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The NBA's playoff push for this season is in its final moments. Here's a look at what's happening
The NBA's final weekend is here, and things can be summed up fairly succinctly:— There are 15 games Friday.
— There are 15 more on Sunday.
— There are 14 playoff and play-in seeds left to decide.
In other words, buckle up. As far as seeding, here's what has been decided to this point:
— Oklahoma City will be No. 1 in the Western Conference, with San Antonio at No. 2.
— Detroit will be No. 1 in the Eastern Conference.
— Minnesota will be No. 6 in the West.
— Phoenix will be the No. 7 seed... Read More
Stocks waver and oil prices hold steady ahead of planned US-Iran talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks wavered on Wall Street Friday and oil prices held steady amid a shaky ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in morning trading and is heading for a second consecutive winning week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 212 points, or 0.4%, as of 9:56 a.m. Eastern. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.6%.
Major indexes have been gaining ground over the last two weeks amid optimism that the war with Iran could be heading toward a resolution. The market is still prone to big swings on developments around the war.
Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of production
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — John James arrived at Augusta National an hour before the gates opened to patrons for the 90th Masters — all for the purpose of securing a 13 1/2-inch tall gnome.“Had to have one,” said James, who was attending the Masters from Wyckoff, New Jersey. “It's a novelty.”
This is the 10th and perhaps final year Augusta National will sell the limited edition gnome, which features the traditional old man with a white beard in colorful golf attire. Each year's gnome is different, with the 2026 edition featuring the character dressed in khaki... Read More
PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassment
NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition of publishers and literary agencies are teaming with PEN America on an initiative meant to counter a growing trend of harassment against members of the literary community.PEN America, the century-old free expression organization, announced Friday that it was launching the U.S. Safety Program, which would provide safety training and other resources for authors amid a wave of censorship efforts around the country.
“We have heard from countless authors, illustrators, and translators who are under siege, fending off a steady stream of abuse... Read More
Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending their war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the U.S. as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war.President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the 6-week-old conflict with Iran to now find a resolution and stave off the U.S. president's astonishing threat to wipe out its “whole civilization.”
Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended... Read More
Top Stories
- Stocks waver and oil prices hold steady ahead of planned US-Iran talks
- Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending their war
- Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March
- US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon
- Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
- By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain
- McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
- Man who killed a deputy serving an eviction notice was run over, California sheriff says
- Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
- Taiwan's opposition leader meets China's Xi Jinping as both sides call for peace
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Sports
- Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of production
- Jayson Tatum makes a strong return to Madison Square Garden, site of his injury in the playoffs
- Islanders' Matthew Schaefer ties Brian Leetch's NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman
- Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought