8 Children Killed in Louisiana Shooting and U.S. Iran Peace Talks Threatened: What You Need to Know

[0:05] This is what you need to know now. [0:07] This is totally an unprovoked circumstance. [0:10] The horrific mass shooting. [0:12] At least eight children killed in Louisiana, the youngest just three years old. [0:17] Iran peace talks in the balance as more ships come under fire near the Strait of Hormuz. [0:22] You are fighting now. Let me turn back. [0:25] Animal activists attempt a mass breakout of dogs from a biomedical research facility. [0:31] The backyard guests who weren't invited after a hot air balloon makes an emergency landing. [0:37] And why the principal at an Oklahoma high school was named prom king. [0:42] We have much more what you need to know now. [0:50] I'm James Onwin from ABC News. It's Monday, April 20th, and this is what you need to know. [0:55] We'll show you what Pope Leo is saying about President Trump's attacks [0:58] and the Chinese robot that ran a half marathon quicker than a human for the first time. [1:04] But first, the big story. [1:06] Iran says it will not go to peace talks in Pakistan as long as the U.S. blockade of its ports remains in place. [1:13] Those talks were meant to begin today. [1:15] But over the weekend, U.S. forces seized an Iranian flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. [1:20] That seems to have derailed the process. [1:22] And this morning, the foreign ministry spokesperson claimed the U.S. is not serious about pursuing the diplomatic process. [1:29] American forces seized that Iranian ship after it defied repeated orders to turn around. [1:34] President Trump posted, [1:36] The Iranian crew refused to listen, so our Navy ships stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room. [1:42] Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel. [1:45] Hours earlier, Iran fired on two Indian ships. [1:48] The captain of one ship sending this urgent radio message. [1:51] President Trump still says a peace deal will get done. [2:08] He told ABC's Jonathan Carr that it will happen one way or another, the nice way or the hard way, it's going to happen, you can quote me. [2:15] He's hoping fiery rhetoric about a return to war will get Tehran back to the negotiation table. [2:21] Unfortunately, we'll have to start dropping bombs again. [2:23] The current ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday. [2:26] The administration is renewing its threats to destroy bridges and power plants across Iran, which could be a violation of international law. [2:33] Attacking, destroying infrastructure that has clearly and historically been used for dual military purposes is not a war crime. [2:43] President Trump is facing growing pressure to end what polls increasingly indicate is an unpopular war. [2:50] Selena Wang has more from the White House. [2:52] James, the pressure is growing for President Trump to end this war. [2:57] Polling shows that most Americans disapprove of this war. [3:01] We're told by a U.S. official that the president held a cabinet meeting in the Situation Room this weekend to discuss Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. [3:08] Just days ago, markets rallied and oil prices fell after the Strait was declared open, but that relief did not last. [3:16] Now oil prices could swing back higher as markets reopen on Monday with new uncertainty over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. [3:24] The energy secretary acknowledged on Sunday that gas prices could remain elevated for months and said prices may not get back down to under $3 a gallon until next year. [3:35] Pope Leo is renewing his call for peace in the Middle East whilst on his tour of Africa and says he has no interest in debating with the president. [3:43] Melissa Adan is traveling with him. [3:45] Pope Leo now here in Angola. This is where he is promoting peace amid decades long of civil conflict. [3:52] Pope Leo celebrating Holy Mass with tens of thousands of faithful in Angola. [3:57] This is where the population are about half Catholics, representing really the growing number of faithful in Africa, [4:04] which has seen an increase of 7 million people in just one year. [4:09] Well, Pope Leo's 11-day papal trip through Africa marked by President Trump's criticism to the first American pope. [4:15] Pope Leo telling us reporters he has no interest in debating President Trump. [4:20] Pope Leo sharing that his recent remarks in Cameroon about tyrants were prepared two weeks ago. [4:26] This is well before Trump's social media posts about him. [4:29] And Vice President J.D. Vance posting that he is grateful for Pope Leo's comments, acknowledging that, quote, [4:35] real disagreements have happened. [4:37] And Pope Leo also making it clear to us that his focus remains on promoting peace and the gospel throughout this historic trip through Africa. [4:46] In Lebanon, a disturbing image is sparking outrage during what is supposed to be the 10-day ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. [4:53] A photo shows an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. [4:58] The IDF has now confirmed it and says it's launched an investigation, saying the soldier's conduct deviates from its values. [5:04] This happened in Debel, one of 55 towns and villages in southern Lebanon currently under Israeli occupation. [5:11] The IDF says they'll assist the village community in returning the statue to its place. [5:15] A horrific scene in Louisiana. Eight children gunned down in a brutal Sunday morning attack. [5:21] Police say the shooter is the father of seven of the kids. He also shot his wife and another woman. He was killed following a police chase. [5:29] He's been named as 31-year-old Shammar Elkins, who served in the Louisiana Army National Guard for seven years but did not deploy. [5:36] Family members say he had mental health problems and was separating from his wife. [5:40] An emotional candlelight vigil was held last night for the eight children. They ranged in age from three to 11 years old. [5:47] Another mass shooting. This one near the campus of the University of Iowa that wounded five people. [5:54] Police are searching for the shooter. They say there is no indication students were the intended victims. [5:59] The University of Iowa was celebrating its annual Mother's Weekend. [6:03] In Wisconsin, there was a chaotic scene as hundreds of protesters clashed with police outside an animal research facility. [6:10] Police deployed tear gas and pepper balls after they say protesters attempted to break in to Ridgeland Farms, [6:16] which breeds beagles from biomedical research. Approximately 25 people were arrested. [6:22] Some protesters say they were trying to free the thousands of dogs inside. [6:26] Ridgeland is set to give up its state breeding license later this year in a deal to avoid potential criminal charges [6:32] after a special prosecutor said they may have found some evidence of animal mistreatment. [6:37] But the company will be allowed to continue to perform its own experiments. [6:40] In a statement, Ridgeland said their research benefits animals and thanked law enforcement [6:44] for preventing what they call a violent mass break-in and theft. [6:48] And it was a startling scene at a spring football game at Virginia Tech after a skydiver crashed into the scoreboard. [6:55] The parachutist was supposed to deliver the American flag onto the field. [6:59] The horrified crowd watched as emergency crews rescued him. [7:02] The on-site medical team checked him out. [7:04] Luckily, he suffered no serious injuries. [7:07] And we have much more what you need to know. [7:23] Number three. [7:24] Two U.S. Army soldiers were seriously injured in a bear attack in Alaska. [7:29] The soldiers were on a training mission for land navigation exercises. [7:32] A spokesperson says they came across the brown bear in a remote area. [7:36] They used their bear spray but still were badly injured. [7:39] The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says it appears to have been a defensive attack by a bear recently emerged from a den. [7:46] Number two. [7:47] A California couple was shocked to find a hot air balloon filled with 13 people landing in their backyard. [7:53] Passengers described the moment the wind began to slow, which caused the emergency landing. [7:58] With little fuel left, they say the pilot landed the balloon perfectly. [8:02] And number one. [8:04] Watch your back. [8:05] Robots are coming for us. [8:06] Literally. [8:07] A humanoid robot in Beijing just ran a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. [8:13] That's about six minutes faster than the human record. [8:16] Last year at the same event, the winning robot finished in two hours and 40 minutes, more than three times longer. [8:22] And this year, nearly half of the robots ran the race autonomously rather than by remote control. [8:28] New today, Customs and Border Protection opens their tariff portal for businesses trying to get some of that money back. [8:35] The government says it collected an estimated $166 billion in tariffs. [8:39] In February, the Supreme Court ruled that they were illegal. [8:42] More than 56,000 businesses have already signed up for the refunds. [8:46] But it's not for consumers. [8:48] Only businesses are eligible. [8:49] But some companies, including FedEx, have publicly committed to passing the refunds on to their customers. [8:55] Warehouse giant Costco says it will return the value by lowering prices. [9:00] And now, one more thing before you go. [9:02] The vote for prom king at Paul's Cali High School in Oklahoma was unanimous. [9:07] Seniors chose Principal Kirk Moore, a man they credit with saving their lives, [9:12] after he took down a former student who entered the school armed with a loaded gun. [9:17] Moore was shot in his leg, the school community cheering on the dance floor where Principal Moore was crowned king. [9:23] And that's what you need to know. [9:26] For breaking news and live updates throughout the day, check out ABC News streaming on Disney+. [9:30] New episodes streaming every day only on Disney+. [9:34] New episodes. [9:35] New episodes. [9:36] New episodes. [9:37] New episodes. [9:38] New episodes. [9:39] New episodes. [9:40] New episodes. [9:41] New episodes. [9:42] New episodes. [9:43] New episodes. [9:44] New episodes. [9:45] New episodes. [9:46] New episodes. [9:47] New episodes. [9:48] New episodes. [9:49] New episodes. [9:50] New episodes. [9:51] New episodes. [9:53] New episodes. [9:54] New episodes. [9:55] New episodes. [9:56] New episodes. [9:57] New episodes. 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