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Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake

Even before a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit Myanmar, more than 3 million people in the country faced displacement

Myanmar at a glance: Embroiled in civil war, now facing more devastation after powerful earthquake
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israel has launched an attack on the Lebanese capital Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in November

Middle East latest: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
Education|Political|US

The Latest: Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for a US takeover of the island

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Denmark has “underinvested” in Greenland’s security and demanded that the country change its approach

The Latest: Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for a US takeover of the island
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under external governance under the auspices of the U.N. as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement

Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance
Political|US

Transgender bathroom restrictions take effect as Montana governor signs law

Transgender people in Montana can no longer use bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth

Transgender bathroom restrictions take effect as Montana governor signs law
Business|Economy|Political|US

The Latest: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin

The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

The Latest: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a family of 6 and a Hamas spokesman in Gaza

Separate Israeli strikes have killed a family of six and a Hamas spokesman in the northern Gaza Strip

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a family of 6 and a Hamas spokesman in Gaza
Americas|Environment|US

Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

Firefighters have announced progress on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but are warning that fire danger remains from dry and windy conditions

Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow
Election|Political|US

The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

President Donald Trump says he is placing 25% tariffs on auto imports

The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israel orders more evacuations and Palestinians stage rare anti-Hamas protests

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza City as it steps up its renewed offensive against Hamas

Middle East latest: Israel orders more evacuations and Palestinians stage rare anti-Hamas protests
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Captured Ukrainians convicted on terrorism charges by Russia in what Kyiv called a sham trial

Russia has convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges stemming from the war in Ukraine in a trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law

Captured Ukrainians convicted on terrorism charges by Russia in what Kyiv called a sham trial
Election|Political|US

Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?

President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as it faces almost certain litigation

Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

GameStop's plan to bet on Bitcoin juices video game retailer's stock

GameStop’s seesawing stock price surged 7% late Tuesday after the video game retailer disclosed plans to invest some of its cash in cryptocurrency

Business|Crime|Political|US

Judge orders a June trial for US government's felony case against Boeing

A federal judge in Texas has set a June trial date for the U.S. government’s years-old conspiracy case against Boeing for misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people

Judge orders a June trial for US government's felony case against Boeing
Americas|Environment|US

Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina

Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Americas|Crime|Political|US

The Latest: Trump overhauls US elections in new executive order, including proof of citizenship

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive action to require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandate that all ballots be received by Election Day

The Latest: Trump overhauls US elections in new executive order, including proof of citizenship
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US says it brokered deal to end fighting in the Black Sea in talks with Ukraine and Russia

The United States says it has reached a tentative agreement for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea

US says it brokered deal to end fighting in the Black Sea in talks with Ukraine and Russia
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker is released after Israelis assaulted him

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli authorities have released an Oscar-winning Palestinian director, a day after he was beaten by Jewish settlers and detained by soldiers

Middle East latest: Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker is released after Israelis assaulted him
Environment|US

Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze

Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling multiple wind-driven wildfires

Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns
Business|Political|Technology|US

The Latest: Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government

The Latest: Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza as Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have killed more than 65 Palestinians including women and children

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza as Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal
Celebrity|Entertainment

What to stream: 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' Timothée Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and Atomfall

Will Smith releasing his first album in 20 years, the 14-track “Based on a True Story,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Barry Jenkins’ photorealistic prequel to the 1994 animated classic, are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

What to stream: 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' Timothée Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and Atomfall
Europe|Political|World

Today in History: April 2, Pope John Paul II dies at 84

Today in History: April 2, Pope John Paul II dies at 84

Americas|Environment|US

Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

Emergency crews in at least three states are battling small wildfires

Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

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