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"Stalled Ukraine peace talks and Syria's power shift frame a jittery day for politics, markets and justice."
WORLD
tense
Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
Syria power shift upends ISIS prison network
Australia bars citizen returning from Syrian IS camp
Ukraine talks falter as Syria's power shift and IS-linked cases expose fragile security across regions.
US
cautious
Nine skiers missing after Lake Tahoe avalanche
Democrats plan rally to counter Trump's Congress speech
How US redistricting works differently across states
Avalanche search, partisan showdowns and shifting legal norms highlight US risks, while brain training offers rare good news.
BUSINESS
cautious
African nations rush to issue cheaper dollar bonds
Inner London home prices see steepest fall since GFC
Russia cuts oil drilling as funding dries, output at risk
Falling borrowing costs, slumping London homes and fragile Russian oil output underscore uneasy markets despite selective tech bright spots.
SCIENCE
reflective
How autistic people age and what it means for health
Researchers probe how autistic adults age, revealing health risks and care gaps in later life.
CULTURE
upbeat
Ethan Hawke on Blue Moon, Reality Bites and lessons
New casting Oscar raises questions on how to judge
Downtown vibe and experimentation come to Broadway
Spring theater and awards shake up culture as Ethan Hawke reflects and a bold collector's legacy comes into focus.
SPORTS
intense
Texas Tech upset by ASU as star Toppin injured
UCLA coach Cronin ejects his own player vs MSU
College hoops turn volatile as Texas Tech loses its star in an upset and UCLA's coach benches a player mid-game.