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10 things to know for Thursday By The Associated Press Posted May 10, 2018 at 6:56 AM Updated May 10, 2018 at 7:04 AM Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. 'THIS IS A SPECIAL NIGHT FOR THESE THREE REALLY GREAT PEOPLE' Trump welcomes home three Americans freed by North Korea and declares their release a sign of promise toward his goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. 2. ISRAEL-IRAN TENSIONS ESCALATE The Israeli military says it attacked dozens of Iranian targets in neighboring Syria in response to an Iranian rocket barrage on Israeli positions in the Golan Heights. 3. HAWAII VOLCANO PARK TO CLOSE AMID EXPLOSION CONCERNS Scientists say the Big Island's Kilauea volcano could soon send boulders and ash shooting out of its summit crater. 4. ELECTION STUNNER IN MALAYSIA Malaysia's former authoritarian ruler Mahathir Mohamad would become the world's oldest leader at 92 should he be confirmed as prime minister. 5. SOME ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN LEGAL LIMBO Federal authorities won't let some immigrants living in the U.S. illegally appear in court because they fear being denied the opportunity to deport them. 6. WHERE TRUMP IS OFF TO The president is headed to a rally in Indiana, allowing him to target vulnerable Senate Democrats and mobilize his most fervent supporters on behalf of Republicans. 7. EUROPE FACES WAVE OF FREED TERROR CONVICTS Authorities are at best improvising on how to handle the soon-to-be-freed avowed extremists who largely formed the first wave of jihadis streaming to Syria and Iraq. 8. WHITE HOUSE HOSTS AI SUMMIT WITH TECH FIRMS Top U.S. tech executives and researchers will press Trump administration officials on investing in artificial intelligence and crafting policies they hope will strengthen the economy. 9. WHAT'S THAT SMELL Skunk-like odor in a small seaside town in California comes from marijuana grows that some residents say are changing the community's feel. 10. WHO'S IN THE NBA'S FINAL FOUR It's star-studded, featuring LeBron James, the defending champion Warriors, the top overall seed Rockets and Celtic Pride. Most Popular Legendary Phoenix wrestling coach Mondale dies May 4 at 1:28 PM East Medford residents awaken to find KKK recruiting flier May 8 at 6:58 AM Jackson County targets chronic court skippers May 7 at 12:36 PM Pro-gun measure clears first hurdle in Jackson County May 9 at 12:09 PM S. Medford baseball coach on leave after drinking before game May 10 at 7:06 AM Guest Opinion: Conservation Fund must be renewed May 6 at 2:01 AM Community mourns loss of legendary Phoenix coach Mondale May 4 at 9:13 PM Medford woman accused of pot scissors attack May 9 at 11:55 AM Erickson flying high: More than 100 employees hired May 7 at 5:05 PM Flamingos demand a charitable ransom May 4 at 4:39 PM It's titled 'Phoenix, Oregon,' but movie shot in K Falls May 8 at 2:05 PM Couple's rare Kaiser hatchback gets TV treatment May 7 at 2:01 AM © Copyright 2006-2018 Rosebud Media LLC. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com ~ P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501