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Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways

REID J. EPSTEIN

Virginia’s approval of an aggressive gerrymander could give Democrats up to four additional House seats as they seek to win back Congress.

WATCH: Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter for weekend two of Coachella

ABC News’ Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.

Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79

JIM FARBER

The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.

Seafarer talks being trapped on the Strait of Hormuz: 'There is no safe place here'

Nearly 20,000 people on some 2,000 vessels are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf, the International Maritime Organization says.

WATCH: Amazing kids in the air and on the stage

ABC News' Danny New shares the stories of an 8-year-old boy with piloting skills and a 4-year-old pianist who will play at Carnegie Hall.

Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere

PETER S. GOODMAN

As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.

WATCH: Flooding sends ice chunks into Michigan homes

Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks flooding in Michigan as rivers and creeks overflow, sending ice chunks into homes.

WATCH: Baby elephant makes debut on Earth Day

The elephant calf made her public debut as the first Asian elephant born at the National Zoo in more than 25 years.

WATCH: David Muir shares moment of kindness between strangers at Boston Marathon finish line

During the 130th Boston Marathon, two strangers helped a runner struggling to stand up cross the finish line. David Muir shares the ultimate act of sportsmanship now seen by millions online.

College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech

JEREMY W. PETERS

Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack

TRACY MUMFORD, WILL JARVIS, MARGARET KADIFA, JAKE LUCAS, IAN STEWART AND DANI BLUM

Plus, how rainforests can bounce back.

To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire

ERIKA SOLOMON

Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.

Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine

NATALIYA VASILYEVA

A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.

WATCH: Why vintage and secondhand luxury bags have become highly desirable

Fashion insiders explain why more shoppers are buying vintage and secondhand bags, with McKinsey predicting the secondary luxury market to outpace retail luxury by 2027.

WATCH: Moments in cockpit after planes come dangerously close at JFK

Another close call between two planes at a busy U.S. airport. Anti-collision alarms sounded in both cockpits, forcing pilots to change course while attempting to land at New York’s JFK Airport.