Etsy expects IPO to raise as much as $267 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Online crafts retailer Etsy says it expects to raise as much as $267 million in an IPO that would value the company at more than $1 billion.



Etsy expects IPO to raise as much as $267 million



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Buhari wins in Nigeria, defeating Goodluck Jonathan

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The second day of vote counting in a bitterly contested presidential vote started late on Tuesday and electoral officials hope to announce later in the day who will be governing Africa's richest and biggest nation.



Buhari wins in Nigeria, defeating Goodluck Jonathan



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AP's Run to the Roses: Mubtaahij No. 8; Dortmund still No. 1

A horse owned by a Sheikh, trained by a South African, ridden by a Frenchman and bred by Dunmore Stud in Ireland is headed to the Kentucky Derby. His name: Mubtaahij.



AP's Run to the Roses: Mubtaahij No. 8; Dortmund still No. 1



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Florida State's Winston shows off for NFL coaches, GMs

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston threw passes for nearly an hour at Florida State's pro day Tuesday, showing off his arm strength, accuracy and stamina for NFL coaches, general managers and scouts.



Florida State's Winston shows off for NFL coaches, GMs



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Foreign adoptions by Americans reach lowest mark since 1982

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped by 9 percent last year to the lowest level since 1982, according to new State Department figures.



Foreign adoptions by Americans reach lowest mark since 1982



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Bull trots on: Stocks grind higher for 9th straight quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — The bull market slowed to a trot but didn't stop this winter.



Bull trots on: Stocks grind higher for 9th straight quarter



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Police: Man, woman found dead after medical office shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Police in central California say a man and a woman in a romantic relationship are dead after a shooting at a medical office building in downtown Fresno.



Police: Man, woman found dead after medical office shooting



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State Department found 4 emails about drones sent by Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has claimed she exclusively used a personal email address on a homebrew server so she could carry a single device.



State Department found 4 emails about drones sent by Clinton



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Alabama RB Tyren Jones arrested for marijuana possession

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama running back Tyren Jones has been arrested on a marijuana charge, the third arrest of a Crimson Tide football player in four days.



Alabama RB Tyren Jones arrested for marijuana possession



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Late slide in stocks erases much of the previous day's gain

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slid in late afternoon trading, wiping up much of the market's gain from the day before.



Late slide in stocks erases much of the previous day's gain



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AP Newsbreak: AP study projects average MLB salary tops $4M

NEW YORK (AP) — An eye-popping baseball record will be set even before the first pitch of the 2015 season is thrown.



AP Newsbreak: AP study projects average MLB salary tops $4M



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Bankruptcy judge approves RadioShack asset sale

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of assets of RadioShack to hedge fund Standard General LP that will keep more than 1,700 stores open and preserve more than 7,000 jobs.



Bankruptcy judge approves RadioShack asset sale



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Man accused of posing as officer to cut into fast-food line

ODESSA, Texas (AP) — A West Texas man has been charged with impersonating an officer by using sirens and flashing lights to skip to the head of the drive-thru line at a fast-food restaurant.



Man accused of posing as officer to cut into fast-food line



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Cliven Bundy, supporters gather before Nevada Legislature

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and scores of supporters have gathered in Carson City to support a bill seeking to reclaim land from the federal government.



Cliven Bundy, supporters gather before Nevada Legislature



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'General Hospital' leads Daytime Emmy nominations

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC's "General Hospital" earned a leading 28 nominations for Daytime Emmy awards, with four of its stars competing for honors as top actor or actress.



'General Hospital' leads Daytime Emmy nominations



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Yemen civilians shudder, bristle under bombing campaign

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Iran's official news agency says Tehran has sent aid to Yemen, its first such shipment since a Saudi-led coalition of Sunni Arab states launched airstrikes last week to halt the advance of the country's Shiite rebels known as the Houthis.



Yemen civilians shudder, bristle under bombing campaign



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AP PHOTOS: Peru dancers act out past violence in Andes

LIMA, Peru (AP) — They danced all day, until the sun set over Latin America's oldest bullring. But these were not typical dances of Peru's highlands.



AP PHOTOS: Peru dancers act out past violence in Andes



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Religious freedom laws not used against gays in the past

NEW YORK (AP) — Religious freedom laws like the one causing an uproar in Indiana have never been successfully used to defend discrimination against gays — and have rarely been used at all, legal experts say.



Religious freedom laws not used against gays in the past



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Charter, Bright House Merger Escalates Telecom Consolidation

The $10.4 billion deal depends on the proposed Comcast, Time Warner Cable merger.



Charter, Bright House Merger Escalates Telecom Consolidation



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3D print technology provides 'robohand' to 7-year-old girl

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) — Although she never had much interest in prosthetic limbs before, Faith Lennox couldn't wait to slip on her new robohand and road-test it.



3D print technology provides 'robohand' to 7-year-old girl



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Obama commutes sentences of 22 people in federal prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has commuted the sentences of 22 people serving time in federal prison.



Obama commutes sentences of 22 people in federal prison



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Things to know about Nigeria, as country picks new president

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's election has achieved the first democratic handover of power from one party to another. Here's a look at Africa's most populous country and biggest economy.



Things to know about Nigeria, as country picks new president



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Google Maps turns into Pac-Man's chomping grounds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The virtual streets of Google Maps are being transformed into Pac Man's chomping grounds in celebration of April Fools' Day.



Google Maps turns into Pac-Man's chomping grounds



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Religious freedom laws not used against gays in the past

NEW YORK (AP) — Religious freedom laws like the one causing an uproar in Indiana have never been successfully used to defend discrimination against gays — and have rarely been used at all, legal experts say.



Religious freedom laws not used against gays in the past



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Iran nuke talks drag past deadline

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Diplomats are scrambling to reach consensus just hours ahead of a self-imposed deadline on the outline of an Iran nuclear deal.



Iran nuke talks drag past deadline



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Is 'Erdoganism' a Threat to Turkey's Islamism?

Some in Turkey’s Islamist movement are worried by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s accumulation of power and fervorous followers.



Is 'Erdoganism' a Threat to Turkey's Islamism?



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Olympic champ Gabby Douglas' family to get reality show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olympic women's gymnastics champion Gabrielle Douglas can add another item to her resume: TV star.



Olympic champ Gabby Douglas' family to get reality show



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Nielsen's top programs for March 23-29

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for March 23-29. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.



Nielsen's top programs for March 23-29



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Hot on TV: Zombies, basketball, Jesus

NEW YORK (AP) — Zombies, basketball and Jesus Christ have been hot television properties during the past week.



Hot on TV: Zombies, basketball, Jesus



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US releases military aid to Egypt, cites national security

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is releasing military aid to Egypt that was suspended after the 2013 coup in that country.



US releases military aid to Egypt, cites national security



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Defense rests in 1st phase of Boston Marathon bombing trial

BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for Boston Marathon bomber Dzkhokar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) are trying to show that his older brother was the driving force behind the 2013 terror attack.



Defense rests in 1st phase of Boston Marathon bombing trial



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Mike Pence Wants Changes to Religious-Objections Law

Indiana governor says he wants clarification to religious-objections law on desk this week.





Mike Pence Wants Changes to Religious-Objections Law



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US makes tweaks to asset forfeiture program, part of review

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder is announcing policy changes to the federal government's asset forfeiture program as part of an ongoing review.



US makes tweaks to asset forfeiture program, part of review



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Police: 2 hostage takers in Istanbul killed, hostage wounded

ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul's police chief says two members of a banned leftist group who held a prosecutor hostage in his office inside a courthouse in Istanbul have been killed in a shootout with police.



Police: 2 hostage takers in Istanbul killed, hostage wounded



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Pennsylvania college expels 3 for racist radio broadcast

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A private Pennsylvania college says it has expelled three students over a school radio broadcast in which they made racist comments and used a slur.



Pennsylvania college expels 3 for racist radio broadcast



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Fired-Up Pot Patients, Parents Trade Tips to Prevent Confiscation of Kids

Many pot reform laws irrelevant for child services, advocates say.



Fired-Up Pot Patients, Parents Trade Tips to Prevent Confiscation of Kids



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Police: Prisoner who stole gun, fled hospital found in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inmate in a hospital for treatment after a suicide attempt overpowered a guard, took her gun, escaped and carjacked two vehicles Tuesday, setting off a frenzied search that ended nine hours later with his capture as he got off a bus in the nation's capital.



Police: Prisoner who stole gun, fled hospital found in DC



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US gives up another late goal in 1-1 tie at Switzerland

ZURICH (AP) — Jozy Altidore was ejected in the 68th minute for a foul and mouthing off at the referee, and the United States gave up another late goal in a 1-1 tie against Switzerland on Tuesday night.



US gives up another late goal in 1-1 tie at Switzerland



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Animal Planet lives wild with its new programming slate

NEW YORK (AP) — "Wild thing! You make everything groovy."



Animal Planet lives wild with its new programming slate



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IRS chief: Processing backlog of tax-exempt groups is gone

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the IRS says his agency has eliminated a huge processing backlog of groups seeking tax-exempt status.



IRS chief: Processing backlog of tax-exempt groups is gone



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Morgan Stanley cuts estimate of US online market in half

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Morgan Stanley has cut its estimate of the potential U.S. Internet gambling market by nearly half.



Morgan Stanley cuts estimate of US online market in half



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New Feature Lets You Play Pac-Man in Google Maps

Turn your neighborhood into the classic arcade game.



New Feature Lets You Play Pac-Man in Google Maps



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Mumia Abu-Jamal Hospitalized in Pennsylvania

Former death row inmate was convicted of killing a police officer in 1981.



Mumia Abu-Jamal Hospitalized in Pennsylvania



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'A.D. The Bible Continues' goes beyond the biblical epic

OUARZAZATE, Morocco (AP) — The people are restive, the priesthood is scheming and a fanatic band of insurgents known as the zealots are plotting assassinations — and now to make matters worse, the body of a condemned cult-leader known as Jesus has disappeared from the tomb, apparently following some ancient prophecy.



'A.D. The Bible Continues' goes beyond the biblical epic



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Obama Unveils U.S. Emissions Targets for UN Climate Summit

The plan formalizes President Obama's pledge in China in November.



Obama Unveils U.S. Emissions Targets for UN Climate Summit



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Vatican hopes to avoid financial scandal during Jubilee year

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican finance minister has said he hopes to avoid any financial scandals with the upcoming Jubilee year, saying the plans will be subject to new Vatican procedures to ensure they follow international standards for transparency and accountability.



Vatican hopes to avoid financial scandal during Jubilee year



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Pssst: Don Draper doesn't really write those 'Mad Men' ads

NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Weiner is no "mad man." He's never worked in advertising. But as the creator of "Mad Men," AMC's drama series about advertising in 1960s-era New York City, he's cooked up more than a few advertisements.



Pssst: Don Draper doesn't really write those 'Mad Men' ads



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Obama vetoes measure against swifter union elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has vetoed a congressional measure blocking the National Labor Relations Board from streamlining the process for union elections.



Obama vetoes measure against swifter union elections



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Barbara Walters making series for ID network

NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters resisted using the word "retirement" when she left "The View" and here's one reason why: She has a new series set to begin this October on the Investigation Discovery network.



Barbara Walters making series for ID network



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Gowdy sets May 1 deadline for Clinton interview on emails

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of a House committee investigating the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, said Tuesday he wants to interview Hillary Rodham Clinton by May 1.



Gowdy sets May 1 deadline for Clinton interview on emails



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Pentagon chief backs concept of a joint Arab military force

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter is endorsing the Arab League's plan to form a joint military force.



Pentagon chief backs concept of a joint Arab military force



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Stocks gain on encouraging signs in spending and home sales

U.S. stocks moved sharply higher in early trading Monday, as investors welcomed encouraging economic data on consumer spending in the U.S. The market also got a lift from a report suggesting that the economic recovery in the 19-country eurozone is gaining traction. Energy stocks were among the biggest gainers.



Stocks gain on encouraging signs in spending and home sales



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New Orleans School Reforms Show Charters Can Work – With Oversight

Some question whether school choice encourages academic improvement through competition.



New Orleans School Reforms Show Charters Can Work – With Oversight



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Muslim family carves chair for Pope Francis' Bosnia visit

ZAVIDOVICI, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Salem Hajdarovac didn't sleep for a whole week when he heard his workshop had been granted the honor of carving a special chair that Pope Francis will sit on during his visit to Bosnia.



Muslim family carves chair for Pope Francis' Bosnia visit



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Day in Photos: South Korea Blows Up the Ocean, Nigeria Election Looms, Drought Plagues the West

Day in Photos: South Korea Blows Up the Ocean, Nigeria Election Looms, Drought Plagues the West



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Clinton advisers traveling to New Hampshire, Iowa

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's likely campaign manager is traveling to the early voting states of New Hampshire and Iowa this week for meetings with key Democratic activists as the former secretary of state prepares for an expected presidential campaign.



Clinton advisers traveling to New Hampshire, Iowa



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US offer for global climate treaty: 28 percent emissions cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 28 percent as its contribution to a major global climate treaty nearing the final stages of negotiation.



US offer for global climate treaty: 28 percent emissions cut



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Fears of meddling raised in Nigerian election vote count

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians are waiting in hope and fear for results of the most tightly contested presidential election in the nation's turbulent history. Collation of results starts at noon (1100 GMT). Results are expected later Monday.



Fears of meddling raised in Nigerian election vote count



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US consumer spending edges up 0.1 percent in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers spent slightly more in February following two straight monthly declines and their income rose by a healthy amount, a development that economists hope will keep boosting spending in coming months.



US consumer spending edges up 0.1 percent in February



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Jay Z, Madonna, Minaj among owners of new streaming service

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the biggest names in music have established their own online streaming service.



Jay Z, Madonna, Minaj among owners of new streaming service



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UnitedHealth bulks up for prescription drug cost battle

The nation's largest health insurer, UnitedHealth, is staking a bigger claim in pharmacy benefits management with a plan to buy Catamaran Corp. for more than $12 billion in cash.



UnitedHealth bulks up for prescription drug cost battle



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Rubio to announce next campaign on April 13

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Marco Rubio is set to kick off his next campaign April 13.



Rubio to announce next campaign on April 13



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'Home' tops 'Get Hard' at box office with $52.1M debut

The animated alien adventure "Home" landed in first place at the weekend box office.



'Home' tops 'Get Hard' at box office with $52.1M debut



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Shirley Temple memorabilia goes on tour before July auction

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Costumes, toys, photos and autographs from Shirley Temple's 1930s film career are coming to a city near you.



Shirley Temple memorabilia goes on tour before July auction



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Amazon Steers Its Online Strength Into Home Services

The tech giant will market everything from yoga classes to voice lessons and home repair on its site.



Amazon Steers Its Online Strength Into Home Services



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Co-pilot was treated for suicidal tendencies years ago

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — A French police official says European investigators are focusing on the psychological state of the 27-year-old German co-pilot who deliberately smashed an Airbus carrying 150 people into an Alpine mountainside.



Co-pilot was treated for suicidal tendencies years ago



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NBC, Cirque du Soleil bringing 'The Wiz' to TV, Broadway

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The musical "The Wiz" is coming to TV and back to Broadway.



NBC, Cirque du Soleil bringing 'The Wiz' to TV, Broadway



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New Hampshire senator resurrects kids' hawk bill after flap

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — This bird's best friend may be a cat.



New Hampshire senator resurrects kids' hawk bill after flap



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Greek prime minister: Debt needs restructuring for repayment

BRUSSELS (AP) — Greece and its international creditors are still struggling to agree on a list of economic reforms that are deemed necessary for the country to unlock emergency funds and stay afloat.



Greek prime minister: Debt needs restructuring for repayment



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Stocks gain on encouraging signs in spending and home sales

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are closing higher following encouraging news on consumer spending and home sales.



Stocks gain on encouraging signs in spending and home sales



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After uproar, Utah restaurant statue loses prominent feature

HURRICANE, Utah (AP) — The small southern Utah town of Hurricane might become a little quieter after a statue of a copper bull lost its most prominent private feature this weekend.



After uproar, Utah restaurant statue loses prominent feature



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Fallout From Indiana’s Religious Rights Law Continues

Connecticut announces a travel ban to states that pass laws that would allow for a discrimination of LGBT people.



Fallout From Indiana’s Religious Rights Law Continues



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Indians laughing their way through training camp

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians are pitching, hitting, bunting and doing everything else they need to work on for the upcoming season at spring training.



Indians laughing their way through training camp



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Kris Bryant sent to minors by Chicago Cubs

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Third baseman Kris Bryant has been reassigned to the Chicago Cubs' minor league camp despite hitting .425 in spring training with nine homers and 15 RBIs in 40 at-bats.



Kris Bryant sent to minors by Chicago Cubs



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Twin fools NASA at brother's launch on 1-year flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronaut Scott Kelly's identical twin pulled a fast one on NASA right before his brother blasted off on a one-year space station mission.



Twin fools NASA at brother's launch on 1-year flight



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Saudi Arabia, Egypt show discord over Syria

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt and Saudi Arabia are cooperating militarily to thwart a power grab in Yemen by Shiite rebels, but the agreement on how to deal with the region's complex and intertwined conflicts may stop there. The two countries' diverging interests were evident at the Arab summit over the weekend, particularly over the crises in Syria and Libya.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt show discord over Syria



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McGraw appreciates Notre Dame women's run more than ever

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It would be easy to forgive Muffett McGraw if she started taking Final Four appearances for granted.



McGraw appreciates Notre Dame women's run more than ever



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Iran nuclear talks near deadline; differences remain

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program are entering a critical phase with differences still remaining just two days before a deadline for the outline of an agreement.



Iran nuclear talks near deadline; differences remain



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No 'narsisstics': Music festivals ban fans' selfie sticks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — You can bring your beach towels and floral headbands, but forget that selfie stick if you're going to the Coachella or Lollapalooza music festivals.



No 'narsisstics': Music festivals ban fans' selfie sticks



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Gina McCarthy: Clean Power Plan Doesn't Need a Plan B

The EPA chief says the first federal measure limiting carbon emissions from existing power plants is 'legally solid.'



Gina McCarthy: Clean Power Plan Doesn't Need a Plan B



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Saudi-led forces strike Yemen rebels, blockade ports

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A series of airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition have shaken Yemen's capital into the early morning amid the group's campaign against Shiite rebels and their allies.



Saudi-led forces strike Yemen rebels, blockade ports



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National parks call on Americans to 'Find Your Park'

WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly 100 years, the National Park Service holds some of the most beautiful and historic places in the country, though there's also an $11 billion backlog of unfunded maintenance and a visitor base that's aging and mostly white.



National parks call on Americans to 'Find Your Park'



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Left-hander Paul Maholm released by Cincinnati Reds

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Left-hander Paul Maholm has been released from a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.



Left-hander Paul Maholm released by Cincinnati Reds



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Officials examining why plane landed short of Halifax runway

TORONTO (AP) — An Air Canada passenger plane landed so significantly short of the runway in Halifax that it hit a power line and knocked out power at the airport, the lead investigator said Monday.



Officials examining why plane landed short of Halifax runway



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Tesla to unveil new product _ likely a battery _ next month

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Motors says it will reveal a new product next month, but it's not a car.



Tesla to unveil new product _ likely a battery _ next month



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NEWS GUIDE: The gaps as Iran talks hit crunch time

Centrifuges. Sanctions. Nuclear research. Sticking points remain on some of the most basic points as the negotiations between world powers and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program hit crunch time.



NEWS GUIDE: The gaps as Iran talks hit crunch time



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Aidan Gillen of 'Game of Thrones' narrating 'The Art of War'

NEW YORK (AP) — A new audiobook recording of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" will soon be available with the perfect narrator — the scheming royal adviser Littlefinger from "Game of Thrones."



Aidan Gillen of 'Game of Thrones' narrating 'The Art of War'



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Amazon.com offering to help get jobs done around the house

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon.com is introducing a referral service to help people to get projects and chores done around their homes.



Amazon.com offering to help get jobs done around the house



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Aaron Hernandez's fiancee: I removed box at his request

The fiancee of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is expected to take the stand for a second day of testimony in his murder trial and talk about a box she disposed of from their basement the day after a man who was dating her younger sister was killed.



Aaron Hernandez's fiancee: I removed box at his request



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Two Issues Remain in Push for Iran Deal

The last round of talks between the P5+1 and Iran are focusing on two sticking points as the deadline approaches.



Two Issues Remain in Push for Iran Deal



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Venus Williams beats Wozniacki to reach Miami Open quarters

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — A resurgent Venus Williams defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 7-6 (1) Monday to reach the Miami Open quarterfinals.



Venus Williams beats Wozniacki to reach Miami Open quarters



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UK judge: Suspect in Litvinenko death can testify at inquiry

LONDON (AP) — A British judge says a main suspect in the poisoning of ex-Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko can testify by video-link at an inquiry into the death.



UK judge: Suspect in Litvinenko death can testify at inquiry



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Falcons fined, lose draft pick for pumping in fake noise

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons, stripped the organization of a draft pick and suspended team president Rich McKay from the league's competition committee beginning April 1 following the team's use of fake noise at home games.



Falcons fined, lose draft pick for pumping in fake noise



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Selena's dad: Mixed feelings about fans marking star's death

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Twenty years after Selena was killed in Texas by her fan club president, the "Queen of Tejano" will be remembered with concerts, lookalike contests and a massive festival in April.



Selena's dad: Mixed feelings about fans marking star's death



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Ferry operator Stena Line tests running ship on methanol

HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish ferry operator Stena Line says it has converted one of its ships to enable it to run on methanol, testing the potential of the environmentally friendly fuel for the shipping industry.



Ferry operator Stena Line tests running ship on methanol



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Small investors blame bad advice from brokers for big losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Susan Bernardo trusted her stockbroker. She wound up losing a fortune.



Small investors blame bad advice from brokers for big losses



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McDonald's to test all-day breakfast in April in San Diego

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's is going to start testing an all-day breakfast at some locations in the San Diego area starting next month.



McDonald's to test all-day breakfast in April in San Diego



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2 US agents charged with fraud during Silk Road inquiry

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two former federal agents have been charged with stealing digital currency during their investigation into an online black market that allowed users to buy and sell drugs and other illegal items.



2 US agents charged with fraud during Silk Road inquiry



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Volvo Cars plans to open its first US plant

DETROIT (AP) — Volvo Cars is planning to build an assembly plant in the U.S.



Volvo Cars plans to open its first US plant



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Tunisian museum reopens after deadly attack against tourists

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's National Bardo Museum reopened to the public Monday again for the first time since extremist gunmen opened fire on foreign tourists earlier this month, killing 22 people in the country's worst attack on civilians in 13 years.



Tunisian museum reopens after deadly attack against tourists



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Duke freshmen 'easy to mesh' into Final Four team

HOUSTON (AP) — Like his Duke teammates sitting on either side of him at the podium, Quinn Cook had a strand of the cut-down net sticking out of his regional championship cap.



Duke freshmen 'easy to mesh' into Final Four team



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Spartans' win over Louisville caps winning weekend for Trice

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Travis Trice learned it's far less nerve-wracking playing with a Final Four berth on the line than it is getting basketball score updates by phone.



Spartans' win over Louisville caps winning weekend for Trice



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76ers favored twice this week, so what happened to tanking?

They have the look of such favorites that Las Vegas likes them twice this week, once while on a back-to-back and the other time on the road.



76ers favored twice this week, so what happened to tanking?



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LEADING OFF: Rockies' Gonzalez expected to return to lineup

A look at what's happening around spring training in Florida and Arizona today:



LEADING OFF: Rockies' Gonzalez expected to return to lineup



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Morocco confronts abortion taboo with proposed reform

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — It was just 7 a.m. and Hoda was walking alone to a clinic in the Moroccan coastal city of Agadir. She skipped breakfast: the Senegalese doctor had told her that the abortion would be better done on an empty stomach.



Morocco confronts abortion taboo with proposed reform



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AP PHOTOS: Horsemen chase thrill of the hunt, scent of a fox

MONKTON, Md. (AP) — A hound's howl breaks through the cold rainfall. Dozens more hounds emerge from a stand of trees and bound across a field in search of a fox's scent. Horses carrying riders in red and black coats follow from a ways behind, quickly disappearing again over a hillcrest, minutes away from Baltimore's growing suburbs.



AP PHOTOS: Horsemen chase thrill of the hunt, scent of a fox



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Former Israeli premier Olmert found guilty in bribery case

JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been found guilty of fraud and breach of trust in a retrial on corruption charges.



Former Israeli premier Olmert found guilty in bribery case



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Spain: 3 generations, all named Emma, die in France crash

SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES, Spain (AP) — From a lush suburban valley near bustling Barcelona, three generations of a well-heeled family set off last week for a fun trip to Manchester, England: 12-year-old Emma Solera Pardo, her mother Emma Pardo Vidal, and grandmother Emma Vidal Bardan.



Spain: 3 generations, all named Emma, die in France crash



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Federal funding in short supply for rural water projects

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A pipeline project intended to bring billions of gallons of water each year to a drought-stricken section of eastern New Mexico represents a lifeline to parched communities.



Federal funding in short supply for rural water projects



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Robin Williams' wife, children head to court in estate fight

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Attorneys for Robin Williams' wife and children are headed to court in their battle over the late comedian's estate.



Robin Williams' wife, children head to court in estate fight



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Camp Cal the latest innovation in team building at Kentucky

It could've easily been called the John Calipari Fantasy Camp.



Camp Cal the latest innovation in team building at Kentucky



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Feds to wrap up case in 1st phase of marathon bombing trial

BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors are expected to wrap up their case against Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) with testimony from medical examiners who'll describe the fatal injuries to two people, including an 8-year-old boy.



Feds to wrap up case in 1st phase of marathon bombing trial



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Obama to attend opening of Institute honoring Sen. Kennedy

BOSTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain are among the guests scheduled to pay tribute to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy in Boston.



Obama to attend opening of Institute honoring Sen. Kennedy



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Hernandez fiancee set to resume testimony in murder trial

The fiancee of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is expected to take the stand for a second day of testimony in his murder trial and talk about a box she disposed of from their basement the day after a man who was dating her younger sister was killed.



Hernandez fiancee set to resume testimony in murder trial



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Focus shifts to cause of NYC explosion after 2 bodies found

NEW YORK (AP) — With the recovery of two bodies, focus has shifted to what caused the explosion and fire that leveled three Manhattan apartment buildings.



Focus shifts to cause of NYC explosion after 2 bodies found



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Late audits halt trading in Morgan Stanley-backed stocks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two major companies in a prominent $1.4 billion Asia investment fund managed by banking giant Morgan Stanley failed to file their financial statements on time, freezing trading in their stocks. Such delays are generally considered worrisome for a company's investors, which include U.S. pension funds and college endowments.



Late audits halt trading in Morgan Stanley-backed stocks



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Teen libertarian is face of Brazil's young free-market right

SAO PAULO (AP) — Microphone in hand and standing atop the sound truck, the raspy-voiced protest leader jabbed his finger into the air shouting for the ouster of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, igniting wild cheers from the crowd below him.



Teen libertarian is face of Brazil's young free-market right



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Lincoln Continental, the car of presidents, is returning

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Elvis Presley had one; so did Clark Gable. It was even the sedan of presidents. Then the name vanished amid an invasion of newer luxury cars from Europe and Asia.



Lincoln Continental, the car of presidents, is returning



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Notre Dame beats Baylor, advances to 5th straight Final Four

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lindsay Allen scored 23 points to help top-seeded Notre Dame defeat Baylor 77-68 in the Oklahoma City regional final Sunday and reach its fifth consecutive Final Four.



Notre Dame beats Baylor, advances to 5th straight Final Four



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Pentagon chief mulls easing military enlistment standards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter is considering easing some military enlistment standards as part of a broader set of initiatives to better attract and keep quality service members and civilians across the Defense Department.



Pentagon chief mulls easing military enlistment standards



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Almost Half of Americans Aren't Saving Nearly Enough

A new study suggests wages aren't a significant factor in Americans' savings as a percentage of income.



Almost Half of Americans Aren't Saving Nearly Enough



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The Struggling Republican Majority

The GOP hasn’t gotten as much out of being in charge as it would have liked. But is that about to change?



The Struggling Republican Majority



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NBCSN's Engblom gets stitches after struck in head by puck

PITTSBURGH (AP) — NBC Sports Network analyst Brian Engblom needed stitches after taking a puck to his forehead late in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 3-2 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.



NBCSN's Engblom gets stitches after struck in head by puck



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Asian stocks mostly higher after Yellen rate rise remarks

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian markets were mostly higher Monday as investors digested Fed chief Janet Yellen's comments signaling U.S. interest rates were expected to rise sometime this year but when they did they would do so gradually.



Asian stocks mostly higher after Yellen rate rise remarks



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Cristie Kerr rallies to end victory drought on LPGA Tour

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Cristie Kerr closed with a 7-under 65 on Sunday and won the Kia Classic for her first LPGA Tour title in nearly two years.



Cristie Kerr rallies to end victory drought on LPGA Tour



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Three No. 1 seeds in the Final Four

If you liked the look of last year's Final Four, you will love the 2015 edition.



Three No. 1 seeds in the Final Four



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Duke back in Final Four after 66-52 win over Gonzaga

HOUSTON (AP) — A special group of freshmen is taking Duke and Coach K back to the NCAA Final Four.



Duke back in Final Four after 66-52 win over Gonzaga



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Montoya holds off Power to give Penske 1-2 sweep at St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Juan Pablo Montoya gave Team Penske a victory Sunday in the season-opening race at St. Petersburg, where the driver showed how far he has come a year after returning to the IndyCar Series.



Montoya holds off Power to give Penske 1-2 sweep at St. Pete



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Final Four bid at stake as Maryland faces Tennessee

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The expectation was placed on Holly Warlick the moment she was named as Pat Summitt's successor at Tennessee.



Final Four bid at stake as Maryland faces Tennessee



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Songwriter injured in California crash; motorcyclist killed

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A singer-songwriter behind the 1969 rock hit "Spirit in the Sky" has been critically injured in a Northern California car accident that killed a motorcyclist.



Songwriter injured in California crash; motorcyclist killed



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Jimmy Walker wins hometown Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jimmy Walker won his hometown Texas Open on Sunday to become the first two-time winner this season on the PGA Tour, beating fellow Texan Jordan Spieth by four strokes.



Jimmy Walker wins hometown Texas Open



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Nets keep up playoff push, beat Lakers for 3rd straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Brook Lopez had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets kept up their playoff push by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 107-99 on Sunday for their third straight victory.



Nets keep up playoff push, beat Lakers for 3rd straight win



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Boston officer improving after surgery to remove bullet

BOSTON (AP) — A decorated Boston police officer shot point-blank in the face by a suspect was in stable condition at a hospital Sunday and improving after surgery to remove a bullet lodged below his ear, police said.



Boston officer improving after surgery to remove bullet



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Hamlin wins for 25th time, and fifth time at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin passed teammate Matt Kenseth for the lead with 28 laps to go Sunday and went on to end Toyota's 32-race winless streak in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway.



Hamlin wins for 25th time, and fifth time at Martinsville



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Spartans Final Four-bound after 76-70 OT win over Louisville

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Coach Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans capped an improbable run to the Final Four with an overtime win.



Spartans Final Four-bound after 76-70 OT win over Louisville



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A-Rod debut at first base as Yanks beat Astros 7-0

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez played first base for the first time in his professional career Sunday, handling three chances in three innings during the New York Yankees' 7-0 win over the Houston Astros.



A-Rod debut at first base as Yanks beat Astros 7-0



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After uproar, Utah restaurant statue loses prominent feature

HURRICANE, Utah (AP) — The small southern Utah town of Hurricane might become a little quieter after a statue of a copper bull lost its most prominent private feature this weekend.



After uproar, Utah restaurant statue loses prominent feature



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South Carolina earns 1st Final Four berth, beats FSU 80-74

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley climbed the ladder, snipped the final strand of net and raised it as thousands of garnet-clad fans cheered.



South Carolina earns 1st Final Four berth, beats FSU 80-74



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Destiny's Child reunites at Stellar Gospel Awards

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A reunited Destiny's Child took the stage at the Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Saturday as singer Erica Campbell took home six awards, including the night's top honor.



Destiny's Child reunites at Stellar Gospel Awards



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Saudi response to Swedish criticism tests Europe's reach

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sweden's foreign minister is hardly the first diplomat to raise concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record, but when she used the word "dictatorship" in a speech last month she crossed a red line for the kingdom at a time of intense regional turmoil, igniting a diplomatic crisis.



Saudi response to Swedish criticism tests Europe's reach



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Tony winner and Neil Simon director Gene Saks dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Award-winning director who brought to life many of Neil Simon's works onstage and on screen has died.



Tony winner and Neil Simon director Gene Saks dies at 93



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Saban dismisses Taylor from team after arrest

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban has dismissed Jonathan Taylor from the team following the second domestic violence arrest of the defensive lineman's college career.



Saban dismisses Taylor from team after arrest



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LA light rail running after hitting car; driver gravely hurt

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trains were again running by the University of Southern California early Sunday, a day after a light rail train slammed into a car injuring 21 people, including the train operator and the driver, who was in critical condition.



LA light rail running after hitting car; driver gravely hurt



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Fiorina likely GOP presidential candidate, attacks Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former technology executive Carly Fiorina says she is more than 90 percent likely to seek the Republican presidential nomination. And she is questioning the confidence people can have in likely Democratic contender Hillary Rodham Clinton.



Fiorina likely GOP presidential candidate, attacks Clinton



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NBC News' boss faces challenge fixing MSNBC

NEW YORK (AP) — As he returns to run the NBC News Group, Andy Lack faces one of the same puzzles he tried to solve a decade and a half ago: how to make MSNBC work.



NBC News' boss faces challenge fixing MSNBC



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Murray reaches 4th round at Miami Open by beating Giraldo

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Andy Murray advanced Sunday to the fourth round at the Miami Open by beating Santiago Giraldo 6-3, 6-4.



Murray reaches 4th round at Miami Open by beating Giraldo



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Texas confirms split with Rick Barnes after 17 seasons

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas confirms that basketball coach Rick Barnes is out after 17 seasons with the Longhorns.



Texas confirms split with Rick Barnes after 17 seasons



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Islamic State group beheads 8 Shiites in Syria's Hama

BEIRUT (AP) — A new video released by the Islamic State group shows its fighters cutting off the heads of eight men said to be Shiite Muslims.



Islamic State group beheads 8 Shiites in Syria's Hama



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ABN Amro directors renounce pay increase amid public outrage

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — ABN Amro board members are giving up a 100,000-euro ($110,000) pay increase after the Dutch government delayed a decision on selling the nationalized bank amid public outrage at the raise.



ABN Amro directors renounce pay increase amid public outrage



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Mining for tourists? A dubious economic savior in Appalachia

SECO, Ky. (AP) — Mines built this company town. Jack and Sandra Looney hope vines — the wine grapes growing on a former strip mine in the hills above — will help to draw visitors here.



Mining for tourists? A dubious economic savior in Appalachia



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Russian theater director fired over Wagner opera

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's cultural minister has fired the director of a Siberian theater whose staging of Wagner's opera "Tannhauser" offended the powerful Russian Orthodox Church.



Russian theater director fired over Wagner opera



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Activists: Syria government forces killed detainees in Idlib

BEIRUT (AP) — Activists say members of a Syrian security agency killed more than a dozen detainees before evacuating a detention center in a northwestern city captured by opposition fighters.



Activists: Syria government forces killed detainees in Idlib



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UN warns emergency fund for Palestinians in Syria near empty

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees says just four percent of its emergency work in Syria has been funded so far this year.



UN warns emergency fund for Palestinians in Syria near empty



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Oscar-nominated Czech cameraman Miroslav Ondricek dies at 80

PRAGUE (AP) — Miroslav Ondricek, the Czech director of photography who was twice nominated for the Academy Awards, has died. He was 80.



Oscar-nominated Czech cameraman Miroslav Ondricek dies at 80



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Pope prays for Alps plane crash victims

BERLIN (AP) — Pope Francis has prayed for the victims of the Germanwings plane crash, as French authorities say they are making progress recovering the bodies of those killed in Tuesday's crash.



Pope prays for Alps plane crash victims



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Cameroon residents kill suspected C. African Republic rebels

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — A local official says residents in eastern Cameroon killed "several" suspected fighters from Central African Republic who were trying to carry out a large-scale kidnapping.



Cameroon residents kill suspected C. African Republic rebels



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Nigerians continue voting after violence, technical hitches

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian officials say voting continued in some areas on Sunday because of technical problems. More than 40 people were killed in election-related violence Saturday, though millions were able to cast ballots in a presidential election that analysts say is too close to call.



Nigerians continue voting after violence, technical hitches



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High turnout as Uzbekistan votes for president

MOSCOW (AP) — Uzbekistan's election commission says more than 70 percent of eligible voters have already cast their ballots midway through an election certain to be won by longtime leader Islam Karimov.



High turnout as Uzbekistan votes for president



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Scenes of emotion as Singapore mourns Lee Kuan Yew

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singaporeans turned out in the tens of thousands Sunday to pay final respects to longtime leader Lee Kuan Yew. Singapore's prime minister for more than three decades until 1990, Lee died last Monday at age 91. His cortege took a 15-kilometer (9-mile) route through the city-state before a three-hour state funeral. Singaporeans credit Lee's leadership with laying the foundation of the Southeast Asian country's current prosperity, and his death triggered a wave of emotion rarely seen in Singapore.



Scenes of emotion as Singapore mourns Lee Kuan Yew



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Police investigate threat to BBC boss over Clarkson firing

LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating a death threat made to the head of the BBC after the broadcaster fired "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson over an assault on a colleague.



Police investigate threat to BBC boss over Clarkson firing



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AP PHOTOS: Mid-Atlantic duckpin bowling keeps its roots

MOUNT JACKSON, Va. (AP) — The pins and balls in duckpin bowling aren't as forgiving to beginners as the larger, heavier 10-pin bowling, but according to competitor Jerry Middleton it is what keeps him coming back to Shenandoah Bowling Lanes. The sport is believed to have started in Baltimore, and while duckpin enjoyed its peak in the 1960s, only around 60 alleys remain in the United States.



AP PHOTOS: Mid-Atlantic duckpin bowling keeps its roots



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Worshippers pray at historic Holy Land sites on Palm Sunday

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Christians in Jerusalem are marking Palm Sunday, the start of the Holy Week that concludes with Easter.



Worshippers pray at historic Holy Land sites on Palm Sunday



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Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday procession ahead of Holy Week

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has walked solemnly through St. Peter's Square in a Palm Sunday procession in St. Peter's Square to usher in Holy Week ahead of Easter.



Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday procession ahead of Holy Week



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9 killed in Tunisian anti-terrorism operations

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's Interior Ministry says nine terrorist suspects have been killed in overnight security operations ahead of a national march to denounce extremist violence.



9 killed in Tunisian anti-terrorism operations



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Vettel wins Malaysian GP to end Mercedes streak

SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) — Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to end Mercedes' long Formula One winning streak and make the 2015 season look like a genuine contest between the two teams.



Vettel wins Malaysian GP to end Mercedes streak



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Coaches no one wants to face finally face each other

On a cold, rainy spring night five years ago, the room was dripping with superstars. The guest of honor was USA basketball boss Jerry Colangelo. The dinner speaker was Mike Krzyzewski. Kobe Bryant sent a video tribute. Jay Bilas served as emcee.



Coaches no one wants to face finally face each other



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Utility found 'hazardous situation' months before NYC blast

NEW YORK (AP) — Emergency workers are painstakingly looking for signs of two missing people in the rubble of three New York City apartment buildings leveled in an apparent gas explosion, though authorities acknowledge the chances of finding them are slim.



Utility found 'hazardous situation' months before NYC blast



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Kerry cancels plan to return to US to stay at Iran talks

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has cancelled plans to return to the United States for an event honoring his late Senate colleague Edward Kennedy in order to remain at the ongoing Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland.



Kerry cancels plan to return to US to stay at Iran talks



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Record rout by UConn leads to milestone win for Auriemma

A monumental comeback, a milestone win, and an Elite Eight party crasher highlighted the women's basketball NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Saturday.



Record rout by UConn leads to milestone win for Auriemma



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Alabama DL Taylor charged with domestic violence a 2nd time

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Police say Alabama player Jonathan Taylor, signed six months after Georgia dismissed him following his arrest in a girlfriend's assault, faces a new domestic violence charge.



Alabama DL Taylor charged with domestic violence a 2nd time



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Pakistan sending plane to evacuate those stranded in Yemen

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Pakistan says it will send a plane to Yemen to begin evacuating its citizens amid a Saudi-led campaign of airstrikes there targeting Shiite rebels who have taken control of much of the country.



Pakistan sending plane to evacuate those stranded in Yemen



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Stingrays' ECHL-record 23-game win streak stopped by Fuel

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The South Carolina Stingrays' ECHL-record 23-game winning streak was stopped Saturday night with a 3-2 loss to the Indy Fuel.



Stingrays' ECHL-record 23-game win streak stopped by Fuel



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Pence: Effort to 'clarify' religious objections law underway

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said he would support legislation to "clarify the intent" of a new state law that has attracted widespread criticism over concerns it could allow discrimination against gay people.



Pence: Effort to 'clarify' religious objections law underway



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Air Canada plane leaves Halifax runway on 'abrupt' landing

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Air Canada says a flight from Toronto to Halifax "exited" the runway at Halifax's airport upon landing.



Air Canada plane leaves Halifax runway on 'abrupt' landing



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Eiffel Tower goes dark in symbolic move for Earth Hour

PARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower went dark briefly to mark Earth Hour, the campaign to raise awareness about climate change.



Eiffel Tower goes dark in symbolic move for Earth Hour



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Michelle Obama declares 'Black Girls Rock!'

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Michelle Obama mixed her message of education for girls with one of empowerment for black women, declaring "Black girls rock!" at the annual awards show of the same name.



Michelle Obama declares 'Black Girls Rock!'



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LA light rail train hits car, partially derails; 21 hurt

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A light rail train slammed into a car at a crossing in front of the University of Southern California on Saturday, seriously injuring the driver and the train's operator. Nineteen passengers on the train suffered lesser injuries.



LA light rail train hits car, partially derails; 21 hurt



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Survived: No. 1 Kentucky holds off Notre Dame 68-66

CLEVELAND (AP) — Pushed to the brink, Kentucky's still perfect and still playing.



Survived: No. 1 Kentucky holds off Notre Dame 68-66



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Warriors beat Bucks 108-95, clinch top seed in West

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 25 points, and the Golden State Warriors clinched the top seed in the Western Conference by pulling away in the second half of a 108-95 victory on Saturday night over the Milwaukee Bucks.



Warriors beat Bucks 108-95, clinch top seed in West



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Singapore bids farewell to Lee Kuan Yew in elaborate funeral

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singaporeans are lining a 15 kilometer (9 mile) route through the city-state to witness an elaborate funeral procession for longtime leader Lee Kuan Yew.



Singapore bids farewell to Lee Kuan Yew in elaborate funeral



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Indiana governor supports clarifying religious objection law

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he would support legislation to "clarify the intent" of a new state law that has attracted widespread criticism over concerns it could allow discrimination against gay people.



Indiana governor supports clarifying religious objection law



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Emma Stone, Liam Hemsworth among Kids' Choice Awards winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emma Stone is a Kids' Choice Award winner who largely escaped the show's trademark green slime. But the same isn't true for the stars of "Modern Family."



Emma Stone, Liam Hemsworth among Kids' Choice Awards winners



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LEADING OFF: Alex Rodriguez to play first base

A look at what's happening around spring training in Florida and Arizona on Sunday:



LEADING OFF: Alex Rodriguez to play first base



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Wisconsin heads to Final Four after 85-78 win over Arizona

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Kaminsky and the Wisconsin Badgers hung on to make the Final Four again.



Wisconsin heads to Final Four after 85-78 win over Arizona



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AP sources: Texas fires coach Barnes after 17 years

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has fired coach Rick Barnes after 17 seasons, people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.



AP sources: Texas fires coach Barnes after 17 years



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It's Izzo versus Pitino in showdown to settle East Region

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tom Izzo and Rick Pitino are Final Four regulars, and one of them will be back this year even though both of their teams were counted out weeks ago.



It's Izzo versus Pitino in showdown to settle East Region



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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson works out with Texas Rangers

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is spending a day with the Texas Rangers and drawing on his Super Bowl experience to deliver a message to the team.



Seahawks QB Russell Wilson works out with Texas Rangers



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Australia signs up to negotiations on Chinese-led bank

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has announced that it will join negotiations to establish a new a Chinese-led Asian regional bank.



Australia signs up to negotiations on Chinese-led bank



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Tom Brady posts video of cliff jump

Tom Brady really went deep.



Tom Brady posts video of cliff jump



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Prince Bishop wins Dubai World Cup, California Chrome 2nd

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prince Bishop pulled away from favorite California Chrome on the home straight and won the $10 million Dubai World Cup by 2 ¾ lengths at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday.



Prince Bishop wins Dubai World Cup, California Chrome 2nd



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Questions and answers about the Arab peacekeeping force

CAIRO (AP) — Arab League member states have agreed in principle to form a joint inter-Arab military peacekeeping force. While details of how such a force would actually operate remain thin, the agreement is a telling sign of a new determination among Saudi Arabia, Egypt and their allies to intervene aggressively in regional hotspots, whether against Islamic militants or spreading Iranian power. Here's a look at some of the questions surrounding the plan:



Questions and answers about the Arab peacekeeping force



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Are Houston Regional shooting woes due to stadium?

HOUSTON (AP) — The South Regional of the NCAA Tournament in Houston is the only one being played in a football stadium.



Are Houston Regional shooting woes due to stadium?



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Afghan court sentences AP journalist's killer to 20 years

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's highest court has ruled that a police officer convicted of murdering Associated Press photographer Anja Niedringhaus and wounding an AP correspondent almost one year ago should serve 20 years in prison.



Afghan court sentences AP journalist's killer to 20 years



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7 shot and injured at Florida spring break house party

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Seven people were injured, some critically, during an early-morning spray of gunfire Saturday at a spring break party on the Florida Panhandle, police said. An Alabama man was quickly apprehended and charged with attempted murder.



7 shot and injured at Florida spring break house party



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Eugenie Bouchard upset by qualifier at Miami Open

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Eugenie Bouchard was upset Saturday in her opening match at the Miami Open by qualifier Tatjana Maria 6-0, 7-6 (4).



Eugenie Bouchard upset by qualifier at Miami Open



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New Matt Damon film shooting in Massachusetts

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, Mass. (AP) — Lights, camera, action: Manchester-by-the-Sea is the backdrop for a new Matt Damon movie of the same name.



New Matt Damon film shooting in Massachusetts



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UConn steamrolls past Texas 105-54, reaches regional final

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 31 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to help UConn rout Texas 105-54 Saturday in the Sweet 16, earning coach Geno Auriemma his 100th NCAA Tournament win.



UConn steamrolls past Texas 105-54, reaches regional final



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Things to know about Nigeria's 2 front-runners in vote

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's presidential election is a very tight race that many analysts say is too close to call. Here's a look at the two front-runners in the race.



Things to know about Nigeria's 2 front-runners in vote



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Roger Penske warns NASCAR team not to manipulate tires

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Roger Penske has warned his NASCAR team to stay out of any controversy regarding the possible manipulation of tires used during races.



Roger Penske warns NASCAR team not to manipulate tires



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'Llama drama' owners say USDA draws line against appearances

PHOENIX (AP) — The llamas that became a social media sensation running around a Phoenix-area retirement enclave last month are saying goodbye to the spotlight with one last event Saturday.



'Llama drama' owners say USDA draws line against appearances



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Lawmakers, police chiefs clash over secrecy of officer names

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona lawmakers thought they were doing police a favor when they passed a measure that would keep secret for two months the name of any officer involved in an on-duty shooting.



Lawmakers, police chiefs clash over secrecy of officer names



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Lawyer for Knox's ex-boyfriend makes final court appeal

ROME (AP) — A lawyer for Amanda Knox's ex-boyfriend is making a last-ditch appeal to Italy's top criminal court to overturn the pair's murder conviction for the 2007 slaying of Knox's British roommate.



Lawyer for Knox's ex-boyfriend makes final court appeal



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Notre Dame eyes history with shot at beating Kentucky

CLEVELAND (AP) — If there's one school unafraid to take on Kentucky, it's Notre Dame.



Notre Dame eyes history with shot at beating Kentucky



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Altera stock soars on report of sales talks with Intel

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Altera's stock soared to its highest price in nearly four years Friday on a report the chipmaker is in talks to be sold to industry leader Intel.



Altera stock soars on report of sales talks with Intel



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Oregon farmers agree slugs are a problem _ but what to do?

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Farmers in Oregon's Willamette Valley hate slugs, slimy mollusks that munch their way through crops.



Oregon farmers agree slugs are a problem _ but what to do?



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North Dakota loses lowest jobless rate as oil prices slide

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota no longer has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation due in part to sliding oil drilling activity.



North Dakota loses lowest jobless rate as oil prices slide



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Gun owned by agent who toppled Capone headed to Vegas museum

MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. (AP) — A gun with a colorful history is going to be transported from New Jersey to a mob-themed museum in Las Vegas.



Gun owned by agent who toppled Capone headed to Vegas museum



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Saudi Arabia Gets Bipartisan Backing for Yemen Airstrikes

Lawmakers are lining up behind the US ally despite fears of another sectarian proxy war.



Saudi Arabia Gets Bipartisan Backing for Yemen Airstrikes



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Sterling's friend says she wasn't only gift recipient

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Days after Donald Sterling was banned for life from the NBA and in jeopardy of losing his Los Angeles Clippers, he was trying to ensure that the woman who led to his downfall had a house of her own.



Sterling's friend says she wasn't only gift recipient



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Jury reaches verdict in Silicon Valley gender-bias lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jurors who will decide the outcome of a much-watched gender discrimination lawsuit against a prestigious Silicon Valley venture capital firm are set to enter their third day of deliberations.



Jury reaches verdict in Silicon Valley gender-bias lawsuit



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The Latest: Mass held in Barcelona for plane crash victims

9:15 a.m. (0815 GMT, 4:15 a.m.)



The Latest: Mass held in Barcelona for plane crash victims



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Kerry orders State Department review of records retention

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has ordered an internal audit of the agency's record keeping after revelations that former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used a private email account and server during her tenure.



Kerry orders State Department review of records retention



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GOP celebrates good week on Hill, but sees challenges ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are looking like they finally figured out how to govern.



GOP celebrates good week on Hill, but sees challenges ahead



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US stock indexes end a rough week with tiny gains

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. market indexes are ending a tough week with modest gains.



US stock indexes end a rough week with tiny gains



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Yemen's Aden a key battleground in conflict

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Yemen's city of Aden, a vital Arabian Sea port for centuries, is emerging as a key battleground in the fight between a Saudi-led Arab coalition backing the country's president and Shiite rebels and their allies.



Yemen's Aden a key battleground in conflict



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Veteran's prosthetic eye stolen from his car in New York

BOONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a veteran's prosthetic eye has been stolen from his car in New York.



Veteran's prosthetic eye stolen from his car in New York



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Hezbollah leader slams Saudi intervention in Yemen

BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah group has slammed Saudi Arabia's intervention in Yemen, calling it "surprising and painful."



Hezbollah leader slams Saudi intervention in Yemen



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Durant to have another surgery, will miss rest of season

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Reigning MVP Kevin Durant will have bone graft surgery next week to deal with a fractured bone in his right foot, and he will miss the rest of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced Friday.



Durant to have another surgery, will miss rest of season



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The Islamic Reformation and the Dark Origin of ISIS

What makes ISIS tick, and why Islam is not about jihad.



The Islamic Reformation and the Dark Origin of ISIS



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Yellen: A rate increase may be warranted later this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says continued improvement in the U.S. economy means an increase in the Fed's key interest rate could come later this year.



Yellen: A rate increase may be warranted later this year



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With gay marriage case pending, religion bills gain ground

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — With the nation's highest court set to hear arguments next month over the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans, legislation is advancing in several states that critics say gives businesses license to deny services to gays and lesbians on religious grounds.



With gay marriage case pending, religion bills gain ground



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Mental health vetting of pilots ineffective, US experts say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pilots and safety experts say that despite U.S. and international regulations requiring that airline pilots be screened for mental health problems, little effective, real-world checking actually takes place.



Mental health vetting of pilots ineffective, US experts say



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15-year-old American CiCi Bellis advances at Miami Open

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Precocious amateur CiCi Bellis says she's ready to take on the best of the pros — Serena Williams.



15-year-old American CiCi Bellis advances at Miami Open



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Woman, friend charged with murder in alleged baby-theft plot

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A woman who police say is at the center of a scheme to kidnap babies to claim as her own calls herself a mogul, a motivational speaker, a poet, a songwriter and one of the "kindest women you will ever meet," on her many websites.



Woman, friend charged with murder in alleged baby-theft plot



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Iran says nuke talks focused despite Yemen crisis

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The United States is considering letting Tehran run hundreds of centrifuges at a once-secret, fortified underground bunker in exchange for limits on centrifuge work and research and development at other sites, officials have told The Associated Press.



Iran says nuke talks focused despite Yemen crisis



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Snowden meets Swedish lawmakers in Moscow

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three Swedish lawmakers have met Edward Snowden in Moscow to discuss surveillance and privacy issues.



Snowden meets Swedish lawmakers in Moscow



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AP Interview: Ukraine PM: Russia could spark new offensive

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's prime minister has told The Associated Press that Russia plans to eliminate his country as an independent state and could spark a new offensive in the east to achieve that aim.



AP Interview: Ukraine PM: Russia could spark new offensive



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Autopsies determine children found in freezer were slain

DETROIT (AP) — Autopsies have determined that two children found dead in a freezer in their Detroit home were beaten to death, with the youngest child also suffering "thermal injuries."



Autopsies determine children found in freezer were slain



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End of 'Mad Men,' but show's relics find new life at museum

WASHINGTON (AP) — Don Draper is making his exit with "Mad Men" this year, but his image as a 1960s advertising man will live on at the Smithsonian Institution.



End of 'Mad Men,' but show's relics find new life at museum



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AP Exclusive: Snyder uses pardon for connected lawyer

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder used his pardon powers to erase the drunken driving conviction of a politically connected lawyer who was appointed to a state economic board in 2011.



AP Exclusive: Snyder uses pardon for connected lawyer



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St. John's basketball coach Steve Lavin out after 5 seasons

NEW YORK (AP) — St. John's has split with basketball coach Steve Lavin after five seasons.



St. John's basketball coach Steve Lavin out after 5 seasons



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University of Oklahoma: Racist Chant Learned During Leadership Cruise

A University of Oklahoma investigation revealed the chant was learned four years ago, and was brought back home.



University of Oklahoma: Racist Chant Learned During Leadership Cruise



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Authorities: Woman who posed as lawyer almost became partner

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a Pennsylvania woman used forged documents to pretend to be a lawyer for a decade and was in line to be named partner when her fraud was discovered.



Authorities: Woman who posed as lawyer almost became partner



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Ethics panel steps up inquiry of Kentucky Rep. Whitfield

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee said Friday it is forming an investigative panel to determine whether Republican Rep. Ed Whitfield violated congressional rules by allowing his wife to lobby staff members on issues related to her work.



Ethics panel steps up inquiry of Kentucky Rep. Whitfield



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German airline could face 'unlimited' damages for Alps crash

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Lufthansa could face "unlimited" compensation claims for the crash that killed 150 people in the French alps and it would be difficult, even counterproductive, for the German carrier to try to avoid liability, experts said Friday.



German airline could face 'unlimited' damages for Alps crash



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Zayn Malik says he worries he's let fans down by leaving 1D

LONDON (AP) — Zayn Malik says he worries that he's let One Direction fans down by leaving the world-conquering boy band, but couldn't carry on in a role that made him unhappy.



Zayn Malik says he worries he's let fans down by leaving 1D



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Aaron Hernandez's fiancee: He was intoxicated before killing

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The fiancee of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is due to be called to testify by prosecutors in his murder trial, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.



Aaron Hernandez's fiancee: He was intoxicated before killing



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The Hit From Hillary's Email Story

Sentiment about Clinton took a nosedive after her March 10 press conference.



The Hit From Hillary's Email Story



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Mom to murderer: You're 'going straight to hell'

Geraldine Kerkowski knows the northeastern Pennsylvania man convicted of strangling her son, a pharmacist and father of two, probably won't care when she tells him exactly what she thinks of him.



Mom to murderer: You're 'going straight to hell'



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Marriage plans and writing occupy Amanda Knox

SEATTLE (AP) — Despite the murder case hanging over her head, Amanda Knox has tried to lead a normal life in the more than three years since she was freed from an Italian prison.



Marriage plans and writing occupy Amanda Knox



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Are the early primary states a big deal anymore?

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Few states have shaped presidential politics like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.



Are the early primary states a big deal anymore?



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Feds: Baltimore jail illegally keeping juveniles in solitary

BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department says teenagers awaiting trial on adult charges in Baltimore are being kept in solitary confinement for far too long — up to 143 days in one case.



Feds: Baltimore jail illegally keeping juveniles in solitary



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Gov. Walker in Texas, out of sight during immigration flap

WESLACO, Texas (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker left a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border without addressing questions being raised about his stance on immigration.



Gov. Walker in Texas, out of sight during immigration flap



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Airbnb becomes sponsor of 2016 Olympics in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Online home share startup Airbnb has signed a deal to become the official "alternative accommodations" sponsor of the 2016 Olympics.



Airbnb becomes sponsor of 2016 Olympics in Rio



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French court OKs media access to Sarkozy's campaign files

PARIS (AP) — France's highest administrative court is allowing journalists to access files regarding former President Nicolas Sarkozy's winning presidential campaign in 2007, which is suspected of having received illegal funding from Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime.



French court OKs media access to Sarkozy's campaign files



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Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to give away most of his fortune

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook is joining a long list of magnates promising to give away most of the wealth that they amass during their careers.



Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to give away most of his fortune



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Official: 1,500 North Caucasus people fight in Iraq, Syria

MOSCOW (AP) — A senior Russian official says about 1,500 residents of Russia's North Caucasus are fighting alongside Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.



Official: 1,500 North Caucasus people fight in Iraq, Syria



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White House: Chemical safety board head resigns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is operating without a permanent leader. Its chairman has been forced to resign, following accusations of mismanagement.



White House: Chemical safety board head resigns



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Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer dies at 83

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish publisher Bonniers says Swedish poet and Nobel Literature Prize winner Tomas Transtromer has died at age 83.



Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer dies at 83



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WATCH: Arizona State Senator Suggests That Church Be Mandatory

Sylvia Allen made the remarks when discussing a gun rights bill.



WATCH: Arizona State Senator Suggests That Church Be Mandatory



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The Latest: easyJet to require 2 crew to be in cockpit

8:20 a.m. (0720 GMT, 1:20 a.m. EDT)



The Latest: easyJet to require 2 crew to be in cockpit



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Suzanne Somers brings nightclub act to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Television personality Suzanne Somers is bringing a nightclub act to Las Vegas starting in May.



Suzanne Somers brings nightclub act to Las Vegas



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Fiancee of ex-NFLer Aaron Hernandez called to testify Friday

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The fiancee of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will be called to testify in his murder trial Friday, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.



Fiancee of ex-NFLer Aaron Hernandez called to testify Friday



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With 'Downton Abbey's coming demise, here are 5 past deaths

NEW YORK (AP) — While announcing on Thursday that next season's "Downton Abbey" will be its last, executive producer Gareth Neame declined to say who among the Crawley clan and staff will survive until the series' final fade-out.



With 'Downton Abbey's coming demise, here are 5 past deaths



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Microsoft wants US suppliers to give employees paid time off

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft says it will push its U.S. suppliers to give their employees doing work for the technology company paid time off.



Microsoft wants US suppliers to give employees paid time off



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MIT expert: US rules make chances of cockpit takeover slim

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts Institute of Technology aviation analyst says U.S. flight regulations make it unlikely that a single jetliner pilot could barricade himself or herself inside the cockpit.



MIT expert: US rules make chances of cockpit takeover slim



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Watchdog says senior Homeland official broke no laws

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are getting their first chance to unravel more details about allegations of undue influence exerted by the Homeland Security Department's No. 2 in three foreign investment visa cases.



Watchdog says senior Homeland official broke no laws



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AP Exclusive: Special ops troops using flawed intel software

WASHINGTON (AP) — Records obtained by The Associated Press show that military bureaucrats have been trying to force a flawed, government-built intelligence system on special operations units deploying to war zones. At the same time, the bureaucrats are blocking soldiers from using a commercial alternative they badly want.



AP Exclusive: Special ops troops using flawed intel software



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Iran, Saudi Arabia fighting bloody proxy wars across region

BEIRUT (AP) — Airstrikes on Sanaa herald Yemen's emergence as the latest theater for the proxy war between Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shiite-dominated Iran.



Iran, Saudi Arabia fighting bloody proxy wars across region



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Saudi Arabia, allies open air campaign against Yemen rebels

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Security officials in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes are targeting military installations held by the Shiite rebels who swept into the country's south and drove the president to flee by sea.



Saudi Arabia, allies open air campaign against Yemen rebels



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FACT CHECK: Myths in the political roar over Common Core

ATLANTA (AP) — In the political uproar over Common Core, various myths are peddled as fact.



FACT CHECK: Myths in the political roar over Common Core



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House OKs bipartisan Medicare doctor bill; fate up to Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan $214 billion measure permanently blocking deep cuts in doctors' Medicare fees is ready to sail through the House. The bill's Senate prospects are brightening but remain murky.



House OKs bipartisan Medicare doctor bill; fate up to Senate



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NC State's Barber says all is OK with Obama after profanity

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — N.C. State's Cat Barber says things are square again with President Barack Obama.



NC State's Barber says all is OK with Obama after profanity



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US drops graphic leaflet to possible Islamic State recruits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has dropped 60,000 copies of a graphic leaflet near the northern Syrian city of Raqqah that depict potential Islamic State recruits being fed into a meat grinder.



US drops graphic leaflet to possible Islamic State recruits



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Airlines to require 2 crew members in cockpit at all times

LONDON (AP) — Airlines around the world on Thursday began requiring two crew members to always be present in the cockpit, after details emerged that the co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 had apparently locked himself in the cockpit and deliberated crashed the plane into the mountains below.



Airlines to require 2 crew members in cockpit at all times



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Dean Smith's trust sends $200 checks to his UNC lettermen

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Dean Smith is still giving to his North Carolina players — even after his death.



Dean Smith's trust sends $200 checks to his UNC lettermen



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Kasich calls on Clinton to support balanced budget amendment

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is calling on Hillary Rodham Clinton to support his effort to require a balanced federal budget.



Kasich calls on Clinton to support balanced budget amendment



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'Fifty Shades' director Taylor-Johnson bows out of franchise

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Taylor-Johnson will not be returning to direct the sequels to "Fifty Shades of Grey," she announced Wednesday night.



'Fifty Shades' director Taylor-Johnson bows out of franchise



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Lawmakers Outline Path Forward on Criminal Justice Reform

A collection of lawmakers and activists discuss the bipartisan movement’s future.



Lawmakers Outline Path Forward on Criminal Justice Reform



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Expert to jury: Marathon bombs 'not too difficult' to build

BOSTON (AP) — FBI agents have testified they found bomb components in Dzokhar Tsarnaev's (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) family apartment in Cambridge and other parts purchased by his brother.



Expert to jury: Marathon bombs 'not too difficult' to build



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