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China opens investigations into US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves 03/27/2026 07:40am • BEIJING (AP) — China launched two investigations into U.S. trade practices on Friday, signaling its resolve to push back against President Donald Trump's tariffs ahead of his visit in May. The Commerce Ministry said the new probes are a response to two investigations announced by Trump earlier thi Goal-getters Lewandowski and Džeko aim to join stellar group of old geezers at World Cup 03/27/2026 07:19am • With a combined 160 goals in 309 national team games going into the World Cup qualifying playoffs this week, it was no surprise Robert Lewandowski and Edin Džeko delivered yet again. Even at a combined age of 77. Their goals leveled the score in the second half of European playoff semifinals that P Legence: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 03/27/2026 07:17am • SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Legence Corp. (LGN) on Friday reported a loss of $32.7 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the San Jose, California-based company said it had a loss of 55 cents. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs and costs related to merg New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat 03/27/2026 07:04am • NEW YORK (AP) — A newly identified Underground Railroad passageway once used by enslaved people fleeing to freedom is putting the spotlight on a New York City museum and its struggle against a proposed neighboring development. Staff at the Merchant's House Museum — an upper crust family home bui Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that Israeli attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand' 03/27/2026 06:49am • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that Israeli attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand.' In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids 03/27/2026 06:27am • Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people. But the U.S. lacks federal regulation that meaningfully addresses these harms. On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children using their s From the NHL basement on Dec. 8 to a wild-card spot: The Predators’ long climb back 03/27/2026 06:00am • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators never doubted they could be a playoff team. Proving it took far longer than expected. A franchise that ranked dead last in the NHL standings as late as Dec. 8 goes into the final 10 games of the regular season sitting in the second wild-card spot in Virginia bill targets vape shops that sell to underage buyers 03/27/2026 05:55am • Vape shops in Virginia that sell tobacco products to underage buyers could soon face real consequences after years in a legal gray area. Del. Patrick Hope of Northern Virginia told WTOP he hears from parents often that their children know which vape shops will sell to them — even though the law F1 hiatus upcoming: Japanese GP will be the last race for 5 weeks due to the Iran war 03/27/2026 05:43am • SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third race of the new Formula 1 season, but it will be the last one for five weeks with events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off because of the war in Iran. The next F1 race is not until May 3 in Miami. Here's what we've learned so far How Inova Loudoun's 'Brain Choir' offers brain injury survivors a chance to heal 03/27/2026 05:14am • Susan Kenney went to Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia, when she had a stroke in 2022. The nurses and hospital staff jump-started her recovery, but when she got home, Kenney was lost. For months, she sat around her house. She couldn't drive, go anywhere or do anything. Then, she r Nepal’s youngest prime minister takes the oath of office 03/27/2026 04:58am • KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s youngest prime minister took the oath of office Friday after his party won a landslide victory in elections earlier this month, and following a youth-led uprising that toppled the government in September. Balendra Shah was appointed prime minister by President Ram March Madness in DC: What you need to know 03/27/2026 04:48am • March Madness has arrived in the nation's capital. If you’ve scored tickets for the East Regional of the men’s NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena this weekend, congratulations. You are the owner of the hottest ticket in town and you’re surely going to make your friends and colleagues envi Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Tennessee Volunteers in Sweet 16 03/27/2026 04:42am • Tennessee Volunteers (24-11, 12-8 SEC) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (29-7, 14-7 Big 12) Chicago; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -3.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 6 Iowa State and No. 23 Tennessee play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Cyclones' record in Big 12 play i Michigan and Alabama play in the Sweet 16 03/27/2026 04:42am • Alabama Crimson Tide (25-9, 13-6 SEC) vs. Michigan Wolverines (33-3, 21-2 Big Ten) Chicago; Friday, 7:35 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -9.5; over/under is 172.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Michigan and No. 18 Alabama play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Wolverines have gone 21-2 against Bi UConn and Michigan State play in the Sweet 16 03/27/2026 04:42am • Michigan State Spartans (27-7, 15-6 Big Ten) vs. UConn Huskies (31-5, 19-4 Big East) Washington; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -1.5; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 UConn and No. 11 Michigan State meet in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Huskies are 19-4 against Big E