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NATIONAL
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A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion
SUMMARY: A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger. Demolition experts conducted the controlled implosion Sunday of the former Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key. The human-made island is at the mouth of the Miami River, across from downtown. Officials say it was the largest implosion for Miami in more than a decade. The 23-story building opened 25 years ago. It collapsed in less than 20 seconds following the blasts. According to Swire Properties, the demolition will make way for the groundbreaking of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBuildingImplosionFloridathLdWritethru/8630edc9e941b6abd9887ca0f75737b3/text___
Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide
SUMMARY: For years, a popular part of many cruises in southeast Alaska has been sailing up Tracy Arm, a long, narrow fjord marked by steep mountains, glittering waterfalls and calving glaciers. But this season, major cruise lines are skipping it. A massive landslide last summer generated a tsunami and pushed a wave high up the opposite mountain wall. Several companies opting out have cited safety concerns with the still-hazardous slopes. Scientists are working to understand not only what caused the slope to collapse, but to understand what other hazards might exist in the fjord. Holland America, Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean are among the companies replacing visits to Tracy Arm with trips to another nearby fjord.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAlaskaCruisesLandslide/b7d5171aed649de82b52bf4138a69919/text___
What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns
SUMMARY: Millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal tax breaks for tips and overtime wages under a law enacted by President Donald Trump. However, many states have decided not to match these federal changes. That means workers who receive federal deductions for tips or overtime will still owe state taxes on those earnings. Federal tax deductions for tips, overtime and auto loan interest are being matched in only about a half-dozen states. Arizona's situation is unique -- the tax deductions are being offered there under an executive order, even though state law has not been changed to officially allow them.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTaxCutsStatesWhattoKnowstLdWritethru/6e0df85b458af504682ba5193637e645/text___
New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say
SUMMARY: Authorities say a suspect was fatally shot by police after stabbing three people in a random attack at a major New York subway station. Police say the incident happened Saturday morning at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station. Officers responding to a report of stabbings encountered a man armed with a machete. Police say the man was shot by one of the officers and taken to a hospital. The suspect later died. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the victims sustained injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNewYorkSubwayViolencethLdWritethru/1cd670e7b0a302e2d51f851a74247bfd/text___
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
SUMMARY: Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations. Especially in California, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma and Washington state, tribes exempt from state fuel taxes offer much lower prices than gas stations nearby. Apps such as Gas Buddy make finding such stations easy. Nationwide, average prices are up more than $1 a gallon since the war began but some tribally owned gas stations offer savings of 50 cents or more. As with other convenience stores, the real profits aren't in gasoline but selling snacks and, on many reservations, getting drivers to gamble in casinos.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGasPricesTribalStationsrdLdWritethru/7f272163a63b12eec15f23463ae3907b/text___
Allies yank support for Swalwell's California governor run after sexual assault allegations
SUMMARY: Prominent supporters of California Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are withdrawing their support in a stunning political reversal. It comes after the congressman denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including once when she worked for him. Swalwell said in a video posted to social media that the accusation is false. He did not end his campaign. The woman told her account to the San Francisco Chronicle. The AP hasn't been able to independently verify her account or identity. The allegations surfaced weeks before mail ballots are scheduled go out in advance of a June 2 primary election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCaliforniaGovernorSwalwellrdLdWritethru/aa1d13afe441be38d1d16f648e06d503/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader
SUMMARY: President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter China's rise. Fifteen years later, the U.S. finds itself still at war in the Middle East and pulling military assets from Asia. The Iran war also caused President Donald Trump to delay his highly anticipated trip to China. This has deepened worries that the U.S. is once again getting distracted at the cost of its strategic interests in Asia, where Beijing seeks to unseat the U.S. as the regional leader. Some defend the president's approach, arguing that his forceful steps elsewhere, including in Venezuela and Iran, serve to counter China globally.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSAsia/44891d1bdf2c6b47acc766a8faf69ec6/text___
Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump's White House ballroom
SUMMARY: A federal judge has been instructed to reconsider the possible national security implications of halting construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom. An appeals court panel says in a ruling that it didn't have enough information to decide how much of the project can be suspended without jeopardizing the safety of the president, his family or the White House staff. The case was returned to the trial judge who last month barred work from proceeding without congressional approval, but suspended enforcement of that order for 14 days. The appeals court extended that for three days, to April 17, to allow the Trump administration to seek Supreme Court review.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpWhiteHouseBallroomstLdWritethru/94de5ef1346794d2576dad1c428db239/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
SUMMARY: Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire over the weekend, ordering Russian forces to halt hostilities from 4 p.m. on Saturday until the end of Sunday. The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said it had recorded 2,299 ceasefire violations including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. Russia’s Defense Ministry also said Sunday it had recorded 1,971 ceasefire violations by Ukrainian forces.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarrdLdWritethru/ee87ae1e85a285837c0a359380f37bb6/text___
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will immediately begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. He spoke after historic U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without agreement earlier Sunday. Trump aims to control the waterway that is crucial for global oil supplies, to weaken Iran's strategic leverage. He instructed the Navy to intercept vessels paying tolls to Iran. The talks ended after 21 hours, leaving a two-week ceasefire in doubt. U.S. officials blame Iran's nuclear ambitions for the breakdown, while Iran accuses the U.S. of overreach. The next steps are not clear.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/a8a0d22918fc3fb30bc3abf1cd5c5a13/text___
Hungary decides in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán
SUMMARY: Hungarians are voting in a crucial election that could end populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Orbán is the European Union’s longest-serving leader and one of its biggest antagonists. Orbán is known for his far-right populist stance and has faced criticism for undermining democracy and media freedom. His main challenger Péter Magyar leads the center-right Tisza party and has gained traction by focusing on issues like health care and corruption. Magyar calls the election a referendum on Hungary’s future direction. The election is being closely watched across Europe with concerns about external meddling and internal fraud.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUHungaryElectionthLdWritethru/1a4eb0ba6b94e0c80c3cd18bd36254ab/text___
Peru's voters face choice of 35 contenders for ninth president in 10 years
SUMMARY: Peru's next president is being chosen from a pool of 35 candidates that includes a former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress. The winner of Sunday's election will be the country's ninth president in 10 years. Rising crime and corruption have led to voter discontent. Candidates propose solutions like megaprisons and the death penalty. Voting is mandatory for Peruvians aged 18 to 70. A runoff is likely. Keiko Fujimori, Rafael López Aliaga, and Carlos Álvarez are notable candidates. Voters are also electing a bicameral Congress, which could make presidential impeachment easier.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTPeruElectionWhatToKnowrdLdWritethru/c9fa218b53389631445628240c4f675b/text___
Police remove fuel protesters from Dublin center as disruption over soaring costs continues
SUMMARY: Police have broken up a blockade in Dublin by protesters who have disrupted Ireland for a week over the soaring cost of fuel. The government is preparing on Sunday to approve cost-cutting measures to address the high price at the pump. As tractors and trucks left O'Connell Street, protests began to die down elsewhere and police removed demonstrators from Galway docks. The protests have caused chaos, with blockades at Ireland's only oil refinery and vital fuel depots. Police began cracking down Saturday, using pepper spray at the Whitegate refinery in County Cork. The government hopes new measures will end the disruption.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUIrelandFuelProtestsstLdWritethru/4ce1d8e318cd04f2a28156cc8c909ea3/text___
The Latest: Trump directs US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. Iran has demanded the right to collect tolls from vessels traveling through the strait, but Trump said Sunday no one who pays them will “have safe passage on the high seas.” Earlier Sunday, the United States and Iran ended 21 hours of face-to-face talks in Islamabad without reaching a deal, leaving the fate of the fragile, two-week ceasefire still unclear. The war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets has entered its seventh week.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSTheLateststLdWritethru/da12451198d54f63926d06983b262f98/text___
Failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire
SUMMARY: Ceasefire talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran ended without an agreement, raising questions about what happens when a current two-week truce expires on April 22. As the talks wrapped up in Islamabad in the early hours of Sunday, both sides blamed each other for the failure. There was no word on whether negotiations will resume, and President Donald Trump made new threats against Iran. While the setback does not necessarily mean the war will resume, it showed how entrenched the sides remain after an inconclusive 40-day war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSExplainer/36cd009a0b238fcad4665a5a02cc895e/text___
China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
SUMMARY: China has announced it will resume some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products. The decision follows a visit by Taiwan's opposition leader. China's Communist Party said it would explore setting up a communication mechanism with Taiwan’s Kuomingtang Party. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council criticized the move as a "political transaction" that bypasses Taiwan's government. Relations between China and Taiwan have been tense since 2016, with Beijing cutting off most official dialogue. China also plans to resume direct flights and work on a bridge connecting the mainland to Taiwanese islands.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaTaiwanstLdWritethru/c72dd46ae64ee8e55c9df14cd56d5971/text___
Benin votes for new president with finance minister favored to succeed Talon
SUMMARY: Voters in Benin are choosing a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power. Romuald Wadagni, the finance minister, is seen as Talon’s chosen successor. He's challenged by Paul Hounkpè, the sole opposition candidate. Nearly 8 million voters are registered across more than 17,000 polling stations. Analysts expect Wadagni to win after the opposition failed to secure seats in a January parliamentary election. Critics accuse Talon of sidelining opponents and cracking down on dissent. Benin has faced spillover violence in its north from extremist groups in neighboring countries.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFBeninElectionstLdWritethru/a9b9aa92f143c8f534419ea2dd263953/text___
Stampede at Haitian mountaintop fortress reportedly leaves at least 30 dead
SUMMARY: A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti Saturday has reportedly left at least 30 people dead. Haiti’s government confirmed that the stampede took place and said it offered its condolences to the families of the victims. In a statement, the government said “the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, and the entire Government have learned with deep dismay the tragic incident that occurred this Saturday at the Citadelle Laferrière." Local newspaper Le Nouvelliste said at least 30 people were killed and a search was underway for survivors.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBHaitiStampedestLdWritethru/3e505492e9d43e8da7ccc3227cd85b77/text___
Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston and Paddington Bear are up for prizes at London's Olivier Awards
SUMMARY: Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston and Paddington Bear are among the stars up for prizes at London’s Olivier Awards on Sunday. The event celebrates achievements in theater, opera, and dance. Nick Mohammed is hosting the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, and Vanessa Williams are among the presenters. “Paddington: The Musical” and a revival of “Into the Woods” lead the nominations with 11 each. Acting nominees include Marianne-Jean Baptiste and Tom Hiddleston. The ceremony will feature performances from nominated musicals and mark anniversaries for “Phantom of the Opera” and “Wicked.” The West End is celebrating a strong post-pandemic return, though concerns about rising costs remain.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainTheaterAwardsstLdWritethru/3d00cc3e2119ef03763b6d41cb705abd/text___
Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices
SUMMARY: Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran. The government recently increased fuel prices, leading to higher transportation costs and worsening food insecurity. Nearly half of Haiti's population faces acute food insecurity, and gang violence is making the situation worse by disrupting supply chains. Many Haitians, like factory worker Alexandre Joseph, can no longer afford basic necessities. The United Nations warns that the humanitarian crisis is deepening, with more needs and fewer resources. Protests have erupted, and experts fear the situation will lead to more violence and suffering.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBHaitiOilPrices/6ec63f1dd3a2ed106555dfe73fe383a6/text___
Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
SUMMARY: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll. Sunday’s election will test Hungary’s political future, with Orbán facing a major challenge as Magyar's Tisza party leads in polls. If Tisza wins, it could end Orbán's 16-year rule. However, some expect a closer result, with Orbán's Fidesz party mobilizing rural support. Magyar has campaigned on issues like inflation and corruption, promising closer ties with the EU. Orbán has focused on external threats and his relationship with Donald Trump.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUHungaryElectionRallies/928262ae663d05a02879e6f2a57a2efb/text___
A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
SUMMARY: A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father's utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half. The local prosecutor said the child was found malnourished and unable to walk. Police were alerted by a neighbor on Monday in the village of Hagenbach. The boy was discovered naked and covered by a blanket on a mound of trash. His father claimed he put the child in the van to protect him from being sent to a psychiatric hospital. Both the father and his partner are facing preliminary charges.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceBoyTrappedstLdWritethru/0888b35ffb0f1f4b298270905e9e0a2d/text___
The myrrh tree that's key to luxury perfumes and African incomes is threatened by drought
SUMMARY: Myrrh, a key ingredient in some luxury perfumes, is becoming harder to harvest in Ethiopia because of a historic drought. Experts say the seasonal rains have failed for years now. Starving livestock and animals have also damaged young trees and seedlings. Researchers backed by various organizations visited the region earlier this year. They want local myrrh harvesters to earn more money and reduce reliance on middlemen. Some locals earn only a few dollars per kilogram. Traders often take the resin across the border to Somalia and sell it as a Somali product.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFClimateEthiopiaMyrrhndLdWritethru/a53414a3240dd6c2f07b956b132ea9cb/text___
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BUSINESS
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Lessons learned in '70s have made the US and world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks
SUMMARY: The world economy is experiencing a disorienting flashback to the 1970s. Oil prices are surging in the wake of war in the Middle East, and that's driving up the cost of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel and threatening a return to stagflation. But the U.S. and world economies are less vulnerable now than they were when Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern petroleum producers withheld oil supplies to punish countries that supported Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Countries have since embarked on a new course to increase their energy efficiency, reduce their dependence on Middle Eastern oil, stockpile fuel against future threats, and find and develop alternative sources of energy.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIransEnergyCrisisstLdWritethru/f12d886ce8af46862ad69be98f75a5d0/text___
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
SUMMARY: Vehicle ownership has long been a big part of the American dream. But it is getting harder for some buyers as automakers pare back cheaper models to chase well-heeled customers who can afford big, loaded pickups and SUVs. New vehicles now list for an average of nearly $50,000, up 30% in six years. That is leading more consumers to loans that spread the cost over as much as seven years. Meanwhile, the used market has its challenges. The number of vehicles listing for less than $30,000 has dropped sharply in the past five years. The challenge of buying a car is part of rising concerns about affordability throughout American life.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCarBuyingOutofReachstLdWritethru/83ae4eb1a57056539d42bb330fa4dfbd/text___
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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
SUMMARY: With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights. In a mission recently tacked on for next year, Artemis III’s yet-to-be -named crew will practice docking their Orion capsule with a lunar lander in orbit around Earth. Then it will be on to Artemis IV's astronaut moon landing in 2028. NASA threw a Texas-sized welcome home party in Houston on Saturday for the four Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon last week. The three Americans and one Canadian returned to Earth on Friday to close out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than a half-century.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSCINASAArtemisMoonshot/74008cb58e79ed525ae5e1fe08a04ad9/text___
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RELIGION
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Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. Saturday's remarks were his strongest condemnation yet. Leo presided over an evening prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica on the same day the United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan and as a fragile ceasefire held. History’s first U.S.-born pope didn’t mention the United States or President Donald Trump in his prayer, which was planned before the talks were announced. But Leo’s tone and message appeared directed at Trump and U.S. officials, who have boasted of U.S. military superiority and justified the war in religious terms.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELVaticanMideastndLdWritethru/7309c5df6c7312b942e0510ea65502cb/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office
SUMMARY: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is dominating the box office in its second weekend. Universal and Illumination's sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Its domestic total now stands at $308.1 million, with a global total of $629 million. The figures mark a 48% drop from its first weekend, which is modest for a blockbuster. The sequel cost $110 million to produce and is being considered a hit despite not matching the first film's initial success. Meanwhile, Universal's “You, Me & Tuscany” debuted in fourth place with $8 million. The romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page is getting mixed reviews but positive audience feedback.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOfficendLdWritethru/32128b87e44ba4853829a8ff7fbc437f/text___
Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
SUMMARY: Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer, has died at 92. She passed away Sunday due to multiple organ failure at a Mumbai hospital, according to a physician there. Her son said her last rites will be performed Monday. Asha was admitted late Saturday with a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter shared online. Her voice resonated across India for nearly eight decades, featuring in about 12,000 songs. She embraced cabaret and Western melodies, creating a unique identity apart from her sister, Lata Mangeshkar. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sadness, highlighting her impact on cultural heritage.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASObitIndiaAshaBhosle/f0eacef03943d675fe3d271d9e37590e/text___
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SPORTS
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Rory McIlroy's 6-stroke lead has vanished. Now it feels like anything is possible at this Masters
SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy finally left an opening and several other players charged back into contention in the third round of the Masters. That set up a potentially pulsating Sunday finish at Augusta National, where McIlroy and Cameron Young share the lead but six other players are now within four shots. McIlroy's 73 Saturday cost him what was a six-stroke lead through 36 holes. McIlroy is No. 2 in the world rankings, one spot ahead of Young. The last time two of the top three players in the ranking were in the final group at the Masters was 2001, when Tiger Woods was No. 1 and Phil Mickelson was No. 2.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGLFMasters/75a1d45436953edc09cc0e62e6ab6f76/text___
Union Berlin makes history with Marie-Louise Eta as first woman to lead a Bundesliga men’s team
SUMMARY: Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in the men’s Bundesliga as it bids to ensure its league survival. She becomes the first woman to take charge of a men’s team across the top divisions of Europe’s “big five” soccer leagues. Union says the 34-year-old Eta takes over from Steffen Baumgart, who was fired with his assistants after the team’s 3-1 loss at last-place Heidenheim on Saturday. Eta was coaching the Under-19 men’s team and agreed earlier this month to take over as coach of Union’s women’s team next season. She has five games to secure Union’s Bundesliga survival. She made history in 2023 as the first female assistant coach in the Bundesliga.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCUnionBerlinCoachndLdWritethru/0e753d363b5901bceff16ffc30baa689/text___
Yemaneberhan Crippa wins Paris Marathon, Ethiopia's Shure Demise smashes record in women’s race
SUMMARY: Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa was the fastest of nearly 60,000 runners in the Paris Marathon while Shure Demise of Ethiopia smashed a course record to win the women’s race. Demise ran the 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) through the French capital in a personal-best time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 34 seconds, shaving more than a minute off the previous women’s fastest time in Paris. The Ethiopian-born Crippa finished in 2:05:18, five seconds ahead of Bayelign Teshager of Ethiopia and 10 ahead of Sila Kiptoo of Ethiopia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APATHParisMarathon/7c9c234ad14b534770cc0f8837d0d1d2/text___
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