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NATIONAL
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8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
SUMMARY: Authorities in Louisiana say eight children were killed in a “domestic disturbance,” with the victims ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old. The shooting occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday. Shreveport Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon says a total of 10 people were shot. Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Bordelon says the gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect. He says the suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMassShootingLouisianathLdWritethru/15098626d4c868b2bbc8a957a6a6ead8/text___
Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray
SUMMARY: About 1,000 animal welfare protesters who tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin have been turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader. It was the second attempt in as many months by protesters to take beagles from the Ridglan Farms facility in Blue Mounds, a small town about 25 miles southwest of the capital city of Madison. Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett, in a video statement, said between 300 and 400 protesters were “violently trying to break into the property” and assault officers on Saturday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAnimalRightsProtestWisconsinrdLdWritethru/e65e2b473a19f7eda559394340403cba/text___
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
SUMMARY: A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable. Officials in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have expressed relief that the storms did not result in loss of life. In Wisconsin, homes were damaged and residents were trapped in basements. Minnesota saw at least 30 homes damaged. The National Weather Service says the damage was likely caused by tornadoes. Recovery efforts are underway, with officials emphasizing the need for community support and rebuilding.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSevereWeatherthLdWritethru/a25ba029dcd1ac477c886acaddaa8f1a/text___
Obama meets Mamdani in New York City before reading to preschoolers
SUMMARY: Former President Barack Obama has met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx. The meeting Saturday comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office. Obama and Mamdani did not take questions after reading the book “Alone and Together” to the children and leading a sing-a-long of “The Wheels on the Bus.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMamdaniObamandLdWritethru/311ab8e17148ea86af75da0b5c74f6db/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn't listening
SUMMARY: Doug Fiefia once worked at Google. Now he's a Utah state representative running to be a state senator. And like some other tech employees who've gone into politics, he's made regulating the artificial intelligence industry a campaign centerpiece. That's put him on a collision course with President Donald Trump’s administration. Earlier this year, it helped block the lawmaker's state proposal requiring companies to include child safety protocols. The White House wants a single national AI standard. But with no progress on that front in Congress, state lawmakers are struggling to address concerns about the game-changing technology.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionArtificialIntelligence/93367902d4569bb1b1260d48744b1578/text___
Resignations and firings have depleted the FBI and Justice Department. They're scrambling to rebuild
SUMMARY: The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year. In response, leaders are easing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment in ways that some current and former officials see as a lowering of long-accepted standards. The FBI has turned to social media campaigns to attract applicants, while also condensing training for candidates from other federal agencies and relaxing internal requirements for support staff seeking to be agents. The Justice Department has opened the door to hiring prosecutors right out of law school to help fill vacancies in U.S. attorney’s offices.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJusticeDepartmentHiringstLdWritethru/bc0474a74d67bc308a4736454c847580/text___
Indiana primary will test Trump's control over Republican Party after redistricting defiance
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party is facing a test in Indiana's upcoming primary. After state senators opposed Trump's push for redistricting, he endorsed seven primary challengers in the May 5 election. One Republican incumbent being challenged is Spencer Deery. He resisted Trump's pressure, and now he's facing nearly $1 million in campaign spending against him. Deery says he works for his constituents, not Trump. Indiana's governor, Republican Mike Braun, says he supports the challengers not because of redistricting but because he needs their help to advance his agenda. Meanwhile, one former governor, Republican Mitch Daniels, is working to back incumbents like Deery who've drawn Trump's ire.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionIndianastLdWritethru/a93a4b89c859fd52eebe4e03c7b8b57b/text___
Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30. The bill was approved by the Senate on Friday in a last-minute scramble to prevent Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act from expiring on Monday. Trump and Republican leaders pushed for its renewal, calling it a matter of national security. Critics are concerned about its impact on civil liberties. The program permits the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI and other agencies to collect and analyze vast amounts of overseas communications without a warrant. In doing so, they can incidentally sweep up communications involving Americans who interact with foreign targets.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressForeignSurveillance/f09ffd8ca18be491a7ea0469e0e17a28/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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An energy blockade on Cuba pulls the plug on Havana’s legendary nightlife
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s oil embargo on Cuba has exacerbated a crisis that has turned Havana’s nightlife dark and quiet. It’s been almost exactly a decade since Cuba welcomed the first U.S. cruise ship in half a century. Now, gasoline sales are limited to 5 gallons per vehicle and owners can wait months for a turn at the pump. Buses stop running at 6 p.m. and international airlines including Air France, Air Canada and Iberia have stopped flying to Havana because they can’t refuel there. The Cuban government has reported the arrival of 77,600 tourists in February, down from 178,000 on the same month a year ago.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBCubaDarkHavanaNights/4b8f1da8acf1aa8cb5f6b425d85ff1a4/text___
Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years
SUMMARY: Bulgarians are heading to the polls for the eighth time in five years hoping to finally elect a parliament that will be capable of resolving the prolonged political impasse that has gripped the country. Sunday's snap vote follows the resignation of a conservative-led government amid nationwide protests in December 2025 that drew hundreds of thousands, mainly young people, to the streets, calling for an independent judiciary to fight widespread corruption. Polling stations close at 8 p.m. Preliminary results are expected on Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBulgariaElectionndLdWritethru/3e20cf8eef356337f724fd967efb72cf/text___
Trump says US negotiators will go to Pakistan on Monday for more talks with Iran
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran. The aim is to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday. Iran has not confirmed the talks but has said it remains open to diplomacy. The White House says Vice President JD Vance will again lead the U.S. delegation after 21 hours of historic face-to-face talks last weekend. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention, with Iran blocking transit amid a U.S. blockade. The conflict has severely impacted global supplies of oil, fertilizer and natural gas.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/0a637f98d588930f195f61cffe07d4f3/text___
UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
SUMMARY: British police say they are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies. The Metropolitan Police force says counterterror officers are probing the attacks on synagogues and other sites linked to the Jewish community, as well as an attack on a Persian-language media company. No one has been injured in the blazes, the latest of which caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night. The chief rabbi said British Jews are facing a campaign of violence and intimidation and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “appalled” by the attacks.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainArsonthLdWritethru/9de2489a800725262177dd5c48236ec8/text___
Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison
SUMMARY: HiPP is recalling some baby food jars in Austria after samples tested positive for rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Officials believe the tampering occurred in 190-gram jars of carrot and potato baby food for 5-month-olds sold at SPAR supermarkets. The first sample tested positive on Saturday. HiPP says it is recalling all jars sold at SPAR, EUROSPAR, INTERSPAR, and Maximarkt stores in Austria as a precaution. Vendors in Slovakia and the Czech Republic have removed all of the brand’s baby jars from sale. Police say the suspicious products likely have a white sticker with a red circle on the bottom of the glass.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUAustriaBabyFoodRatPoisonndLdWritethru/f62aa2caa8f4239841dbe7a341b8bfcd/text___
Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory
SUMMARY: Officials say Russian strikes have killed at least two people in Ukraine. A 16-year-old boy died in a nighttime drone attack on Chernihiv that also injured four others. Several houses were set on fire. On Sunday morning, Russian drones also attacked Kherson, killing one man and injuring another. Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched 236 drones overnight, with 203 shot down. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military reported hitting a Russian drone factory in Taganrog, causing a fire. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed its forces shot down 274 Ukrainian drones during the night.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/98aef722e0a2ae1911a3c3b4a43cd73a/text___
North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
SUMMARY: South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North’s eastern Sinpo area. It says South Korea has bolstered its surveillance posture and is closely exchanging information with the U.S. and Japan. Japan’s Defense Ministry also says North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASKoreasTensionsthLdWritethru/849909a708458d07d6171570dc83be19/text___
Belgium’s Beguinages: Tranquil oases in a world of noise and distraction
SUMMARY: The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde in Bruges offers a tranquil refuge for women amid the city's bustling tourism. Founded in 1245, this sanctuary provides a sense of calm and community for residents like Trees Dewever and Jo Verplaetsen who appreciate its soothing atmosphere. Historically, beguinages emerged as havens for widows and single women during the Middle Ages. These communities allowed women to live independently without taking religious vows. Today, UNESCO recognizes 13 beguinages in Belgium as world heritage sites.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBelgiumBeguinages/fb25a8cea5f6608a9e1c144393cb96d9/text___
Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
SUMMARY: Four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant, wildlife is thriving again in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population. Wolves, bears and lynx have rebounded in the radioactive landscape, along with a rare breed of horses native to Mongolia. Scientists say it shows nature’s ability to recover when human activity is removed. Hidden cameras have revealed the animal population adapting by using abandoned buildings for shelter. Chernobyl remains too dangerous for people but has become an unexpected refuge — and research site — for resilient ecosystems shaped by disaster and war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUUkraineChernobylNaturestLdWritethru/a0b252dc78a539947835acec8540b9fe/text___
A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
SUMMARY: A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record. The robot from the Honor team completed the 13-mile race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo's human record of about 57 minutes. The event took place Sunday, with the robot using autonomous navigation to secure the win. This year's race featured over 300 robots from more than 100 teams, including international participants. The competition highlights China's advancements in a technological competition with the U.S. Speeding up the development of products like humanoid robots and their applications is part of the 2026-2030 plan by Beijing for the world’s second-largest economy.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaRobotsHalfMarathonthLdWritethru/302d0c4781bab20100d6a0bb4e77b629/text___
The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash
SUMMARY: A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China. The U.S. has committed a $50 million investment in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project despite U.S.-South Africa relations plummeting to their lowest point in decades. The project targets two massive waste dunes at an old chemical plant. The developer, Rainbow Rare Earths, says it can extract key metals used in electronics and defense systems from the dunes in a process that's much cheaper than traditional mining. Researchers say the project is promising.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFSouthAfricaUSRareEarthsstLdWritethru/8bfd695cfbbda2f73fbd32cca0326006/text___
Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
SUMMARY: Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official. The official cited Washington's refusal to abandon "maximalist" demands. Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the U.S. He rejected claims by President Donald Trump about retrieving nuclear material. Khatibzadeh noted ongoing exchanges between the sides but accused the U.S. of holding firm on excessive demands. Iran seeks a "framework agreement" before any in-person meeting. He called for addressing Iran's concerns, including sanctions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSTalksndLdWritethru/40d8e43e3c7b5a23cda6783b064b9dbf/text___
Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
SUMMARY: Senior Cabinet ministers are rallying around U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is under threat. Starmer faces backlash over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. despite failed security checks. Starmer says he wasn’t informed of the vetting issues at the time. Opposition parties are calling for Starmer’s resignation. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall have spoken up to support Starmer, emphasizing his integrity. Starmer is due to address Parliament about the scandal on Monday and will try to recover some of his authority. The Foreign Office’s top civil servant has resigned, but allies claim he's being made a scapegoat.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainMandelsonStarmer/266cda693968937f15a661f39f48663c/text___
While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona
SUMMARY: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has hosted two events in Barcelona to rally progressive leaders from around the world who fear for a rules-based world order. Sánchez and other attendees are outspoken critics of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump chose Saturday to lash out on social media again at Sánchez, who has faced Trump’s scorn for not allowing the U.S. to use jointly operated military bases in Spain for operations related to the Iran war and for refusing to raise military spending. Democrats U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were both present alongside the leaders of Brazil, South Africa, and high-ranking officials of other left-leaning governments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSpainGlobalProgressiveSummitthLdWritethru/e67096a2138f55f3b63d5c24a3b32789/text___
The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again
SUMMARY: Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway. It said it will continue blocking transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect. The announcement Saturday came after U.S. President Donald Trump said the blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S. that includes its nuclear program. Tehran had reopened the strait Friday to commercial vessels. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait. Pakistani officials say the United States and Iran are moving closer to a deal ahead of the April 22 ceasefire deadline.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSTheLatestthLdWritethru/c70f6221aa2d9d8ac10d058cb302b54a/text___
French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says
SUMMARY: French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio from the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment. He added that three of Montorio’s comrades were wounded and evacuated. He said that Hezbollah is likely responsible for the attack. Macron demanded that Lebanese authorities arrest those responsible and work with UNIFIL, the U.N. mission in southern Lebanon. Macron expressed respect and support for the families of the soldiers and all military personnel in Lebanon.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelthLdWritethru/5856353ddea6c1654c38c8aadf803ed7/text___
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Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
SUMMARY: The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked. History books traditionally focus on the roles of white leaders such as George Washington and Paul Revere. As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, patriots of color are being celebrated through programs nationwide that aim to tell a more complete story of the birth of the nation. Christopher Brown, a historian at Columbia University, says “a more accurate view of the past” has emerged that showcases the diverse collection of men and women who played critical roles in the fight for freedom. The National Park Service estimates 5,500 patriots of color served on the colonial side.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAmericaBattleofLexingtonndLdWritethru/70a4a423a0ba52813db469c69b0e44f5/text___
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BUSINESS
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What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
SUMMARY: As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs. Packing light means avoiding rising baggage fees. Using airline points or signing up for a travel credit card are other ways to make flights more affordable. Travel experts caution consumers against purchasing Basic Economy tickets, though. Even though they are the cheapest, they may rule out refunds or credits if passengers need to cancel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranJetFuelTravelstLdWritethru/d88cd606531d816cbc4d7e1f6c16dc81/text___
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Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. That drug and other psychedelics remain banned under the government’s most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions such as severe depression. Trump signed an executive order Saturday that he says will help “dramatically accelerate” access to potential treatments. Veteran organizations and others say ibogaine shows promise for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and opioid addiction. But ibogaine is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMEDPsychedelicDrugTrumpthLdWritethru/a9940fa57fa1457fc064eb5165003524/text___
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Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has called for Angolans to fight the “scourge of corruption” with a culture of justice. He is celebrating Mass near Luanda, the capital, before an estimated 100,000 people. The Mass opened a poignant day in his African odyssey that will take the American pope to an epicenter of the African slave trade. Later Sunday, Leo was to celebrate the Rosary prayer at the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, an important Catholic shrine on the edge of the Kwanza River, south of Luanda. It was where enslaved Africans were gathered to be baptized by Portuguese priests before boarding ships to the Americas.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELAfricaPopestLdWritethru/082b240dc063e5e382a76bf278cb18e8/text___
Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries. Leo issued the message after arriving in Angola on Saturday to bring encouragement to its long-suffering people. Leo is opening the third leg of his four-nation trip through Africa. Leo had further comments en route to Angola from Cameroon about his back-and-forth with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran war. Leo said that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate the president but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFRELAfricaPopethLdWritethru/afc7a60bc2a5ccb48eac34489c70fc9c/text___
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Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute
SUMMARY: Eddie Murphy has received the American Film Institute's life achievement award at a star-studded ceremony. The event, held Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre, featured appearances from Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, and more. Murphy, known for his roles in "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Shrek" over a nearly 50-year career, expressed gratitude for his family and career. Spike Lee praised Murphy's cultural impact, while Chris Rock and others highlighted his influence across generations. The tribute, which will air on Netflix, also included performances by Jennifer Hudson.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTEddieMurphyAFIAwardstLdWritethru/b1e878339adcfc9bf72e48ccdc93c03d/text___
Nathalie Baye, French actor known for her warmth and versatility, dies at 77
SUMMARY: Nathalie Baye, a French actor known for her versatility and charm, has died at 77. French media reported she died Friday in Paris from a neurodegenerative disease. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute, highlighting her impact on cinema. Baye starred in over 80 films, effortlessly moving between comedies and auteur films. She won two César Awards for Best Actress. She gained international recognition as Leonardo DiCaprio’s on-screen mother in "Catch Me If You Can." Her career spanned five decades, working with renowned directors and emerging filmmakers, leaving a lasting legacy in French cinema.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceObitBaye/d126fff909eb18525ba6d8dc4d39ed30/text___
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Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
SUMMARY: A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up watching Diego Maradona play for Napoli is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad in the Basque Country. Pellegrino “Rino” Matarazzo led Sociedad to its fourth Copa del Rey title on Saturday with a penalty-shootout win over Atletico Madrid. It was the first career title for the coach who left the United States to try to play soccer professionally and ended up becoming a manager in Germany.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCRealSociedadMatarazzo/4b5864daf93b5953a1419a2ff2e445db/text___
Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence
SUMMARY: Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston’s playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff. The rest of the Rockets were neither ready nor able to pick up the slack. Houston is in an early postseason hole and the Lakers are feeling awfully good about their upset chances after Los Angeles’ 107-98 victory. Both teams were without their top scorer, but only the Lakers responded to the challenge. With Durant, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — a combined 82.8 points per game — all watching in street clothes, Los Angeles controlled Game 1.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNRocketsDurantstLdWritethru/ae293423f906465a40d7c934396d225d/text___
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