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GLOBAL USA-IRAN

Defiant Iran says it can 'easily' hit U.S. ships, works to counter sanctions DUBAI - Iran said on Friday it could "easily" hit U.S. warships in the Gulf, the latest in days of saber rattling between Washington and Tehran, while its top diplomat worked to counter U.S. sanctions and salvage a nuclear deal denounced by President Donald Trump.

USA-IRAN-OIL-TANKERS-EXCLUSIVE Exclusive: Insurer says Iran's Guards likely to have organized tanker attacks

LONDON/OSLO - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) are "highly likely" to have facilitated attacks last Sunday on four tankers including two Saudi ships off Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, according to a Norwegian insurers' report seen by Reuters. U.S.

OHIO-DOCTOR-ABUSE Nearly 180 former Ohio State University students claim sexual abuse by doctor

Nearly 180 men who attended Ohio State University claim they were sexually abused more than two decades ago by a now-deceased doctor, and university staff who knew of the abuse failed to act, a report released by the school on Friday said. USA-IMMIGRATION-FLIGHTS

Migrant families being flown to San Diego from Texas in U.S. border crisis LOS ANGELES - Hundreds of detainees from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities in Texas and elsewhere are being flown to San Diego for processing beginning on Friday, the agency said.

BUSINESS ETHIOPIA-AIRPLANE-BOEING

Boeing says it has corrected simulator software of 737 MAX jets Boeing Co has made corrections to simulator software that mimics the flying experience of its 737 MAX jets, which were involved in two fatal crashes, and the company has provided additional information to device operators, a spokesman said on Friday.

USA-HUAWEI-TECH-EXCLUSIVE Exclusive: U.S. may scale back Huawei trade restrictions to help existing customers

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it may soon scale back restrictions on Huawei Technologies after this week's blacklisting would have made it nearly impossible for the Chinese company to service its existing customers. ENTERTAINMENT

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-PAIN-AND-GLORYPREMIERE Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas reunite on Cannes red carpet

CANNES, FRANCE - Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, long-time collaborators of director Pedro Almodovar, turned up the glamor on the red carpet at Cannes on Friday for the Spaniard's latest outing, a contender for the top prize at the film festival. PEOPLE-KIM-KARDASHIAN-BABY

Kim Kardashian names fourth child, a boy, Psalm West Reality television star Kim Kardashian announced on Friday she has named her fourth child, a boy born last week via a surrogate, Psalm West.

SPORTS BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-MIL

Wire-to-wire win gives Bucks 2-0 edge on Raptors The Milwaukee Bucks left it until late in Game 1 on Wednesday, but in Game 2 on Friday night, they left no doubt. After showing the rust of a week's layoff in winning the opener of the Eastern Conference finals, the Bucks took charge of Game 2 early to defeat the visiting Toronto Raptors 125-103 and grab a 2-0 series lead.

BASEBALL-MLB-ROUNDUP MLB roundup: Bryant hits three homers in Cubs' win

Chicago's Kris Bryant slugged three home runs and drove in five runs, and the Cubs hit six homers in a 14-6 rout of the host Washington Nationals on Friday. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EU-ELECTION/ITALY-SALVINI (PIX) (TV)

Italy's Salvini holds major rally ahead of EU elections Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini stages major rally of European nationalist and far-right parties to promote a shared political vision ahead of EU parliamentary elections. France's Marine Le Pen and Dutch politician Geert Wilders say they will attend the event.

18 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/SANDERS

Bernie Sanders to propose sweeping education policy overhaul Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Saturday will launch a broad education policy proposal for the public schools system.

18 May 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT USA-ELECTION/BUTTIGIEG (PIX)

Democratic US presidential candidate Buttigieg holds rally in Dubuque, Iowa Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg holds a rally on Saturday at a brewery in Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque County flipped from supporting Barack Obama in 2012 to Donald Trump in 2016. This is Buttigieg's second visit to Iowa since announcing his candidacy for president in April and his fourth visit this year, according to his campaign.

18 May 17:00 ET / 21:00 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

USA-FED/KAPLAN Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Kaplan participates in SABEW conference

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan participates in moderated question-and-answer session before before The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) 56th Annual Spring Conference, in Phoenix, Ariz. 18 May 13:05 ET / 17:05 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC-EUROVISION/MADONNA (PIX) (TV)

Madonna makes a guest appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest Pop superstar Madonna makes a guest appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest. Madonna will perform two songs in Tel Aviv during the Eurovision competition Grand Finale

18 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/ISRAEL-WINNER (TV)

Eurovision contest winner holds newser after Grand Final Eurovision contest winner holds newser after the Grand Final

18 May 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/WEEK-WRAP (PIX) (TV)

The final awaits: Eurovision stars and fans gather in Tel Aviv A wrap of the build-up to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, as fans and artists party in Israel throughout the week despite protests.

18 May 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/FINAL (PIX) (TV)

Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest Winner of Eurovision Song Contest appearing at grand final, highlights from final

18 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/QUEUE (TV)

Thousands queue to enter Eurovision Song Contest grand final Thousands queue to enter Eurovision Song Contest grand final

18 May 14:30 ET / 18:30 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/ISRAEL-FANS (PIX) (TV)

Fans gather at the Eurovision Village to watch the Grand Final on big screens Several thousands of fans gather at the Eurovision Village where huge screens broadcast the Grand Final.

18 May 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT SPORTS

GOLF-PGACHAMP/ (PIX) (TV) Golf - PGA Championship third round

Third round coverage of the major championship at Bethpage Black in New York. 18 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT