NBC News · Morning News NOW Full Episode - May 18

1. 1. President Trump issued new threats against Iran
2. 2. The primary loss of longtime Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana signifies another victory for President Trump's political retribution campaign against disloyal Republicans.
3. 3. Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second indictment from the Trump administration's Justice Department, which he believes is a politically motivated attempt to target opponents.
4. 4. Millions of Americans are under the threat of extreme weather, including intense tornadoes and flash flooding risks across the Plains and Midwest, severe wildfire danger in the West, and record-breaking heat in the Northeast.
5. 5. The Long Island Railroad, North America's largest commuter rail system, is experiencing its first strike in over 30 years, causing a significant travel nightmare for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters into New York City.
6. 6. The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and Congo, caused by a rare 'Bundy strain' for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment.
7. 7. Commencement speeches promoting Artificial Intelligence have been met with boos from graduating students across the country, highlighting anxieties among Gen Z about AI's impact on the job market.
8. 8. Barnes & Noble is experiencing a significant resurgence under CEO James Daunt, who has revitalized the bookstore chain by decentralizing book curation to local store teams and embracing online communities like BookTok.