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A look at Louisiana’s Mardi Gras festivities through the years

After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash — complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans, shimmery beads tossed from floats,…

February 27, 2025

Jake Knapp shoots a 59 at the Cognizant Classic, 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jake Knapp knew he was on the verge of something special early on Thursday,…

February 27, 2025

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Search warrant says Gene Hackman, his wife and dog had been dead for some time and were found in different rooms

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Search warrant says Gene Hackman, his wife and dog had been dead for some time…

February 27, 2025

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Gas company says it is assisting in the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gas company says it is assisting in the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman…

February 27, 2025

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Pending US home sales slide to all-time low in January on rates, prices, maybe weather

Pending home sales in the United States slid to an all-time low in January as high mortgage rates, record-high home…

February 27, 2025

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AP PHOTOS: Gene Hackman, gruff yet beloved Oscar winner, through the years

Gruff in demeanor yet much beloved, Gene Hackman was one of the finest actors of his generation. The 95-year-old actor…

February 27, 2025

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Katy Perry and Gayle King will join Jeff Bezos’ fiancee Lauren Sanchez on Blue Origin spaceflight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Katy Perry and Gayle King are headed to space with Jeff Bezos’ fiancee Lauren Sanchez…

February 27, 2025

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Trump’s ending of 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts slams programs around the world

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Health groups and non-governmental organizations expressed surprise and outrage Thursday and said many humanitarian…

February 27, 2025

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The Latest: Trump says 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada will kick in on March 4

President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, in addition to doubling…

February 27, 2025

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At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders’ rally, rebels say

BUKAVU, Congo (AP) — At least 11 people were killed and scores injured Thursday when explosions in the eastern Congo…

February 27, 2025

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France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals; says it’s in talks

PARIS (AP) — France is also seeking access to Ukraine ‘s deposits of critical minerals, with negotiations already underway for…

February 27, 2025

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Actor Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar winner, found dead at home at 95 years old

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one…

February 27, 2025

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Gene Hackman, found dead at 95, was one of Hollywood’s most respected actors

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one…

February 27, 2025

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Andrew Tate, who faces rape and trafficking charges in Romania, has left for the US

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, left for…

February 27, 2025

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Imprisoned Kurdish leader urges his PKK militant group to disarm to make peace with Turkey

ISTANBUL (AP) — Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his militant group Thursday to lay down its arms and…

February 27, 2025

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Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room…

February 27, 2025

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As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?

BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t…

February 27, 2025

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Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — On the Texas border, Dr. Hector Granados treats children with diabetes at his El Paso…

February 27, 2025

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A school helps migrants in Mauritania. Is it enough to keep them from leaving for Europe?

NOUADHIBOU, Mauritania (AP) — Eager students from throughout west Africa raise their hands as teachers guide them through math and…

February 27, 2025

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North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency said Thursday that North Korea appears to have sent additional troops…

February 27, 2025

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Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever

For WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud, speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games. Cloud has…

February 27, 2025

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Author behind Oscar-nominated film finds praise and ire for his rebuke of Brazil’s dictatorship

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian author Marcelo Rubens Paiva happily swung his wheelchair from side to side, dancing with thousands…

February 27, 2025

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What you need to know about Adnan Syed’s murder conviction

The legal battle over Adnan Syed ‘s conviction, scrutinized a decade ago in the hit podcast “Serial,” keeps twisting and…

February 27, 2025

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Republican lawmakers look for ways to weaken state judges

TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power…

February 27, 2025