TODAY News, May 4: Growing Fallout Over Spirit Airlines Shutdown | U.S. To Escort Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz | Mass Shooting At Oklahoma Campground | Female Trainer Makes Kentucky Derby History

About this episode

The episode covers the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines, U.S. military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, a mass shooting in Oklahoma, and Cherie DeVaux's historic win at the Kentucky Derby.

Spirit Airlines shuts down abruptly, canceling all flights and stranding passengers. Also, President Trump announced expanded U.S. military involvement to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran escalate and ceasefire talks stall. Plus, a shooting at a party near Lake Arcadia left at least 12 people hospitalized. And, Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo’s comeback victory.

People in this episode

Host: TODAY

Topics covered

• airline shutdown
• military involvement
• mass shooting
• Kentucky Derby history
• tensions with Iran

Keywords

• Spirit Airlines
• President Trump
• Strait of Hormuz
• mass shooting
• Cherie DeVaux
• Kentucky Derby
• Golden Tempo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spirit Airlines

Products: Golden Tempo

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Oklahoma, Lake Arcadia

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