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Statue honoring Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles is full of misspellings 

The statue honoring the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant outside of Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena is full of typos.

National Guard helicopter crashes near Texas border, killing two: sources

A National Guard helicopter crashed near Texas' border with Mexico on Friday afternoon, leaving at least two people dead, multiple law enforcement sources confirmed to Nexstar.

Oscars get audience lift from 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' but ratings aren't lofty

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings. An estimated 19.5 million people watched Sunday night's 96th Academy Awards ceremony on ABC. That's the biggest number drawn by the telecast in four years.

Man dies after being hospitalized for the plague

A New Mexico man has died of plague after being hospitalized for the disease, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced on Friday, March 8.

Feds allege man illegally shipped dozens of turtles to China

A Chinese man has been charged with trying to sneak protected turtles out of the United States to be sold on "the global pet trade black market," the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release. Sai Keung Tin, 53, faces four charges for allegedly trafficking eastern box turtles to China.

Authorities nab several violent criminals in US illegally, including man arrested 12 times in 8 years

ICE announced on Monday the arrest of several illegal migrants who have ties to a series of violent crimes, including one being arrested 12 times in eight years.

Majority of teens feel happy, peaceful without smartphones: Survey

Story at a glance A new Pew Research Center survey published Monday found that 74 percent of teens feel happy when they don’t have their smartphones on hand. The 1,453-person survey also found that 72 percent of teens feel peaceful when they don’t have their phones.

Around the world

Spanish and European officials mark the 20th anniversary of the Madrid train bombings in 2004

MADRID (AP) — Victims of terror attacks are a symbol of the constant need to guard freedom and the rule of law against threats, King Felipe VI of Spain said Monday at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of one of Europe’s deadliest extremist attacks.

Princess Kate says sorry for manipulated family photo

Five major news agencies, including The Associated Press, withdrew the image over concerns about digital manipulation.

Poland’s president calls on NATO allies to raise defense spending against Russian ‘war mode’ economy

NATO allies in Europe must bolster their defense spending to respond to Russia’s “war mode” economy, Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday, calling Russia’s enduring incursion in Ukraine “the biggest threat to global peace since the end of the Cold War.

3 escaped inmates charged with murder after US sailing couple vanishes

Three escaped inmates from the eastern Caribbean island of Grenada were charged in the killing of a U.S. couple whose catamaran they hijacked, police said Thursday.

Pakistani court sentences 22-year-old to death for insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Junaid Munir to death for insulting the Muhammad, the prophet of the country's state-enforced Islamic religion.

Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees explosion near ship in Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion that took place near a ship in the Red Sea on Monday is suspected to have been an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels, though the blast caused no damage, authorities said.

French government hit with 'unprecedented' wave of cyberattacks

The French government on Monday announced that several of its services were being targeted by cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity.

Technology

Reasons to Stop Texting Your Children During School Hours

High school teacher Joe Clement in Virginia notes the prevalence of parents sending text messages to their children during class, with queries about test scores, signed forms, and dinner choices. Clement emphasizes the importance of limiting distractions and focusing on learning during school hours.

States Increasing Funding for Digital Maps to Aid First Responders in School Shootings

Following recent school shootings, more states are allocating funds for digital maps to assist first responders. A recent incident at Kromrey Middle School demonstrated the effectiveness of using digital mapping technology to locate intruders and enhance response times.

Sperm whale dies after beaching along Florida's Gulf Coast

Florida wildlife officials say a sperm whale that became famous after beaching itself on a sandbar has died.

Rivian Electric Truck Plant Construction Paused in Georgia

Rivian Automotive's CEO announced a pause in the construction of a $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia to increase production efficiency and reduce costs.

Survey: Most teens feel happy, peaceful without a smartphone

Despite the increasing concerns, most teens say smartphones make it easier be creative and pursue hobbies, while 45% said it helps them do well in school. Most teens said the benefits of having a smartphone outweigh the harms for people their age. Nearly all U.S.

Reddit looking to raise almost $750 million in initial public offering

Social media company Reddit is looking to raise almost $750 million in an initial public offering of its common stock. The company said in a regulatory filing that the IPO will include 22 million shares of Class A common stock.

India conducts first test flight of domestically developed missile that can carry multiple warheads

India says it has successfully conducted its first test flight of a domestically developed missile that can carry multiple warheads.

Sports News

Former driver Massa says he's suing F1 and FIA over crash he claims cost him the 2008 title

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former driver Felipe Massa said he's filed a lawsuit in London against auto racing governing body the FIA, series owner Formula One Management and Bernie Ecclestone to try and claim the 2008 title.

Some Chiefs fans who attended bitter cold playoff game now require amputations: hospital

The January playoff game was the fourth-coldest in NFL history, with wind gusts causing a wind chill of minus-27 degrees.

Ben Simmons will miss rest of Brooklyn Nets' season

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star's season has ended early because of back problems.

Biden's fiscal 2025 budget includes millions for 2026 World Cup preparations

President Biden's fiscal 2025 budget has $2.9 billion allocated to the U.S. Secret Service, and $16 million of that will go to security preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

WWE execs identified in lawsuit against Vince McMahon

WWE executives Nick Khan and Brad Blum were identified as "corporate officers" in a lawsuit filed in January against Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis.

Chiefs, All-Pro DT Chris Jones finalize 5-year, $158.75M deal with $95M guaranteed

The Kansas City Chiefs finalized a five-year, $158.75 million contract with Chris Jones on Monday, keeping the All-Pro tackle in the middle of their defensive line as they chase a record-setting third consecutive Super Bowl title.

NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida, the NAACP said in a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker on Monday.

Politics News

Biden budget proposal would raise taxes on large corporations

The proposal will, in many ways, echo last year’s budget put forward by the White House, which would have also lowered the deficit by about $3 trillion.

Minnesota Senate advances school resource officer bill

The bill heads next to a conference committee where members of the House and Senate will smooth out differences between the proposals that they advanced.

Nevada Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen, at union hall rally, makes reelection bid official

Nevada U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen announced Monday at a union hall in Las Vegas that she has officially filed for reelection in a presidential battleground state that is a top GOP target in a challenging 2024 Senate map.

Warden ousted as FBI again searches California federal women's prison plagued by sexual abuse

The warden of a troubled federal women’s prison in California has been ousted months into his tenure.

Clerk of Cook County Circuit Court race heats up ahead of primary

CHICAGO -- After Dorothy Brown’s controversial two-decade reign, Iris Martinez took over the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in 2020. She’s seeking another term, but the County Democrat Party is backing her opponent in the primary.

Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty on Monday to new obstruction of justice charges recently added to a broad corruption indictment threatening the Democrat's re-election chances. “Once again, not guilty your honor,” Menendez responded after Judge Sidney H.

Scarlett Johansson parodies Katie Britt's SOTU rebuttal in 'SNL' cold open

Johansson, playing Britt, delivered the mock rebuttal from a kitchen like the junior Alabama Senator did last week.