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NATIONAL
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Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade among nation’s largest Irish heritage celebrations
SUMMARY: Thousands of spectators were expected to line the streets of South Boston on Sunday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the largest celebrations of Irish heritage in the country. Marching bands, veterans’ groups, local organizations and floats are set to make their way along the traditional route through the neighborhood. City officials have coordinated security, traffic restrictions and public transit plans as large crowds gather for the event.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSStPatricksDayBoston/249063fa73ddbf10d952a407776f3f28/text___
High winds cause power outages, property damage and at least 1 death as wild March weather blows in
SUMMARY: Powerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States. About 346,000 customers were still without electricity in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan on Saturday. Officials in Nebraska say wind-driven grass fires are responsible for one death, with at least 12 structures destroyed. Blizzard conditions were expected in the Upper Midwest.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSevereWeatherthLdWritethru/4162d30198b05f4717e2e5376eef1578/text___
Israeli military claims brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander
SUMMARY: Israel's military is claiming that the brother of a man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week was a Hezbollah commander. Ibrahim Ghazali was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon along with three other of the attacker’s relatives on March 5 — a week before authorities allege Ayman Mohamad Ghazali drove his car into a major synagogue outside Detroit and killed himself after security fired at him. The Israeli military on Sunday alleged Ibrahim Ghazali was a Hezbollah commander who managed weapons for a unit that fired rockets at Israel. The FBI declined to comment about the Israeli military’s claim about Ibrahim Ghazali.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMichiganSynagogueAttack/5d77acb920b9435e4fb8d3bd340868cb/text___
Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father recently deployed and several from Ohio
SUMMARY: The six U.S. service members who died in the crash of a U.S. military refueling aircraft included an Alabama father who had just been promoted and deployed. The U.S. government released the identities of the deceased service members Saturday. They include three assigned to the Ohio National Guard and three assigned to a Florida air base. The family of Birmingham, Alabama, pilot Alex Klinner confirms he was killed in the crash. The family says Klinner had recently been promoted to major and been deployed less than a week.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSPlaneDownthLdWritethru/7f56db745b94fd80a7553560cf49c292/text___
Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security
SUMMARY: The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus. Temple Israel had hired a seasoned police lieutenant as its security director and held active shooter training. The synagogue was able to avoid any deaths among its congregants in Thursday’s attack. The effort to beef up security at the synagogue outside Detroit came as many houses of worship have undergone similar efforts. Synagogues around the world have increased protections after the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran late last month.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMichiganSynagogueAttackSecurityndLdWritethru/dfee6eae3f2b49c9b8dceb67bbd6ad9f/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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From slavery to the White House, the Ficklin family served presidents for nearly 8 decades
SUMMARY: Presidents come and go from the White House every four year or eight years. But descendants of John Strother Ficklin, a Virginia man who was born enslaved, were a constant presence among presidents for nearly eight decades. A son, a grandson and other relatives served 13 presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Barack Obama. Son John Woodson Ficklin worked 44 years as a butler and maitre d' on the residence staff. Grandson John Wrory Ficklin spent 40 years on the National Security Council staff. Wrory Ficklin shares his family's story in his book, “An Unusual Path: Three Generations from Slavery to the White House.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWhiteHouseFicklinFamilyndLdWritethru/c47865a62e9e2b278324e77109c1c957/text___
A media-rating company says a Trump agency is threatening its livelihood
SUMMARY: A company that evaluates news outlets and websites to see which produce reliable journalism says it's under attack by the Trump administration. NewsGuard has sued the Federal Trade Commission over an agency investigation that the company says is threatening its livelihood. NewsGuard's ratings system is used to help advertisers and artificial intelligence companies decide which news sites they can trust with their business. Conservative groups and the television network Newsmax says the ratings system is trying to censor conservative thought. The FTC says its investigation of NewsGuard is part of a broader effort to see whether advertiser boycotts violate antitrust laws.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpMediaMonitorstLdWritethru/291c71ebc2d00020326a56807ffccf5f/text___
Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
SUMMARY: Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels. He has struggled to sell the Iran war at home as oil prices rise, his polling numbers fall and his own electoral coalition shows signs of splintering. In response, Trump has fumed at news coverage and sent mixed signals on goals. On Saturday, he posted that other countries may need to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but it was unclear how or when that might happen. Iran says it will keep using the strait as leverage. The turmoil has allowed Democrats to try to seize the moment and unite ahead of the midterm elections.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranTrumpTwoWeeksstLdWritethru/e4919b1a69f90f47f8f61c5967e12fac/text___
As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find
SUMMARY: The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is expanding, but the public data that tracks it is drying up. Researchers and advocates say they can't hold the administration to account for one of its most contentious policies. The Department of Homeland Security has stopped or slowed updates on major dashboards and monthly reports. Those tools used to show arrests, detentions, removals and nationalities. The numbers that are available have come from lawsuits or are mandated by Congress. Researchers are having to piece together the immigration landscape based on what they say are incomplete and unverifiable figures from the Republican administration.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpImmigrationMissingDatastLdWritethru/000a289890193c94474f19b877eb37d1/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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AP finds an Israeli group discreetly organized the mystery flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza
SUMMARY: An AP investigation has found that an Israeli group whose founder strongly supported U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza is behind several flights that transferred hundreds of people out of the war-torn enclave. AP’s finding is based on a contract, passenger lists, text messages, financial statements, and interviews with more than two dozen Israelis, Palestinians and other people involved with the trips. Founder Gilad Ach declined to be interviewed but said via text message in response to AP questions that he was proud to lead organizations voicing support for the rights of Palestinians who want to leave Gaza. Ach and Israeli officials didn’t address questions about whether Palestinians who took the flights would be allowed to return.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsPalestiniansTransferredfromGazardLdWritethru/65c9acf46fb65483e866d75636f219a6/text___
Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises
SUMMARY: Governments are responding with caution after U.S. President Donald Trump asked countries including China and Britain to send warships to help protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Iran. Global oil prices have soared as one-fifth of the world's supply normally transits the strait. Iran's foreign minister says the strait is open to all but the U.S. and its allies and that some countries have already approached Tehran for help in getting safe passage for their vessels. Abbas Araghchi also rejects the idea of talking with the U.S. about finding a way to end the war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/9bbed3c906146844be08fdfd02595754/text___
Pakistan says it hit militant hideouts in Afghanistan’s Kandahar as fighting shows no letup
SUMMARY: Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts in Afghanistan as cross-border fighting intensified and both sides traded blame. On Sunday, Pakistan’s information minister says the military hit equipment storage and support sites in Kandahar overnight. Afghanistan’s spokesman says Pakistan hit a guard site that is empty at night and a drug rehab center, with no casualties. Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry meanwhile said it attacked a Pakistani army camp in South Waziristan in retaliation. Pakistan dismissed the claim.Afghan officials also claim raids inside Pakistan. A mortar strike killed four family members in Bajaur in northwestern Pakistan.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASPakistanAfghanistan/15de9a35d08aa0c265de42a13d1ddaea/text___
Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
SUMMARY: Palestinian hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes hit a home and a police vehicle in central Gaza and killed at least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a woman pregnant with twins and eight police officers. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital reported the first strike hit a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed a couple and their 10-year-old son, as well as a 15-year-old neighbor whose body went to Awda hospital in Nuseirat. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital also reported a separate strike hit a police vehicle in central Gaza and killed eight police officers. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. There has officially been a ceasefire since October but Israeli fire is still frequent, Gaza officials say.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazandLdWritethru/6b085df37d118091c442e29e481f0d91/text___
The US hit Iran's Kharg Island, key to its economy and security. What to know about Iran's islands
SUMMARY: The islands off Iran have become the latest focus of the war after a U.S strike destroyed military sites last week on Kharg Island. The string of islands in the Persian Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, are critical to Iran's oil industry and its national security. Composed mainly of coral and limestone, they vary in size and are home to oil terminals, desalination plants and tens of thousands of people. In addition, some of them are at the core of a territorial dispute with the United Arab Emirates.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranIslandsExplainerthLdWritethru/1b3e770e61c6a05d3e078223e15b20b2/text___
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks
SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow. He says the U.S. offered to host talks, but Russia refused to send a delegation. Zelenskyy warned the new conflict in the Middle East, which led to the postponement of the talks, could drain air defense supplies Ukraine needs. He says he is discussing alternatives to Patriot missile systems with France. He has also disputed President Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. does not need Ukrainian drone technology.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarstLdWritethru/da43331a99bfcfd80b14e64159c26d8f/text___
Prince Harry and Meghan slam author of new book on royals for 'deranged conspiracy'
SUMMARY: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have accused the author of a new book on Britain's royal family of pushing conspiracy instead of facts. On Saturday, the couple issued a sharp statement saying author Tom Bower “crossed the line from criticism to fixation.” The Times of London published extracts from his book on Friday. The extracts alleged that Queen Camilla once claimed Meghan “brainwashed” Harry, and that Prince William and Catherine saw Meghan as a threat. Harry and Meghan point to past comments from Bower about “obliterating” them. The book also included passages critical of the couple's charity work and the Invictus Games.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainPrinceHarry/87c0c1ae701335ec6925596f79371caf/text___
Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that would cement president's grip on power
SUMMARY: Kazakhstanis are voting Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that analysts say could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to extend his hold on power beyond his current term. Tokayev frames the changes as necessary for swift decision-making in a changing world, but analysts say the reforms — which would merge parliament’s two chambers into one and give the president sole authority to appoint government officials — would consolidate Tokayev's power and could be use to reset presidential term limits.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASKazakhstanReferendumthLdWritethru/fef36383f2de35fa7f636a6d9310348d/text___
Millions in Vietnam to vote for a new legislature in general election
SUMMARY: Vietnam hold a nationwide vote to choose a new five-year National Assembly, just two months after the ruling Communist Party confirmed its leadership at its national congress and reelected To Lam as general secretary. Nearly 79 million voters were eligible to select 500 lawmakers from 864 candidates. All contenders were screened by the Communist Party, which tightly controls political activity. Authorities say centralized leadership helps pursue long-term development goals. The new assembly is expected to implement policies set at the congress, as Vietnam navigates global trade tensions while sustaining rapid export-driven economic growth.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASVietnamElection/c3a445f2e29da4d30267c1d18f079f0c/text___
Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election
SUMMARY: Hungary’s election fight is intensifying as Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar stage rival mass rallies in Budapest to show strength. On Sunday, both sides are marching in the capital on the March 15 national holiday. Observers are treating the crowds as a test of momentum with the April 12 vote approaching. Orbán campaigns on nationalism and warnings about dangers posed by the EU and Ukraine. Magyar has focused on living costs, public services and corruption claims. He also promises to rebuild democratic institutions and shift Hungary back toward Western partners. Polls show Magyar's Tisza ahead, but Orbán's Fidesz still dominates rural areas and much of the media.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUHungaryElectionRallies/d9802379bae4d314463d9b80dacea950/text___
Republic of Congo votes in an election that's expected to extend incumbent president's 42-year rule
SUMMARY: The Republic of Congo is voting to elect a leader Sunday as incumbent President Denis Sassou N’Guesso runs for a fifth consecutive term and an extension to the 42 years he has so far been in office. The oil-rich country has not lived up to expectations as debt, poverty and unemployment rates have remained high. The election is the latest in a trend of octogenarian African leaders clinging to power. Sassou N’Guesso is the third-longest serving African president, only behind Cameroon’s Paul Biya and Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFRepublicofCongoElectionndLdWritethru/a7e32fea3127f90dabfc838eedd83d21/text___
North Korean leader Kim observes test of rocket launch systems with his daughter
SUMMARY: North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems to examine the country’s war deterrence. The testing activity on Saturday was a likely response to ongoing U.S.-South Korean military training that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. North Korea's state media reported Sunday that Kim watched the drill involving twelve 600mm-calibre, ultraprecision rocket launchers. KCNA photos show Kim and his teenage daughter walking near launch trucks and looking at weapons being launched from them. South Korea’s military had earlier said it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea’s capital region on Saturday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASKoreasTensionsrdLdWritethru/d822ed5740333e255a7a562cf43f9e97/text___
Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4
SUMMARY: Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people, including two children, the Palestinian Authority’s Health Ministry said, as casualties have mounted across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war. Before Saturday's deaths, shootings by Israeli settlers and soldiers had previously killed at least eight Palestinians since the start of the Iran war. Israeli authorities have restricted movement across the territory, intermittently closing hundreds of gates and checkpoints on roads used by residents, ambulances and commercial traffic.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsWestBank/ec9966789dbd71f85fe5776fe864ab97/text___
As other Iran‑allied groups are engaging in the Mideast war, Yemen's Houthis hold back
SUMMARY: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are staying on the sidelines as the Iran war expands. Iran has retaliated against the U.S. and Israel with missiles and drones, targeting American military bases and other locations. Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group and Iraqi militias have also stepped up, while the Houthis have only held protests and issued statements condemning the war. Analysts say the group fears assassinations and is concerned about reduced weapons supplies, but appears to be building up their forces and sending reinforcement to areas along Yemen's western coastline on the Red Sea. Should they choose to join Iran, the Houthis will most likely resume attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLYemenHouthisIranstLdWritethru/1fc2a646d0cc42131385e7e61c409565/text___
AP Exclusive: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages
SUMMARY: Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible. In an interview Saturday, Hakan Fidan said Ankara sees no serious push to restart formal negotiations. He says Iran feels betrayed after being attacked during nuclear talks. Fidan says Ankara wants to stay out of the war, despite missiles intercepted over Turkey that appear to have come from Iran. He rules out a military response for now. Fidan also says Turkey tried to host broader regional talks before the war that would have addressed a range of issues, but Iran was only willing to discuss its nuclear program.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUTurkeyForeignMinisterInterviewndLdWritethru/5a1bf8a77a475e33adefb0c99c26547c/text___
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BUSINESS
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US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit
SUMMARY: China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris. Sunday's meetings, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are expected to pave the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in about two weeks. The White House has said that Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2, though Beijing has not officially confirmed it. Last week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it would be a “big year” for China-U.S. relations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaUSTradeTalksndLdWritethru/304947f60609fce139602b57b214c468/text___
A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift
SUMMARY: Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up. On Sunday, Guyana’s Stabroek News printed its final edition and stopped publishing online. In January, Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday ended its print and digital operations. Media leaders say the closures hurt democracy, since both outlets were independent and trusted. They warn that smaller countries struggle more with misinformation and have fewer fact checkers. Stabroek News built a reputation for tough reporting and open debate. Newsday gained loyalty with local scoops and community-focused coverage.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBCaribbeanNewspaperClosures/3077797ddb49afed0dc0e81e762e0083/text___
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
SUMMARY: Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran. Cathay Pacific, Air France-KLM and a handful of other carriers already have raised their fares or added fuel surcharges. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has warned that higher ticket prices will “probably start quickly.” Experts say it’s not a question of if airfares rise, but when and by how much — especially on long-haul international routes. The security director of a global risk management company advises travelers to book early, set fare alerts and use frequent flyer miles or credit card points instead of holding out for a perfect deal.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APIranUSRisingAirfaresndLdWritethru/ac2446896f112746345702bd6e1986cc/text___
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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public
SUMMARY: Black rain fell in Iran's capital after airstrikes on oil facilities sent up dark clouds of toxic smoke. Health officials warned of serious risks to anyone who breathes or comes into contact with it. Soot, toxic chemicals and acidic gases combined with water droplets in the atmosphere, then fell back to Earth when it rained. Experts say microscopic soot particles can lodge deep in the lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing breathing and heart problems that can lead to premature death. Some toxic substances can increase cancer risk.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLClimateIranBlackRain/d5f67db4a772775c83dfa3fd303cf25d/text___
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RELIGION
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Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has urged a ceasefire in the Middle East and called on leaders in the Iran war to reopen talks. On Sunday, he spoke in his noon blessing and condemned attacks on schools, hospitals and homes. He pointed to a strike that hit a school in Iran and killed children. U.S. officials say an investigation is underway and flawed intelligence may have played a role. Leo also highlighted rising humanitarian risks in Lebanon and worried about vulnerable Christian communities. He kept his language indirect and avoided naming countries. Some U.S. cardinals and Vatican officials have spoken more bluntly and criticized the war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELVaticanIranstLdWritethru/aa33df8902ca4f30f38e39f1d4b651b2/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards
SUMMARY: Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler. Most would call that a win-win. Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the favorite heading into the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. But Coogler’s “Sinners” comes in the lead nominee with a record 16 nominations. Both filmmakers are poised to leave with their first Oscar. But little else is assured at an Academy Awards where Michael B. Jordan or Timothée Chalamet — despite the ballet diss heard 'round the world — could win their first Academy Award. The telecast will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTOscarsndLdWritethru/b868da63dd16aa6ca289ba4a8ac3a157/text___
The day before the Oscars, the ‘Bridesmaids’ rehearsed
SUMMARY: The “Bridesmaids” cast has reunited at the Dolby Theatre as Oscar presenters. On Saturday Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper, Rose Byrne and Melissa McCarthy ran through their lines and fine-tuned the timing. Byrne rehearsed with the group while also holding the distinction of being an acting nominee. Other presenters keep it casual too, with some wearing sneakers including Javier Bardem and Adrien Brody. The room felt calm as crews work through final checks, just 24 hours before the 98th Academy Awards. Conan O’Brien is returning to host the show, which will air live on ABC at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTOscarsRehearsalsstLdWritethru/ee95584b0257a71a78811347fd34e931/text___
Stars pack the Polo Lounge for Chanel and Charles Finch’s 17th pre-Oscar dinner
SUMMARY: Chanel and producer Charles Finch host a star-packed pre-Oscar dinner at the Polo Lounge, mixing Hollywood buzz with a pitch for supporting filmmakers. On Saturday night, guests crowd the patio at the Beverly Hills Hotel and mingle over drinks. Jessie Buckley says the smaller red carpet feels intimate ahead of the Oscars on Sunday. Co-director Maggie Kang hypes the big “Golden” performance tied to “KPop Demon Hunters.” The night also doubles as a reminder of Chanel’s long link to movies. Kristen Stewart points to the brand’s backing of her work and other independent projects.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTOscarsChanel/b51cd1589dd5e19cad3622d8ebd359e3/text___
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Biggest question for the March Madness bracket is whether Miami (Ohio), at 31-1, will be included
SUMMARY: Miami of Ohio enters Selection Sunday at 31-1, but it still does not feel safe for March Madness. On Sunday night, the committee reveals the 68-team bracket, and Miami’s weak schedule clouds its case. The RedHawks have no top-level wins and one bad loss, even with a dominant record. Duke looks like the top overall No. 1 seed after winning the ACC. Houston and UConn seem likely to be No. 2 seeds. The SEC has several bubble teams, including Auburn’. St. John’s also raises seeding questions after beating UConn twice.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKCNCAATournament/83a97346c5d05058d5a10cf62bff93a8/text___
Kimi Antonelli takes his first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes' dominant start
SUMMARY: Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s second-youngest race winner with a composed drive to victory for Mercedes at the Chinese Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian was the youngest pole position starter and briefly lost the lead to Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari at the start but retook it soon after and was in control from there. Antonelli’s teammate George Russell weathered a battle with both Ferraris to finish second. Lewis Hamilton was third for his long-awaited first Grand Prix podium finish for Ferrari.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCARFChineseGPthLdWritethru/b327c1053d98616bf04dd1874109239d/text___
Olympic champion Shiffrin takes record 8th slalom win of season but main rival Aicher is 2nd
SUMMARY: Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin has won her record-equaling eighth World Cup slalom of the season. But her main rival in the overall standings was second to keep the pressure on the American star. Shiffrin dominated the last race before the World Cup Finals to beat Emma Aicher of Germany by 0.94 seconds. Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener was a second off the pace in third. Aicher has become a threat to Shiffrin’s quest for what would be the American’s record-equaling sixth overall title. She trails the American by 140 points with four races remaining.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSKIWCupWomensSlalomndLdWritethru/93c262e985e65c052fa6e374afcc88d9/text___
Bracket Watch: UMBC is back in the NCAA Tournament for the 1st time since pulling a 16-over-1 upset
SUMMARY: Top seeds beware: Maryland-Baltimore County is back in the NCAA Tournament. UMBC is headed to the Big Dance for the first time since 2018, when the Retrievers beat Virginia to become the first No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 in the history of the men’s tournament. UMBC beat Vermont 74-59 to win the America East Tournament on Saturday. Ten other automatic bids were at also stake for the men’s tournament Saturday. Duke made its bid for the No. 1 overall seed with a four-point win over Virginia in the ACC Tournament final.
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