoing army chief and defense minister, both of whom lost their jobs. The new army chief, Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, is part of a new generation of Ukrainian generals. Zelenskyy has tasked Drapatyi with updating the defense strategy. Street protests in Kyiv demanded the return of the tech-savvy defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones have struck warehouses in Russia, targeting facilities they say were used for drone production.

June 1 trial date set for Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case

NEW YORK (AP) — A June 1 trial date has been set for Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in New York. The trial date was set on Wednesday during a brief hearing. His lawyer says he plans to contest the charges against his client on sovereign immunity grounds. Defense lawyers have objected to the U.S. military action that snatched Venezuela's president from power. Maduro was brought to the Manhattan courthouse early Wednesday from a Brooklyn jail. Maduro and his wife have pleaded not guilty to charges that they sided with drug dealers in a multidecade scheme to ship large quantities of drugs to the United States.

Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

NEW YORK (AP) — As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges. Republicans planned to focus on border security and the economy, while Democrats aimed to rally voters against President Donald Trump. However, both sides are now dealing with internal conflicts and strategic missteps. Trump has led the country into a prolonged conflict with Iran, affecting global oil prices, and remains focused on past election grievances. Meanwhile, Democrats are divided between moderates and progressives, with some candidates faltering in key races. As the November elections approach, both parties are struggling to find a clear path to victory amid chaos and confusion.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what's already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history. The latest update from Congo's Ministry of Health shows that as of Monday, 2,473 cases have been recorded in the latest outbreak. The outbreak, declared on May 15, is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments. Ebola is rare, but highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen.

Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death

CHICAGO (AP) — An independent autopsy commissioned by Nolan Xavier Wells’ family finds his cause of death “undetermined” pending further investigation. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the preliminary findings Wednesday at the NAACP National Convention in Chicago. The autopsy was conducted by forensic pathologist Dr. Robert Mitchell and cited body decomposition and missing facts as reasons for the inconclusive result. Wells disappeared after a July 4 boat trip to an island off Mississippi. His body was found two days later. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office has not released its autopsy results. A $125,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses. Authorities say the floods washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of the state. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties Tuesday night. Forecasters said up to 7 inches of rain fell in some places. No deaths were immediately reported. Morrisey sent 100 National Guard members to the hardest-hit areas in the state’s north, with an additional 200 members set to arrive late Wednesday morning. The rains were part of wide-ranging storms that produced reports of tornadoes in several states.