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"War jitters, legal reckonings and March Madness drama collide in a tense, fast-moving news day."
WORLD
tense
Iran strikes on US-used bases caused $800m damage
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row endangers EU loan
Hamas weighs disarmament plan from Trump's peace board
Iran strikes, Hamas disarmament talks and EU oil tensions heighten regional strain despite Iran's pledges to avoid wider war.
US
tense
700 dogs, cats rescued in LA cruelty raid
US weighs options in escalating Strait of Hormuz fight
California 'jungle primary' may lift GOP governor bid
From Hormuz flashpoints to Breonna Taylor and California races, US power and justice systems face fresh tests.
BUSINESS
anxious
US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil to curb prices
First barrels from US emergency oil release hit market
JPMorgan cuts S&P 500 target amid Iran war fears
War-driven oil moves and shaky credit funds rattle investors as Wall Street trims outlooks but still courts risky new listings.
SCIENCE
cautious
SpaceX again beats ULA for key US military launch
Ultra-precise 'nuclear clocks' move closer to reality
Morning-sickness hormone may help curb alcohol intake
Launch delays and a Musk verdict contrast with breakthroughs in nuclear clocks and hormone-based addiction research.
CULTURE
nostalgic
Chuck Norris: a life and legend in pictures
A Chuck Norris photo retrospective revisits his action career and enduring pop-culture myth.
SPORTS
energized
Men's March Madness: Friday upsets, routs and thrillers
Women's March Madness tips off with packed first day
Iowa State hit as Jefferson injury dents Final Four bid
March Madness chaos, a Maguire red-card slip and Diggins' fourth World Cup crown fuel a charged sports slate.