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NATIONAL

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-DIDDY

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex says she joined ‘cuckold’ sex marathons to feel loved by him

SUMMARY: Under cross-examination, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend says she performed for him sexually with male sex workers because it made her feel loved by the entertainer. However, she now resents him for leading her into the what she called the “cuckold” lifestyle. The woman testifying under the pseudonym “Jane” was treated gently by defense lawyer Teny Geragos on Tuesday. The cross-examination is likely to last several days. During her first three days on the witness stand, Jane described a tempestuous relationship with the hip-hop artist that culminated last spring in a blowup in Florida that left her with welts on her head and a black eye.

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US--IMMIGRATION RAIDS-LOS ANGELES-THINGS TO KNOW

What to know about Trump’s deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA’s immigration protests

SUMMARY: Marines and additional National Guard troops are headed to Los Angeles on President Donald Trump’s orders in response to protests over immigration raids. The authorization came amid mostly peaceful protests in the city on Monday. California officials have filed a lawsuit against Trump seeking to roll back the administration’s National Guard deployment, saying the president trampled over the state’s sovereignty. Gov. Gavin Newsom calls the troop presence “illegal and immoral” and has demanded that the president “return control to California.” The 2,000 Guard members authorized Monday are an addition to the 2,100 the president mobilized for the protests Sunday. Trump has also deployed 700 Marines to help them, which the Pentagon said Tuesday will cost taxpayers $134 million.

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US--HOMELESS-SHELTER-ARRESTS

Homeless people could be arrested after refusing three offers of shelter in Silicon Valley city

SUMMARY: The City Council of San Jose, California, is voting on a controversial proposal that would make homeless people eligible for arrest if they reject three offers of housing. The mayor says homeless people who refuse offers of shelter and treatment are often too sick from drug addiction or mental illness to know what to do. Critics of the proposal before the City Council Tuesday say criminalizing homelessness is cruel and counterproductive. The proposal is eye-opening because it comes from a liberal city headed by a Democrat in the left-leaning San Francisco Bay Area. California Gov. Gavin Newsom also has called to ban encampments.

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US--IMMIGRATION RAIDS-LOS ANGELES

Marines that deployed to Los Angeles have not yet responded to immigration protests

SUMMARY: The Marines that deployed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump have not yet been called to respond to the city’s immigration protests and are there only to protect federal officials and property. That’s according to the Marine Corps commandant, who spoke to a budget hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill. The 700 Marines and another 2,000 National Guard troops were sent to LA on Monday, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom do not want and that the police chief says makes it harder to safely handle immigration protests. Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith said the Marines were trained for crowd control but have no arrest authority.

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US--TRUMP-THREAT-ICE-ARREST

An immigrant Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump can be released on bond

SUMMARY: An immigrant man wrongly accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump can be released from a Wisconsin prison on bond. Ramón Morales Reyes was accused of a writing a letter threatening Trump in a blistering social media posts by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. But the claims quickly fell apart as authorities determined that Reyes was framed. Judge Carla Espinoza set Morales Reyes bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing Tuesday at immigration court in Chicago. He could be released from a Wisconsin prison this week. Espinoza says Morales Reyes isn’t a threat to the community.

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US--KAREN READ-TRIAL-THINGS TO KNOW

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

SUMMARY: A former medical examiner has testified during Karen Read’s second murder trial that hypothermia likely did not contribute to Read’s boyfriend’s death. The official autopsy report following John O’Keefe’s death stated hypothermia played a role. Read is accused of fatally striking O’Keefe with her car in January 2022 and leaving him to die in the snow in suburban Boston. She has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of the death of O’Keefe, who was a Boston police officer. Defense attorneys say Read is the victim of a police coverup.

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US--TRUMP-TRAVEL BAN

Some visitors report extra scrutiny at US airports as Trump’s new travel ban begins

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is now in effect. The ban took effect on Monday and comes as tensions escalate over the president’s campaign of immigration enforcement. Trump signed the new proclamation last week. It applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and don’t hold a valid visa.

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN

Foreperson’s complaints signal a divided jury at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial

SUMMARY: The foreperson of the jury deliberating in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial has told the judge that some jurors are prodding others to change their minds, talking about the former studio boss’ past and going beyond the charges. The foreperson relayed his concerns in a closed-door conversation Monday with the judge, prosecutors and defense lawyers. A transcript was released. Weinstein’s defense asked unsuccessfully for a mistrial. Meanwhile, another juror also asked to speak to the court Monday, and she said deliberations were going well. The discussions ultimately continued through Monday and are set to resume Tuesday. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault.

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US-MED--RFK ADVISER-ETHICS-TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways from AP’s report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform

SUMMARY: A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built a following by accusing top medical institutions of financial corruption. But Calley Means, now serving as a White House aide, has his own financial stake in the nation’s health system. He’s the cofounder of an online platform that connects users with alternative health and wellness products, including dietary supplements and herbal remedies. His position as both a government adviser and a wellness entrepreneur has raised questions about whether he might be running afoul of federal ethics rules. Here are some takeaways from the AP’s reporting.

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US--PENTAGON-HEGSETH

Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

SUMMARY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Lawmakers also expressed bipartisan frustration Tuesday that Congress doesn’t yet have a full defense budget from the Trump administration. The hearing before the House Appropriations defense subcommittee was the first time lawmakers have been able to challenge Trump’s defense chief directly. After persistent questioning about the cost of sending National Guard members and Marines to Los Angeles, Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who said it would cost $134 million.

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US-MED--RFK ADVISER-ETHICS

Top RFK Jr. aide attacks US health system while running company that promotes wellness alternatives

SUMMARY: A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built a following by accusing the nation’s top medical institutions of financial corruption. But Calley Means, now serving as a White House aide, has his own financial stake in the nation’s health system. He’s the co-founder of an online platform that connects users with alternative health and wellness products, including dietary supplements and herbal remedies. His position as both a key government adviser and a wellness entrepreneur has raised questions about whether Means could be steering policies to benefit his business, which lets users spend tax-free money on nontraditional health expenses.

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US--TRUMP-IMMIGRATION

President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is moving swiftly to act on his immigration promises with little internal restraint, determined to test the bounds of his executive authority in order to fulfill the promises of his reelection campaign. He’s gone as far as ordering the California National Guard over the objections of the state’s governor, the first time in 60 years that has happened. But the president is betting that Americans are on his side. He told reporters his administration had “no choice” because if they hadn’t acted, “that place would be burning down.”

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US--TRUMP-MILITARY

Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The Republican president’s trip to the North Carolina base comes as he faces criticism over deploying the National Guard and now U.S. Marines in an attempt to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will also be at Tuesday’s event, along with service members, veterans and their families. Trump has promoted the Army’s anniversary as a reason to hold a military parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which is also his 79th birthday.

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US--IMMIGRATION RAIDS-LOS ANGELES-MARINES

Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests

SUMMARY: The Pentagon is scrambling to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil, now that the Trump administration is deploying active duty troops to the immigration raid protests in Los Angeles. U.S. Northern Command said Monday that it’s sending 700 Marines into the Los Angeles area to protect federal property and personnel. A U.S. official says troops will be armed with their normal service weapons but will not be carrying tear gas. They also will have protective equipment such as helmets, shields and gas masks.

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US--TRUMP-NIH DISSENT

NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s National Institutes of Health director says some employees’ critical letter to him has “fundamental misconceptions about the policy directions the NIH has taken.” Monday’s letter from NIH researchers and staffers says the Republican Trump administration’s policies waste public resources and harm people’s health. NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya in his confirmation hearings pledged openness to views that might conflict with his, saying dissent is the “essence of science.” The NIH employees’ letter says, “We dissent.” Bhattacharya says ”respectful dissent in science is productive.” The White House says it’s ”restoring the Gold Standard of Science” for federal research instead of pursuing “ideological activism.”

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US--FBI-SHIFTING PRIORITIES

Under Patel, FBI heightens focus on violent crime, illegal immigration. Other threats abound, too

SUMMARY: The FBI under the leadership of Director Kash Patel has made fighting violent crime and illegal immigration top priorities. That effort brings the bureau into alignment with the vision of President Donald Trump, who has made a crackdown on illegal immigration, cartels and transnational gangs a cornerstone of his administration. The FBI says its dedication to investigating terrorism has not changed but acknowledges it “continuously analyzes the threat landscape” and makes adjustments as necessary. Yet some observers are concerned the heightened focus on violent crime and immigration risks diverting attention from some of the complicated criminal and national security threats for which the bureau has long borne primary responsibility for investigating.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--ISRAEL-BRITAIN-SANCTIONS

UK and others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers over violence in the occupied West Bank

SUMMARY: Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway say they have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich face asset freezes and travel bans from the five countries. The ministers are champions of expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The decision by Western governments friendly to Israel is a sharp rebuke of Israel’s settlement policies in the West Bank and of settler violence. The violence has spiked since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack ignited the war in the Gaza Strip.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS

Palestinians say 36 people killed trying to obtain desperately needed aid

SUMMARY: The Palestinian Health Ministry says Palestinians desperately trying to access aid in Gaza have come under fire again, killing 36 people and wounding 207. Experts and humanitarian aid workers say Israel’s blockade and 20-month military campaign have pushed Gaza to the brink of famine. At least 163 people have been killed and 1,495 wounded in a number of shootings near aid sites run by the Israeli and U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which are in military zones that are off-limits to independent media. The Israeli military has acknowledged firing warning shots on previous occasions at people who it says approached its forces in a suspicious manner.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA FLOTILLA

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized

SUMMARY: Israel has deported activist Greta Thunberg a day after Israel’s military seized the Gaza-bound ship she was on. Thunberg spoke in Paris and described a “quite chaotic and uncertain” situation during the detention. Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board the boat carrying aid destined for people in Gaza. The activists said they were protesting the war and the humanitarian crisis amid Israeli restrictions on aid. Israel says such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza. Thunberg says they will keep trying to get aid to the territory.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-THE LATEST

Live updates: Israeli ministers sanctioned by UK and other countries over West Bank incitement

SUMMARY: International pressure has increased again on Israel. Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway say they have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Meanwhile, Israel’s navy has attacked docks in Yemen’s Houthi rebel-held port city of Hodeida. It likely damaged facilities that are key to aid shipments to the hungry, war-wracked nation. Inside Gaza, Palestinian health officials and witnesses say Israeli forces fired toward crowds making their way to a food distribution point run by an Israeli and U.S.-supported group. Three people were killed and scores were wounded.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russia launches another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 13

SUMMARY: Ukrainian officials say three people were killed and 13 were wounded when Russia attacked the country with waves of drones and missiles. The attack early Tuesday struck Kyiv, and the southern port of Odesa. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it one of the biggest strikes on the capital in the 3-year-old war, with explosions and the buzzing of drones heard for hours in Kyiv. Russia has been launching a record number of drones and missiles while the countries continue to swap prisoners of war, the only tangible outcome of recent direct peace talks in Istanbul. A ceasefire, long sought by Kyiv, remains elusive.

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EU--AUSTRIA-SCHOOL-POLICE-WHAT TO KNOW

Here’s what we know about a school shooting in Austria

SUMMARY: Authorities say a shooter opened fire inside a school in the city of Graz on Tuesday, killing nine people. Officials say at least 12 others were wounded in the attack, and the gunman later died by suicide in a bathroom in the school. Details about the suspect’s motive, as well as information about the victims, were not immediately available. The Austrian interior minister says the gunman was a former student at the school who didn’t finish his studies. Here’s what we know about the shooting and previous attacks in the Alpine country, which has some of the more liberal gun laws in the European Union.

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EU--AUSTRIA-SCHOOL-POLICE

A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 9 before taking his own life

SUMMARY: Authorities in the Austrian city of Graz say a former student opened fire at a school on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding at least 12 others before taking his own life. Special forces were among those sent to the high school after a call at 10 a.m. Special forces were among those sent to the BORG Dreierschützengasse high school, about half a mile from Graz’s historic center. Police say the assailant was a 21-year-old Austrian man who used two weapons, which he appeared to have owned legally. There was no immediate information on his motive.

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EU--BRITAIN-FOX RESCUE

When a fox says ‘help’ in London, there’s often an ambulance on its way

SUMMARY: The red fox is such a fixture of life in London that it has its own ambulance service. The critters that have admirers and adversaries are well adapted to city life but living on the streets, alleys and back gardens of a dense urban environment can be rough. When they are ill, injured or abandoned as cubs in south London and its leafy suburbs, The Fox Project is often there to help. The organization that began as an information service to educate city dwellers on coexisting with the animals rescues 1,400 foxes a year, including about 400 little ones.

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LT--TROPICAL WEATHER

Barbara weakens to a tropical storm as it heads to cooler waters off the coast of Mexico

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Barbara continues to weaken as it heads northwest away from land and is likely to dissipate by Wednesday. The storm marked the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific hurricane season. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said that swells generated by the storm system will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and the southernmost tip of Baja California on Tuesday. Those swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Cosme remained well off the coast of Mexico on Tuesday. Cosme was forecast to make little change in strength Tuesday before weakening later in the day.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA FLOTILLA-EXPLAINER

Israel seized a Gaza-bound boat with Greta Thunberg on board. Can it do that?

SUMMARY: Israeli naval forces, far from the country’s shores, intercepted and seized a Gaza-bound ship carrying international activists, including Greta Thunberg, in an early morning raid. The operation sparked accusations that Israel’s actions, apparently in the high seas, were a breach of international law. The activists say their journey was meant to protest Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there. The ship was carrying aid destined for people in Gaza, including baby formula and food. The activists, including Thunberg, were detained and were headed to Israel for likely deportation. Israel says the ship planned to violate its blockade on Gaza and says it acted in accordance with international law.

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SCI--EMPEROR PENGUINS

Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show

SUMMARY: Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years. That’s significantly faster than prior estimates of their decline due to climate change. Researchers at the British Antarctic Survey analyzed satellite imagery from 2009 to 2024 to assess the loss in penguin population. The decline is likely due to diminished sea ice, which penguins need to breed and forage. More predators like leopard seals and orcas may also be able to come in closer to the colonies if sea ice breaks up earlier in the year. Results were released Tuesday.

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US-MED--VACCINE COMMITTEE

RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

SUMMARY: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines. He is pledging to replace them with his own picks. The 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had been in a state of flux since Kennedy took over. He recently took the unusual step of changing COVID-19 recommendations without first consulting the panel. Kennedy says the committee members had too many conflicts of interest.

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EU--CLIMATE-FRANCE-UN OCEAN CONFERENCE

The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection

SUMMARY: The third U.N. Ocean Conference has opened as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea. French President Emmanuel Macron delivered the keynote address in Nice on Monday. He said the fight for the ocean “is at the heart of the years-long battles we’ve been waging — for biodiversity, for climate, for our environment and for our health.” Atop this year’s agenda is ratification of the High Seas Treaty. It would for the first time allow nations to establish marine protected areas in international waters. They cover nearly two-thirds of the ocean and are largely ungoverned.

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US--BLAKE LIVELY-JUSTIN BALDONI

Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against ‘It Ends With Us’ costar Blake Lively

SUMMARY: A judge has dismissed the lawsuit that Justin Baldoni filed against his “It Ends With Us” costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment. The ruling is the latest development in the bitter legal battle surrounding the film. Lively sued Baldoni in late December. Baldoni then sued Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation and extortion. The judge ruled that Baldoni can’t sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made in court are exempt from libel claims. And the judge ruled that Baldoni’s claims that Lively stole creative control of the film didn’t count as extortion under California law. Baldoni’s lawyers say they will amend the lawsuit.

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ENT--BET AWARDS

BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show

SUMMARY: The BET Awards has delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments as it marked its 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice. The awards aired live Monday from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Doechii made her presence felt early during the ceremony, using her acceptance speech for best female hip-hop artist to draw attention to the immigration raids and protest crackdowns taking place just miles from the venue. Foxx, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin received the Ultimate Icon Award. They were selected due to their impact on entertainment as well as their community impact and advocacy.

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ENT--OBIT-SLY STONE

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

SUMMARY: Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died. He was 82. His time on top was brief, from roughly 1969 to 1971, but his influence on music and culture lasted for decades after. No band better captured the gravity-defying euphoria of the Woodstock era or more bravely addressed the crash. From early hits as rousing as their titles —“I Want To Take You Higher,” “Stand!” — to the sober aftermath of “Family Affair” and “Runnin’ Away,” Sly and the Family Stone spoke for a generation whether or not it wanted to hear the message.

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HKN--STANLEY CUP

Panthers rout Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final

SUMMARY: The Florida Panthers lead the Stanley Cup Final 2-1 after routing the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3. Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett scored again, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe each got their first goal of the series. The defending champion Panthers got balanced production and steady goaltending, chased Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner and made their opponent come unglued between and after whistles. Game 4 is Thursday night at Florida.

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner

SUMMARY: Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz and each time it’s happened he has won the tournament anyway. But not in such dramatic style as Sunday’s French Open final. The Spaniard rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) for his fifth major title in as many finals. It was his second straight French Open title with a comeback, after trailing 2-1 in sets to Alexander Zverev in last year’s final and a third major title from behind following his five-set win against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon final. It was also the longest final in French Open history at 5 hours, 29 minutes.

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