<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Most recent stories - Newsday</title><link rel="self" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=1"/><link rel="next" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=2"/><updated>2026-04-06T05:05:26.055-04:00</updated><id>https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent</id><entry><title>Fire damages businesses, apartments on Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/fire-valley-stream-police-r1mwuh7m"/><id>urn:uuid:8d8d6a8c-5083-4972-94a8-b1ac2bef630c</id><updated>2026-04-05T23:28:01.505-04:00</updated><summary>The fire in a two-story building also displacing residents in second-floor apartments, police and business owners said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kawhi Leonard scores 26 points to lead the Clippers to a 138-109 win over the Kings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/clippers-kings-score-l77128"/><id>urn:uuid:f1306cfb-86b9-4f42-84ab-7a7448696af7</id><updated>2026-04-05T23:26:40.578-04:00</updated><summary>Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Overton, Pettiford help Auburn beat Tulsa 92-86 in OT for 1st NIT championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/tulsa-auburn-score-nit-championship-l89943"/><id>urn:uuid:7977d66a-297a-4b63-8a21-1932c2879802</id><updated>2026-04-05T23:11:48.173-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Overton had 26 points, Tahaad Pettiford scored 24 and Auburn took advantage of a late 5-second violation in regulation to beat Tulsa 92-86 in overtime and win its first NIT championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Asian shares mostly gain as focus turns to a deadline issued by President Trump on Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-trump-oil-war-iran-i29487"/><id>urn:uuid:47a4135c-141d-44dd-ae62-f9ccc10c497c</id><updated>2026-04-05T22:49:48.007-04:00</updated><summary>Asian markets that are open for trading are mostly rising as investors continue to closely watch the war in Iran, oil prices and what U.S. President Donald Trump might say next.</summary></entry><entry><title>Herrera's 2-run single keys 4-run outburst in Cardinals' 5-3 victory over Tigers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-tigers-score-b38818"/><id>urn:uuid:3c74323a-ccd1-41dd-9c09-d4c9b63594be</id><updated>2026-04-05T22:29:47.699-04:00</updated><summary>Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cooper Flagg scores 45 points and Mavs beat LeBron James and injury-depleted Lakers 134-128</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-mavericks-score-cooper-flagg-lebron-james-o09678"/><id>urn:uuid:910e14cd-8e1f-4eb8-bbfe-40e82388a4d7</id><updated>2026-04-05T22:26:59.575-04:00</updated><summary>Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and the Dallas Mavericks ended their longest home losing streak in 32 years at 14 games with a 134-128 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Magic rally from 15 points down in the 2nd half and beat Pelicans 112-108</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-pelicans-score-b18133"/><id>urn:uuid:c20a4e59-3f21-4605-99d6-4d283efd322e</id><updated>2026-04-05T22:19:03.415-04:00</updated><summary>Desmond Bane scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half in a 112-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for April 9 and 10</title><author><name>Steve Matthews</name><email>steve.matthews@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/horse-racing-steve-matthews-aqueduct-y4e0yrks"/><id>urn:uuid:05a7d552-3b4e-4920-910c-16f169a58eb1</id><updated>2026-04-05T22:04:39.599-04:00</updated><summary>THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Best bet: JACKIE THE JOKER (7) Best value: PROVE WORTHY (6) FIRST:</summary></entry><entry><title>Hornets win their 4th straight behind 35 points from LaMelo Ball, beat the Timberwolves 122-108</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/hornets-timberwolves-score-d44856"/><id>urn:uuid:cea12b77-5a59-4f20-8b3b-d5b2a87c97a8</id><updated>2026-04-05T21:44:40.759-04:00</updated><summary>LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the surging Charlotte Hornets in a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Holmgren, Gilgeous-Alexander pace Thunder, who score season-high 146 points in rout of the Jazz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jazz-thunder-score-v40022"/><id>urn:uuid:a82e2c5f-9321-4a91-8369-731fdfc24851</id><updated>2026-04-05T21:33:15.978-04:00</updated><summary>Chet Holmgren scored 21 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder posted a season-high point total to defeat the Utah Jazz 146-111.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brent Rooker caps huge game with walk-off homer in 10th to give A's a 12-10 win over Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-athletics-score-rooker-c36778"/><id>urn:uuid:d3a674d9-689c-4eb9-a7ec-75e875dd9a5b</id><updated>2026-04-05T21:09:47.103-04:00</updated><summary>Brent Rooker homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, including a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave the Athletics a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astros.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lauren Coughlin wins the Aramco Championship by 5 shots at Shadow Creek</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/coughlin-korda-lpga-vegas-aramco-i50693"/><id>urn:uuid:899c1f84-dbdf-4818-ad12-357968987a63</id><updated>2026-04-05T21:02:08.119-04:00</updated><summary>Lauren Coughlin made sure victory was never truly in doubt Sunday in the Aramco Championship in rolling to a five-shot win over Nelly Korda and the rest of the star-studded field.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Carlos Mendoza turns to his bench and finds talent and depth</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-giants-s05ab3c9"/><id>urn:uuid:75cfcfd5-a5a7-4b44-a7bb-5bbc55f1c9a7</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:56:23.955-04:00</updated><summary>Backups Taylor, Torrens and Young come through as Mets take three in row from Giants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huff scores career-high 38 as West Virginia tops Oklahoma 89-82 in OT to win CBC title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/oklahoma-west-virginia-score-cbc-tournament-x91951"/><id>urn:uuid:6759029b-37e5-4ec1-8b59-bf47be6ba11d</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:45:18.008-04:00</updated><summary>Honor Huff made eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 38 to propel West Virginia to an 89-82 overtime victory over Oklahoma in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown Tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees can't complete sweep of Marlins as rally falls short in ninth</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-marlins-score-bqryzln8"/><id>urn:uuid:edb83c8e-a199-41bd-8871-c8bc40a2fc23</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:39:10.889-04:00</updated><summary>Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s two-out, two-run double brought the Yankees within one run, but J.C. Escarra struck out to end it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pacers-cavaliers-score-harden-i14681"/><id>urn:uuid:d5bdcb68-24f3-411b-bcb5-cad122da9aee</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:35:06.922-04:00</updated><summary>Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-108.</summary></entry><entry><title>From digging coal to selling noodles? China's mining workers face change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/climate-china-renewable-energy-coal-transition-datong-n97271"/><id>urn:uuid:5e324d7c-064e-4fdc-8492-eef3e84479d5</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:33:09.571-04:00</updated><summary>As China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change.</summary></entry><entry><title>After missing more than 2 months with right knee injury, Stephen Curry returns for Warriors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/stephen-curry-warriors-i87912"/><id>urn:uuid:0701a0ee-b9c1-44bd-abe4-133eed5049c8</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:29:55.403-04:00</updated><summary>Stephen Curry swished a 3-pointer on his second shot from deep and raised his arms in delight when the ball went through.</summary></entry><entry><title>At just 19 years old, rookie Porter Martone is already pushing the Flyers toward a playoff run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/philadelphia-flyers-porter-martone-m21370"/><id>urn:uuid:a8abcf43-a3aa-47ac-a735-dd9c0c17f463</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:17:15.446-04:00</updated><summary>Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Boston Bruins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nolan Schanuel's sacrifice fly lifts Angels to 8-7 win over Mariners in 11 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-angels-score-w62193"/><id>urn:uuid:197e087f-3c36-487e-bcc7-bb628aa6e7d4</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:15:31.891-04:00</updated><summary>Nolan Schanuel drove in automatic runner Adam Frazier with a one-out sacrifice fly in the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senators beat the Hurricanes 6-3 to move into the second wild-card spot in the East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-senators-score-o13398"/><id>urn:uuid:44390fbd-db3d-47e2-8f92-69acbdabb4a3</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:09:09.992-04:00</updated><summary>Brady Tkachuk scored twice and the Ottawa Senators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 on Sunday night to move into the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders fans surprised by Patrick Roy's firing, hopeful for Pete DeBoer era</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-fans-react-patrick-roy-firing-rzozjnxh"/><id>urn:uuid:f1172f59-d9f0-47d1-92e7-c06a042215d2</id><updated>2026-04-05T20:03:07.223-04:00</updated><summary>"The team really needs to make some changes to get to the next level," said Rich Kern of Roslyn Heights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Pete DeBoer hire officially starts the clock on Mathieu Darche's tenure</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/patrick-roy-fired-islanders-hnnuo3y2"/><id>urn:uuid:089a1391-588b-47f9-97e5-5961091da953</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:54:11.715-04:00</updated><summary>Bold move signals the extended honeymoon period that Mathieu Darche enjoyed after helping transform the organization post-Lamoriello is over.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monday scores as a late sub and the Spirit win their first of the season 2-0 over Bay FC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/spirit-bay-score-nwsl-q41174"/><id>urn:uuid:1f2ea7a8-f9e3-46db-86ec-6a3744b86aab</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:47:21.972-04:00</updated><summary>Gift Monday scored just two minutes after entering the game as a late substitute and the Washington Spirit won their first match of the season with a 2-0 victory over Bay FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-guardians-score-j59350"/><id>urn:uuid:4ca9822b-7628-47bd-9516-ba76573a8949</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:46:27.017-04:00</updated><summary>CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 and split a doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Double Dose: Flavor Flav visits Fenway Park and TD Garden on same day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/flavor-flav-celtics-red-sox-c32175"/><id>urn:uuid:bcc32e63-89be-4c94-a718-22cc2cbc8e57</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:41:56.310-04:00</updated><summary>Flavor Flav was a part of a sports doubleheader in Boston on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale filled with pride watching Bruins win NCAA title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-ucla-south-carolina-ann-meyers-k41290"/><id>urn:uuid:1b4ce725-9f9c-4135-a92e-d4465cbe462a</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:30:03.492-04:00</updated><summary>Ann Meyers Drysdale will always be a Bruin.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-5 in 10 innings to split the 4-game series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-dbacks-score-t09412"/><id>urn:uuid:9fd26e2f-86fb-4b3d-9414-1366d1edfc93</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:29:19.926-04:00</updated><summary>Ketel Marte doubled on the first pitch of the 10th inning to score automatic runner Jorge Barrosa and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Sunday to split the four-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gray-whale-dies-washington-river-n26952"/><id>urn:uuid:17283bc8-c228-4206-9566-8ef7d189b74a</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:25:57.492-04:00</updated><summary>A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lakers and LeBron James face uncertainty without injured Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-luka-doncic-austin-reaves-injuries-r22282"/><id>urn:uuid:9b0ba9ce-7a71-4d95-934a-d57892b10917</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:18:07.427-04:00</updated><summary>Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are finished for the rest of the regular season due to injuries, and the Los Angeles Lakers could finish anywhere from third to fifth in the Western Conference playoff race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Step aside, children: A Chilean zoo stages an Easter egg hunt with treats for the animals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chile-zoo-bioparque-buinzoo-easter-egg-hunt-t96234"/><id>urn:uuid:2665a314-36d5-4854-99ed-548bb0ed0354</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:15:41.271-04:00</updated><summary>Chile's largest private zoo has staged an event resembling an Easter egg hunt with several of its animal residents searching for their food, packaged as Easter egg-themed treats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kye Robinson, Colin Mitchell help Mary Washington edge Emory 75-73 for 1st D-III championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/mary-washington-emory-scores-division-iii-championship-a87254"/><id>urn:uuid:fa3716b2-f490-4176-9597-68c73d664c54</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:15:11.162-04:00</updated><summary>Kye Robinson scored 27 points and Colin Mitchell scored on a putback at the buzzer as Mary Washington withstood a furious Emory rally for a 75-73 victory to win its first Division III championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pete DeBoer: What you need to know about the Islanders' new head coach</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/pete-deboer-ue7dxver"/><id>urn:uuid:9da5658c-07f1-419b-bb66-bb82dd24b88b</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:10:35.661-04:00</updated><summary>The Islanders named DeBoer as their new head coach on Sunday when they fired Patrick Roy amid a 3-7 slump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani homers, delivers go-ahead sacrifice fly as Dodgers complete sweep of Nationals, 8-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-nationals-score-shohei-ohtani-j86923"/><id>urn:uuid:de2ad189-fee7-4e7c-a058-4b78fc848547</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:10:26.648-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani homered and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 and complete a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-clinch-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-p13772"/><id>urn:uuid:29aee822-b678-48c6-979b-b07dbff38fa1</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:08:24.022-04:00</updated><summary>The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their second straight playoff spot Sunday when Detroit fell 5-4 to Minnesota, making them the first Canadian team to secure a postseason berth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets rally in eighth and defeat Giants in three straight games</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-giants-score-lnk5iazu"/><id>urn:uuid:14b50086-bac1-418e-98bf-7e4e7bbbac86</id><updated>2026-04-05T19:07:59.624-04:00</updated><summary>Luis Torrens had a two-run double, Marcus Semien and Mark Vientos add RBIs in eighth inning,</summary></entry><entry><title>Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/washington-wizards-brooklyn-nets-score-u14803"/><id>urn:uuid:3377e20f-1ca6-450e-bbdd-cfd3fa9e6148</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:55:51.802-04:00</updated><summary>Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115.</summary></entry><entry><title>Porter Martone's OT power-play goal lifts Flyers past Bruins 2-1, keeps playoff push alive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/bruins-flyers-score-d73230"/><id>urn:uuid:ac0d9063-4a29-441b-aebd-189c05129ec3</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:48:36.500-04:00</updated><summary>Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn's Alex Karaban started his career with 2 NCAA titles. He'll close with a chance at a 3rd</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-uconn-karaban-n92876"/><id>urn:uuid:8549ed92-1445-4487-9a2d-20b1c8399098</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:42:09.797-04:00</updated><summary>UConn redshirt senior Alex Karaban has a chance to join a select list of players to win three NCAA championships.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colin Stephenson: Best friends Jaroslav Chmelar and Adam Sykora are making the Rangers really fun to watch</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/colin-stephenson/jaroslav-chmelar-adam-sykora-rangers-q9ehygeo"/><id>urn:uuid:b51eccb1-a60e-4a17-b1a7-c83b510a534b</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:37:23.620-04:00</updated><summary>They were roommates in Hartford, and now that they're together on the Rangers, Jaroslav Chmelar and Adam Sykora are having the time of their lives on the ice.</summary></entry><entry><title>J.J. Spaun rallies to win Texas Open for first title since US Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/jj-spaun-texas-open-macintyre-w25686"/><id>urn:uuid:233e0a2e-7335-4b0c-8708-1b2741cf22d8</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:35:13.941-04:00</updated><summary>J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/mullins-march-madness-huskies-wolverines-w40970"/><id>urn:uuid:4411f561-a81e-49b5-9ece-aaaa337f84dd</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:32:42.461-04:00</updated><summary>Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Devin Booker scores 30 points, Jalen Green adds 25 as Suns hold off Bulls 120-110</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/suns-bulls-score-i71384"/><id>urn:uuid:46b3c5d0-234e-49f1-9918-52bff828988c</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:30:26.789-04:00</updated><summary>Devin Booker scored 30 points, Jalen Green added 25 and the Phoenix Suns ended the game on an 11-2 run to top the Chicago Bulls 120-110.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kick-save and a beauty: Manny Machado's well-timed kick helps Padres rally to win in Boston</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/manny-machado-san-diego-padres-kick-w40363"/><id>urn:uuid:779ef59f-dd07-458b-af73-c257eae41748</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:30:14.667-04:00</updated><summary>Padres third baseman and San Diego FC part-owner Manny Machado is making his case to move from the baseball diamond to the soccer pitch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead UCLA to its 1st NCAA national championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-ucla-betts-south-carolina-d93495"/><id>urn:uuid:31c48d05-769b-43ac-b497-2b3865616b46</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:25:40.928-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA women's basketball has won its first NCAA national championship with a 79-51 blowout of South Carolina.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/penguins-panthers-score-s48308"/><id>urn:uuid:38f5e9ba-54ce-48da-982f-d2d269ff953a</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:25:11.459-04:00</updated><summary>Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bucks outlast Grizzlies 131-115 in battle of short-handed teams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/grizzlies-bucks-score-r04670"/><id>urn:uuid:2462f8d6-e1ec-4618-a4fa-dd504dd75052</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:09:32.313-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Rollins scored 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a triple-double from Memphis' Rayan Rupert to outlast the Grizzlies 131-115 in a matchup of short-handed, lottery-bound teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/raptors-celtics-score-v44484"/><id>urn:uuid:0469e13b-7be9-4de1-9f74-f36e98bc30ac</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:08:33.804-04:00</updated><summary>Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ's resurrection</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-cabinet-departments-christianity-easter-messages-i03072"/><id>urn:uuid:6036683a-ff64-4261-be19-0d1a10ad6cea</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:07:01.477-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has taken a new tack in celebrating Easter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mickey Moniak homers twice as Rockies top Phillies 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/colorado-rockies-philadelphia-phillies-score-l35396"/><id>urn:uuid:4a65c118-aee6-41f2-84e4-587263ce0ab4</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:03:07.139-04:00</updated><summary>Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros place ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-hunter-brown-injury-w83473"/><id>urn:uuid:9ac99d5d-5929-4e0f-b459-dbf04e361b92</id><updated>2026-04-05T18:00:48.863-04:00</updated><summary>The Houston Astros have placed ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>After getting 'smacked' again in title game, South Carolina's Staley plots program's next moves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ncaa-championship-south-carolina-future-c93615"/><id>urn:uuid:290f50ec-959f-43be-93b3-0b65216a303a</id><updated>2026-04-05T17:58:33.987-04:00</updated><summary>South Carolina's quest to win a fourth national title ended in ugly fashion for a second straight season when the Gamecocks lost to UCLA 79-51 in the NCAA women's basketball title game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Contreras, Harrison lead Brewers to 8-5 win over Royals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-royals-score-c35858"/><id>urn:uuid:79a68339-ee89-4454-bca8-1eb367644a5b</id><updated>2026-04-05T17:45:34.276-04:00</updated><summary>William Contreras had a double and two RBIs and Kyle Harrison struck out six as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Davis Martin pitches White Sox past AL champion Blue Jays 3-0 for 3-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-white-sox-score-martin-r56529"/><id>urn:uuid:2c93d664-753f-46c6-95e0-d1178971f776</id><updated>2026-04-05T17:31:18.690-04:00</updated><summary>Davis Martin tossed six innings of four-hit ball to lead the Chicago White Sox past Toronto 3-0 for their first three-game sweep of the Blue Jays in 10 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nate Oats and Alabama agree to contract extension following run to NCAA Sweet 16</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/alabama-oats-contract-g97626"/><id>urn:uuid:5d63d138-6928-4f68-97c7-04c184b600d8</id><updated>2026-04-05T17:30:42.848-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne says he has finalized a contract extension with basketball coach Nate Oats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Richie Palacios hits 2-run homer in 10th inning to lift Rays over Twins 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-twins-score-b53875"/><id>urn:uuid:7208a478-3c19-440d-87aa-4c9a51368644</id><updated>2026-04-05T17:11:20.488-04:00</updated><summary>Richie Palacios hit a two-run homer in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toddler injured by wolf after crawling under Pennsylvania zoo's exterior metal fence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/toddler-injury-zoo-wolf-pennsylvania-m06073"/><id>urn:uuid:75d8e955-2f12-438f-bca1-5740715735f0</id><updated>2026-04-05T17:07:39.122-04:00</updated><summary>A toddler was injured by a wolf at a Hersheypark zoo after the 18-month-old boy crawled under an exterior fence and put his hand through a metal enclosure.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lautaro Martinez's brace helps Inter rout Roma 5-2 to get Serie A title pursuit back on track</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/inter-roma-serie-a-lautaro-martinez-f74847"/><id>urn:uuid:e3ffe832-9c3b-46e7-9f21-d0e088e38229</id><updated>2026-04-05T17:06:59.661-04:00</updated><summary>Lautaro Martinez scores twice in his first action since February and Serie A leader Inter Milan routs visiting Roma 5-2 to end a four-match winless streak across all competitions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Machado and Merrill homer for Padres in 8-6 win over flailing Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-padres-score-merrill-machado-w25279"/><id>urn:uuid:0f9669a7-c531-4f4a-93fe-1738f5f01a4f</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:47:16.973-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson Merrill had three hits, including a solo homer in the eighth inning that gave the Padres the lead, and San Diego rallied from a four-run deficit to beat Boston 8-6 and send the Red Sox to their seventh loss in their last eight games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gasoline tanker erupts in flames after hitting power lines in Texas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gasoline-tanker-fire-texas-b23947"/><id>urn:uuid:a73aa975-a54d-4aeb-b17c-f3727443b5ec</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:45:47.575-04:00</updated><summary>A tanker truck in Texas hauling gasoline erupted into a fiery blaze on Sunday morning after colliding with another vehicle and knocking over power lines, leaving the truck driver in critical condition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kirill Kaprizov has a hat trick as the Wild bounce back to beat the Red Wings 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-red-wings-score-l95827"/><id>urn:uuid:8b9f55bc-71d3-400a-b6d5-e5cf2250a19c</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:42:33.663-04:00</updated><summary>Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-uconn-preview-final-four-dynasty-k49993"/><id>urn:uuid:301760cd-9575-423b-b337-30b07283df39</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:41:33.009-04:00</updated><summary>There's a dynasty brewing in college basketball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan O'Hearn homers and drives in 4 to lift Pirates over Orioles 8-2 for 5th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-pirates-score-ryan-ohearn-x76979"/><id>urn:uuid:bbafea6e-9af2-49f6-baca-ccaf0f8d7266</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:34:20.658-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 to sweep a three-game series and extend their winning streak to five.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's a boy! Scottie Scheffler arrives at Masters with 9-day-old son and a game he hopes is ready</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/scottie-scheffler-rory-masters-augusta-national-j64848"/><id>urn:uuid:ec424f6c-bc78-4ff4-b6e8-d3dfd37eb02f</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:21:33.871-04:00</updated><summary>Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler has brought his entire family to Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amaya hits RBI single, Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 1-0 win over Guardians in DH opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-guardians-score-m19009"/><id>urn:uuid:7e7deb8e-f034-400b-b52d-f66e41f9e735</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:10:13.801-04:00</updated><summary>Miguel Amaya hit an RBI single in the eighth inning — only the second hit for Chicago — and four Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the opener of a traditional doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Staley embraces UCLA's Close ahead of title game, then smirks to the crowd after handshake drama</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-ucla-south-carolina-a97406"/><id>urn:uuid:120089ab-e880-496e-9768-8b9fc4ba7da8</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:09:57.370-04:00</updated><summary>It seems there will be no pregame handshake drama at the national championship game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia hires Guzzardo from McNeese State as new coach 1 day after Abrahamson-Henderson's exit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/georgia-guzzardo-coach-t18319"/><id>urn:uuid:6508fd5c-a8d0-4d02-85fe-eea8d6bc4d59</id><updated>2026-04-05T16:03:12.775-04:00</updated><summary>Ayla Guzzardo, who led McNeese State to a school-record 29 wins this season, has been hired as Georgia women's basketball coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pace Prosser's double-double helps Gannon beat Lander 84-61 in Division II championship game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/lander-gannon-score-division-ii-championship-i54276"/><id>urn:uuid:ac04fc4b-394d-403d-af96-f910e0c536fe</id><updated>2026-04-05T15:29:09.175-04:00</updated><summary>Pace Prosser totaled 28 points and 11 rebounds and Gannon beat Lander 84-61 to win the Division II Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leeds beats West Ham in penalty shootout to reach FA Cup semifinals for first time since 1987</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fa-cup-west-ham-leeds-city-chelsea-p69791"/><id>urn:uuid:eeb6b2e4-c103-409c-8612-491ae892b4b1</id><updated>2026-04-05T15:27:46.713-04:00</updated><summary>Leeds throws away a two-goal lead in second-half injury time and has a double scare in extra time before going on to beat West Ham in a penalty shootout and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 1987.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP national player of the year Cameron Boozer is recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/duke-boozer-ap-player-of-year-k81360"/><id>urn:uuid:bc1d2614-1937-4445-8b4f-a33f41c03df1</id><updated>2026-04-05T15:23:28.419-04:00</updated><summary>Duke star and Associated Press men's national player of the year Cameron Boozer is still healing physically and emotionally after the Blue Devils' devastating March Madness loss to UConn.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson is day to day after fouling a ball off his right foot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-emerson-k39517"/><id>urn:uuid:c8fb48bf-eca6-45a0-ac6f-b6a2519b3e29</id><updated>2026-04-05T15:15:25.071-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson has been listed as day to day and had negative X-rays a day after he fouled a ball off his right foot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/plo-lawsuit-antiterrorism-act-courts-a40120"/><id>urn:uuid:2debca17-7216-4ea6-9394-b31326b1f407</id><updated>2026-04-05T15:03:04.476-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court has reinstated a $656 million judgment for Americans killed or wounded in Middle East terror attacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/crash-deaths-alabama-pursuit-trooper-k36617"/><id>urn:uuid:a5e50022-a301-4e42-93f7-8c82283cc871</id><updated>2026-04-05T14:48:30.970-04:00</updated><summary>A series of police pursuits have led to at least eight deaths around the country in less than a week amid calls by some law enforcement experts to curb risky high speed chases.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates place Jared Triolo on the injured list because of right knee tendinitis, recall Billy Cook</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-injured-list-triolo-cook-p28866"/><id>urn:uuid:20718c20-7c7b-4f03-bc19-51df9e654103</id><updated>2026-04-05T14:45:40.677-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed infielder Jared Triolo on the injured list and recalled outfielder/first baseman Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSV is Dutch champion for 3rd straight year after Feyenoord fails to win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psv-eindhoven-dutch-eredivisie-champion-e65288"/><id>urn:uuid:041705c9-ce1b-4c35-859c-61c72befb2dd</id><updated>2026-04-05T14:25:43.638-04:00</updated><summary>PSV Eindhoven is the Eredivisie champion for a third straight year and 27th time overall after its closest rival Feyenoord failed to win its match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays promote Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply, option Lazaro Estrada and Brendon Little to Triple-A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays-m92767"/><id>urn:uuid:9b9dd340-32bc-4492-ac44-69567ee48743</id><updated>2026-04-05T14:23:24.045-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-hander Austin Voth and lefty Joe Mantiply to their major league roster Sunday, and both were available for their game against the White Sox in Chicago.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox place outfield Everson Pereira on injured list, recall infielder Tanner Murray</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-pereira-murray-blue-jays-d87549"/><id>urn:uuid:47ca9a66-badc-41ff-ae85-9a4d12751160</id><updated>2026-04-05T14:09:52.373-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left ankle sprain and recalled infielder Tanner Murray to make his major league debut in their finale against the Toronto Blue Jays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Story of the birth of ESPN will be showcased in a documentary on Monday night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/espn-documentary-rasmussen-i76525"/><id>urn:uuid:679e138c-698a-49e2-b656-c22fddf45b20</id><updated>2026-04-05T13:49:15.959-04:00</updated><summary>ESPN is going back to the beginning when it debuts a 90-minute documentary about its creation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sevilla slips closer to relegation after 3rd straight loss. Getafe boosts its European hopes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/getafe-valencia-sevilla-celta-vigo-laliga-e23359"/><id>urn:uuid:68ec4662-c6ed-4daa-8aa3-e636f4707113</id><updated>2026-04-05T13:25:30.821-04:00</updated><summary>Sevilla has lost 1-0 at last-placed Oviedo to stay just two points above the relegation zone in the Spanish league.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders fire Patrick Roy with four games left in the season, name Pete DeBoer new coach</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/patrick-roy-fired-islanders-mk8a38zq"/><id>urn:uuid:06df4131-a6b0-4e4a-9fd3-56426f6f8c97</id><updated>2026-04-05T13:13:15.708-04:00</updated><summary>The Islanders have lost four in a row and seven of their last 10 to put their playoff hopes in jeopardy.</summary></entry><entry><title>1 person dead in Southern State Parkway crash</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/southern-state-fatal-crash-a25mg1fc"/><id>urn:uuid:89f90371-bd23-477b-bd0b-ea8de791916c</id><updated>2026-04-05T12:52:47.176-04:00</updated><summary>State police are investigating the incident that closed the eastbound roadway until 11:30 a.m. Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs' Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/chicago-cubs-cade-horton-s80799"/><id>urn:uuid:d5b19de5-b7a3-4800-b5cc-4a2f6a212cbf</id><updated>2026-04-05T12:39:29.537-04:00</updated><summary>Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will return to Chicago for more tests on his right arm after being forced to leave his second outing of 2026 in the second inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ncaa-championship-injuiries-s57796"/><id>urn:uuid:b242894b-34cc-4308-b8f2-c39a1171ea76</id><updated>2026-04-05T12:30:13.370-04:00</updated><summary>UConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/kanye-west-ye-festival-london-antisemitism-i87470"/><id>urn:uuid:c5d2241c-9e38-45bb-991f-79f87f0fce98</id><updated>2026-04-05T11:47:22.607-04:00</updated><summary>Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bosnia keeper Nikola Vasilj's saves help St. Pauli hold on for a point against Union Berlin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bundesliga-scores-frankfurt-berlin-st-pauli-cologne-c14998"/><id>urn:uuid:f7f046cc-e4ae-40e8-9852-1f07b6b3b606</id><updated>2026-04-05T11:46:49.925-04:00</updated><summary>More goalkeeping heroics from Bosnia-Herzegovina's World Cup qualification star Nikola Vasilj meant St. Pauli held on for a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin as it struggles to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monaco beats Marseille 2-1 as Folarin Balogun shines in Champions League push</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue-1-lyon-monaco-marseille-psg-y19694"/><id>urn:uuid:cf6227bc-0904-4c8f-b123-73c88140164f</id><updated>2026-04-05T11:43:35.227-04:00</updated><summary>Monaco has picked up where it left off before the international break by beating southern rival Marseille 2-1 in the French league as U.S. striker Folarin Balogun scored a superb goal to strengthen host Monaco's push for a Champions League spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's-a-hit: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/super-mario-galaxy-movie-box-office-e95322"/><id>urn:uuid:8b1b8199-691f-47aa-9655-05e9592f9b36</id><updated>2026-04-05T10:56:21.226-04:00</updated><summary>"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" has scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood film.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its first NCAA women's basketball title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-ucla-south-carolina-score-n00482"/><id>urn:uuid:012330b5-f47f-41d5-8c08-9e12bcd3c594</id><updated>2026-04-05T10:50:05.701-04:00</updated><summary>Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 14 as UCLA routed South Carolina, 79-51, on Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women's basketball.</summary></entry><entry><title>A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-pilot-military-rescue-y55906"/><id>urn:uuid:1d3c209d-d06d-4683-8c54-8431d65284e9</id><updated>2026-04-05T10:39:35.504-04:00</updated><summary>The United States has pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>MASTERS '26: Key anniversaries over the years at Augusta National</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-tiger-floyd-hogan-anniversaries-i68138"/><id>urn:uuid:f9caeccf-8f4b-431a-9e77-0dc18940d1e8</id><updated>2026-04-05T10:37:54.577-04:00</updated><summary>Ben Hogan won his first green jacket after an automobile crash 75 years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coast Guard chopper deployed in dramatic rescue of 4 boaters pulled from Atlantic off Fire Island</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/coast-guard-rescue-fire-island-obsfozfl"/><id>urn:uuid:04b8bd80-e44e-4f7f-9bd6-70297fb062bd</id><updated>2026-04-05T10:28:29.706-04:00</updated><summary>The unidentified boaters were stranded for nearly three hours amid 12-foot waves.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 Pennsylvania firefighters killed in vehicle collision during a search for a missing woman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pennsylvania-firefighters-killed-utv-l45370"/><id>urn:uuid:aef986fb-0f8f-4179-bb35-253437d9b095</id><updated>2026-04-05T10:27:17.769-04:00</updated><summary>Two firefighters have died in a head-on vehicle collision in Pennsylvania.</summary></entry><entry><title>MASTERS '26: Augusta's 'beautiful little hole' at No. 7 has turned much nastier</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-seventh-hole-pampas-u98406"/><id>urn:uuid:3dd84677-fca4-4770-9aa4-dccf2fbcd0c3</id><updated>2026-04-05T10:10:02.678-04:00</updated><summary>Players in the Masters will have a hard time believing Byron Nelson once drove onto the green at the par-4 seventh hole at Augusta National.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crowds brave cold for sunrise Easter service at Jones Beach</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/jones-beach-sunrise-easter-oky3brga"/><id>urn:uuid:5631865f-9ce6-4a6d-b98f-d63cab668f3d</id><updated>2026-04-05T09:55:09.140-04:00</updated><summary>The annual oceanside service is celebrated by the Long Island Council of Churches, an interfaith group.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 killed as high winds topple a tree on an Easter egg hunt in Germany</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/easter-egg-tree-germany-tragedy-o80836"/><id>urn:uuid:772d894f-cbd6-4ea2-9a52-63eb9e6c66b7</id><updated>2026-04-05T09:54:48.927-04:00</updated><summary>German police say three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-us-deportees-migration-trump-o71568"/><id>urn:uuid:d446a4e1-a18a-4e25-9305-6f1c28bc9b72</id><updated>2026-04-05T09:06:09.563-04:00</updated><summary>Congo will receive some deportees from the U.S. as part of a new deal under the Trump administration's third-country program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Displaced by war, Lebanon's Christians mark Easter far from their homes and churches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-christians-easter-hezbollah-israel-war-s79766"/><id>urn:uuid:6b3c70c8-c294-4371-902e-9b6a35963435</id><updated>2026-04-05T08:38:30.404-04:00</updated><summary>Many Lebanese Christians are marking Easter far from their homes and churches, displaced by Israel's war with the militant Hezbollah group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/secret-service-lafayette-park-gunfire-white-house-y07961"/><id>urn:uuid:ecba1829-4a45-4e59-a2ee-a83825bb863c</id><updated>2026-04-05T08:07:46.307-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Secret Service says it's investigating overnight reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House.</summary></entry><entry><title>Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach four-year tentative agreement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/writers-guild-contract-b30302"/><id>urn:uuid:2fdb10e5-0e6f-444b-b609-10297de21c5c</id><updated>2026-04-05T08:02:52.329-04:00</updated><summary>Screenwriters and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative deal after a few weeks of negotiation.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-artemis-moon-flyby-astronauts-g77537"/><id>urn:uuid:0c5a7955-b10c-4ca1-8e90-a16b5b514246</id><updated>2026-04-05T08:02:24.507-04:00</updated><summary>The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cia-factbook-world-trump-map-reference-manual-h01868"/><id>urn:uuid:818e69c3-6c63-4595-ad10-1a3101bbd604</id><updated>2026-04-05T07:35:51.846-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free source that many people used to check basic facts about countries.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/platner-mills-collins-maine-senate-primary-democrats-m68073"/><id>urn:uuid:c5613183-b6b7-449c-af26-a2a8fc3c6026</id><updated>2026-04-05T07:20:10.269-04:00</updated><summary>Democrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/sweden-sanctioned-oil-tanker-released-r62729"/><id>urn:uuid:c7fe5936-2afa-44df-9e34-6a0da0bcde33</id><updated>2026-04-05T07:08:54.486-04:00</updated><summary>Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the EU that was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea.</summary></entry><entry><title>France condemns China's execution of a French citizen held on death row for 15 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-china-death-penalty-drugs-u72531"/><id>urn:uuid:51263dec-89b6-4034-ad7c-85c49ed4898a</id><updated>2026-04-05T06:17:15.692-04:00</updated><summary>France says China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after more than 15 years on death row.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-pope-easter-urbi-et-orbi-l83012"/><id>urn:uuid:c6075573-342e-4a92-9230-c7983760aeea</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:29:10.178-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.</summary></entry><entry><title>German police investigate 'dangerous bodily harm' after soccer fan unrest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fan-violence-dresden-hertha-berlin-h28819"/><id>urn:uuid:6d2c8426-27b6-4575-bf96-77d740e916c1</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:14:33.715-04:00</updated><summary>Police in the German city of Dresden have opened more than a dozen investigations into offenses including that of causing "dangerous bodily harm" after large-scale disorder involving fans at a soccer game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stick stars: The top Long Island boys and girls lacrosse performances</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/long-island-lacrosse-sj6u1fy8"/><id>urn:uuid:aa22397c-e619-4050-8157-3203bf70d459</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:30.466-04:00</updated><summary>Check out what high school lacrosse athletes had big-time performances this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island boys lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/boys-lacrosse-votkzgdr"/><id>urn:uuid:b410574a-5eb8-495c-ba3a-8773952b6379</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>We're looking at the best teams in Nassau, Suffolk at the CHSAA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celebrating nation's 250th birthday, Cradle of Aviation displays insignias from wartime</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/art-at-war-cradle-of-aviation-museum-exhibit-ldawiots"/><id>urn:uuid:6cdf2229-2cbe-4d22-8d26-28f26b6169ad</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"Art at War" is part of the Cradle of Aviation Museum's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Bluey' experience opens at Disneyland</title><author><name>TNS</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/bluey-disneyland-eskp85vl"/><id>urn:uuid:4cc27065-c641-4b67-a41e-5007fc72ba6c</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Bluey and Bingo bring imaginative play and dance to Disneyland's Fantasyland Theatre, offering a unique experience for children and adults alike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks can't rest on their laurels in final four games of regular season</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-vlvxjsys"/><id>urn:uuid:822c8227-86b5-4df8-8c67-605ae856ce24</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>As amazing as it may sound for a 50-win team, the Knicks have not beaten a team with a winning record in a month.</summary></entry><entry><title>International Asbestos Removal seeks tax breaks, faces hurdles in quest to relocate to Sayville</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/main-street-sayville-development-islip-nol4yqec"/><id>urn:uuid:c608856b-fd4f-48c9-b6c1-3061ff0b25b1</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>International Asbestos Removal wants to move its headquarters to Main Street. But the town put off a decision on the tax breaks, and one town board member says they aren't warranted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ballot deadline will clarify GOP's plans in race to unseat Gillen</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/nassau-republicans-congress-dtxbj8sl"/><id>urn:uuid:e6d373be-7608-4617-8663-ccece579a9b9</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Former Village of Valley Stream Mayor John A. DeGrace is the name that officially appears on petitions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Griffin Kitchen &amp; Bar to open in Roslyn</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/griffin-kitchen-and-bar-roslyn-l180niug"/><id>urn:uuid:cd0b19df-66c9-4e92-ad43-603460b930d7</id><updated>2026-04-05T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The homegrown chef-owner hopes to break the address' curse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cameroon lawmakers revive vice presidency, handing aging president sweeping control over the post</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cameroon-paul-biya-constitution-vice-president-c60410"/><id>urn:uuid:eb5ba86c-b87d-44d5-90b8-7a44079d6dec</id><updated>2026-04-05T02:03:22.084-04:00</updated><summary>Cameroon's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, a move the opposition says will strengthen President Paul Biya's power.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jo Adell robs 3 homers in what Torii Hunter calls the greatest defensive game he's ever seen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jo-adell-angels-catches-k14826"/><id>urn:uuid:220a38c3-2489-4d18-b9eb-013199a92a52</id><updated>2026-04-05T01:59:01.194-04:00</updated><summary>You've done something special when Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner known for his acrobatic catches, calls what you just did "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen."</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights beat Oilers 5-1 to tighten Pacific Division race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/golden-knights-oilers-score-e11318"/><id>urn:uuid:20647dd1-40c2-401e-80ff-10cb4b3816a6</id><updated>2026-04-05T01:18:33.034-04:00</updated><summary>Carter Hart made 31 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights tightened the Pacific Division race, beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Saturday night to remain perfect in John Tortorella's first three games as coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boisvert scores first NHL goal as the Blackhawks beat the Kraken 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-kraken-score-k68110"/><id>urn:uuid:a286206d-31a3-4cbb-bf44-9eb8f5b06c9e</id><updated>2026-04-05T01:15:02.482-04:00</updated><summary>Sacha Boisvert scored his first NHL goal with 5:42 to play to give Chicago a two-goal lead and Tyler Bertuzzi scored his team-leading 32nd goal as the Blackhawks beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-mideast-wars-global-aid-b22629"/><id>urn:uuid:7d70e2b1-4ca5-4f06-a9ce-4a557942b665</id><updated>2026-04-05T01:08:21.166-04:00</updated><summary>Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL game in New York sets US pro women's hockey attendance record</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/womens-hockey-attendance-record-y63015"/><id>urn:uuid:f9cfc185-20fb-4ede-a523-53fc9aa7e8b6</id><updated>2026-04-05T01:05:42.878-04:00</updated><summary>The PWHL has set another professional women's hockey attendance record in the U.S. The game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden drew a crowd of 18,006.</summary></entry><entry><title>Niko Tsakiris scores 2 goals, Earthquakes beat San Diego 3-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/san-diego-earthquakes-score-r58716"/><id>urn:uuid:4e31d2bf-8a7a-4a9a-b0ad-00507b57a0a1</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:56:07.101-04:00</updated><summary>Niko Tsakiris scored two goals, Preston Judd added a goal and an assists, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat San Diego FC 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Predators beat the Sharks for the 15th straight time with a 6-3 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/predators-sharks-score-w38208"/><id>urn:uuid:f8f7dd8b-ab3b-4f07-a193-098aa4d8a618</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:56:04.041-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan O'Reilly broke a tie midway through the third period and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 in a key game in the playoff race.</summary></entry><entry><title>A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-iran-patriot-missiles-w64305"/><id>urn:uuid:a7199fb6-27e4-4667-bb28-4249174bf7a7</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:56:00.131-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is concerned that a prolonged U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift.</summary></entry><entry><title>Markanich, Yeboah score goals, Callender has 6 saves as Minnesota beats Galaxy 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/minnesota-galaxy-score-q24801"/><id>urn:uuid:a6cab5d1-d3ca-4795-a032-0ea896e65dd8</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:50:28.276-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Markanich and Kelvin Yeboah each scored a goal, Drake Callender had six saves, and Minnesota United beat the LA Galaxy 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Strome scores against former team, Ducks' late-season skid extends to 5 with 5-3 loss to Flames</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ducks-flames-score-k97052"/><id>urn:uuid:ce38b73e-adb3-4f55-8030-e664498c2d30</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:47:02.987-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Strome scored his 500th career point with a goal against his former team, Morgan Frost had two goals and the Calgary Flames sent the Anaheim Ducks to their fifth consecutive loss with a 5-3 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Berhalter and Müller score stoppage-time goals, Whitecaps rally to beat Timbers 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/timbers-whitecaps-score-k79194"/><id>urn:uuid:ddfc55d1-96ff-4808-ad4b-5c980182b924</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:45:06.377-04:00</updated><summary>Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller scored stoppage-time goals, Edier Ocampo also scored a goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neto homers and Adell robs the Mariners of 3 home runs in the Angels' 1-0 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-mariners-score-g63520"/><id>urn:uuid:bc11f7ce-0aec-4c91-830e-524ad71e0042</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:29:50.421-04:00</updated><summary>Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, including a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-5-2026-h75667"/><id>urn:uuid:fb908315-248a-4500-bc1d-69dd07199bb0</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:19:37.578-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his threat to hit Iran's critical infrastructure hard if the country's government doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-michigan-matchup-odds-n19127"/><id>urn:uuid:9370c4f6-c34d-469b-826c-411c47f6f248</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:19:22.219-04:00</updated><summary>UConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-5-2026-pilot-l61499"/><id>urn:uuid:31d41ba2-38a2-4ce0-9ddf-dcb231cdf478</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:13:35.485-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-filled threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline.</summary></entry><entry><title>English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/england-choral-music-evensong-cultural-heritage-cathedrals-d26286"/><id>urn:uuid:54863102-dba1-44da-a04a-b6a0e069fbdb</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:08:28.997-04:00</updated><summary>A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/single-session-therapy-v22037"/><id>urn:uuid:c63b8703-c4c1-46d4-b703-dd12faa07946</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:05:23.172-04:00</updated><summary>Can a single therapy session make a difference.</summary></entry><entry><title>3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-texas-trump-detention-abuse-x45537"/><id>urn:uuid:5d8bbc62-ea02-4971-bd77-3aed7777480e</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:04:01.616-04:00</updated><summary>An immigrant family is grappling with the ordeal suffered by a 3-year-old girl who endured alleged sexual abuse while her father fought for five months for her release from federal custody.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees erase four-run deficit, beat Marlins on Giancarlo Stanton's two-run single in eighth</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-rr3ocv5x"/><id>urn:uuid:b364cfa1-8f06-47bd-b066-08a4881d95c9</id><updated>2026-04-05T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Cody Bellinger drove in three runs and brought the Yankees to within 4-2 with a two-run homer in the fifth inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denis Bouanga's 5th career MLS hat trick helps LAFC beat Orlando City 6-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/orlando-lafc-score-v44598"/><id>urn:uuid:b9ab1100-a09e-4283-bd0e-149d6ac065f4</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:50:12.797-04:00</updated><summary>Denis Bouanga scored three goals, his fifth career hat trick in MLS, and Son Heung-min had four assists to help Los Angeles FC beat Orlando City 6-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-arizona-score-final-four-march-madness-m61925"/><id>urn:uuid:99d18ec1-8676-42f9-9cb3-3bbf384b90e1</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:39:26.566-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the 'Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas City's comeback 2-1 win over Gotham snaps three-game skid in the NWSL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/current-gotham-courage-thorns-reign-summit-j08536"/><id>urn:uuid:fe5cd16d-09ad-4d7e-8c0b-4285fe82d63a</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:36:00.380-04:00</updated><summary>Debinha and Michelle Cooper scored goals and the Kansas City Current snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over visiting Gotham FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets batter Giants again as Tyrone Taylor drives in four runs</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-giants-hetd5fr5"/><id>urn:uuid:8b11f70f-a202-41ae-909b-19d4ffc51943</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:35:39.134-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Vientos had three more hits, including an RBI single that preceded pinch hitter Tyrone Taylor's three-run homer in the fifth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sarah Fillier, Maja Nylén Persson score goals, Sirens rally to beat Torrent 2-1 in shootout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/torrent-sirens-score-k23170"/><id>urn:uuid:1380051c-3b06-4d5e-a4eb-f440d38faacf</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:14:57.182-04:00</updated><summary>Sarah Fillier scored late in regulation, Maja Nylén Persson added a shootout goal, and the New York Sirens beat the Seattle Torrent 2-1 at Madison Square Garden.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lowder lowers career ERA to 1.30, best by a Reds pitcher through 8 starts, and matches Fernando</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/lowder-reds-mlb-era-l63982"/><id>urn:uuid:7a8e0313-9f1d-4bcd-a71f-ba69d6fef85d</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:14:26.969-04:00</updated><summary>Rhett Lowder has done something no other Cincinnati Reds pitcher has ever done, and also matched a feat only Fernando Valenzuela had accomplished in the majors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul Rothrock, Andrew Thomas help Sounders beat Dynamo 1-0, extend unbeaten streak to 4 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sounders-dynamo-score-n87395"/><id>urn:uuid:8d9afea3-cf5a-40ae-8434-0c20e3554153</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:08:16.151-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Rothrock scored a goal in the 83rd minute, Andrew Thomas had three saves, and the Seattle Sounders beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luzardo fans 11, Turner hits go-ahead RBI double as Phillies edge Rockies 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-rockies-score-q93956"/><id>urn:uuid:91c68d0e-7f05-4554-ae93-bd44fafc845e</id><updated>2026-04-04T23:07:19.841-04:00</updated><summary>Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss with 1-0 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nashville-sc-chicago-fire-score-mls-q46213"/><id>urn:uuid:9c439015-9e49-4b35-89d4-e5caadfcca2e</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:51:55.483-04:00</updated><summary>Philip Zinckernagel scored 17 seconds into the match and Chris Brady made it stand up as the Chicago Fire handed Nashville SC its first loss this season with a 1-0 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clayton Keller's 3rd career hat trick helps Mammoth to a 7-4 win over the Canucks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mammoth-canucks-score-t83521"/><id>urn:uuid:c2e3676f-f43c-4cf8-8529-722868a8a817</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:36:39.646-04:00</updated><summary>Clayton Keller had the third hat trick of his career and the Utah Mammoth extended their winning streak to three games with a 7-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quinton Byfield scores in OT to boost Kings' playoff hopes with a 7-6 win over Maple Leafs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-kings-score-p03947"/><id>urn:uuid:09247b7d-96ad-4cbe-9b5c-159111fd0aea</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:29:27.229-04:00</updated><summary>Quinton Byfield scored 2:33 into overtime, Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and injures knee in Wolverines' Final Four win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-yaxel-lendeborg-injury-final-four-g45535"/><id>urn:uuid:67b3b359-64cc-4e7a-843f-5246243b539e</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:25:05.812-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 11 points while playing just 14 minutes due to ankle and knee injuries in Saturday's 91-73 win over Arizona in the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wessam Abou Ali leads Crew over Atlanta United 3-1 for first victory of season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/columbus-crew-atlanta-united-score-mls-v55544"/><id>urn:uuid:a7b0ea16-6a37-4aa8-b76a-428d1c244ae9</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:22:46.007-04:00</updated><summary>Wessam Abou Ali scored two goals in the first eight minutes of the second half and the Columbus Crew won for the first time this season, beating Atlanta United 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coughlin takes a 2-shot lead over Korda into Aramco Championship final round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-aramco-shadow-creek-vegas-b75319"/><id>urn:uuid:8dfcb0d7-a43e-4743-88e5-55d21bd568e1</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:20:18.213-04:00</updated><summary>Lauren Coughlin threatened for two days to run away with the Aramco Championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Messi scores, but Inter Miami only gets 2-2 tie with Austin FC in opener of new stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/inter-miami-austin-score-messi-a14460"/><id>urn:uuid:ffc957b1-a4fd-4ba5-b69f-28194fc6a2a6</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:16:44.068-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi scored on the long-awaited opening night in his new home stadium.</summary></entry><entry><title>Perez's homer highlights 6-run 6th inning as Royals top Brewers 8-2 for doubleheader split</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-royals-score-l26170"/><id>urn:uuid:023b6c4d-7f88-4562-80f2-b011bcfbce41</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:13:38.046-04:00</updated><summary>Salvador Perez homered to break a 2-2 tie, highlighting a six-run sixth inning as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 to earn a doubleheader split.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brendan McSorley scores late in stoppage time to help St. Louis City earn 1-1 draw with NYCFC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/st-louis-city-new-york-city-fc-score-mls-t97348"/><id>urn:uuid:c56146c7-8614-411e-9eae-a7876d311369</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:10:26.291-04:00</updated><summary>Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Citi Field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-twins-score-j14178"/><id>urn:uuid:331e0166-9b59-477b-ba8d-106c0e666f56</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:06:33.491-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hall, Forsberg and Sofo score goals for Red Bulls in 4-2 win over Cincinnati</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cincinnati-red-bulls-score-l74812"/><id>urn:uuid:41585d81-ccb7-4b16-8cac-d384a3183088</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:01:47.280-04:00</updated><summary>Julian Hall, Emil Forsberg and Mohammed Sofo each scored a goal and the New York Red Bulls beat Cincinnati FC 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sabres-capitals-score-k74158"/><id>urn:uuid:30d68e6f-6be2-43b4-9407-86798ace7347</id><updated>2026-04-04T22:01:33.350-04:00</updated><summary>Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Logan Farrington, Petar Musa stay hot in leading Dallas to 4-0 victory over D.C. United</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fc-dallas-dc-united-score-mls-j46836"/><id>urn:uuid:1cac2878-6c96-44c4-b210-0e5a21f01cf8</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:52:46.053-04:00</updated><summary>Logan Farrington and Petar Musa continued red-hot starts and Dallas breezed to a 4-0 victory over D.C. United.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks score twice on bunt and throwing error, hold off Braves 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-diamondbacks-score-a98775"/><id>urn:uuid:b9bf038f-5b47-401f-a0b6-fe3d20a922ff</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:48:02.760-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie José Fernandez's bunt single in the second inning led to two unearned runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to defeat the Atlanta Braves 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Westwood, Zaha score goals, Charlotte beats Union 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/union-charlotte-score-v97652"/><id>urn:uuid:2d7fd79a-3f36-47bf-b38b-11ec17977520</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:46:42.330-04:00</updated><summary>Ashley Westwood and Wilfried Zaha each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on a rain-soaked.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders suffer fourth straight defeat, seventh loss in last 10</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-hurricanes-jhwvxh5s"/><id>urn:uuid:5b26e8f7-df08-4f5a-88df-edbf2e5749da</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:44:37.997-04:00</updated><summary>The Islanders, who don't play again until Thursday, easily could be out of a playoff spot that they've essentially held since Dec. 4 by then.</summary></entry><entry><title>Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/meatpacking-plant-strike-colorado-i41947"/><id>urn:uuid:20f2fd93-caf4-43f4-afb9-e9dffbafcb51</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:41:12.386-04:00</updated><summary>Workers at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connor scores twice as the Jets beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 to stay in the playoff hunt</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/jets-blue-jackets-score-y27911"/><id>urn:uuid:a1395950-558c-4ef4-bf5f-a1fd71da6376</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:37:53.203-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Connor scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets overcame an early deficit to beat the Columbus 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping their playoff hopes alive and sending the Blue Jackets to their sixth straight loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pistons beat 76ers 116-93 and clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-76ers-score-c36663"/><id>urn:uuid:d6a84e6a-7059-42ff-b552-28dc4f749cb5</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:34:50.877-04:00</updated><summary>Tobias Harris scored 19 points, and Daniss Jenkins added 16 points and 14 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Daniel Verbeke, 21, is killed after his motorcycle veers off the road and strikes a boulder, police say</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/babylon-manorville-iv8i7uhp"/><id>urn:uuid:d8c1e67e-aa09-4f84-aeab-8433e78fa0eb</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:13:05.087-04:00</updated><summary>Daniel Verbeke, of Babylon, was riding a 2026 Yamaha on Wading River Road when the motorcycle left the road and struck a boulder and a mailbox, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sal Frelick leaves Brewers' second game against Royals with left side tightness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/sal-frelick-hurt-brewers-q51933"/><id>urn:uuid:b13a8f12-b54e-4102-9683-243a8c7a083c</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:12:15.983-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday's split doubleheader in the fourth inning with left side tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn's win over Illinois</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-braylon-mullins-keaton-wagler-uconn-illinois-i50467"/><id>urn:uuid:e248189f-81b8-44e5-a0b7-321bf35f46ed</id><updated>2026-04-04T21:04:56.268-04:00</updated><summary>Freshmen Braylon Mullins of UConn and Keaton Wagler of Illinois led the way for their teams in the Final Four on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Juan Soto has 'minor' calf strain but avoids injured list . . . for now</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-juan-soto-r1pidu3n"/><id>urn:uuid:29350d19-018c-4307-a13b-9f441b00f763</id><updated>2026-04-04T20:44:58.075-04:00</updated><summary>Juan Soto was not in the lineup on Saturday after exiting in the first inning on Friday night after running from first to third in San Francisco.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/illinois-uconn-score-march-madness-t84652"/><id>urn:uuid:55c04859-c9d7-4d02-b2d6-4dafb9480501</id><updated>2026-04-04T20:34:42.578-04:00</updated><summary>UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley's Huskies are heading back to the national title game.</summary></entry><entry><title>After 13 years, David Beckham's dream comes true. Inter Miami calls Miami home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/messi-inter-miami-stadium-t55208"/><id>urn:uuid:e249c3af-10e0-4935-9067-dcb494e0b4fb</id><updated>2026-04-04T20:17:46.080-04:00</updated><summary>Inter Miami finally plays an Major League Soccer home game in Miami, hosting Austin FC on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks-f26554"/><id>urn:uuid:f554fb07-3834-40d7-84e7-5499f09acf07</id><updated>2026-04-04T20:14:04.623-04:00</updated><summary>An NBA investigation into the dispute between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP's injury status is ongoing.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Boys lacrosse and baseball results</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-rll5pc4b"/><id>urn:uuid:cc10069c-ab8c-455b-8f33-b1040ca17de3</id><updated>2026-04-04T20:13:20.921-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCF hires Gabe Lazo as women's basketball coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ucf-womens-basketball-coach-gabe-lazo-hired-h12763"/><id>urn:uuid:653f86b4-1e2a-43b7-856f-fd690841d2d7</id><updated>2026-04-04T20:07:20.329-04:00</updated><summary>UCF has hired Gabe Lazo as its women's basketball coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa baseball's AJ Conza gets go-ahead hit, earns save in come-from-behind win over Garden City</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/massapequa-garden-city-baseball-aj-conza-koweadc1"/><id>urn:uuid:97ac1b6d-cc71-47c9-b59a-f87aa6c16624</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:59:51.176-04:00</updated><summary>The senior hit a three-run double in the fifth and worked a scoreless seventh in Massapequa's season opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>There will be a new Cup champion. Florida's injury-plagued season won't include the playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/florida-panthers-playoffs-injuries-w85462"/><id>urn:uuid:14b6225d-b7e1-4392-b82b-f6f7ac893be5</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:59:06.212-04:00</updated><summary>The Florida Panthers have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, after back-to-back Stanley Cup titles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malkin has 14th career hat trick, Penguins rout Panthers 9-4 to end Florida's bid for a 3-peat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/panthers-penguins-score-c25567"/><id>urn:uuid:d24a34b1-a6fc-4b67-9254-9dd42368d309</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:56:19.588-04:00</updated><summary>Evgeni Malkin had his 14th career hat trick to reach 1,400 career points and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Florida Panthers 9-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raven Johnson's college career will end where it started, with a national title on the line</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-south-carolina-ucla-raven-johnson-x51489"/><id>urn:uuid:0b4735f8-bfe8-4041-8e53-25708a06a686</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:45:44.098-04:00</updated><summary>Raven Johnson was a bright-eyed freshman when South Carolina won the national championship in 2022.</summary></entry><entry><title>José Ramírez nears Cleveland's games record, a milestone he calls most meaningful</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-ramirez-f61348"/><id>urn:uuid:b73daf0d-1d98-4495-acc9-fd3a216484c5</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:44:19.235-04:00</updated><summary>José Ramírez could own every important Cleveland franchise offensive record by the time his contract with the Guardians expires in 2032.</summary></entry><entry><title>So Happy wins Santa Anita Derby, giving 60-year-old jockey Mike Smith a shot at Kentucky Derby</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/horse-racing-santa-anita-derby-blue-grass-wood-memorial-o65760"/><id>urn:uuid:772b7e0c-3b98-42cd-8c1e-f1b15fd39a0d</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:41:43.516-04:00</updated><summary>So Happy has won the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby by 2 3/4 lengths.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golf Saudi: More LPGA-European tour co-sanctioned events in North America likely</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-golf-saudi-let-vegas-shadow-creek-a11821"/><id>urn:uuid:a9cc467b-d373-4194-a391-e3d9f8a01b70</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:40:46.212-04:00</updated><summary>Shadow Creek is hosting the first U.S. event co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour, organized by Golf Saudi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nick Yorke's walk-off single lifts the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Baltimore Orioles 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-pirates-score-p94745"/><id>urn:uuid:4fef0b2b-720b-44b8-8443-6c75b649ac29</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:36:59.715-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees becoming more of a running team, thanks to Jose Caballero and Jazz Chisholm Jr.</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-efwqkgx6"/><id>urn:uuid:d7e3acad-1e66-4891-b764-eb579e4a2540</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:36:10.832-04:00</updated><summary>Entering Saturday's game, the Yankees led the American League with 11 stolen bases in 14 attempts and were second in the majors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wilder edges a wild win over retiring Chisora in heavyweight fight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/wilder-chisora-boxing-f69073"/><id>urn:uuid:36452234-64a8-4710-baa8-008343f60e19</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:33:57.428-04:00</updated><summary>Former world champion Deontay Wilder has sent Derek Chisora into retirement by edging their chaotic heavyweight fight in London.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacIntyre leads as storm-delayed Texas Open heads for marathon finish</title><author><name> SAN ANTONIO</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/macintyre-texas-open-storm-delay-sunday-e40051"/><id>urn:uuid:13113b2a-6938-4a3b-b61b-da3cca39b24d</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:27:25.552-04:00</updated><summary>Robert MacIntyre leads the Texas Open by two shots after making one birdie in six holes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Walker homers, Peña gets 600th hit as Astros rout Athletics 11-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-athletics-score-c82370"/><id>urn:uuid:631a850c-2053-47ac-814b-11c3cd80b071</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:26:26.190-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Walker homered, doubled and drove in two runs as the Houston Astros routed the Athletics 11-0 on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-nuggets-score-j78520"/><id>urn:uuid:751e92f2-da8e-49a4-af8d-96caff4abc63</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:25:20.353-04:00</updated><summary>Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, Christian Braun added 21 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 136-134 in overtime Saturday to snap the Spurs' 11-game winning streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Kentucky Derby fixture steps away: Mike Battaglia retires as oddsmaker</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/churchill-downs-oddsmaker-mike-battaglia-retires-e34026"/><id>urn:uuid:dea90763-ecc2-4ab7-9fcb-15e28bfdd681</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:24:04.754-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Battaglia is retiring after setting the morning-line odds for every Kentucky Derby since 1974.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padres beat Red Sox 3-2 at frigid Fenway on Laureano's bloop RBI single in 9th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-padres-score-v39255"/><id>urn:uuid:0e85f09a-66ce-425d-bd11-0860bd1ee315</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:23:20.561-04:00</updated><summary>Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luca Langoni sparks Revolution to 3-0 victory over Montreal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cf-montreal-new-england-revolution-score-mls-d45693"/><id>urn:uuid:b6556093-b767-4b9a-b2a7-ce3539f5720c</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:16:16.800-04:00</updated><summary>Luca Langoni scored early before notching his league-high fifth assist on defender Mamadou Fofana's first career goal, and the New England Revolution beat CF Montreal 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stephen Curry set to return for Warriors against Rockets after two-month absence with knee injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/warriors-stephen-curry-right-knee-injury-s82910"/><id>urn:uuid:18e3ca85-4b3e-41dd-8a7c-7ca8d12ebf1e</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:03:34.485-04:00</updated><summary>Two-time MVP Stephen Curry is set to return when the Golden State Warriors host Houston on Sunday night after missing 27 consecutive games — it would be his first game since Jan. 30 against Detroit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freeman, Pages lead another offensive barrage by the Dodgers in a 10-5 win over Washington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-nationals-score-h96079"/><id>urn:uuid:9280030e-d347-499e-8a4f-b707aa65e606</id><updated>2026-04-04T19:00:08.972-04:00</updated><summary>Freddie Freeman hit two-run doubles in the first and second innings and Andy Pages added a three-run homer in the fifth to help the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10-5 rout of the Washington Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colin Stephenson: Rangers' Jonathan Quick gives vintage performance, Gabe Perreault scores hat trick</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/colin-stephenson/rangers-jonathan-quick-perreault-gaoa3ks3"/><id>urn:uuid:899a7969-c098-44dc-96d9-610c3bff64f2</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:58:09.081-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan Quick made 31 saves to earn his 410th career victory and rookie Gabe Perreault scored his first hat trick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joel Embiid, out against Pistons, says he was upset over being held out Wednesday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/joel-embiid-out-76ers-c54140"/><id>urn:uuid:2c6972c3-cdee-47d0-808a-f1d0738ec1c1</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:57:37.519-04:00</updated><summary>Joel Embiid, who will not play the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, said Friday night he was angry at Philadelphia 76ers management for not allowing him to play in Washington on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diego Luna, Zavier Gozo score goals for Real Salt Lake it 3-1 win over Sporting KC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sporting-kc-real-salt-lake-score-r97599"/><id>urn:uuid:743174db-bd71-410a-a6cf-3f52e629c980</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:48:07.918-04:00</updated><summary>Diego Luna scored his first goal of the season in the fourth minute, 19-year-old Zavier Gozo added a goal and two assists, and Real Salt Lake beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders' last five games turn into referendum on Patrick Roy's job</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-patrick-roy-wurn5sst"/><id>urn:uuid:11a5a2c5-a643-4e3d-92eb-08292ff6e4ea</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:45:44.097-04:00</updated><summary>Islanders have lost three straight games, jeopardizing their chances of making the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/south-carolina-ucla-preview-march-madness-o30539"/><id>urn:uuid:66b2b802-5b2a-4e05-9879-030543527ce8</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:44:53.682-04:00</updated><summary>Dawn Staley won a national title nine years ago in her first trip as a coach to the NCAA championship game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr. catches flight to Phoenix to watch his sister Gabriela play for NCAA title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/heat-jaime-jaquez-sister-gabriela-ucla-march-madness-p42854"/><id>urn:uuid:754521b9-8b7f-4dcc-aeac-1105c2ca67af</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:25:05.486-04:00</updated><summary>Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat will be in Phoenix to watch his sister Gabriela play for the national title with UCLA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arteta says Arsenal going through 'difficult period' after stunning FA Cup loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-arteta-fa-cup-southampton-d90731"/><id>urn:uuid:3a6b80b3-097d-4e34-94cb-84e56b4a0732</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:19:34.551-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged his team is going through its first tough period of the season after being stunned by second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup quarterfinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>NHL-leading Avs blank Stars 2-0 for big step toward home-ice advantage throughout playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-stars-score-v92059"/><id>urn:uuid:cd1f9ed5-c337-42a7-a0bb-e4e862480f88</id><updated>2026-04-04T18:06:16.853-04:00</updated><summary>Martin Necas broke a scoreless tie midway through the third period, Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-netter and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche took a big step toward home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs with a 2-0 victory over the Dallas Stars.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/louisiana-lao-new-year-parade-w70452"/><id>urn:uuid:5bf07214-2fc5-4b69-9550-8df877bb2e66</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:54:58.241-04:00</updated><summary>Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana.</summary></entry><entry><title>Austin Reaves is out for the rest of the Lakers' regular season with oblique muscle injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/austin-reaves-injury-lakers-b29710"/><id>urn:uuid:5a9f0567-de21-445b-9833-6414b5f12891</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:54:17.451-04:00</updated><summary>Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 oblique muscle injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs-Guardians postponed by rain, setting up a traditional doubleheader on Sunday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-guardians-postponed-p68536"/><id>urn:uuid:a3fc146c-d9a1-4dce-b9fd-eeb18c67e3be</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:53:51.028-04:00</updated><summary>The middle game of the weekend series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians was postponed on Saturday night, two hours before the scheduled first pitch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaquez scores 32, Ware blocks 7 shots and Heat roll past Wizards 152-136</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/wizards-heat-score-h72744"/><id>urn:uuid:c722d811-206f-4f81-bb5f-5401f4b840a4</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:39:13.034-04:00</updated><summary>Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 32 points before dashing out to fly to the NCAA women's basketball title game, Kel'el Ware finished with 24 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks, and the Miami Heat rolled past the Washington Wizards 152-136.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manhasset girls lacrosse, Harper Lambert turn trust into victories</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/manhasset-cold-spring-harbor-girls-lacrosse-eja9wpll"/><id>urn:uuid:d1f74d7b-b0c6-439e-8681-5fa87796aafb</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:34:29.809-04:00</updated><summary>Lambert scored five goals to help Manhasset (4-0) defeat reigning state Class D champion Cold Spring Harbor on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil, calls for harmony and peace in a world torn by war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-pope-leo-easter-vigil-w04653"/><id>urn:uuid:53f5c127-b994-4d02-919a-86988613c16b</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:30:56.735-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV ushers in Easter with his first vigil service as pontiff at St. Peter's Basilica.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-south-carolina-ucla-c63355"/><id>urn:uuid:b2d2b385-fca6-4e9a-a3e2-a3ae2c373d9e</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:29:41.510-04:00</updated><summary>South Carolina battered and bruised UConn in the women's NCAA Tournament semifinals, ending the Huskies' undefeated season while sending their coach to the end of his rope.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kelly Pannek has 2 goals, 2 assists as Frost clinch playoff spot with 6-5 victory over Goldeneyes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/vancouver-goldeneyes-minnesota-frost-score-pwhl-s17475"/><id>urn:uuid:384c6f91-4e62-4690-8766-16e237549793</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:25:43.780-04:00</updated><summary>Kelly Pannek had two goals and two assists to pad her league-leading points total and help the Minnesota Frost hold off the Vancouver Goldeneyes 6-5, snapping a three-match losing streak and clinching a spot in the postseason for the two-time defending champions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mitchell provides all the Brewers offense in 5-2 win over Royals to open their split doubleheader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-royals-score-game-1-j27367"/><id>urn:uuid:5cc4dc6d-5b0a-4fe1-b869-7a8c1cf600d3</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:15:46.691-04:00</updated><summary>Garrett Mitchell hit a two-run double and a three-run homer to help the Brewers beat the Royals 5-2 to open their split doubleheader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Murakami and Montgomery homers help power White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Blue Jays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-white-sox-score-l25626"/><id>urn:uuid:bd980190-ed90-4525-9d37-2f56888c5b31</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:15:30.201-04:00</updated><summary>Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer and Colson Montgomery followed with a solo shot in Chicago's three-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 for their second straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cheryl Miller and other women's hoops greats discuss state of the game at AP Top 25 Poll Experience</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-ap-poll-at-50-w23697"/><id>urn:uuid:62760a9c-d891-4d0c-9889-68c32c1dfe3d</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:07:48.172-04:00</updated><summary>Cheryl Miller and other women's basketball trailblazers, including Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman and former UCLA standout Ann Meyers Drysdale, spoke about the state of college sports at "The AP Top 25 Fan Poll Experience."</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers' offense erupts with four home runs in 11-6 victory over the Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-tigers-score-kerry-carpenter-w54341"/><id>urn:uuid:3fb4caf0-093c-4193-b541-6bf2eeb58c81</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:07:32.413-04:00</updated><summary>Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inaugural Exceptional Senior All-Star Basketball Game raises Alzheimer awareness, donations</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/long-island-basketball-q84szvt2"/><id>urn:uuid:1fe604b7-dd4a-4fae-9ba9-86225e04deec</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:05:57.378-04:00</updated><summary>All proceeds from the inaugural event went to the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center in Westbury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scores 27 to lead Marshall over Illinois State 66-41 in WNIT title game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/illinois-state-marshall-score-wnit-c51947"/><id>urn:uuid:e8f16c22-49ee-4279-a667-5e43f24a73ec</id><updated>2026-04-04T17:01:14.369-04:00</updated><summary>Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scored 14 of her 27 points in the first quarter and Marshall beat Illinois State 66-41 to claim the Thundering Herd's first WNIT championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mookie Betts leaves the game in the 1st inning for the Dodgers with right lower back pain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-mookie-betts-b58210"/><id>urn:uuid:8a9e6761-797b-4d99-aef2-89e7083993ac</id><updated>2026-04-04T16:44:32.380-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts left their game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Longwood flag football's Liana Collazo, Jada Griffith total eight sacks in overtime thriller</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/longwood-flag-football-bxquq857"/><id>urn:uuid:39929a6a-4361-4951-9075-0b600897fde1</id><updated>2026-04-04T16:32:58.035-04:00</updated><summary>"I just had to get it," said Collazo, who totaled three sacks. "It was back and forth the whole time, and I was just so hype."</summary></entry><entry><title>Police charge Michael Bonner after Freeport man dies of injuries from March 25 hit-and-run</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/freeport-nassau-hit-and-run-ptepein1"/><id>urn:uuid:291c43c3-a680-4c19-a49e-6cdc4c50cef0</id><updated>2026-04-04T16:30:53.558-04:00</updated><summary>Narciso Guerra Lopez, 66, who lived in the village, was crossing Merrick Road when he was hit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-fugitive-organized-crime-meloni-e23544"/><id>urn:uuid:a0285850-cef3-4430-911a-e5ed833b0f6d</id><updated>2026-04-04T16:23:22.400-04:00</updated><summary>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hartman scores twice to lead the Wild to a 4-1 win over the Senators</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-senators-score-f44677"/><id>urn:uuid:528d9249-17df-40b9-be5e-8ce7a6b555ce</id><updated>2026-04-04T16:14:12.351-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Hartman scored twice to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police chase fans off the field in clashes at German club game in Dresden</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fan-violence-dresden-hertha-berlin-i37097"/><id>urn:uuid:60b0b18f-c6db-4772-80f1-a7bb3c0ebd0e</id><updated>2026-04-04T16:12:44.165-04:00</updated><summary>Large groups of fans invaded the field and threw flares before being chased away by police in a German second-division soccer game between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha Berlin.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avs defenseman Brent Burns becomes 2nd in NHL history to skate in 1,000 consecutive games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-brent-burns-j24190"/><id>urn:uuid:8939a3f1-7ffe-40b5-9fd5-7922e14d9734</id><updated>2026-04-04T16:02:03.550-04:00</updated><summary>Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns became the second player in NHL history to appear in 1,000 consecutive games when Colorado faced against Central Division rival Dallas on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xzayvier Brown scores 21 to lead Oklahoma over Baylor 82-69 in CBC semifinal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/oklahoma-baylor-scores-cbc-m30765"/><id>urn:uuid:f47950f7-fb0a-4a77-986c-7210ce9001a0</id><updated>2026-04-04T15:58:42.281-04:00</updated><summary>Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points to lead Oklahoma to an 82-69 victory over Baylor in the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Chelsea player Oscar retires from soccer after heart issue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/oscar-retires-sao-paulo-j80918"/><id>urn:uuid:95f77c78-7bae-454d-a967-67c1c6b4415a</id><updated>2026-04-04T15:55:10.968-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian club Sao Paulo says former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired from soccer five months after being admitted to the hospital with a heart issue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josh Sargent's first career goal is winner as Toronto rallies for 3-2 victory over Rapids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/colorado-rapids-toronto-fc-score-mls-y13454"/><id>urn:uuid:c41449ce-a9f4-4ce4-a361-69b6fe96bab3</id><updated>2026-04-04T15:45:25.470-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Sargent had the go-ahead score after notching his first assist in a three-goal second-half run and Toronto FC rallied to beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 in a match that saw three red cards issued.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maria Jose Marin wins Augusta National Women's Amateur after Asterisk Talley meltdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/maria-jose-marin-augusta-l-womens-amateur-asterisk-talley-h72952"/><id>urn:uuid:7644ec20-0aba-4fe3-b915-3d4e23f45519</id><updated>2026-04-04T15:43:09.215-04:00</updated><summary>Maria Jose Marin of Colombia has won the Augusta National Women's Amateur.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-artemis-astronauts-canada-ryan-gosling-a02508"/><id>urn:uuid:87cb960b-8be1-402f-9186-ecb9312c97dd</id><updated>2026-04-04T15:27:59.309-04:00</updated><summary>The new space movie "Project Hail Mary" starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Virginia fires women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton after making 1st Sweet 16 since 2000</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/virginia-coach-firing-f32652"/><id>urn:uuid:7c05451a-060f-459f-9743-f7bf70512f19</id><updated>2026-04-04T15:21:50.036-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia has fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton as head coach of the women's basketball program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Volunteers hunt damaged gear along Peconic Bay following winter's deep freeze</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/oyster-beach-cleanup-js2iufxi"/><id>urn:uuid:585385ba-8352-4903-964c-f1a3124e4383</id><updated>2026-04-04T14:39:54.831-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens fanned out across Peconic Bay shorelines Saturday on the hunt for damaged oyster gear that washed ashore after February's weather.</summary></entry><entry><title>De Gea's huge saves lift Fiorentina to a tense win over Verona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/de-gea-fiorentina-seriea-h18347"/><id>urn:uuid:16a430df-3d00-4e4a-a3dd-8ea688b7f427</id><updated>2026-04-04T14:37:49.673-04:00</updated><summary>Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea has starred in a 1-0 win against Hellas Verona and helped his team move away from the Serie A relegation zone.</summary></entry><entry><title>Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/geno-auriemma-dawn-staley-apology-t46571"/><id>urn:uuid:ecd1a842-b3d6-449f-9324-cf8dfd96f56e</id><updated>2026-04-04T14:25:54.476-04:00</updated><summary>UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies' loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers place Justin Verlander on 15-day injured list with hip injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-justin-verlander-injured-list-c06103"/><id>urn:uuid:f22997b7-0612-43db-b37b-681c5452711a</id><updated>2026-04-04T14:06:41.922-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers inherit 'rally tortoise' after manager Pat Murphy is told no pocket pancakes in TV interview</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-tortoise-j49874"/><id>urn:uuid:ffc543f0-d607-49ab-bbeb-3f6999c730e1</id><updated>2026-04-04T13:54:53.278-04:00</updated><summary>The Milwaukee Brewers apparently have a quirky new mascot, a tortoise named Bobby Jr_ During a pregame interview Friday, manager Pat Murphy pulled out the tortoise as a joke instead of his usual "pocket pancakes."</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-white-house-ballroom-emergency-stay-j70832"/><id>urn:uuid:011d54d0-fa9b-4ce5-8a8a-d42ab4c11fde</id><updated>2026-04-04T13:52:57.070-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is arguing that a judge's order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lens crushed by Lille as discriminatory chants halt play and Ligue 1 title hopes fade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue1-scores-lens-strasbourg-q72689"/><id>urn:uuid:f6fc45c3-ac14-4684-93e3-472e0f52c0fd</id><updated>2026-04-04T13:44:54.684-04:00</updated><summary>Lens has been overwhelmed by northern rival Lille 3-0 and lost ground in the Ligue 1 title race.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays place Alejandro Kirk on IL, recall Brandon Valenzuela, assign Patrick Corbin to Single-A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-kirk-corbin-white-sox-a26248"/><id>urn:uuid:f04b21e1-341c-45c9-a87a-d0a441467be0</id><updated>2026-04-04T13:43:53.225-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Blue Jays placed two-time All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a dislocated and fractured left thumb and recalled catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona overcomes 10-man Atletico and boosts La Liga lead after Real Madrid loses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mallorca-real-madrid-barcelona-atletico-laliga-h25077"/><id>urn:uuid:0edd9f1e-fc9b-4ece-9185-6f3d5963ad36</id><updated>2026-04-04T13:19:53.518-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona has come from behind away from home to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid 1-0 in La Liga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says long-term contract should take some pressure off him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-cooper-pratt-a67180"/><id>urn:uuid:870f780b-06e3-42b6-a593-41e424c9dbb5</id><updated>2026-04-04T13:17:12.939-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt believes the security that comes from signing a long-term contract while in the minor leagues should take pressure off him as he works his way to the majors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/parker-holdsclaw-hall-of-fame-b03542"/><id>urn:uuid:2c8c0ebf-832c-4a98-afe9-dc4fa48d194f</id><updated>2026-04-04T12:54:16.406-04:00</updated><summary>Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-iran-visas-rubio-soleimani-green-cards-h83087"/><id>urn:uuid:c41e633a-be8c-4db7-bdbc-89de2e7b850c</id><updated>2026-04-04T12:32:18.038-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayern youngsters deliver rousing comeback win to stay on course for Bundesliga title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bundesliga-scores-bayern-kane-dortmund-leipzig-g45053"/><id>urn:uuid:31b664a7-d76f-4c84-8655-86177e38fe57</id><updated>2026-04-04T12:07:08.004-04:00</updated><summary>Lennart Karl has scored in the ninth minute of added time to complete a dramatic comeback 3-2 win for Bayern Munich over Freiburg in the Bundesliga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-administration-lawsuit-higher-education-race-d33952"/><id>urn:uuid:b1c8bf23-0648-4ae4-891f-29a13b96519b</id><updated>2026-04-04T11:59:50.906-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren't considering race in admissions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-wildfire-riverside-county-evacuations-a44491"/><id>urn:uuid:a8aab6a8-7477-4b35-93c9-4ade7cac275f</id><updated>2026-04-04T11:21:42.706-04:00</updated><summary>A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Slot under more pressure at Liverpool after 'unbelievable disappointment' of FA Cup humbling by City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/slot-liverpool-fa-cup-city-r10796"/><id>urn:uuid:07acc151-c393-47e6-81ce-ddd149dd4127</id><updated>2026-04-04T11:20:59.594-04:00</updated><summary>Arne Slot has come under renewed pressure after a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals featuring a 20-minute collapse that he could barely explain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia announces a mutual decision to part ways with Lady Bulldogs coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/georgia-abrahamson-henderson-k88250"/><id>urn:uuid:de1e31ab-a366-4661-866f-ea78e9bbe0d2</id><updated>2026-04-04T11:08:13.783-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia has mutually agreed to part ways with women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 men and a boy ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/london-ambulances-torched-jewish-l00745"/><id>urn:uuid:4eab5860-dfef-45d3-966b-e257758ec2a4</id><updated>2026-04-04T10:14:35.170-04:00</updated><summary>Two young men and a boy have been ordered to remain in custody after appearing in court on arson charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-moon-artemis-astronauts-i40423"/><id>urn:uuid:bdaeb2f4-f6bd-4e02-873f-75799eb81497</id><updated>2026-04-04T10:07:58.180-04:00</updated><summary>The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gas prices on Long Island hit $4 average for first time since 2022, AAA says</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gas-prices-aaa-iran-ih795g8s"/><id>urn:uuid:e7d67f2f-85f0-4c87-ac5b-f1c5dd4981ca</id><updated>2026-04-04T09:49:14.085-04:00</updated><summary>The average price is more than a dollar higher than a month ago, when the cost was $3.002.</summary></entry><entry><title>FA Cup quarterfinals: Arsenal stunned by 2nd-tier Southampton and Haaland hat trick downs Liverpool</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fa-cup-man-city-liverpool-arsenal-chelsea-n71279"/><id>urn:uuid:b5e25da1-252b-4911-bf48-10201898f7dc</id><updated>2026-04-04T09:40:30.870-04:00</updated><summary>Second-tier Southampton has caused a huge shock by beating Premier League leader Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>A fire at a gas lighter factory near Bangladesh's capital kills 5 people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bangladesh-gas-lighter-factory-fire-s48553"/><id>urn:uuid:4e1068b3-0a3d-4a0e-9980-b8b9f10a2f48</id><updated>2026-04-04T09:31:48.408-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Bangladesh say five people have died in a fire that broke out at a factory manufacturing gas lighters near Bangladesh's capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-extreme-weather-flood-landslide-rain-storm-e79740"/><id>urn:uuid:4b6525a8-2c37-401c-a597-04f2f7053b7e</id><updated>2026-04-04T09:14:01.399-04:00</updated><summary>The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK police investigate after officers left guns outside mayor's home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/london-mayor-khan-guns-police-c13384"/><id>urn:uuid:2ccfd7db-a421-4958-8541-968d0dc9080e</id><updated>2026-04-04T09:06:24.248-04:00</updated><summary>London police are urgently investigating how armed protection officers left a bag of guns outside Mayor Sadiq Khan's home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-go-it-alone-approach-e02591"/><id>urn:uuid:9d0efdea-8bb8-4516-b4d1-5f7a44f3f6c4</id><updated>2026-04-04T09:06:14.281-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump claims that the United States has, in his words, "completely decimated" Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/virginia-redistricting-rural-voters-democrats-congress-trump-j91355"/><id>urn:uuid:1533ee19-3af4-443d-b7e5-32959d62c945</id><updated>2026-04-04T07:41:04.620-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia could be next to redraw its congressional map.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trippier 'emotional' after Newcastle announces he'll leave at end of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/kieran-trippier-newcastle-leaving-i64153"/><id>urn:uuid:56d58e60-5052-4db6-856c-778d70cc822e</id><updated>2026-04-04T07:40:50.618-04:00</updated><summary>Newcastle says former England right back Kieran Trippier will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.</summary></entry><entry><title>Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/real-estate-housing-mortgage-rates-home-prices-e69787"/><id>urn:uuid:6f07525e-695b-4a04-9505-b2a50576d0c3</id><updated>2026-04-04T07:39:12.107-04:00</updated><summary>The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-earthquake-refugees-iran-q26688"/><id>urn:uuid:cca7246b-c2e6-445b-9868-07158663b295</id><updated>2026-04-04T07:37:25.840-04:00</updated><summary>A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/schlossberg-kennedy-love-story-congress-nyc-h72751"/><id>urn:uuid:c650ada9-a591-466a-8a58-8304a192dbb5</id><updated>2026-04-04T07:31:36.936-04:00</updated><summary>As a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/europe-iran-energy-war-inflation-b82689"/><id>urn:uuid:87159d38-4628-4223-bde5-41eec1e57607</id><updated>2026-04-04T07:02:04.661-04:00</updated><summary>Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-drone-strikes-zelenskyy-e20577"/><id>urn:uuid:42cf9336-fc48-49cf-b283-d2b7fda28189</id><updated>2026-04-04T06:56:41.101-04:00</updated><summary>Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.</summary></entry><entry><title>One dead and dozens injured at Peru soccer stadium during fan rally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/peru-deaths-fans-stadium-crush-collapse-lima-v66124"/><id>urn:uuid:b5f6e83f-67fb-4311-9268-357b918fee9f</id><updated>2026-04-04T06:24:57.560-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Peru's capital say at least one person died and 60 others were injured in what seemed to be a crush of fans at a popular soccer team's stadium Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Outspoken Iranians overseas say their loved ones are being detained back home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-crackdown-dissidents-activists-opposition-war-exile-m77754"/><id>urn:uuid:41df0c77-429c-4e1e-a96a-30a844685665</id><updated>2026-04-04T06:12:27.997-04:00</updated><summary>Iran's government is detaining family members of opposition figures in exile, according to some who spoke to The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>Auriemma and Staley clash in tense postgame exchange after South Carolina beats UConn in Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-dawn-staley-geno-auriemma-o72130"/><id>urn:uuid:a056adaf-8db8-49d9-bf07-ae7383562ca3</id><updated>2026-04-04T06:00:37.946-04:00</updated><summary>Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma's coaching rivalry reached a dramatic peak Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senegal limits foreign trips for officials as the fallout from Iran war deepens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senegal-iran-war-energy-trips-c82692"/><id>urn:uuid:568bcc71-0bcb-4f39-ac3f-ade68f761d52</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:50:54.197-04:00</updated><summary>The Senegalese government has banned nonessential foreign trips for ministers to save costs as the energy crisis linked to the Iran war deepens.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dutch police probe a small blast outside a pro-Israel Christian center</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-explosion-netherlands-christian-center-y44294"/><id>urn:uuid:c1e4ba7d-2b62-46fe-b2bd-e81e2f088bb8</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:20:50.082-04:00</updated><summary>Dutch police are investigating a small explosion outside a Christian center that promotes Israel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islip house with helipad, half-pipe breaks record with $3.85 million sale price</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/islip-sale-record-ij8m7u8i"/><id>urn:uuid:cdc31c1c-c980-4bff-b2f7-e64f55c32b0c</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The closing price of the Maple Street home is the highest paid in the community in more than 20 years, experts said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Old Westbury to pay $19M over allegations it blocked new synagogue</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman and Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/old-westbury-lubavitch-temple-lawsuit-egll3pq6"/><id>urn:uuid:4a206918-e69d-4691-a4e6-43ed619975b3</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge said a village law used to thwart the temple's plan was unconstitutional.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luxe meat wholesaler PFD opens Port Washington retail store</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/pfd-prime-food-distributors-port-washington-qodfloue"/><id>urn:uuid:cd0e854f-849c-48cc-9a78-5ff125a27fc6</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Shop here for steaks and chops usually found only in high-end restaurants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rangers' Drew Fortescue impressing teammates, coach Mike Sullivan in first games of NHL career</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-ktpgyzrb"/><id>urn:uuid:fad74174-9bb6-4466-96ef-e75fad631a4e</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"He doesn't just play safe hockey. He plays smart hockey," coach Mike Sullivan said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Easter and Passover looks from Long Island's past eras</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-vintage-easter-vf0zmxc4"/><id>urn:uuid:a91ac3a9-eef7-4550-b836-c0964a738a50</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>This collection from Newsday's photo archives —spanning the1950s through the late '70s — offers a glimpse of a more formal and ritualized era.</summary></entry><entry><title>Norwegian ferry cruise is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional ships</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/havila-voyages-norwegian-fjord-cruise-experience-x18p9ngk"/><id>urn:uuid:237cc474-ad5a-4146-aa0a-a00337daa449</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Havila Voyages' coastal ferry sailings — sans casinos, spas and room service — offer an eco-friendly, slow-travel alternative to traditional cruises.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top 10 Long Island high school girls lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/girls-lacrosse-team-rankings-lvr8v0hj"/><id>urn:uuid:e3ee1651-cb6d-4e28-bb5d-a27d384ec145</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>St. Anthony's, on a 51-game winning streak, remains at No. 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Babylon Village budget plan would hike taxes nearly 5%</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/babylon-village-budget-svy961c9"/><id>urn:uuid:8a9c8964-3b82-4da0-949e-3bef0f6ecc75</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A public hearing on the spending plan will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at Village Hall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Melba Tolliver, more you may remember working at News 12</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/news-12-melba-tolliver-gkm0xlqq"/><id>urn:uuid:3372d6ad-392d-40a7-acca-7dd778b7e054</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Melba Tolliver, Chauncey Howell and Bob Wolff are just a few legends who worked there.</summary></entry><entry><title>A month of war in Iran prompts clashing political views on Long Island</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/iran-trump-cvpl4f8k"/><id>urn:uuid:c7f23dd0-c55f-4202-bc42-d32b32a8e7ac</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Polls show that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's launching of a military operation against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ticks are a threat. Congress and New York must act.</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/tick-borne-illnesses-lyme-alpha-gal-syndrome-tutn0lla"/><id>urn:uuid:0657443a-c611-4a99-8a67-e2a8dcfc8fc9</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island is ground zero in the battle against tick-borne illnesses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Setback on matching funds could alter dynamics of Blakeman-Hochul race</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-hochul-xmwbdhqz"/><id>urn:uuid:fabcbe6d-0bbd-468c-a056-e0ed4171daec</id><updated>2026-04-04T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Nassau County executive vowed to challenge what he described as a 'blatantly partisan ruling.'</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-4-2026-p58349"/><id>urn:uuid:ce01832f-a74c-4466-b60d-3225ef6e2975</id><updated>2026-04-04T04:47:39.406-04:00</updated><summary>U_S_ President Donald Trump has again warned Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and allow ship traffic to flow again, and Iran has responded by threatening to open "the gates of hell."</summary></entry><entry><title>'Wow!' The eye surgery marathon that restored sight for some South Africans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-health-eye-operation-marathon-cataracts-x55140"/><id>urn:uuid:1855a8f0-b230-4efc-acff-d8d9693c61b8</id><updated>2026-04-04T04:02:56.552-04:00</updated><summary>Gladys Khoza has regained her sight after a cataract surgery marathon in South Africa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ye attempts a comeback with sold-out LA-area concert, support from Lauryn Hill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kanye-west-concert-ye-lauryn-hill-sofi-stadium-w55194"/><id>urn:uuid:ad8750e9-42d4-4477-a5fe-16747a637c5d</id><updated>2026-04-04T03:57:57.451-04:00</updated><summary>The artist formerly and possibly again known as Kanye West reveled in support from one of his musical idols, Lauryn Hill, as he staged a sold-out Southern California concert meant to mark a comeback from years of controversy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners beat Angels 3-1 when Young breaks scoreless tie in 10th after Woo's strong start</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-angels-score-trout-f68843"/><id>urn:uuid:e895c3d5-09ba-4c1b-bebe-5148cf3af1ff</id><updated>2026-04-04T01:15:20.366-04:00</updated><summary>Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple leading off the 10th inning, and Bryan Woo combined with the Seattle Mariners' bullpen to pitch 10 innings of one-hit ball in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raynaud scores 28 points to help the Kings beat the Pelicans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pelicans-kings-score-u77284"/><id>urn:uuid:9bef4d4f-0365-4123-8d82-626c397e41e3</id><updated>2026-04-04T01:02:52.968-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Maxime Raynaud scored 28 points and the Sacramento Kings overcame a 17-point, first-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dylan Holloway's two goals help Blues keep slim playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Ducks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blues-ducks-score-f35425"/><id>urn:uuid:2ef91a87-7403-4ae0-9d36-88cce541dac1</id><updated>2026-04-04T01:00:19.998-04:00</updated><summary>Dylan Holloway scored a pair of power-play goals, Robert Thomas had a goal and two assists, and the St. Louis Blues kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-4-2026-l88422"/><id>urn:uuid:7c4ebc83-226c-4e98-b8f7-688b19781a89</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:59:48.410-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran over his Monday deadline to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz so ship traffic can flow again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg scores 51 points to become first teen to reach 50 in an NBA game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-cooper-flagg-q22840"/><id>urn:uuid:60ab045a-09d5-4f0b-ab89-b12f0576e555</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:47:45.122-04:00</updated><summary>Cooper Flagg scored 51 points to become the first teenager to reach the 50-point mark in an NBA game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Albies and Olson hit back-to-back homers in 9th to give Braves 2-0 win over Diamondbacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-diamondbacks-score-albies-olson-holmes-r88430"/><id>urn:uuid:30b80ebf-775e-4321-9888-24b2c1bb9bb7</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:45:06.287-04:00</updated><summary>Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson opened the ninth inning with back-to-back home runs, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawrence Butler hits 3-run homer in the Athletics' 11-4 win over the Astros in home opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-athletics-score-s47328"/><id>urn:uuid:7e8172de-e5e0-4194-82d1-c790258e94a5</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:40:31.242-04:00</updated><summary>Lawrence Butler hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, Max Muncy followed Butler's fourth-inning drive with a solo shot after his earlier two-run double, and the Athletics pounded the Houston Astros 11-4 for a victorious home opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pride score late goal to hand Angel City a first loss of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pride-angel-city-racing-louisville-dash-stars-royals-wave-legacy-score-nwsl-q89526"/><id>urn:uuid:e4950237-0c53-452c-abc2-16f560eeadee</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:25:57.696-04:00</updated><summary>Haley McCutcheon scored two late goals and the Orlando Pride handed visiting Angel City its first loss of the season with a 2-1 victory on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Carolina returns to the NCAA championship game in a showdown with newcomer UCLA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/south-carolina-f13332"/><id>urn:uuid:28c42798-ba15-45f7-897d-886178989aec</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:18:44.609-04:00</updated><summary>Dawn Staley and South Carolina are back in a familiar place, reaching the NCAA championship game for the fourth time in five years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ufo-extraterrestrials-flying-saucer-trump-hollywood-film-h09578"/><id>urn:uuid:d3b51890-c1a6-40b0-a0fb-43d73a38b9b4</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:09:57.134-04:00</updated><summary>Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads.</summary></entry><entry><title>Madison Booker's offense disappears during tough shooting night as Texas falls to UCLA in Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/texas-madison-booker-f21993"/><id>urn:uuid:07d6c7ff-64e5-45a0-8db1-213dd1f5f504</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:07:39.625-04:00</updated><summary>Madison Booker has led the Texas offense all season, so it was little surprise that she hit a jumper less than a minute into the game to give the Longhorns an early two-point lead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women take pride in Holy Week roles after a Spanish Catholic brotherhood's procession excluded them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/holy-week-spain-easter-procession-gender-equality-p32746"/><id>urn:uuid:926d5923-9748-4b0b-b5ca-01d08fb43fec</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:06:55.497-04:00</updated><summary>One religious brotherhood's refusal to include women in its Holy Week procession has made front-page news in Spain.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/extraterrestrials-ufo-uap-trump-obama-files-c51891"/><id>urn:uuid:58612e95-8424-4ea4-b43c-a33b74f5b882</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:06:19.650-04:00</updated><summary>For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/moms-for-liberty-trump-administration-influence-education-i68539"/><id>urn:uuid:860f21ec-2509-46e6-8aaa-b8a599186d31</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:01:46.517-04:00</updated><summary>Moms for Liberty made a name for itself at the local level, fighting to win control of school boards as it battled "woke indoctrination" in the classroom.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-fighter-jet-shot-down-trump-x57193"/><id>urn:uuid:30fd5232-8ffd-4667-85b1-d1ef09bf6733</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:01:03.225-04:00</updated><summary>Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA withstands Texas' late charge, reaches 1st NCAA championship game with grinding 51-44 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-ucla-texas-l67795"/><id>urn:uuid:1173b2fd-250c-4c04-b2bb-55cdbe384c59</id><updated>2026-04-04T00:00:14.206-04:00</updated><summary>Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Collapse of Tokyo's aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-cherry-blossom-trees-falling-u66750"/><id>urn:uuid:b4f65178-10e2-4d0e-bf12-584b5fbeae60</id><updated>2026-04-03T23:50:39.063-04:00</updated><summary>In Tokyo, the birthplace of Japan's popular Somei Yoshino cherry blossom variety, many of the trees planted during the country's postwar advancement of the 1960s are now getting old and frail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Magic overcome Cooper Flagg's 51-point night as Mavericks lose 14th straight home game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-mavericks-score-h28394"/><id>urn:uuid:1cf8cf3a-4c1f-40aa-bd10-4499eedc90fe</id><updated>2026-04-03T23:23:57.991-04:00</updated><summary>Wendell Carter Jr. scored 28 points and the Orlando Magic beat Dallas 138-127, overcoming a 51-point showing from rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and handing the Mavericks their 14th consecutive loss at home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' OG Anunoby scores 31 points in rout of Bulls</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-bulls-rvjxz66g"/><id>urn:uuid:8e152007-9e6e-4b75-8ff4-797724580de8</id><updated>2026-04-03T23:06:01.824-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks won by 40 points at the Garden in a game where they led by as many as 47.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mavs coach Jason Kidd ejected shortly before Naji Marshall is tossed as well against Orlando</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-ejections-jason-kidd-w02935"/><id>urn:uuid:b733d10a-9e64-444c-9d8e-75f54373c66b</id><updated>2026-04-03T23:00:00.420-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected after just one technical foul and forward Naji Marshall was tossed moments later from the bench after getting his second tech in a game against Orlando.</summary></entry><entry><title>RJ Barrett scores 25 points in the Raptors' 128-96 win over the Grizzlies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/raptors-grizzlies-score-q44694"/><id>urn:uuid:e57256b5-f1cb-46e3-ade6-0a11333282bd</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:53:01.255-04:00</updated><summary>RJ Barrett scored 25 points, Brandon Ingram had 17 points and seven rebounds and the Toronto Raptors built a first-half lead, extended it in the third and coasted to a 128-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockets win their 5th straight, beating the Jazz 140-106 behind 25 points from Kevin Durant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/rockets-jazz-score-durant-h71156"/><id>urn:uuid:e9d2f38b-105d-42cb-89d4-4c83bbf55121</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:50:07.996-04:00</updated><summary>Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight game by beating the Utah Jazz 140-106.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Juan Soto leaves victory over Giants with calf tightness</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-juan-soto-lni4lzvz"/><id>urn:uuid:8b8ad6fa-f692-4a2f-900b-73b78ce56839</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:41:18.256-04:00</updated><summary>Juan Soto singled in his first time up, then appeared to have a leg issue rounding second base on his way to third on Bo Bichette's RBI single.</summary></entry><entry><title>Abstreiter makes 39 saves, the Victoire beat the Charge 3-0 to take the PWHL lead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/victoire-charge-score-l22766"/><id>urn:uuid:51623b38-1f29-4933-a190-902d6996a9e7</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:39:53.537-04:00</updated><summary>Sandra Abstreiter made 39 saves her first PWHL shutout, Kaitlin Willoughby scored twice and the Montreal Victoire beat the Ottawa Charge 3-0 on Friday night to take the league lead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins endure a pregame power outage on a cold, rainy day to make for a happy home opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-home-opener-pohlad-power-outage-v99957"/><id>urn:uuid:5e04a6ad-9923-4205-b478-f00f5765a6cb</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:33:51.745-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins have a lot of work and winning to do to begin to win back their fan base.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lauren Coughlin surges through gusty round for a 5-shot lead at Shadow Creek</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-tour-aramco-championship-vegas-r98439"/><id>urn:uuid:8e54515f-6296-4edd-b1b5-fbe5e692ffb5</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:27:07.995-04:00</updated><summary>Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek even in windy conditions Friday that played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship to shoot a 3-under 69 and open a five-shot lead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/celtics-bucks-score-a37535"/><id>urn:uuid:ff0f21aa-e162-4b62-80d6-ac307f340deb</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:26:25.370-04:00</updated><summary>Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23 and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Antetokounmpo says he's healthy and wants to play as Bucks continue to keep him on the bench</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-l56965"/><id>urn:uuid:5c742b1e-3706-4bb2-9271-b5c2449b3d7d</id><updated>2026-04-03T22:00:04.814-04:00</updated><summary>Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's healthy and wants to play even as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to say the two-time MVP is too injured to take the floor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawks beat the Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win and 18th in 20 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/hawks-nets-score-u33213"/><id>urn:uuid:915a8622-8460-4699-b12b-82cf0a28efd9</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:59:43.756-04:00</updated><summary>CJ McCollum had 25 points and seven assists and the surging Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders fall to Flyers, losing third straight game in chorus of boos at UBS Arena</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-flyers-hhnzfcbb"/><id>urn:uuid:2ce2694a-8bab-4557-9c41-04fa3b73522f</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:48:46.618-04:00</updated><summary>According to MoneyPuck.com, the regulation loss dropped the Islanders' chances of making the playoffs to 40.2%</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul George has 23 points to lead the 76ers past the Timberwolves, 115-103</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/76ers-timberwolves-score-v61842"/><id>urn:uuid:cac08445-edfe-488c-af38-90b9548d2d71</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:42:47.483-04:00</updated><summary>Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hornets beat the Pacers 129-108 for their 8th win in 10 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pacers-hornets-score-j52079"/><id>urn:uuid:6ddddc53-a4cc-4fa9-bf85-40c218dbade7</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:29:37.512-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Miller scored 22 points, Kon Knueppel added 20 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 129-108 on Friday night for their eighth victory in 10 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Auriemma rips officials and beefs with Staley, but bad night for Strong and Fudd is why UConn fell</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-uconn-south-carolina-geno-auriemma-p55861"/><id>urn:uuid:40746b0d-846d-4607-b06b-8b1d0dc11755</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:28:38.909-04:00</updated><summary>UConn's Geno Auriemma was not a happy man.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Mets need someone to step up before things really start to turn bad</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-hhsa09gl"/><id>urn:uuid:326546e9-f694-410b-8f59-f4e9a34662b1</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:19:01.699-04:00</updated><summary>Seven games? Nah, you can trace this simmering dissatisfaction to last June 13.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to NCAA title game, snaps Huskies' 54-game win streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-south-carolina-score-c87469"/><id>urn:uuid:1bf789a6-df6d-45d6-9288-44e239e07063</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:12:33.131-04:00</updated><summary>Ta'Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat UConn 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies' 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women's NCAA Tournament championship game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians' Chase DeLauter continues hot start with 3 hits and 2-run homer in home opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-delauter-cubs-x99909"/><id>urn:uuid:e3f9be46-8be2-4245-a599-bba55602dc6e</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:06:28.641-04:00</updated><summary>Chase DeLauter has developed a knack for memorable opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacIntyre has a big finish and builds 4-shot lead in the Texas Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/robert-macintyre-ludvig-aberg-texas-open-x49378"/><id>urn:uuid:659403b8-f034-4ab0-a726-3408aa16dac6</id><updated>2026-04-03T21:04:39.776-04:00</updated><summary>Robert MacIntyre decided to add the Valero Texas Open to his schedule to be sharper for the Masters next week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Will Knicks be able to flip a switch when games begin to really count?</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-playoffs-bi3mn9hs"/><id>urn:uuid:289e592f-7d5d-4db9-832a-c886df09f866</id><updated>2026-04-03T20:55:12.378-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks also had a 50-28 record after 78 games last season, yet, this year seems to come with more uncertainty.</summary></entry><entry><title>2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 7-month-old girl</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nyc-stray-bullet-baby-infant-killed-r64365"/><id>urn:uuid:f13cadb6-6b75-45e1-b6ca-fdcfcbe99531</id><updated>2026-04-03T20:48:42.493-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a second suspect in the stray-bullet killing of a 7-month-old baby on a Brooklyn street has been arrested in Pennsylvania.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-rays-score-gray-w17118"/><id>urn:uuid:983a14c7-423a-4629-bfcb-8a8f192479ab</id><updated>2026-04-03T20:45:36.906-04:00</updated><summary>Tristan Gray hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run seventh inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 home-opener victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women's basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/hall-of-fame-naismith-x84124"/><id>urn:uuid:e0cfbae9-607d-4af1-8c0d-e53db94a89d4</id><updated>2026-04-03T20:21:39.558-04:00</updated><summary>Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn has remained women's college basketball's gold standard amid rapid growth of the game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/final-four-ap-poll-at-50-i51689"/><id>urn:uuid:fe1d192c-3a38-43e4-8fd3-ceeac5b5de4b</id><updated>2026-04-03T20:07:43.166-04:00</updated><summary>When Jennifer Rizzotti arrived at UConn as a player in 1992, the expectations around the school, as well as the women's basketball landscape, were much different than they are today.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coaches push back after LeBron James suggests NBA better if Grizzlies left Memphis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lebron-james-memphis-criticism-y31349"/><id>urn:uuid:316f83a6-c8f0-4dda-968b-87b55878985c</id><updated>2026-04-03T20:02:16.143-04:00</updated><summary>A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture Friday following criticism by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should just relocate.</summary></entry><entry><title>China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-pakistan-iran-war-diplomacy-u67310"/><id>urn:uuid:89998c2f-c9fa-4d5a-9c37-a1cd322919a6</id><updated>2026-04-03T20:01:55.585-04:00</updated><summary>China is stepping up its diplomacy as the Iran war drags on.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former death row inmate asks Utah judge to dismiss murder case slated for retrial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/utah-death-row-retrial-douglas-stewart-carter-n49983"/><id>urn:uuid:367a7138-a447-4b2b-8767-9bd56f748776</id><updated>2026-04-03T19:55:03.686-04:00</updated><summary>A man who spent decades on death row in Utah is asking a judge to throw out his aggravated murder case.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flavor Flav, a longtime supporter of women's sports, is courtside at Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/flavor-flav-march-madness-l62460"/><id>urn:uuid:a0edc7f2-2759-4655-9650-2e6feaa1a5f9</id><updated>2026-04-03T19:34:57.966-04:00</updated><summary>Flavor Flav was among the celebrities in attendance at the women's Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenager Konnor Griffin dazzles in debut as Pirates edge Orioles 5-4 for third straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/orioles-pirates-score-mlb-o32887"/><id>urn:uuid:91298b1e-0810-456a-b462-332cd13033c7</id><updated>2026-04-03T19:04:57.175-04:00</updated><summary>Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado's home opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-rockies-score-harper-schwarber-nola-q08520"/><id>urn:uuid:1c5489df-4342-441e-b8cb-df7307a50e08</id><updated>2026-04-03T19:00:43.721-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning, Aaron Nola pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Colorado's home opener by beating the Rockies 10-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox's Caleb Durbin gets booed, snaps season-opening hitless streak in Boston home opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-caleb-durbin-hitless-streak-q06149"/><id>urn:uuid:dd92e199-3910-429c-90d0-c499975c70f3</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:59:44.082-04:00</updated><summary>Caleb Durbin experienced something in his first game at Fenway Park as a member of the Boston Red Sox that few others have before him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar headed to injured list with fractured right wrist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-jordan-lawlar-injured-j88724"/><id>urn:uuid:22e76820-b324-4fa2-a86a-58beafdb3d7f</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:56:22.874-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list with a fractured right wrist after getting hit with a pitch during Thursday's 17-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Home runs by DeLauter and Arias in 7th inning propel Guardians to 4-1 victory over Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-guardians-score-delauter-e15669"/><id>urn:uuid:dafa4b14-6bc1-4877-bc94-e57ee1239a3a</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:56:11.405-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Chase DeLauter had three hits, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 4-1 against the Chicago Cubs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers-Royals game postponed by rain, setting up a doubleheader on Saturday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-kansas-city-royals-postponed-e71666"/><id>urn:uuid:12371389-cacf-4f1b-8c2b-30468bf9b281</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:51:03.942-04:00</updated><summary>Persistent rain has postponed the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend's assault allegations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-y88590"/><id>urn:uuid:5818d49c-a9d3-4c7b-873c-ef8a3538bea1</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:48:05.503-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL has decided not to discipline Rashee Rice after a former girlfriend posted images of bruises and wounds on social media.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers finalize 8-year, $50.75 million deal with prized shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cooper-pratt-milwaukee-brewers-a91954"/><id>urn:uuid:61de1206-84a0-4ea8-8e95-25a155c833bb</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:21:17.403-04:00</updated><summary>The Milwaukee Brewers finalized their eight-year, $50.75 million contract with Cooper Pratt, adding their prized 21-year-old shortstop prospect to their 40-man roster and optioning him to Triple-A Nashville.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic to miss rest of Lakers' regular season with hamstring strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-luka-doncic-hamstring-u66439"/><id>urn:uuid:5f0f7dde-7190-454c-9a58-8c035b913be4</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:16:18.993-04:00</updated><summary>Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team says.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Rieber: Will Warren continues Yankees' pitching dominance in nearly flawless home opener</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/anthony-rieber/will-warren-yankees-pitching-p20g9w7b"/><id>urn:uuid:c2f5b74b-7716-4a88-a922-b7b13e81b700</id><updated>2026-04-03T18:14:59.892-04:00</updated><summary>Yankee starters have given up four runs in 39 1/3 innings in the first seven games of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/southern-california-springs-wildfire-perris-m95867"/><id>urn:uuid:00514c3f-454c-4810-bc83-58d7b38505bf</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:51:26.799-04:00</updated><summary>Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peters' single caps 2-run 10th as White Sox beat Blue Jays 5-4 in home opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-white-sox-score-e78039"/><id>urn:uuid:8581fca8-5f97-4317-beb7-d6d35fc8fb51</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:44:04.031-04:00</updated><summary>Tristan Peters capped a two-run 10th inning with an RBI single and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a wild home opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/interior-oil-gas-oceans-deepwater-horizon-gulf-x92014"/><id>urn:uuid:4b12e10c-2f60-4d24-a080-a82eb812c912</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:43:15.671-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill.</summary></entry><entry><title>Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-illini-huskies-f38331"/><id>urn:uuid:c35770b1-95a7-4075-93ce-ae13b712bddf</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:36:10.162-04:00</updated><summary>Illinois coach Brad Underwood doesn't need any reminders about what happened the last two times his team faced UConn.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani, Tucker, Betts and Freeman all homer as the top of the Dodgers' order breaks out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-ohtani-tucker-betts-freeman-g25973"/><id>urn:uuid:8c33ed1e-2228-41b3-8808-7bbddfce79b2</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:18:30.703-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman — the first four hitters in the Los Angeles lineup — all homered in a 13-6 win over the Washington Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/trump-executive-order-college-sports-m24163"/><id>urn:uuid:065f7148-4539-4742-b766-c12f05392fbf</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:15:56.211-04:00</updated><summary>President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that don't comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn's Dan Hurley is in the Final Four yet again. He's trying to enjoy it a little more, too</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-uconn-dan-hurley-w73792"/><id>urn:uuid:7280085c-d3f3-411a-8f79-793bb15b7110</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:14:51.666-04:00</updated><summary>UConn coach Dan Hurley is back in the Final Four for the third time in four seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nteka strikes late to give Rayo Vallecano win over 10-man Elche</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/rayo-vallecano-elche-laliga-b89953"/><id>urn:uuid:377ca346-dcfb-4c0b-8020-cd3822661ea5</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:06:48.331-04:00</updated><summary>A late goal from Angola international Randy Nteka has given Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win over Elche in La Liga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants</title><author><name> Montana Free Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/usda-farm-grants-terminated-piikani-lodge-n21962"/><id>urn:uuid:319ca29d-a8ae-4243-a0fd-23ae73119495</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:05:12.970-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated a nearly $9 million grant contract with the Piikani Lodge Health Institute in Montana.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs' pitcher Cade Horton will go on injured list after early exit against Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-horton-guardians-a44780"/><id>urn:uuid:6e4d8e35-39a1-4073-a621-d926efd3e46d</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:05:09.951-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will go on the injured list and undergo further testing after leaving the second inning of Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians due to right forearm discomfort.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edge rusher Travon Walker and the Jaguars agree on a 4-year, $110M contract extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/travon-walker-jaguars-contract-extension-e71135"/><id>urn:uuid:396b7b17-560e-4040-9db7-c4cef1773ff9</id><updated>2026-04-03T17:03:16.912-04:00</updated><summary>Edge rusher Travon Walker and the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed on a four-year, $110 million contract extension.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dallas Stars' arena investigating 4 fans for apparently celebrating with a Nazi salute</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/dallas-stars-nazi-salute-investigation-f18079"/><id>urn:uuid:5456e465-bbdf-4139-a709-fa38ae5e4f6f</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:58:11.447-04:00</updated><summary>The home arena of the Dallas Stars has launched an investigation into a video that apparently shows four fans celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dembélé grabs brace as PSG warm up for Liverpool with comfortable win over Toulouse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psg-toulouse-ligue1-dembele-l67318"/><id>urn:uuid:d872ed90-69ef-49ff-b920-b013b1a352a2</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:55:01.161-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain has opened up a four-point lead over Lens at the top of Ligue 1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marcelo Mayer, Willson Contreras homer, Red Sox snap 5-game losing streak with 5-2 win over Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-red-sox-score-y93493"/><id>urn:uuid:f529374d-8d38-4f1b-ade1-f677e97729c8</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:53:20.415-04:00</updated><summary>Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs as part of a three-run sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the San Diego Padres.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox announce they will retire Ozzie Guillen's number in August</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-ozzie-guillen-jersey-retired-o27701"/><id>urn:uuid:c1cbfdab-ddab-4de0-8bf7-0ac26deb5bce</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:46:48.775-04:00</updated><summary>Ozzie Guillen got quite a surprise when the Chicago White Sox informed him they will retire his No. 13 this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' home opener: Aaron Judge, Ben Rice provide power, pitching limits Marlins</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-marlins-ulwu4d4s"/><id>urn:uuid:0bab8bd1-d9b4-4958-8314-4818525da3cd</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:36:01.194-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Judge, Ben Rice hit home runs; Will Warren works steady 5 2/3 innings for victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make 1st big league start with Michael Wacha out sick</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/kansas-city-royals-avila-wacha-w89814"/><id>urn:uuid:753fda08-8e1c-4e24-9278-03a860310a01</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:19:28.386-04:00</updated><summary>The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers say up to 75 women expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement in Epstein sex abuse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jeffrey-epstein-bank-of-america-settlement-d88500"/><id>urn:uuid:39dee41e-8202-4788-8331-f567cae8e1cd</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:16:15.709-04:00</updated><summary>Lawyers say up to 75 women who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein since 2008 may benefit from a $72.5 million fund set up as part of a settlement Bank of America reached with lawyers representing the women.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona coach stays and Michigan awaits the Wildcats for heavyweight game at a distracted Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/arizona-michigan-final-four-lloyd-carolina-w14094"/><id>urn:uuid:37cb37fb-8019-4f25-ab96-9d8f6426a590</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:07:45.661-04:00</updated><summary>More than 24 hours before the first shot flew at a Final Four that really feels like a five-team affair, Arizona already had a win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani and Tucker hit 2 of the Dodgers' 5 homers in a 13-6 rout of the Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-nationals-score-a59323"/><id>urn:uuid:2bcba0da-fcf0-4867-a480-7c6fcdcb9513</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:03:25.515-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman went deep as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Washington Nationals 13-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan rolls in hoops and hockey but a football scandal leaves the athletic director on thin ice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-final-four-manuel-o05082"/><id>urn:uuid:e4089a1a-0272-4b25-b960-d0f35e196784</id><updated>2026-04-03T16:00:49.196-04:00</updated><summary>These are strange days at Michigan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Council of Churches Emergency Food Center in Freeport to close due to lack of funding</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/long-island-council-of-churches-food-pantry-pnwe618u"/><id>urn:uuid:a52b11ad-d24c-442d-b976-50e9643e6e94</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:59:53.320-04:00</updated><summary>The pantry's administrator said it would close April 15.</summary></entry><entry><title>Framber Valdez, Dillon Dingler help Tigers snap four-game losing streak with 4-0 win over Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-tigers-score-m22609"/><id>urn:uuid:a9445fa8-33bd-416d-b8d8-97722154e02f</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:59:45.727-04:00</updated><summary>Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/12yearold-bullying-los-angeles-murder-charges-i25106"/><id>urn:uuid:b9365eb6-4498-4d7d-89f6-5f47a676ee67</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:58:54.833-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old on suspicion of murder in the death of a Los Angeles middle school student.</summary></entry><entry><title>Latinos on Long Island come out for Good Friday services despite fear of ICE</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/latino-good-friday-ice-long-island-fcmnige9"/><id>urn:uuid:a7f63166-e465-4959-ae20-b5fa71557a1d</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:58:17.948-04:00</updated><summary>Despite a flurry of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on Long Island, Latinos are turning out in large numbers for Holy Week services in Catholic churches.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Ben Rice blast</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/a-ben-rice-blast-w01999"/><id>urn:uuid:597448cd-5879-4770-b502-b6d0732e0933</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:55:22.601-04:00</updated><summary>Yankees take a 6-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh. Ben Rice solo shot</summary></entry><entry><title>Orcas never seen before in Seattle delight whale watchers with a visit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/killer-whale-orca-seattle-p67505"/><id>urn:uuid:1dc5fc46-6e70-41b6-9651-136756875deb</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:52:34.366-04:00</updated><summary>A pod of orcas that had not been recorded in Seattle before is delighting whale watchers with several visits just off downtown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees lead, 5-2, but . . .</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yankees-lead-5-2-but--r91116"/><id>urn:uuid:fae898fa-a918-43ce-8e71-a7d72e25909c</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:39:47.916-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees added another run without a hit, as Austin Wells scored on a wild</summary></entry><entry><title>Greg Byrne and Kirby Smart chime in as conference championship game debates heat up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/conference-championships-ncaa-cfp-georgia-alabama-k45304"/><id>urn:uuid:3b63cbcb-0830-4aaf-b373-4f1bb39eb885</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:30:51.911-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne is calling for an end to the Southeastern Conference championship game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cole Caufield takes aim at joining the Montreal Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cole-caufield-50-goals-canadiens-f95368"/><id>urn:uuid:998ebb87-5375-4566-b8b3-f277bfc83006</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:11:18.379-04:00</updated><summary>Of course Cole Caufield has thought about it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees 0-for-2 on ABS so far in home opener</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yankees-0-for-2-on-abs-so-far-in-home-opener-b27282"/><id>urn:uuid:b63520d4-79a0-46d4-83b5-888fbf7b4752</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:08:03.390-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees’ first successful ABS challenge in the Bronx will have to wait. They went</summary></entry><entry><title>In between homers, Will Warren cruised through five</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/in-between-homers-will-warren-cruising-f96377"/><id>urn:uuid:988d95eb-cbb3-4a04-8996-50631a8c9c55</id><updated>2026-04-03T15:04:40.861-04:00</updated><summary>Will Warren is in a groove through five innings with only two blemishes: a first-inning</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-border-patrol-sweeps-court-order-m02816"/><id>urn:uuid:a0a1e484-1382-4b33-9046-3dcfad0920d0</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:59:29.033-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that Border Patrol agents continued illegal stops and arrests in California despite a previous order to stop.</summary></entry><entry><title>Children race to gather marshmallows dropped from a helicopter at pair of Michigan parks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/helicopter-marshmallow-drop-michigan-park-kids-w78659"/><id>urn:uuid:d0be7b56-1dac-4a10-aae8-01fbc0fc6ba6</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:56:31.667-04:00</updated><summary>It rained marshmallows at two Detroit-area parks as kids raced to collect thousands of the gooey treats dropped from a helicopter.</summary></entry><entry><title>As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-prisoners-released-havana-prisons-k89127"/><id>urn:uuid:19b0cdc7-1360-4c55-b90d-1bdad2a7962d</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:52:23.570-04:00</updated><summary>Families wrapped their arms around freed loved ones outside Cuban prisons on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: It's OK for the Islanders to skip scoreboard watching</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-playoffs-buieggpu"/><id>urn:uuid:49c7c2a5-0bd5-4177-b70e-f7e30ded5591</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:47:49.269-04:00</updated><summary>Players say their easiest path into the playoffs is to just win games.</summary></entry><entry><title>King Kullen's meat and seafood workers' strike called off amid tentative agreement</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish and Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/king-kullen-meat-seafood-workers-strike-supermarket-js1eq9zq"/><id>urn:uuid:3fb4ed51-8e6d-41b1-8b1b-38876180589c</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:38:57.347-04:00</updated><summary>The supermarket chain's 150 full- and part-time meat and seafood workers, at 25 Long Island stores, had begun striking Thursday afternoon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justice Alito fell ill at a March event and was treated for dehydration, Supreme Court says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-alito-illness-retirement-trump-j96515"/><id>urn:uuid:bf86a030-aeb8-4750-9c41-c35b256da622</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:31:52.047-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court's spokeswoman says Justice Samuel Alito fell ill at an event in Philadelphia last month and was treated for dehydration before returning home to suburban Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Historic restoration project shines light on Canton Lutheran Church in South Dakota</title><author><name> South Dakota News Watch</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canton-lutheran-church-historic-restoration-h56156"/><id>urn:uuid:40bd68c8-e98b-40c3-8389-99f2e25c1533</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:27:23.253-04:00</updated><summary>Historic preservation grants are helping a rural South Dakota church restore vibrant stained glass windows that decorate its century-old sanctuary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, certainly looks ready for the majors during electric debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pittsburgh-pirates-mlb-konnor-griffin-u08684"/><id>urn:uuid:18e3222d-2521-4df6-9905-caaaf5dc3da4</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:23:42.583-04:00</updated><summary>Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is eager to stop being a prospect and start being a big leaguer.</summary></entry><entry><title>5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing 8 in Afghanistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-pakistan-earthquake-m01053"/><id>urn:uuid:d2699b47-e16d-459c-b136-cb91d6990ee4</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:22:56.564-04:00</updated><summary>An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 has rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees are off and running</title><author><name>Mark La Monica</name><email>mark.lamonica@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yblog-steals-p19556"/><id>urn:uuid:3ecd7d10-6592-41a0-a92c-a85404dba825</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:20:07.863-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees entered the game with six stolen bases as a team. They tacked on</summary></entry><entry><title>TCU and coach Sonny Dykes agree on contract extension past 2028 after back-to-back 9-4 seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/tcu-dykes-contract-f64723"/><id>urn:uuid:cc284aaf-157b-4d7e-8e4b-3a01fc8c9365</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:17:11.244-04:00</updated><summary>TCU and coach Sonny Dykes have agreed to a contract extension after back-to-back 9-4 seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia lawmakers pass bill that lets property owners file claims over homelessness and immigration</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/georgia-homeless-encampment-sanctuary-city-ban-v11801"/><id>urn:uuid:a32cf1d5-4f8e-4507-85c3-32fffe2f51ba</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:16:41.919-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill allowing property owners to file claims against local governments for not enforcing bans on outdoor sleeping and bans that require cooperation with federal immigration authorities.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-jersey-state-police-bear-cub-rescue-b77513"/><id>urn:uuid:eda2b1f5-d462-43f8-803f-183d8e3467b2</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:10:51.665-04:00</updated><summary>State police troopers came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major interstate highway in northern New Jersey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona's Tommy Lloyd agrees to extension amid status as potential candidate for UNC job</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-tommy-lloyd-arizona-unc-v23840"/><id>urn:uuid:4eb56d30-410e-4914-9740-d93711a1df34</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:04:37.754-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd says he's remaining with the Wildcats after being mentioned as a potential candidate to fill the coaching vacancy at blueblood program North Carolina.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Pizza Movie' review: Stoner comedy topped with stupidity</title><author><name>Robert Levin</name><email>robert.levin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/pizza-movie-jszloy1t"/><id>urn:uuid:36496644-c35c-40ea-b1b7-0f65d816fa2e</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:03:25.959-04:00</updated><summary>Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone are not in mint condition in this dumb comedy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Take Hormuz by force? France and Britain have better ideas.</title><author><name>Lionel Laurent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/strait-of-hormuz-iran-war-t77b1b1u"/><id>urn:uuid:89671e8f-6395-43d2-a3a7-1a62272e8751</id><updated>2026-04-03T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Anglo-French focus is on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>First ABS challenge at Yankee Stadium</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/first-abs-challenge-at-yankee-stadium-q21108"/><id>urn:uuid:76b47b6f-989a-4ee8-be50-1c362d9f8c18</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:59:43.224-04:00</updated><summary>The first ABS challenge at Yankee Stadium happened during the Yankees’ first at-bat. Marlins catcher</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani hits a 3-run homer to drive in his 1st runs of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-shohei-ohtani-m19164"/><id>urn:uuid:4e205f68-1a75-4f9e-bbbc-0dfd08d21a96</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:58:12.569-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani has hit a three-run homer in the third inning for his first RBIs of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oh, hello there, Mr. Aaron Judge, hitter of home runs</title><author><name>Mark La Monica</name><email>mark.lamonica@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/oh-hello-there-mr-aaron-judge-hitter-of-home-runs-g91325"/><id>urn:uuid:a341cfea-3146-4392-afaa-3bbc06b5f41d</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:56:19.536-04:00</updated><summary>Hey, remember when the Marlins quieted the crowd with a home run two batters into</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins strike early</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/marlins-strike-early-s05239"/><id>urn:uuid:bdd8b39c-e51e-432a-a509-f3c5131a57a9</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:52:18.493-04:00</updated><summary>Well, at least it wasn't the first batter of the game. It took the Marlins</summary></entry><entry><title>A Nevada judge ruled ICE can't lock up everyone facing deportation. Here's what it means.</title><author><name> The Nevada Independent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nevada-immigration-detention-ruling-m52832"/><id>urn:uuid:5ec81c77-3497-40e9-adf7-2bae12fc6ed0</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:48:32.554-04:00</updated><summary>A federal court in Nevada has ruled against a Trump-era immigration policy requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain everyone facing deportation.</summary></entry><entry><title>For those who watched the intros on YES/Gotham and couldn't hear</title><author><name>Mark La Monica</name><email>mark.lamonica@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/for-those-who-watched-the-intros-on-yes-gotham-and-couldn-t-hear-x94858"/><id>urn:uuid:51567026-29e9-4f1a-94ab-918daee402bd</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:39:26.571-04:00</updated><summary>Those watching the player introductions on YES Network and then Gotham Sports app were barely</summary></entry><entry><title>Descendants of Choctaw code talkers gather in Fort Worth for historical marker unveiling</title><author><name> Fort Worth Report</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/code-talkers-choctaw-fort-worth-veterans-park-p23211"/><id>urn:uuid:4b06fab0-d179-4a64-8911-005d825c1e1a</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:37:09.709-04:00</updated><summary>Nuchi Nashoba has worked for decades to honor the legacy of the Choctaw code talkers, a group of 19 Native American soldiers, including her great-grandfather, who used their language to transmit encrypted messages during World War I.</summary></entry><entry><title>United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/united-bag-fees-prices-u30521"/><id>urn:uuid:b9692b91-6c5f-4e25-83e2-ca0fbe0014c0</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:34:06.551-04:00</updated><summary>United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/georgia-data-centers-ai-electricity-rates-elections-n99815"/><id>urn:uuid:26fa1811-f9a1-49b4-90b4-2bb0e461743e</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:30:31.848-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jet Blue, United Airlines raising bag fees as jet fuel prices soar during Iran war</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/baggage-fees-increase-united-jet-blue-w0h8ttvq"/><id>urn:uuid:5036de6e-e850-434c-93b1-9a07aa3945f2</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:28:45.294-04:00</updated><summary>United Airlines is the latest carrier to increase baggage fees by $10.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/raw-farm-ecoli-sick-milk-cheddar-cheese-m79333"/><id>urn:uuid:3c8e92e2-2ee0-44b4-bc16-8118c7835755</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:25:22.512-04:00</updated><summary>A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turnstile-band-guitarist-brady-ebert-b90265"/><id>urn:uuid:73a83e2b-e69d-4994-8575-7050449f9de9</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:23:14.538-04:00</updated><summary>A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he chased down and struck a former bandmate's father with his car, badly injuring him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson has season-ending shoulder surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blue-jackets-damon-severson-s16916"/><id>urn:uuid:ef65e836-7909-4346-9c60-8917200daceb</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:11:00.123-04:00</updated><summary>Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Home mitigation bill heads to Mississippi governor in yearslong effort to improve storm resilience</title><author><name> Mississippi Today</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mississippi-home-mitigation-bill-natural-disasters-l03615"/><id>urn:uuid:e9ed3254-858a-4c55-9c2e-ec4d48c24532</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:09:59.829-04:00</updated><summary>Mississippi officials are moving closer to creating a state home mitigation program to help protect residents from natural disasters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tennessee-voting-rights-child-support-a84278"/><id>urn:uuid:48c979a4-de25-4776-b35c-54771cc8ddf7</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:09:16.614-04:00</updated><summary>A new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg named Associated Press Coach of the Year after breakthrough season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/coach-of-year-nebraska-hoiberg-w91645"/><id>urn:uuid:997d34ea-93ee-41af-a80e-6f93bda7b661</id><updated>2026-04-03T13:03:48.053-04:00</updated><summary>Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska has been named The Associated Press men's basketball coach of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge ends federal oversight of special education in New Orleans schools</title><author><name> Verite News</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/special-education-nola-schools-federal-oversight-u40482"/><id>urn:uuid:dbbd8263-9410-424f-b35f-aff2198b0320</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:56:32.397-04:00</updated><summary>Federal oversight of special education in New Orleans charter schools has ended.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees vs. Marlins: Starting lineups for the home opener</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yankees-starting-lineup-vs-marlins-in-home-opener-x85298"/><id>urn:uuid:7f8a0f85-baf4-49f0-a13a-910fefa815bb</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:55:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>YANKEES Trent Grisham, CF Aaron Judge, RF Cody Bellinger, LF Ben Rice, 1B Giancarlo Stanton,</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-leo-cross-good-friday-f28597"/><id>urn:uuid:e63c7082-b78d-47b3-be70-4bab3f7ae4c4</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:42:56.973-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff.</summary></entry><entry><title>As waterfront homeowners stock up on sand, those living near sand excavation sites pay the price</title><author><name> The New Bedford Light</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sand-excavation-beach-erosion-cranberry-bogs-r63060"/><id>urn:uuid:10201221-a6ca-4d0d-a953-65fdbeafa990</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:42:46.989-04:00</updated><summary>As quarries close and sand resources in Massachusetts dwindle, activists say that hard-pressed cranberry bogs are turning to sand mining as a source of revenue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bondi's firing is actually good news</title><author><name>Bloomberg</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/pam-bondi-firing-g6i25014"/><id>urn:uuid:a5571ab9-397e-4e3e-976c-0eeab210409a</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:36:27.133-04:00</updated><summary>AG guidelines require a factual basis to open any investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Tiger Woods' rollover crash in Florida and the aftermath</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-crash-bodycam-video-president-k69275"/><id>urn:uuid:d4f664ec-16ad-490d-a850-b592e3bd4312</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:28:35.971-04:00</updated><summary>Tigers Woods' second arrest on charges of driving under the influence has put golf on hold for one of the game's most important figures.</summary></entry><entry><title>A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/uconn-free-furniture-jordans-m36366"/><id>urn:uuid:c63fef40-2ab4-4aaf-8a38-1b0eba77fb6c</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:26:43.016-04:00</updated><summary>Some college basketball fans are hoping for more than national titles at the NCAA Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees opening day pre-game photos</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yankees-opening-day-pre-game-photos-k18215"/><id>urn:uuid:16c664a1-e8eb-463f-ade2-e21d58f53f53</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:11:26.107-04:00</updated><summary>Here's the start of the Yankees' home opener photo gallery with some pre-game shots. We'll</summary></entry><entry><title>Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ap-player-of-year-cameron-boozer-y63087"/><id>urn:uuid:92b6b107-5e1f-46e8-9c8b-5cbf6c5b4b83</id><updated>2026-04-03T12:05:49.790-04:00</updated><summary>Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national player of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to Stream: Sydney Sweeney, 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Jonah Hill, 'Hacks' and Ella Langley</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/stream-tv-movies-music-2026-april-sweeney-e56121"/><id>urn:uuid:f549fd32-0b43-4388-845b-bf8fba0f45de</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:56:24.576-04:00</updated><summary>Sydney Sweeney starring as real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the movie "Christy" and "Hacks" launching its fifth and final season on HBO are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-bondi-justice-department-x02494"/><id>urn:uuid:fe4eaf1d-e500-4e9b-a64b-72f2431d0674</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:54:40.957-04:00</updated><summary>Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump's political enemies.</summary></entry><entry><title>In the YES booth today . . .</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/in-the-yes-booth-today--u71656"/><id>urn:uuid:63f46dd9-d36f-46c8-b255-faeb6eaf54cb</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:50:44.819-04:00</updated><summary>In case you were wondering, today's announcing team on YES will be Michael Kay, David</summary></entry><entry><title>'It's always special'</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/-it-s-always-special--w33254"/><id>urn:uuid:b1457a3f-f17f-43ea-b5d7-645fcb18e221</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:46:54.352-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees already have played six games, but that doesn’t make the home opener in</summary></entry><entry><title>At 41, defenseman Brent Burns set for 1,000th straight regular-season game as the Avs chase top seed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/brent-burns-avalanche-nhl-b66528"/><id>urn:uuid:1d057f55-7078-474f-93d2-70b22ee23670</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:44:07.465-04:00</updated><summary>Brent Burns is set to play his 1,000th consecutive NHL regular-season game on Saturday when the Colorado Avalanche play in Dallas against the Stars.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa financial adviser Vincent Camarda pleads guilty to defrauding seniors out of millions</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/massapequa-financial-adviser-vincent-camarda-ci74ohny"/><id>urn:uuid:1e525445-fe1b-4116-a775-311411f4baa1</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:44:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Vincent Camarda put the life savings of more than 400 clients in investment funds, which turned out to be a Ponzi scheme, according to an SEC lawsuit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dominick Tullon, of Coram, faces attempted murder charge for shooting a man over $25 marijuana debt, officials say</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/coram-shooting-attempted-murder-jhp8aoqm"/><id>urn:uuid:c93166e7-4e0d-4d9e-8ee2-fde45d017363</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:22:48.938-04:00</updated><summary>The man he allegedly shot now has a bullet lodged in his spine, prosecutors said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson to miss Champions League games against PSG</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/alisson-liverpool-injury-isak-salah-m82088"/><id>urn:uuid:5f0630d3-00f7-4a6b-8c6a-c7b58a1a8168</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:16:21.655-04:00</updated><summary>Liverpool won't have first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker back anytime soon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fight over University of Wisconsin system president's future draws heat from Republican leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/university-wisconsin-president-jay-rothman-regents-fire-resign-h00434"/><id>urn:uuid:fab26ebc-93d3-4a1f-b134-102a80fe8259</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:11:13.064-04:00</updated><summary>Efforts to quickly and quietly oust the president of the University of Wisconsin system are drawing fire from a Republican legislative leader.</summary></entry><entry><title>A home opener six games into the season is still 'cool'</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yblog-homeopener-r67977"/><id>urn:uuid:051e94d8-ddb6-4419-afe2-875a09414c3b</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:11:01.648-04:00</updated><summary>The red, white and blue bunting will be on display, as well as MLB’s “Opening</summary></entry><entry><title>West Babylon firm supports 'orphaned' Long Island solar energy customers</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/marco-construction-solar-power-industry-empower-s662q8gz"/><id>urn:uuid:49caf23c-8d04-4e99-b200-49f9403cdbbd</id><updated>2026-04-03T11:05:41.433-04:00</updated><summary>The Long Island industry continues to see ups and downs as EmPower disclosed it was winding down operations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/artemis-moon-astronauts-nasa-j39138"/><id>urn:uuid:1f760415-c211-4f0c-a48b-268adc96335e</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:43:12.256-04:00</updated><summary>The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some interesting Yankees notes and nuggets</title><author><name>Mark La Monica</name><email>mark.lamonica@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/some-interesting-yankees-notes-and-nuggets-g55592"/><id>urn:uuid:534e2a51-6eb5-48c9-9d35-f89a8f416f34</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:41:57.638-04:00</updated><summary>In perusing the Yankees' game notes for today, here are a few things that jump</summary></entry><entry><title>Aaron Judge has been here before</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/yblog-judge-m92954"/><id>urn:uuid:6c275d7b-8487-4f05-9b0a-8337e828a1d4</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:35:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Baseball players don't win MVP awards in March. Or April. So Yankees fans shouldn't be</summary></entry><entry><title>Giancarlo's great start</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/giancarlo-s-great-start-h32583"/><id>urn:uuid:652619e1-fad8-4183-8fd1-27660b1fcccd</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:32:10.118-04:00</updated><summary>Giancarlo Stanton, whose injury history since joining the Yankees before the 2018 season has been</summary></entry><entry><title>Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/las-vegas-review-journal-sun-newspapers-print-c82776"/><id>urn:uuid:393f9e53-9f31-45cb-b983-a2bf077cb98b</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:28:53.124-04:00</updated><summary>The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers.</summary></entry><entry><title>What's new to eat at Yankee Stadium this season?</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/what-s-new-to-eat-at-yankee-stadium-this-season--a90581"/><id>urn:uuid:f8a47110-7574-4f81-8963-3c966f976715</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:10:08.190-04:00</updated><summary>Yankee Stadium unveiled its new food menu for 2026, with 20 new items added for</summary></entry><entry><title>Hello there, brand new Yankee Stadium scoreboard</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/hello-there-brand-new-yankee-stadium-scoreboard-u34720"/><id>urn:uuid:0ee14c55-c160-4684-8da6-2aa6b014c091</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:05:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>When fans walk into Yankee Stadium on Friday for the home opener, they will see</summary></entry><entry><title>Luka Doncic's injury could mean he's out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-awards-q37961"/><id>urn:uuid:ca9787a8-6a8e-4947-98cf-5593f33316db</id><updated>2026-04-03T10:00:54.599-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is likely to win the NBA scoring title this season, but he might not make the All-NBA team.</summary></entry><entry><title>The home opener ceremony particulars</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-home-opener-ceremony-particulars-m35864"/><id>urn:uuid:0f4bc300-c9ef-43fb-8127-b74952fdfbe7</id><updated>2026-04-03T09:55:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Pre-game ceremonies will start around 1 p.m. and first pitch against the Marlins is scheduled</summary></entry><entry><title>Surprise! Zendaya wears something blue, after the old, new and borrowed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/zendaya-fashion-wedding-drama-blue-u60993"/><id>urn:uuid:e33a15c0-f38e-4e29-855a-6fd46c542ba1</id><updated>2026-04-03T09:53:32.260-04:00</updated><summary>First she wore something old.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fundora family leads in sister-brother boxing titles but here comes Caroline Dubois</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/fundora-dubois-boxing-siblings-x48845"/><id>urn:uuid:f948f020-e4ac-46fb-bb29-49a9ece2bddb</id><updated>2026-04-03T09:42:06.728-04:00</updated><summary>British boxers Caroline and Daniel Dubois have some catching up to do on Gabriela and Sebastian Fundora.</summary></entry><entry><title>MASTERS '26: Capsules of notable players at Augusta National</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-player-capsules-v09593"/><id>urn:uuid:9cb17c3f-fd1a-4d5c-8772-e69ab9feaaed</id><updated>2026-04-03T09:36:59.797-04:00</updated><summary>A capsule look at notable players in the 90th Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bridger-pipeline-expansion-wyoming-montana-a57504"/><id>urn:uuid:efd2f955-2655-4148-9fa3-0cf9d8db27a7</id><updated>2026-04-03T09:33:35.031-04:00</updated><summary>State and federal officials are seeking public comment on the proposed Bridger Pipeline Expansion project.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real, North Carolina station's director says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/wkrp-cincinnati-radio-station-x97680"/><id>urn:uuid:448a4e88-0a9f-4d06-91cb-d07f14867441</id><updated>2026-04-03T09:06:31.316-04:00</updated><summary>WKRP is coming to Cincinnati — for real this time, according to the current owner of that call sign.</summary></entry><entry><title>MASTERS '26: Exclusive locker room, shared company</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-mcilroy-champions-locker-room-m23187"/><id>urn:uuid:f232d269-08b0-4071-b305-57c81af4b665</id><updated>2026-04-03T09:04:48.889-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy sounds like a kid on Christmas morning when he talks about finding out who he shares a locker with at the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>A wet Easter Sunday expected after a cloudy but dry Saturday, forecasters note</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey and Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/easter-weekend-weather-rain-forecast-eebohqg6"/><id>urn:uuid:ec897434-856d-4eab-a545-808a7267d7cf</id><updated>2026-04-03T08:39:05.430-04:00</updated><summary>The National Weather Service is predicting between a quarter and a half inch of total rainfall on Easter Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy's coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/gattuso-italy-coach-world-cup-y77592"/><id>urn:uuid:92238edb-0a33-47f3-91ad-cffa27453645</id><updated>2026-04-03T08:27:25.005-04:00</updated><summary>Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/orban-hungary-opponent-magyar-election-eu-russia-r82543"/><id>urn:uuid:d4db2852-0f57-4bad-9e59-52220f6351f3</id><updated>2026-04-03T08:18:19.809-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a "referendum" on Hungary's future.</summary></entry><entry><title>What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-illinois-europeans-pro-nil-b73860"/><id>urn:uuid:d4256622-10b6-4629-a09b-5a608d06cb72</id><updated>2026-04-03T08:10:36.669-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA is grappling with the blurred lines between amateur and professional sports.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-influencers-t72252"/><id>urn:uuid:64d8e285-9d5c-4d5c-b648-be83b0d8b16b</id><updated>2026-04-03T08:06:28.420-04:00</updated><summary>Latter-day Saint influencers have found an enthusiastic audience across the country, curious about their faith and family, but they are often imperfect and unofficial representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</summary></entry><entry><title>Expert packing tips for budget travelers: Save on fees</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/budget-travel-tips-avoid-luggage-fees-xpe3ogfi"/><id>urn:uuid:1f255f39-9824-4fc6-95ea-851d6ec52252</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:58:41.408-04:00</updated><summary>Budget travel experts advise packing light to avoid checked-bag fees, which are increasing due to rising fuel costs linked to the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's Communist Party investigates ex-Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-party-chief-ma-xingrui-xinjiang-investigation-d63487"/><id>urn:uuid:47a0e7b3-8299-473a-bbdd-2bf5325a314b</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:52:37.686-04:00</updated><summary>China's Communist Party has placed former Xinjiang party chief Ma Xingrui under investigation for suspected violations of discipline and law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Enzo Fernandez's agent says Chelsea dropping him is 'completely unfair'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fernandez-chelsea-dropped-madrid-r16153"/><id>urn:uuid:4371e8a3-eaa9-4b54-8af9-1856b0b3e629</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:35:59.256-04:00</updated><summary>Enzo Fernandez's agent has called Chelsea's decision to drop the midfielder "completely unfair."</summary></entry><entry><title>Wesley Sitar, of Nesconset, charged with DWI in Dix Hills crash that injured 21-year-old</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/commack-crash-jericho-turnpike-wd7phci2"/><id>urn:uuid:52fe226d-3cc5-4818-9675-23370eee64f8</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:32:06.932-04:00</updated><summary>First responders had to remove the driver's-side doors and roof of the other vehicle to rescue its driver.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sweden stops sanctioned tanker suspected of causing Baltic oil spill after leaving Russian port</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-oil-spill-sanctions-baltic-sweden-tanker-d97269"/><id>urn:uuid:40409a2d-4d59-44fc-a9d7-57ed3e9276b7</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:25:14.202-04:00</updated><summary>The Swedish Coast Guard has boarded a tanker suspected of causing an oil spill on the Baltic Sea.</summary></entry><entry><title>China says peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-afghanistan-china-talks-fighting-urumqi-n92270"/><id>urn:uuid:900a11a6-3018-4065-8401-22bae66fa200</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:24:24.848-04:00</updated><summary>Peace talks between Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China's government said, two days after those countries resumed conversations after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rural-hospitals-medicaid-cuts-u17409"/><id>urn:uuid:15ebec51-2e27-4a75-8ac0-7da7a2eedeef</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:16:16.820-04:00</updated><summary>A rural Nebraska family's lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 Greek ministers quit as EU investigates alleged farm subsidy fraud</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-eu-ministers-quit-farming-subsidy-fraud-t61595"/><id>urn:uuid:2803a83c-efe5-4920-a462-09c349d8bdf1</id><updated>2026-04-03T07:08:03.104-04:00</updated><summary>Three Greek government ministers have resigned amid a widening European Union investigation into alleged farm subsidy fraud.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-midterms-republicans-costs-iran-democrats-b79149"/><id>urn:uuid:88c1dc42-8f3d-4e27-b7c2-d0854c80cb8e</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:52:42.509-04:00</updated><summary>Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-strikes-drone-attack-easter-v03902"/><id>urn:uuid:94156de5-0835-4b60-8f9a-a1a85bde38df</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:45:43.827-04:00</updated><summary>Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistanis face unprecedented fuel price rise of up to 54% as global oil price spikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-fuel-prices-increase-iran-war-i83449"/><id>urn:uuid:037b2704-5609-46c4-8f9d-2f751dad584a</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:34:44.161-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistanis are facing record fuel price increases as petrol and diesel prices surge by up to 54%</summary></entry><entry><title>NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zohran-mamdani-landlords-tenants-j66105"/><id>urn:uuid:a6bf9b98-45dc-48ee-b81c-cbc773db2a4c</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:25:47.419-04:00</updated><summary>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been holding a series of "rental rip-off hearings" for disgruntled tenants to air their complaints about bad landlords.</summary></entry><entry><title>Far from the Final Four, a protest in track spells out NCAA's drug-fighting issues across all sports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/final-four-rowan-clevenger-running-doping-y73912"/><id>urn:uuid:145daed5-8b39-4b97-8b4b-5b9c06edcf40</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:10:32.194-04:00</updated><summary>NCAA anti-doping policies are under criticism after a protest at the Division III 5,000-meter championship race.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 Financial Freebies Every Investor Should Claim</title><author><name> Sheryl Rowling of Morningstar</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/morningstar-personal-finance-irs-h85797"/><id>urn:uuid:8d394e4b-6057-4c00-996c-18b8d5a009f1</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:04:00.706-04:00</updated><summary>How to increase wealth without the IRS taking a penny.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women's Final Four teams reflect on the transfer portal's impact</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/transfer-march-madness-p44279"/><id>urn:uuid:f6ea4478-caea-492d-9ea3-e4116d1f61f4</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:00:28.001-04:00</updated><summary>The impact of the transfer portal can be felt all around the basketball landscape, and that includes the women's Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>If school districts oppose housing, affordability is harder</title><author><name>Mike Florio</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/housing-school-districts-affordability-flnylm3b"/><id>urn:uuid:bb636a42-b0a0-4d04-96f9-26b0bf119399</id><updated>2026-04-03T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>School officials often have a mindset that housing proposals are a threat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Romania great Mircea Lucescu, 80, stable after reported heart attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lucescu-romania-coach-heart-attack-g06628"/><id>urn:uuid:1c613016-44f6-4454-a109-d891b328e420</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:49:09.031-04:00</updated><summary>Former Romania coach Mircea Lucescu has reportedly suffered a heart attack at the hospital where he is being treated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paramilitary forces in Sudan kill at least 10 people in hospital drone attack, medical group says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-hospital-doctors-attack-drone-strike-army-rapid-support-forces-r42679"/><id>urn:uuid:51f13aa7-d4db-464d-b142-52a2ad2b28af</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:45:08.820-04:00</updated><summary>The Rapid Support Forces killed at least 10 people in a drone attack on a Sudanese hospital, according to a medical group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's new Catholics: Why the number of converts is highest in nearly 40 years</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/catholic-diocese-of-rockville-centre-conversions-long-island-ath0g4ds"/><id>urn:uuid:b63e0340-81c9-4867-9dd7-d14ff50edc2c</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The number of conversions mirrors a nationwide trend, with many dioceses seeing high and even record numbers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Valley Stream Central High School Principal Candace Hugee hires attorney as petition calls for her reinstatement</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/valley-stream-central-principal-candace-hugee-t654y5fl"/><id>urn:uuid:2faea2f5-4475-4ba2-a528-634e8414c36a</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The attorney for Valley Stream Central High School Principal Candace Hugee said his client was "blindsided" to learn that a new school leader would take over as principal in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton looks to regulate land clearings that pave way for new homes, renovations</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/southampton-land-clearing-regulations-paa7hgxd"/><id>urn:uuid:8d7c43e0-5a54-4f2d-a339-aa2fc696e420</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The issue has touched off a debate about property rights and environmental preservation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kitten bonanza: How the harsh Long Island winter hurt rescuers trying to control the cat population</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/kittens-trapping-winter-spay-neuter-long-island-cat-rescue-nv4u5eld"/><id>urn:uuid:97626880-67c2-4d01-bad0-fe67b4c90cea</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The region's extreme cold and snow made it more difficult to trap feral cats so they could be spayed or neutered as well as vaccinated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salute to the champions: Winter 2025-26 season</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/salute-to-the-champs-winter-sports-i5xuaqox"/><id>urn:uuid:7a982ea1-8ad7-4523-b762-a968b0d960f9</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From swimming and diving to wrestling and bowling and everything in between, these athletes brought home the hardware.</summary></entry><entry><title>LaGuardia, Hudson River crashes shine spotlight on how LI student pilots train for emergencies</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/flight-students-long-island-air-canada-express-crash-laguardia-airport-cwej6ko9"/><id>urn:uuid:dce6828b-400f-4c0a-98f0-502840cea6c2</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>For Long Islanders hoping to fly jets for an airline, the road begins, as it did for two Air Canada pilots killed in the recent LaGuardia crash — with flight lessons and focus.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 scenic kayaking communities on Long Island</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/scenic-kayaking-2026-summer-season-cnpeupq8"/><id>urn:uuid:8017cfb1-d907-47c5-ad95-356f694d73c2</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>These picturesque locations boast paddle-worthy scenery, historic sights and abundant wildlife.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southern State Parkway, Brentwood housing and traffic</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/ssp-dangerous-roads-heartland-town-square-brentwood-c6y5fnd3"/><id>urn:uuid:392acbc8-cf8b-45a9-ad3b-fe491112a4c2</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greenport Fire Department loses narcotics license, chief says</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/greenport-fire-department-license-mfj84ayl"/><id>urn:uuid:5e1a05c2-3590-4111-b5d4-0932a8042d0e</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The department's ambulances can no longer carry certain narcotics after a state inspection identified deficiencies, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL Draft: Running back Jeremiyah Love is an option for the Giants, and here's why it makes sense</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jeremiyah-love-giants-nfl-draft-i4rnhgc3"/><id>urn:uuid:027c94c0-a052-48ea-a227-10021aea8c06</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A three-headed monster of Love, Tyrone Tracy and Cam Skattebo would be formidable along with Jaxson Dart's dual-threat ability.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dario's pizza expanding to Massapequa Park</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/darios-pizza-massapequa-park-nkf4i0bm"/><id>urn:uuid:1f1c06be-1cd1-4eaa-9106-32fea2cb3bd5</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In addition to pies, you'll also be able to get viral cheesesteaks and bomboloni.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 takeaways from the Jets' Aaron Glenn at the NFL meetings</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/aaron-glenn-takeaways-annual-meetings-yrq4irif"/><id>urn:uuid:376f0778-9cb1-47a9-ad93-f2c301a806ee</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Glenn had more to stay than just that "promised land" quote that made headlines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis science team recruits Stony Brook planetary geologist to help analyze moon's structure</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/artemis-stony-brook-moon-planetary-geologist-p3t4o6gr"/><id>urn:uuid:eadcbb55-39a3-4976-b3aa-efa789267fc8</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists who will shape the research plan for upcoming Artemis moon exploration missions.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Islip teen leads a shed-raising for a veteran</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/west-islip-chase-miller-y3dqxz6o"/><id>urn:uuid:021e3c56-eb52-4e3a-b4a5-54c52bcc0970</id><updated>2026-04-03T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"I think helping veterans should be something that everyone takes some time out of their day to do," he said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olympic gold medalist boxer at center of gender controversy advances to Asian semifinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/lin-yu-ting-gender-controversy-boxing-m53035"/><id>urn:uuid:c3760cda-5087-472a-ab0c-ac339abdeb2d</id><updated>2026-04-03T04:19:50.297-04:00</updated><summary>Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting has won her quarterfinal bout at the Asian boxing championships in her first event since World Boxing said she passed a gene test to confirm her gender.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-bahrain-protests-dissent-c45710"/><id>urn:uuid:ae897094-efb9-44aa-b071-87409e169c5e</id><updated>2026-04-03T04:04:38.939-04:00</updated><summary>A man detained in Bahrain last month as the island kingdom came under missile attack from Iran vanished for days, until his family was called to retrieve his body from a military hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/georgia-voting-machines-b79613"/><id>urn:uuid:8a0466c6-f0d2-4d36-bdc4-b2a859ba0cdd</id><updated>2026-04-03T04:01:10.950-04:00</updated><summary>The Georgia General Assembly has ended its annual session without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state's voting system by a July deadline.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luke Evangelista ends shootout in 8th round, Predators tighten playoff race with 5-4 win over Kings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kings-predators-score-kopitar-j09069"/><id>urn:uuid:398cbf62-55a1-4e6f-a229-9f0382aaed09</id><updated>2026-04-03T03:01:46.676-04:00</updated><summary>Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings.</summary></entry><entry><title>French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together on the Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-france-lee-macron-trump-iran-q55044"/><id>urn:uuid:9ec79128-b42f-419d-8b8b-1ff61275125c</id><updated>2026-04-03T02:38:30.374-04:00</updated><summary>French President Emmanuel Macron and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung say they have agreed to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Myanmar's parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-president-min-aung-hlaing-military-l82043"/><id>urn:uuid:20978f9b-2270-4294-a371-0266310ebe46</id><updated>2026-04-03T02:34:20.194-04:00</updated><summary>Myanmar's parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing as the country's new president.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lebanon's displaced Shiites face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-displaced-attacks-shiite-christian-g81970"/><id>urn:uuid:c74f3851-55a1-4db8-98c1-4d13287a9321</id><updated>2026-04-03T02:09:16.628-04:00</updated><summary>A growing number of Shiite families displaced by the war in Lebanon say they're being pushed out of towns where they feel unwelcome.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marner has 5 points and Golden Knights score 3 times in 3rd period to beat Flames 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/flames-golden-knights-score-e00588"/><id>urn:uuid:73853050-eef8-4c7d-80ff-0ffe1f3c5c00</id><updated>2026-04-03T01:26:51.648-04:00</updated><summary>Mitch Marner had three goals and two assists and the Golden Knights scored three times in the third period to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spurs roll past the Clippers 118-99 without Victor Wembanyama for 11th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-clippers-score-s92634"/><id>urn:uuid:c59e995e-0236-4c90-99ee-d5b34612f0cb</id><updated>2026-04-03T01:16:14.892-04:00</updated><summary>De'Aaron Fox scored 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cooley scores twice in the Mammoth's 6-2 victory over the Kraken</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mammoth-kraken-score-m48082"/><id>urn:uuid:ba8ba71b-6125-415e-8d7e-1c6fe91789a5</id><updated>2026-04-03T01:13:25.256-04:00</updated><summary>Logan Cooley scored twice for the first of Utah's six straight goals, Karel Vejmelka made 25 saves and Mammoth beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Thursday night for their second straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lakers' Luka Doncic hurts left hamstring in a blowout loss to Thunder with MRI set for Friday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-doncic-hamstring-u95313"/><id>urn:uuid:47fcd524-3611-46d0-b39d-44c4c4067f9d</id><updated>2026-04-03T01:06:14.108-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic injured his left hamstring in a loss to Oklahoma City and coach JJ Redick said the league's scoring leader will have an MRI on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 U.S. aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing.</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-3-2026-v93974"/><id>urn:uuid:a77ea8e6-d7a6-4edb-852c-ab151f2e9910</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:54:44.839-04:00</updated><summary>Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sharks win 4th straight to improve playoff hopes, beating the Maple Leafs 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-maple-leafs-score-j78724"/><id>urn:uuid:32bc98b2-e84f-4f29-b92e-0aee14fa4099</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:46:40.020-04:00</updated><summary>Zack Ostapchuk scored his first goal in nearly three months and the San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jrue Holiday has 27 to lead the Blazers to a 118-106 win over the Pelicans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pelicans-trail-blazers-score-n88664"/><id>urn:uuid:77e657c3-4490-4dda-b5f4-e1b1f48ad519</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:45:53.515-04:00</updated><summary>Jrue Holiday had 27 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Trail Blazers downed the New Orleans Pelicans 118-106 on Thursday night with Portland's new owners looking on.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran's state media</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-3-2026-s10585"/><id>urn:uuid:f999fa2b-0e34-408e-b2ea-ff8f3764d23e</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:44:21.455-04:00</updated><summary>One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Braves ride an 8-run fifth inning and cruise past the Diamondbacks, 17-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-diamondbacks-score-d07870"/><id>urn:uuid:739c2ec9-be75-41bb-8adb-48e1ff075e9f</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:39:09.800-04:00</updated><summary>Matt Olson, Dominic Smith and Mauricio Dubón hit solo homers, Reynaldo López gave up one run over five innings and the Atlanta Braves coasted to a 17-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donovan Mitchell scores 25, Max Strus 24 as Cavaliers hold off Warriors 118-111</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-warriors-score-e92387"/><id>urn:uuid:210434cc-b7ae-44e7-82d2-43319cfe642d</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:36:57.150-04:00</updated><summary>Donovan Mitchell had 25 points and six rebounds, Max Strus' 3-pointer with 54 seconds left helped seal it as he scored 24, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-111.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/financial-markets-oil-prices-iran-trump-e01553"/><id>urn:uuid:ad30e13f-ce3f-453b-9e09-2ca546d7c5c2</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:30:19.332-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. futures were trading modestly lower following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' David Peterson hit hard by Giants, club suffers third straight loss</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-giants-game-nmfk9ldc"/><id>urn:uuid:556de050-29c4-482a-8abe-96da3245fa7d</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:29:42.314-04:00</updated><summary>David Peterson allowed nine hits and six runs in 4 1/3 innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oilers win season-high 5th straight, beating Chicago 3-1 to end Blackhawks' playoff hopes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-oilers-score-q55180"/><id>urn:uuid:14f65e04-404b-4044-af41-0f994ff0db9b</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:23:36.121-04:00</updated><summary>Connor McDavid set up Matt Savoie's power-play goal to pad his NHL-leading points total and help the Edmonton Oilers win their season-high fifth straight game, 3-1 over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgeous-Alexander's 28 points lead Thunder's 139-96 rout of Lakers as Doncic hurts hamstring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-thunder-score-f11171"/><id>urn:uuid:69cdd4ed-470e-445f-858b-ee48a9873c76</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:12:31.858-04:00</updated><summary>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 in a game in which NBA leading scorer Luka Doncic left due to injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/eggs-easter-food-safety-tips-k00829"/><id>urn:uuid:da9d4c6c-a69e-4941-a761-4047814456f4</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:06:36.401-04:00</updated><summary>With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right.</summary></entry><entry><title>US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/jobs-unemployment-economy-trump-war-iran-oil-y74587"/><id>urn:uuid:23003ba0-bd79-4e9f-b152-b0b65439642d</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:05:02.075-04:00</updated><summary>American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pam-bondi-attorney-general-departure-epstein-files-f09671"/><id>urn:uuid:5fec5289-9da3-4433-917b-c120fb199c60</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:02:21.268-04:00</updated><summary>After Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers, online sleuths and others who wanted the government to disclose all it knew about Jeffrey Epstein thought they might have a champion in the Department of Justice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-2027-annual-budget-congress-defense-i40418"/><id>urn:uuid:3d58cb83-e9db-4d92-9559-12c6f3315ec3</id><updated>2026-04-03T00:01:35.608-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wild clinch spot in NHL playoffs with another chance to advance for 1st time since 2015</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-minnesota-wild-g48898"/><id>urn:uuid:24a84cad-a6c6-49b2-b6bf-e0633e207cde</id><updated>2026-04-02T23:10:15.767-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.</summary></entry><entry><title>Washington extends women's basketball head coach Tina Langley through 2031-32 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/washington-langley-contract-extension-f62901"/><id>urn:uuid:8f86f223-aefe-40bd-9797-0278a605b038</id><updated>2026-04-02T22:50:53.010-04:00</updated><summary>Washington Huskies women's basketball coach Tina Langley agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2031-32 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jake Oettinger beats Connor Hellebuyck in matchup of Team USA goaltenders as Stars blank Jets 3-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stars-jets-score-p26254"/><id>urn:uuid:e14b3cf2-de64-4f92-bfd9-cfa1ebf418ee</id><updated>2026-04-02T22:45:13.261-04:00</updated><summary>Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his third shutout of the season in a matchup of Team USA Olympic goaltenders and rookie Arttu Hyry had a goal in his first multipoint NHL game as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wild wrap up a playoff spot with 5-2 victory over the Canucks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/wild-canucks-score-q44577"/><id>urn:uuid:b5f7f883-a97b-4c26-9961-a5715c52db03</id><updated>2026-04-02T22:41:18.763-04:00</updated><summary>Matt Boldy scored his 39th and 40th goals, Kirill Kaprizov added his 40th and the Minnesota Wild wrapped up a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners activate shortstop J.P. Crawford from 10-day injured list ahead of series against Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-crawford-injured-list-v40735"/><id>urn:uuid:1de60d09-75db-4721-9950-dea0362c6d1b</id><updated>2026-04-02T22:32:10.005-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle Mariners shortstop J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights activate Carter Hart off injured reserve to beat Flames</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hart-golden-knights-flames-injured-reserve-v37114"/><id>urn:uuid:005fee5b-a0aa-4c10-beea-f93ca1b59d4f</id><updated>2026-04-02T22:04:04.293-04:00</updated><summary>Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart returned from injury and helped Vegas defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two-time Stanley Cup champion Panthers avoid playoff elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/bruins-panthers-score-x86016"/><id>urn:uuid:8b6c4c2d-9c1a-4545-8ec0-1db920068bcd</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:59:42.048-04:00</updated><summary>Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 15 saves in the third period and 28 overall as the Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stankoven scores twice as Hurricanes beat Blue Jackets 5-1, clinch playoff berth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blue-jackets-hurricanes-score-k00592"/><id>urn:uuid:cd729134-d62e-4dc2-9db0-eaa957e2977e</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:59:39.110-04:00</updated><summary>Logan Stankoven scored two goals in the first nine minutes, and the Carolina Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth for the eighth season in a row by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lauren Coughlin knows Shadow Creek and it helps her to 3-way share of the lead on LPGA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/lpga-shadow-creek-aramco-coughlin-hataoka-yamashita-a63185"/><id>urn:uuid:04cd144e-8301-4081-86cb-a34af792d050</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:58:29.361-04:00</updated><summary>Lauren Coughlin knows Shadow Creek as well as anyone and it shows.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kane scores pivotal goal as Red Wings beat Flyers 4-2 in a playoff-race swing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/red-wings-flyers-score-t58325"/><id>urn:uuid:8bd1552f-4536-4820-8cf3-f796f7e568e7</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:56:47.039-04:00</updated><summary>Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner, Alex DeBrincat scored two goals and Lucas Raymond had one to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Duren leads Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108 in game without superstars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-timberwolves-score-a57134"/><id>urn:uuid:1c90696d-8a8e-4411-819e-ed27ebe82092</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:53:11.280-04:00</updated><summary>Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senators delay the Sabres' bid to clinch drought-breaking playoff spot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sabres-senators-score-m68044"/><id>urn:uuid:459d6a90-8caa-46c6-be16-eb617eb9ffa5</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:48:31.399-04:00</updated><summary>Lars Eller broke a third-period tie and the Ottawa Senators prevented Buffalo from wrapping up a drought-breaking playoff spot Thursday night, beating the Sabres 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miles Bridges scores 25, Kon Knueppel sets Hornets record for 3s in a season in 127-107 rout of Suns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/suns-hornets-score-g25569"/><id>urn:uuid:32fc6c94-d170-4500-993e-cbb015f7f44d</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:43:53.812-04:00</updated><summary>Miles Bridges scored 25 points, rookie Kon Knueppel set a franchise record for 3-pointers in a season and finished with 20 points as the Charlotte Hornets rolled past the Phoenix Suns 127-107 on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: New Mets have disappointed in season's opening week</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-bo-bichette-jorge-polanco-upu5pnch"/><id>urn:uuid:c8dbc56d-c041-4706-b708-226e1e72d301</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:43:29.884-04:00</updated><summary>Aside from a few isolated moments, the players David Stearns brought in to replace fan favorites haven't performed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Virginia QB Chandler Morris denied a preliminary injunction as he bids for 7th season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/chandler-morris-virginia-cavaliers-b60784"/><id>urn:uuid:a38e3e53-fb9f-40eb-8655-09a76027f2c6</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:41:04.313-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied in his bid for a preliminary injunction as he seeks a seventh season of eligibility.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hubbard's bold finish gives him a 1-shot lead in Texas Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/texas-open-mark-hubbard-finau-fleetwood-m41123"/><id>urn:uuid:680a665e-bfe9-442e-a5a4-e47ad0279bb5</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:35:04.027-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Hubbard is leading the Valero Texas Open after a big run of birdied that ended in darkness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-pardons-holy-week-oil-blackouts-g76294"/><id>urn:uuid:9108137f-0f65-43bc-85d2-bef829d9d799</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:34:24.378-04:00</updated><summary>The Cuban government says it will release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island's government with a suffocating oil blockade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suns guard Collin Gillespie sets franchise record for 3-pointers in a season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/suns-collin-gillespie-3point-record-s15426"/><id>urn:uuid:18171d8e-af33-48eb-8d34-65f49b441149</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:31:04.890-04:00</updated><summary>Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Charlotte's Kon Knueppel sets Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/kon-knueppel-franchise-3point-record-m48089"/><id>urn:uuid:12d62716-699e-45a8-9057-01addf2a9eee</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:25:30.590-04:00</updated><summary>Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel walked into the postgame news conference and was greeted by a handful of television cameras blocking his path to the podium when suddenly out jumped head coach Charles Lee, who doused him with a bottle of water before embracing his star rookie.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Blazers owner says team is shifting away from development mindset of recent years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/trail-blazers-tom-dundon-paul-allen-c19232"/><id>urn:uuid:2ca8e934-f325-4039-94a2-5e42034b98cf</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:15:44.734-04:00</updated><summary>While the Portland Trail Blazers' have emphasized developing young talent in recent years, new owner Tom Dundon says that mindset is shifting toward consistently winning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rookie catcher Carter Jensen gets scratched from Royals' starting lineup after oversleeping</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/carter-jensen-kansas-city-royals-p62454"/><id>urn:uuid:84d743ef-2ecc-4e42-be29-7e8956e57a4a</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:14:08.814-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City rookie catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals' starting lineup for Thursday game with the Minnesota Twins after he overslept.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shea Ralph, Sarah Strong savor AP basketball awards with Vanderbilt and UConn families present</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/uconn-vanderbilt-shea-ralph-strong-t94846"/><id>urn:uuid:0738952f-3685-4c3c-a998-788e43f870bd</id><updated>2026-04-02T21:10:56.157-04:00</updated><summary>Shea Ralph surveyed the room as she received The Associated Press Coach of the Year award and all she saw was family.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bahrain waters down UN proposal over opposition to allowing force to open Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-strait-of-hormuz-un-vote-f33782"/><id>urn:uuid:f0db8101-7c26-41ad-b2ec-536c83a2f526</id><updated>2026-04-02T20:59:24.566-04:00</updated><summary>Bahrain has significantly watered down a proposed U.N. resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/amazon-surcharge-iran-war-oil-u36100"/><id>urn:uuid:a22abfa3-ec94-499e-8024-c9a2e510c2a1</id><updated>2026-04-02T20:48:51.904-04:00</updated><summary>Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers that sell on its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Baseball, softball and flag football</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-wkdr7ybe"/><id>urn:uuid:ded0e6bc-7df6-41f6-a7fe-1bf6f2a540d0</id><updated>2026-04-02T20:31:38.327-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Wednesday and Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/todd-blanche-bondi-attorney-general-trump-doj-r03565"/><id>urn:uuid:e87058b5-f7d6-46b5-89cf-aac4dea9baf5</id><updated>2026-04-02T20:03:00.908-04:00</updated><summary>Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pentagon-policy-guns-military-bases-hegseth-m86980"/><id>urn:uuid:0a71bd99-2cc6-4346-aead-552ef4859603</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:52:36.069-04:00</updated><summary>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bureau of Indian Affairs officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing teen on Montana reservation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/bia-officer-rape-guilty-plea-j82185"/><id>urn:uuid:2d7b62ac-a2d1-45f2-a744-1084d8af7d4d</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:48:47.717-04:00</updated><summary>A former law enforcement officer for the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an intoxicated 14-year-old girl on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-ucla-texas-m82794"/><id>urn:uuid:76943b0f-11f9-41ce-b40e-1b5a40285025</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:47:33.500-04:00</updated><summary>Women's college basketball has become an outlier above the median when it comes to height.</summary></entry><entry><title>Read the names and backgrounds of Bruce Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies program</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/database-nassau-deputies-h6hqbqi4"/><id>urn:uuid:dae8e926-1880-4c00-929f-9709c8d843c6</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:36:37.935-04:00</updated><summary>Some members include a former Navy SEAL and an Israeli Defense Force servicemember, according to a review or records.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/prediction-markets-kalshi-polymarket-lawsuits-o11317"/><id>urn:uuid:d0b754fb-7fec-4efd-899f-fd6c2e6d2e7d</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:35:59.485-04:00</updated><summary>The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.</summary></entry><entry><title>8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-medicare-fraud-health-care-arrests-r27370"/><id>urn:uuid:f9a6c77a-0677-4557-8209-e2ac07d77a8e</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:33:05.466-04:00</updated><summary>Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/stephon-gilmore-retires-q30356"/><id>urn:uuid:ea71d118-e97a-4a76-a419-5c87785b8284</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:23:52.221-04:00</updated><summary>Two-time All-Pro cornerback and 2019 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore has announced his retirement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's bombast on Iran added nothing</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/trump-prime-time-address-iran-war-tzpwbwj9"/><id>urn:uuid:8f7d1066-1472-4ab4-b6ae-bf9a10570e69</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:18:20.287-04:00</updated><summary>His address was not the least bit reassuring.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA and Texas get Final Four rematch of Longhorns' early-season win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-ucla-texas-final-four-l66312"/><id>urn:uuid:d0434153-c48c-4a35-b93e-53fc19153705</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:16:19.638-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA's path to the women's national championship game must go through the one team that beat the Bruins this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after Timberwolves rule him out against Pistons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-l82694"/><id>urn:uuid:86e8e4ef-9a31-43a3-9a5e-b691921505e5</id><updated>2026-04-02T19:11:39.459-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he can't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-tournament-women-auriemma-staley-o79671"/><id>urn:uuid:25592c1f-0cf1-4fa7-a7e5-2d98593a7c21</id><updated>2026-04-02T18:55:05.501-04:00</updated><summary>This year's Final Four at the women's NCAA Tournament features a quartet of powerhouse programs, teams that have overwhelmed almost all of their opponents with superior talent and veteran coaching.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diller verdict: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's 'deeply disappointed' in shooter's murder acquittal</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/nypd-commissioner-jessica-tish-verdict-jonathan-diller-killing-p7wm131j"/><id>urn:uuid:dcbb89b6-7924-4856-b851-626529520f3c</id><updated>2026-04-02T18:43:31.835-04:00</updated><summary>The jury acquitted Guy Rivera of first-degree murder in Diller's death but convicted him of the lesser included offense of aggravated first-degree manslaughter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Attorneys say Oklahoma basketball player who died after game wasn't given proper medical care</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oklahoma-basketball-player-death-game-connors-state-b97007"/><id>urn:uuid:26906fa6-efd5-4c41-a47e-753d8de4422c</id><updated>2026-04-02T18:41:11.376-04:00</updated><summary>Attorneys for an Oklahoma college basketball player who died after being injured during a game last year say wasn't given proper medical care after his injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn's Braylon Mullins finds it difficult to turn the page on his incredible shot at the Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-final-four-g77692"/><id>urn:uuid:008d6646-d7c3-49ae-adb7-e9b007b2ca48</id><updated>2026-04-02T18:39:24.174-04:00</updated><summary>Everywhere UConn guard Braylon Mullins turned Sunday night and Monday, he kept seeing the same thing — his heroic 35-foot, game-winning 3-pointer to beat Duke initially.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/panama-china-united-states-ships-detained-g24889"/><id>urn:uuid:184c24c0-8f1f-4138-89ea-3333f6a96084</id><updated>2026-04-02T18:31:28.536-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of "bullying" by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/2026-final-four-big-men-q40403"/><id>urn:uuid:594245cf-b6f7-4adb-a23d-b8907fafaf55</id><updated>2026-04-02T18:24:42.124-04:00</updated><summary>Big men and bigger lineups have been standout factors for the teams that have reached the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora rides army tank with Nigel Farage to press event</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/chisora-farage-tank-wilder-k09253"/><id>urn:uuid:b20f7a27-9aaa-4c8d-975f-13d8ad2b29a5</id><updated>2026-04-02T18:12:04.215-04:00</updated><summary>Heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora arrived to a press conference on an army tank alongside Nigel Farage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-tariffs-pharmaceutical-drugs-v95806"/><id>urn:uuid:cc32aac2-c4f9-4e48-a5ef-f53550a8754d</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:54:32.087-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don't reach deals with his administration in the coming months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man arrested after threatening an attack on a high-speed train in Germany</title><author><name> BERLIN</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-attack-threat-train-siegburg-arrest-q97846"/><id>urn:uuid:65b2b3b2-5afa-4947-bd40-4b3163add2dd</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:47:48.682-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a man has been arrested after threatening an attack on a high-speed train in Germany.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rangers' depth at center position is a problem for Noah Laba's development</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/noah-laba-center-rangers-e02sg6e9"/><id>urn:uuid:318a346b-ed00-472e-bfe5-c88637e42220</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:35:27.289-04:00</updated><summary>The problem for Mike Sullivan is how to balance what's best for the older players with what's best for the young guys who are the team's future.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/university-wisconsin-president-jay-rothman-fire-resign-i82335"/><id>urn:uuid:99aff804-16b5-48f4-9254-a4e6015bc4e0</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:30:00.413-04:00</updated><summary>The president of the 165,000-student University of Wisconsin system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired.</summary></entry><entry><title>Asterisk Talley goes to Masters course with a 1-shot lead in Augusta National Women's Amateur</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/asterisk-talley-augusta-womens-amateur-masters-b03047"/><id>urn:uuid:e2b39d69-c1c1-4fd5-9e58-8600dcf96911</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:29:56.451-04:00</updated><summary>Asterisk Talley gets another shot at the home of the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina Supreme Court throws out longtime suit over education funding</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-carolina-education-funding-supreme-court-w88976"/><id>urn:uuid:ce8ec358-eab4-44a3-a6ff-31f112f00675</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:28:32.684-04:00</updated><summary>The North Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out longtime litigation over education funding in the state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-royals-score-a42807"/><id>urn:uuid:9657f186-cd00-4c84-a30d-0c1d43b32f5b</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:13:19.177-04:00</updated><summary>Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball while Matt Wallner, Kody Clemens and Josh Bell each hit solo shots in the ninth, helping the Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Royals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-arrest-wisconsin-mosque-f11094"/><id>urn:uuid:26cc7ccc-c944-4225-ae8d-3bee92b19c55</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:13:01.658-04:00</updated><summary>The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Donna Eckert, of California, charged in $3.5M theft from Hempstead school district</title><author><name>Darwin Yanes</name><email>darwin.yanes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/hempstead-school-theft-donna-eckert-tt5nb4h3"/><id>urn:uuid:373fd62e-4bd8-4d86-8c59-687ae6fdf588</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:09:30.017-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities said the money was fraudulently deposited in a bank account owned by the woman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/blake-lively-taylor-swift-lawsuit-justin-baldoni-y78166"/><id>urn:uuid:cc33c8fe-0ff5-4703-b88f-ef631e756df3</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:04:58.511-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge in New York has tossed out Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie "It Ends With Us" but left intact claims for retaliation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cheryl Miller and Breanna Stewart celebrated as the greatest players of the women's poll era</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-ap-poll-cheryl-miller-stewart-j01495"/><id>urn:uuid:dffb5f66-8f8d-4c5b-8b30-ccd31f835299</id><updated>2026-04-02T17:04:26.485-04:00</updated><summary>Cheryl Miller's impact on women's basketball spans generations, from dominating on the court at Southern California in the 1980s to making her mark in the broadcast booth.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn and South Carolina meet again with place in NCAA women's championship game at stake</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-south-carolina-o90200"/><id>urn:uuid:8966a84a-f136-4b39-983f-8a37f8197dce</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:57:44.275-04:00</updated><summary>Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma have met on women's basketball's biggest stage the past few years with a national championship on the line.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released from hospital after undergoing minor procedure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alabama-governor-kay-ivey-hospitalized-i34640"/><id>urn:uuid:3ae957e0-458b-4fa4-9224-4efde5013d5b</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:56:44.954-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing a procedure to remove fluid that was pressing against her lung.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks still putting it together as regular season draws to close</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-pms2g0cb"/><id>urn:uuid:3ef13ea7-855d-483a-9ed0-ff63358b15d7</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:55:40.539-04:00</updated><summary>What certainly would help the Knicks and Jalen Brunson is consistency from these other players.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pentagon-hegseth-army-chief-iran-war-k13599"/><id>urn:uuid:9b562741-12ec-4488-8717-79567a94b7db</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:52:58.846-04:00</updated><summary>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army's top uniformed officer and two other generals as the U.S. wages a war against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders can only control one thing in playoff push: Winning</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-vyp7x9ei"/><id>urn:uuid:a8242db0-8dbc-49a5-9c86-72aef195eda6</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:52:43.610-04:00</updated><summary>After losses to Pittsburgh and Buffalo, Islanders need to get on winning streak against Flyers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillip Gonzalez, of Selden, had enough fentanyl to kill more than 2 million people, Suffolk DA Ray Tierney says</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/phillip-gonzalez-major-drug-trafficker-indictment-ray-tierney-cblyw9gz"/><id>urn:uuid:77e1b3e7-2a02-4df5-8bdc-b62acb999671</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:51:09.331-04:00</updated><summary>Phillip Gonzalez, of Selden, was charged as a major drug trafficker in possession of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and ketamine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ralph Macchio coming to Cinema Arts Centre for 'The Karate Kid'</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/ralph-macchio-karate-kid-yrdbrfbk"/><id>urn:uuid:5c9ddbb0-c970-42d4-80e9-b71b8413c853</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:46:57.537-04:00</updated><summary>On May 13, the actor will share stories about the making of the movie and his career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mickelson pulls out of the Masters, which will be without Lefty and Woods for first time since 1994</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/phil-mickelson-masters-augusta-national-o37190"/><id>urn:uuid:1ae63dfd-e89b-4cd9-9260-fc63f43f5ed4</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:34:59.473-04:00</updated><summary>The Masters will not include Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods for the first time in 32 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Providence's Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges resulting from altercation with woman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/providence-basketball-v65240"/><id>urn:uuid:ec490aee-f290-4ebd-971c-156f18fed1ce</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:34:08.021-04:00</updated><summary>Providence basketball player Duncan Powell for the second time this week has pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges stemming from a weekend altercation with a woman that started in Providence and continued in the suburb of Cranston.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrick Thompson of Levittown sentenced to up to 18 years in prison in DWI crash that killed motorcyclist Daniel Bliss</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/fatal-dwi-crash-patrick-thompson-sentencing-daniel-bliss-death-jrpgktai"/><id>urn:uuid:ef060a73-abf6-4636-b5e0-6e1df935259a</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:30:35.175-04:00</updated><summary>Patrick Thompson, 59, confessed in a plea deal in February to aggravated vehicular homicide, aggravated driving while intoxicated and fleeing the scene of an accident that had resulted in a death.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Hampton building inspector, office manager indicted on bribery charges after lengthy investigation</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/east-hampton-bribery-building-department-employees-jiy8vcb7"/><id>urn:uuid:7a2db5b3-abfa-40d5-a1f1-1f4fac1f4800</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:27:19.893-04:00</updated><summary>The two Building Department employees were accused of accepting bribes in exchange for accelerating building approvals, prosecutors said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-final-four-j70180"/><id>urn:uuid:33d6f15a-c339-4cdd-9d11-725ed2536b34</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:23:27.361-04:00</updated><summary>Keaton Wagler's high school basketball transcript contained everything a college coach could want in a recruit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Honolulu Council Criticizes Slow City Response To North Shore Flooding</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-floods-response-slow-evacuations-m74202"/><id>urn:uuid:8e953103-0c0d-41c0-8ca2-552a40233351</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:09:05.230-04:00</updated><summary>Honolulu City Council members have criticized the city's emergency response to recent floods on Oʻahu's North Shore.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan starter Elliot Cadeau joins teammates at Final Four after accidental exposure to nuts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-michigan-elliot-cadeau-allergy-f77110"/><id>urn:uuid:1baa9be3-dc37-4f69-8b71-c81434226c70</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:08:44.134-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsom orders government to consider AI harm in contract rules</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ai-anthropic-defense-department-newsom-executive-order-t34607"/><id>urn:uuid:633eea9d-c46e-4321-9b2d-4388628d0163</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:07:31.987-04:00</updated><summary>California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order for California to independently review federal supply-chain risk designations for businesses.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn star sophomore Sarah Strong named the AP Player of the Year in women's college basketball</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ap-player-of-year-sarah-strong-uconn-b38164"/><id>urn:uuid:d9b20611-d5a8-43a5-8ef2-7979fe72fd5a</id><updated>2026-04-02T16:02:51.665-04:00</updated><summary>Sarah Strong of UConn is The Associated Press women's basketball Player of the Year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guess who's reportedly leaving 'The Pitt'?</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/the-pitt-cast-pes913yw"/><id>urn:uuid:bbded510-e31c-406b-9508-5c2d6e1e09e0</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:59:57.241-04:00</updated><summary>Supriyah Ganesh, who plays Dr. Mohan, is reportedly leaving the show; Ayesha Harris becomes a regular.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the battle over lawsuits alleging that Roundup weedkiller can cause cancer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/roundup-lawsuits-cancer-bayer-monsanto-q64484"/><id>urn:uuid:e30d36e3-6470-416c-afab-a3b582ee136c</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:56:59.661-04:00</updated><summary>A new Kentucky law could shield agrochemical maker Bayer from lawsuits claiming it failed to warn that Roundup weedkiller could cause cancer.</summary></entry><entry><title>USWNT's Sophia Wilson gave herself grace after the birth of her daughter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uswnt-sophia-wilson-n93464"/><id>urn:uuid:8c18c2bd-0340-4c83-9311-c81c1b5a5ea1</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:56:32.812-04:00</updated><summary>Sophia Wilson says being a mom has helped give her the "goldfish mentality" of living in the moment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane's label</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gucci-mane-kidnapping-dallas-u62548"/><id>urn:uuid:c39dad33-3a3f-4d20-ba4b-a270d5dcc862</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:40:37.270-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors have accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them in Texas following a contract dispute in January involving rapper Gucci Mane's record label.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prediction markets challenge tribal casinos' hard-won place in US gambling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tribal-gambling-prediction-markets-kalshi-e17946"/><id>urn:uuid:3efbea36-114e-40c3-bcb6-8fc4b28276ec</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:38:48.615-04:00</updated><summary>At the Indian Gaming Association's annual convention in San Diego this week, two words have dominated the agenda: Prediction markets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dominick Losquadro, an exception among prominent Suffolk political family, dies at 58</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/dominick-losquadro-suffolk-sept-11-republican-fotrre0n"/><id>urn:uuid:5887e5ff-0254-40f9-adfa-b0efda4ed50e</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:36:59.342-04:00</updated><summary>A Ridge volunteer firefighter, was diagnosed with cancer linked to his work at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, his family said.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Florida will move up to Division I and join UAC for football and Atlantic Sun for other sports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/west-florida-atlantic-sun-m10364"/><id>urn:uuid:46e398bd-d1c7-4c31-84d5-b931489c4e89</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:25:35.465-04:00</updated><summary>West Florida will begin the transition from NCAA Division II to Division I on July 1 and compete in the United Athletic Conference in football and the Atlantic Sun Conference in other sports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shea Ralph named AP women's basketball Coach of the Year after Vanderbilt's 29-5 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ap-coach-of-year-shea-ralph-q46918"/><id>urn:uuid:51f3927c-239d-4d51-b85b-a0d0b8da2ebc</id><updated>2026-04-02T15:02:56.308-04:00</updated><summary>Shea Ralph of Vanderbilt has been named The Associated Press women's basketball Coach of the Year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers release files of graduates of Bruce Blakeman's armed citizen deputy program</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette and Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>&amp;nbsp;michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/blakeman-deputies-lawsuit-hyjjizew"/><id>urn:uuid:b697fd10-1930-46cd-9ccb-2a3a9cc88c81</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:50:20.482-04:00</updated><summary>The list also includes Blakeman's nephew, who has no law enforcement or military experience.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big first inning from Molly Silecchia propels Kellenberg softball</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/kellenberg-game-molly-silecchia-uppb35py"/><id>urn:uuid:adf277ca-9ba0-4410-86ff-cea212b8c920</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:47:17.467-04:00</updated><summary>Silecchia got the Firebirds out of a first-inning jam with minimum damage, then drove in 4 in first inning</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiefs add defensive back Kaiir Elam after trading Trent McDuffie and losing Jaylen Watson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-kaiir-elam-v69767"/><id>urn:uuid:27211be1-7dc0-44ba-b780-31f68740f92e</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:44:29.705-04:00</updated><summary>The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Kaiir Elam to provide some help at defensive back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-sons-powerus-drone-interceptors-iran-missiles-m64740"/><id>urn:uuid:3bbb8a50-b5e3-4413-bead-fc0fd51bb393</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:42:30.137-04:00</updated><summary>A drone maker backed by President Donald Trump's two oldest sons is trying to win contracts with Gulf countries under threat by Iran and protected by the U.S. military led by their father.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leading Iranian human rights lawyer detained in Tehran, daughter says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-lawyer-detained-nasrin-sotoudeh-u74789"/><id>urn:uuid:c29c4a6d-be4d-4e1d-abcd-332fe6c72d92</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:32:14.389-04:00</updated><summary>Leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been detained by Iranian intelligence agents from her home in Tehran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crossbow arrow allegedly shot by Lawrence man 'came within inches' of killing his sister, DA Donnelly says</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/crossbow-shooting-samy-sedhom-long-island-attack-svvbmgsm"/><id>urn:uuid:537154d5-dbe8-4146-9fdb-512ed3748277</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:26:59.494-04:00</updated><summary>Samy Sedhom, 21, pleaded not guilty to on an indictment for second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, weapons and other charges after wounding his sister over what authorities have said was a disagreement over the thermostat setting in the family's home.</summary></entry><entry><title>White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/cfpb-vought-banks-nteu-trump-consumer-protection-w79354"/><id>urn:uuid:fd2fd308-8c7d-4f75-a325-ffa73045c4bc</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:25:11.642-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has scaled back its plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/massachusetts-police-recruit-death-boxing-e13470"/><id>urn:uuid:156fe324-62d4-495a-83a6-622f7e9c8c72</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:22:15.343-04:00</updated><summary>A supervisor and two instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have plead not guilty in connection with the 2024 death of a recruit following a boxing match during training.</summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Army Corps of Engineers move to New Jersey will delay New York projects, lawmakers say</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/army-corp-pollution-cleanup-b103ex8r"/><id>urn:uuid:caf9d6de-ffdb-4a42-8860-de8f0163493e</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:11:08.279-04:00</updated><summary>Roughly 60% of those surveyed by the union said they would seriously consider quitting rather than commute to New Jersey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' home opener: Here are 5 things to watch on Friday afternoon</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-home-opener-things-to-watch-idzoa53j"/><id>urn:uuid:b4106ca1-ecee-4923-a8d5-2fbccb60780b</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:08:51.170-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees open the Stadium for the 2026 season on Friday afternoon against Miami following a 5-1 road trip to start the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-detention-facility-inspection-immigration-g12461"/><id>urn:uuid:8834df14-d837-4c83-99f5-94e86c04f365</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:07:09.103-04:00</updated><summary>An inspection at the nation's largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions.</summary></entry><entry><title>EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/epa-microplastics-pharmaceuticals-drinking-water-zeldin-kennedy-x38044"/><id>urn:uuid:62feaca2-df4a-42ee-9fa4-49fc92b44e0a</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:01:49.464-04:00</updated><summary>The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities.</summary></entry><entry><title>How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fossil-animals-evolution-science-china-bizarre-s39205"/><id>urn:uuid:04069985-ebd6-4dba-9432-502e2dece3fd</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:00:16.368-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Usha Vance just kicked off her husband's likability tour</title><author><name>Nia-Malika Henderson</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/usha-vance-y319ew39"/><id>urn:uuid:be2be4b9-420b-454c-ab15-1318600607e7</id><updated>2026-04-02T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Yale-trained lawyer launched her podcast, "Storytime With the Second Lady."</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida's Swamp renovation won't affect stadium capacity, AD Scott Stricklin says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/florida-field-swamp-renovation-f31912"/><id>urn:uuid:5438c31b-4c5c-40b4-be10-043529d6ead0</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:58:06.458-04:00</updated><summary>The Swamp's high-priced makeover won't affect attendance or ambiance inside one of the Southeastern Conference's rowdiest venues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Belarusian parliament passes a bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/belarus-lgbtq-crackdown-lukashenko-gay-rights-k12074"/><id>urn:uuid:f2c1ea2e-cf61-421e-9743-a898ba0892d1</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:58:00.966-04:00</updated><summary>The Belarus parliament has passed a bill to introduce punishments for people who promote LGBTQ+ causes, in an echo of similar laws that have been set up in neighboring ally Russia.</summary></entry><entry><title>More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations, job training</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-prisons-expanded-access-education-training-y98625"/><id>urn:uuid:0c36b409-6249-4ed2-ae74-01fe9a629427</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:40:46.600-04:00</updated><summary>In Michigan, more inmates are earning high school diplomas, technical certificates, and college credits than ever before.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pistons' Cade Cunningham sidelined at least another week in recovery from collapsed lung</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-cade-cunningham-hurt-g01470"/><id>urn:uuid:a1a548bc-bb3d-43fa-97f9-b9564a06d589</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:40:09.632-04:00</updated><summary>All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons will be out at least another week in his recovery from a collapsed left lung.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/retirement-gig-work-income-driver-uber-h21814"/><id>urn:uuid:0561fcc1-faf5-4f42-9fed-42fd8b4ff56a</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:39:30.326-04:00</updated><summary>A growing number of Americans have "unretired" in recent years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Final Four showdown with top seeds Michigan and Arizona includes intriguing matchups</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/final-four-michigan-arizona-v80065"/><id>urn:uuid:ee7d30cf-de5b-465d-8ac4-26b0b751a162</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:31:43.541-04:00</updated><summary>A March Madness masterpiece might be on tap.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 43 in attack in eastern Congo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-adf-attack-islamic-state-f75541"/><id>urn:uuid:4964da2e-77e2-403c-9bb2-ca9f74c8ca15</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:29:07.771-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group have killed at least 43 people in eastern Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-trump-bondi-attorney-general-d69528"/><id>urn:uuid:46ae6b2c-11c0-48c0-a230-292f8ee89723</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:27:22.776-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump said Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general.</summary></entry><entry><title>De Zerbi addresses past comments about Greenwood in first words as Tottenham manager</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/de-zerbi-tottenham-greenwood-i42010"/><id>urn:uuid:9023f389-28b5-4c7a-adf9-6c43b5c576a7</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:27:04.317-04:00</updated><summary>Newly hired Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has insisted he never meant to "downplay the issue of violence against women" by previously coming out in support of a player who was charged with offenses including attempted rape.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-holy-thursday-washing-feet-leo-t56616"/><id>urn:uuid:77536e82-9d76-4034-b737-955da7186183</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:26:46.747-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Hornsby looks back with new album 'Indigo Park' that mixes simplicity and complexity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/bruce-hornsby-indigo-park-u17890"/><id>urn:uuid:29558087-383b-4e47-bd38-758c32341297</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:21:30.355-04:00</updated><summary>Bruce Hornsby has a new album that looks back on his life with warmth, humor and deliberate weirdness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Bauer signs with Long Island Ducks in latest attempt to revive MLB career</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/trevor-bauer-ducks-g40ix688"/><id>urn:uuid:631406b3-fec1-433a-b42b-2711426caaeb</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:19:10.373-04:00</updated><summary>Trevor Bauer has been trying to revive his big-league career after serving a 194-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/university-wisconsin-president-jay-rothman-resign-x70849"/><id>urn:uuid:9d2feb12-3f57-457b-8945-168ec5153a8d</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:18:24.335-04:00</updated><summary>The president of the multicampus Universities of Wisconsin has said in letters obtained by The Associated Press that he has been told to resign or he will be fired.</summary></entry><entry><title>Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-storm-floods-rain-dust-f61673"/><id>urn:uuid:e2b301b8-5211-4eba-a64b-8ab0d2888b6c</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:12:34.934-04:00</updated><summary>A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Bauer's next stop: An Atlantic League opening night start with the Long Island Ducks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/trevor-bauer-cy-young-long-island-ducks-h98135"/><id>urn:uuid:b57d940c-acec-417f-ba10-b4e097721286</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:09:54.490-04:00</updated><summary>Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night on April 21 for the minor league team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan's 'Fab Five' will reunite during Saturday's Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-michigan-fab-five-b52584"/><id>urn:uuid:16d09ddd-8323-45f8-bfa0-dd9c2d3759fc</id><updated>2026-04-02T13:01:20.385-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan's "Fab Five" will reunite during Saturday's Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees</title><author><name> VTDigger</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vermont-state-workers-return-to-office-labor-board-e83723"/><id>urn:uuid:33c2f76e-80c2-46c2-8ac1-88f7aeb9c4f3</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:53:21.918-04:00</updated><summary>The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered Gov. Phil Scott's administration to rescind a rule requiring state employees to work in offices three days a week.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Strano, of Williston Park, charged in violent beating of 75-year-old relative, police say</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/arrest-beating-williston-park-rfdunm18"/><id>urn:uuid:f9bb730e-1751-4b07-859e-df034f1c88ef</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:44:31.686-04:00</updated><summary>Police said the man, John Strano, was related to the victim.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-pentagon-anthropic-claude-hegseth-trump-s96491"/><id>urn:uuid:e522692b-9e3d-4b79-9828-3ce4642bef45</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:42:24.499-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is appealing a judge's order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mpox-disease-health-congo-africa-outbreak-n53707"/><id>urn:uuid:66360e8e-1810-4b1f-9392-341d362e81f3</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:39:55.808-04:00</updated><summary>Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor</title><author><name> Mississippi Today</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mississippi-lawmakers-abortion-pills-l26064"/><id>urn:uuid:94d4fbb0-3e3e-4245-8997-287f4c9846b7</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:37:53.945-04:00</updated><summary>Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill that could imprison people for up to 10 years for distributing abortion-inducing medication.</summary></entry><entry><title>Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mahmoud-khalil-protester-appeal-deportation-bove-a57104"/><id>urn:uuid:aa27261a-b131-4b38-b888-e472e72a044c</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:34:13.400-04:00</updated><summary>Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student fighting deportation, have asked Judge Emil Bove to step aside from an appellate panel that could weigh in on his case because of Bove's previous role as a top Justice Department official involved in investigating student protesters.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/coral-springs-florida-nancy-metayer-bowen-haitian-k01150"/><id>urn:uuid:39413e0a-9d94-4f53-bbd3-7998983f990e</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:25:24.137-04:00</updated><summary>The husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit.</summary></entry><entry><title>A judge rules against a Pennsylvania man's deportation whose '80s murder conviction was dismissed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/exoneration-india-pennsylvania-murder-deportation-e00111"/><id>urn:uuid:643fe8d9-2f19-4eab-80a2-1a060b208d66</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:07:57.917-04:00</updated><summary>A U.S. immigration judge is clearing the way for the potential release of Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen whose Pennsylvania murder conviction was overturned last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-investigation-united-nations-m20882"/><id>urn:uuid:26b872e9-bf5c-43fa-8e75-3681ac268569</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:07:51.953-04:00</updated><summary>According to documents viewed by The Associated Press, a three-judge panel says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties following a sexual misconduct investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was 'talking to the president,' body camera shows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-crash-bodycam-video-footage-r11475"/><id>urn:uuid:1fcb54f2-32e9-459b-a324-be1501c58879</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:05:25.285-04:00</updated><summary>After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, "I was just talking to the president."</summary></entry><entry><title>Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.46%, the highest level in nearly 7 months</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mortgage-rates-housing-interest-financing-home-s34988"/><id>urn:uuid:f5f66ad0-314a-4001-8a2b-e502e5caef99</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:03:47.845-04:00</updated><summary>The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed for the fifth straight week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months, another setback for home shoppers in the midst of the spring homebuying season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iowa State star Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal, the latest to leave team in mass exodus</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/audi-crooks-cyclones-basketball-t53001"/><id>urn:uuid:009d32c8-a33c-4645-88a2-c546897c972e</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:02:52.529-04:00</updated><summary>Iowa State star Audi Crooks announced she is entering the transfer portal, making her the fourth starter and 10th Cyclones player overall to say they will move on after a disappointing second half of the season following a start that matched the best in program history.</summary></entry><entry><title>War on Iran forces postponement of global sports conference in neighboring Azerbaijan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/sportaccord-baku-iran-olympics-t27341"/><id>urn:uuid:bc7fbaa1-5068-4f3e-aaa1-59e567732a2a</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:01:22.482-04:00</updated><summary>The war on Iran by the United States and Israel has forced the postponement of a global conference of Olympic and international sports officials in neighboring Azerbaijan.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Iran war is bad for inflation — but worse for growth</title><author><name>Marcus Ashworth</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/iran-war-economic-impact-n4ee2x72"/><id>urn:uuid:da441834-f296-432b-ab5b-11b82e337a15</id><updated>2026-04-02T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The fog of war makes sifting through economic data even more complicated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edoardo Molinari to return as Luke Donald's 1st vice captain for Europe at 2027 Ryder Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/edoardo-molinari-ryder-cup-vice-captain-s54601"/><id>urn:uuid:02996429-4d4f-42e6-9efa-0ef710cd0db2</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:59:14.848-04:00</updated><summary>Team Europe captain Luke Donald says Edoardo Molinari will return as his first vice captain for next year's Ryder Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Topps will release NFL trading cards for the first time since 2016</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/topps-nfl-trading-cards-y52785"/><id>urn:uuid:5ba6017f-60a5-4f98-811e-57b8ed8f702e</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:49:40.626-04:00</updated><summary>Topps will issue NFL trading cards for the first time since 2016 after Fanatics Collectibles reached a multi-year deal with the league and NFL Players Association.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big South to sponsor women's flag football as its 19th sport starting in 2027-28</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ncaa-flag-football-big-south-v80675"/><id>urn:uuid:60131287-26fa-4894-a4d1-60575e3cf95a</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:44:44.978-04:00</updated><summary>The Big South Conference will be the first league in Division I sponsoring women's flag football as its 19th sport starting with the 2027-28 year.</summary></entry><entry><title>FBI team arrives in Cuba to investigate fatal shooting of US-flagged speedboat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fbi-cuba-boat-shooting-killed-b74942"/><id>urn:uuid:72c8e25d-e383-4e44-a1f2-ae6000000b4c</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:39:12.531-04:00</updated><summary>FBI agents have arrived in Cuba to investigate the fatal shooting of five men aboard a U.S.-flagged speedboat in February that the Cuban government said was trying to infiltrate the island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Liverpool and Belgium goalie Simon Mignolet retiring at season's end</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mignolet-retire-belgium-b70525"/><id>urn:uuid:63767a1c-ad9a-4d78-8eaa-6eb91bfc5332</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:33:14.743-04:00</updated><summary>Former Liverpool and Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will retire at the end of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prolific Long Island real estate developer Wilbur Breslin dies at 99</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/wilbur-breslin-dies-real-estate-sig9cx7q"/><id>urn:uuid:93e10650-9827-4792-83fc-926f408961c9</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:31:46.406-04:00</updated><summary>Breslin's many residential and retail projects helped shape neighborhoods across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia plans to send second oil tanker to Cuba</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/russia-cuba-oil-tanker-us-energy-blockade-u53074"/><id>urn:uuid:f57f8663-6e63-4aee-8e7f-2fcffe0386f6</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:30:37.850-04:00</updated><summary>Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba, according to Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kirk Cousins and Raiders agree to a deal as veteran is expected to help Fernando Mendoza transition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kirk-cousins-raiders-mendoza-t80756"/><id>urn:uuid:4ea1d82b-e57f-4444-b653-1a5fb7a846d9</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:30:12.427-04:00</updated><summary>Kirk Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pam Bondi, a Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-bondi-zeldin-justice-department-k19833"/><id>urn:uuid:293fe06a-4661-4af5-ae27-63cb40307b65</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:27:34.885-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general.</summary></entry><entry><title>Konnor Griffin called up by Pirates, first MLB teenage position player since Juan Soto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-konnor-griffin-mlb-r13397"/><id>urn:uuid:b870d31e-1cc2-4f12-8cfd-e4e9c2f6f289</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:27:13.087-04:00</updated><summary>Konnor Griffin has been called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates and was set to become the first teenage position player in the major leagues since Juan Soto in 2018.</summary></entry><entry><title>Romania coach Lucescu steps down at 80 after World Cup exit and health issue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/romania-lucescu-coach-world-cup-g55861"/><id>urn:uuid:da6af77b-189b-4f23-b975-2e0c4dc65a29</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:15:02.939-04:00</updated><summary>Romania coach Mircea Lucescu is leaving the national team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Padel&amp; opening in Syosset brings new sport to Long Island</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/padel-and-syosset-new-club-owbaw301"/><id>urn:uuid:5f364a4a-e257-4022-b834-c5833b8d364f</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:10:07.971-04:00</updated><summary>Padel, a sport combining squash and tennis, arrives on Long Island with a new club, Padel&amp;, in Syosset.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-world-cup-fifa-infantino-q73317"/><id>urn:uuid:16491aa0-d581-4678-b500-ddf828edf813</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:10:01.178-04:00</updated><summary>Iranian soccer has had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tina-peters-colorado-appeals-court-trump-j18905"/><id>urn:uuid:7be50c1c-0805-46e9-ab67-4680de2b403f</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:08:17.247-04:00</updated><summary>A Colorado appeals court has ruled that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/family-movies-super-mario-galaxy-u25917"/><id>urn:uuid:5ccf46be-b8f3-4e91-affb-40123159bbe4</id><updated>2026-04-02T11:07:44.727-04:00</updated><summary>As "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-artemis-astronauts-moon-m23494"/><id>urn:uuid:ee12415a-f2e3-4e84-b66f-f7038093f67e</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:59:13.694-04:00</updated><summary>NASA's Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/josh-allen-hailee-steinfeld-baby-c00411"/><id>urn:uuid:8b1d95c7-20c5-49bb-b26c-f74578a5f1c8</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:54:07.929-04:00</updated><summary>Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesia delays again deportation of Scottish crime boss to Spain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-scotland-spain-lyons-crime-p02467"/><id>urn:uuid:a4ad7c04-8fc7-4294-8122-c407f4df5a04</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:51:50.443-04:00</updated><summary>Indonesian authorities have delayed the extradition of alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons to Spain for a second day.</summary></entry><entry><title>German artist sentenced by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-putin-sentence-germany-artist-carnival-tilly-k05193"/><id>urn:uuid:6eb5aaab-f181-4361-ad27-cd322b905b45</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:51:33.754-04:00</updated><summary>A court In Moscow has sentenced a German artist to 8 1/2 years in absentia after convicting him over his carnival creations mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin.</summary></entry><entry><title>First group of 12 deportees from the US arrives in Uganda, lawyers say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-us-deportees-trump-transfer-immigration-crackdown-t13777"/><id>urn:uuid:ad4dd1d6-0ae5-40b9-8e40-8fb72215d30d</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:50:57.238-04:00</updated><summary>Twelve people deported from the U.S. have arrived in Uganda, according to the Uganda Law Society.</summary></entry><entry><title>War crimes complaint filed in France over a deadly Israeli strike in Beirut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/war-crimes-israel-beirut-ali-cherri-v89863"/><id>urn:uuid:9274d29c-d0a7-49ee-b6e7-f953a4d42402</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:38:06.343-04:00</updated><summary>A French-Lebanese artist and the International Federation for Human Rights say they have filed a complaint in France seeking a war crimes investigation into an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Beirut in November 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tesla-sales-ev-j85008"/><id>urn:uuid:0179bdd8-4f1e-463d-842a-d22ec4885dd7</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:21:49.489-04:00</updated><summary>Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk's politics but still fell short of expectations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-easter-prison-exchange-attacks-k03417"/><id>urn:uuid:4cf0457a-ea5b-4f8a-901d-035443ef705e</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:12:59.579-04:00</updated><summary>Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island turtle tunnel to build on wildlife underpass success</title><author><name>Tracy Tullis</name><email>tracy.tullis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/turtle-tunnel-spring-ghty1cja"/><id>urn:uuid:fae30779-5e61-4d95-95c6-c94b875947eb</id><updated>2026-04-02T10:02:14.378-04:00</updated><summary>Spring journeys to fulfill genetic destiny can be dangerous in a suburban setting crisscrossed by roads.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Tech Tip: Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gmail-email-google-internet-q13899"/><id>urn:uuid:f51b3a37-e715-4ca2-81bf-338ab1ae0abb</id><updated>2026-04-02T09:42:00.774-04:00</updated><summary>Google is now allowing users to change their Gmail addresses.</summary></entry><entry><title>MASTERS '26: A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-hole-by-hole-c59926"/><id>urn:uuid:5938f32d-4fed-48cc-8578-eafc050c1e00</id><updated>2026-04-02T09:26:21.534-04:00</updated><summary>A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National for the 90th Masters that starts April 9.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/gattuso-gravina-italy-world-cup-t65951"/><id>urn:uuid:a535d395-bfff-4874-88e4-f72008a282a0</id><updated>2026-04-02T09:16:43.553-04:00</updated><summary>Italy's soccer federation president has resigned amid political pressure after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Napoli threatens after Lukaku skips training and likely missing crucial AC Milan clash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/seriea-preview-lukaku-napoli-milan-d31723"/><id>urn:uuid:07802bdc-fb3b-4b2b-9166-e0d648badece</id><updated>2026-04-02T09:11:19.616-04:00</updated><summary>Romelu Lukaku has been at the center of controversy at Napoli this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burkina Faso forces killed twice as many civilians as jihadists, rights group says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/burkina-faso-conflict-civilians-human-rights-watch-k29793"/><id>urn:uuid:62951f09-871b-490f-90ed-060dd82ad1e7</id><updated>2026-04-02T09:00:04.378-04:00</updated><summary>Burkina Faso government forces have killed more than twice as many civilians as jihadist groups over two years, Human Rights Watch reports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Zeldin reportedly leads Trump's list to replace Bondi as attorney general</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez and Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/lee-zeldin-oujws0pu"/><id>urn:uuid:cfdd40ce-9cee-4b4a-951f-e8cec66834af</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:56:26.773-04:00</updated><summary>Pam Bondi has faced public criticism from the president over his assertion that she has not moved fast enough to prosecute his political enemies.</summary></entry><entry><title>MASTERS '26: Facts and figures on the 90th playing at Augusta National</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-facts-figures-h45676"/><id>urn:uuid:31f4d51e-7fbf-4979-b43d-11e93c23e376</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:54:46.105-04:00</updated><summary>Some facts and figures to consider for the 90th edition of the Masters on April 9-12 at Augusta National, including a short recap of last year and other compelling notes.</summary></entry><entry><title>US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-v07516"/><id>urn:uuid:c1e64cae-64cf-4809-8882-ec7f8c64f5f5</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:40:21.980-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 men charged with stealing catalytic converters from cars in Lindenhurst</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/catalytic-converter-thefts-pwq5mafa"/><id>urn:uuid:516e40fa-bd33-4214-ba6d-183bb361d387</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:38:23.456-04:00</updated><summary>The men were charged with stealing the converters during a spree that authorities said sparked a high-speed chase on the Southern State.</summary></entry><entry><title>MASTERS '26: Rory McIlroy sheds burden of winning green jacket. Now it falls to others</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-mcilroy-scheffler-dechambeau-h60582"/><id>urn:uuid:90398ea4-8f65-4b69-9348-c95f4747ec0c</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:35:58.689-04:00</updated><summary>Rory McIlroy ended the last Masters by looking ahead to the next one.</summary></entry><entry><title>BJ Novak to host PEN America gala on May 14 at the American Museum of Natural History</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/novak-office-pen-america-gala-t30529"/><id>urn:uuid:36c35b27-2e0a-422b-b486-5e0adcacdffc</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:32:44.646-04:00</updated><summary>B.</summary></entry><entry><title>Operation to tow damaged Russian tanker off Libya fails due to weather</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/libya-tanker-russia-tow-operation-x53003"/><id>urn:uuid:fa8b97a1-8d84-4cd3-9ca4-580d6221a3e0</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:30:43.228-04:00</updated><summary>Libyan authorities said the operation to tow a damaged Russian tanker adrift in the Mediterranean has failed due to bad weather.</summary></entry><entry><title>A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dutch-golden-helmet-romania-stolen-recovered-cotofenesti-w01792"/><id>urn:uuid:0bd9dbbc-6c36-45d5-918a-9e6d15d06a3e</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:18:37.792-04:00</updated><summary>Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missing Long Island woman, 79, found safe in Maryland after multistate search</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/missing-woman-dementia-orient-maryland-m52nlpr4"/><id>urn:uuid:579ceef5-aa06-4719-bddc-758879550175</id><updated>2026-04-02T08:12:24.166-04:00</updated><summary>Judith Hudson was reported missing after her twin sister told police she was not at her Orient home.</summary></entry><entry><title>McDonald's tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mcdonalds-value-mcvalue-menu-taco-bell-wendys-fast-food-q35100"/><id>urn:uuid:7d63e32c-dd60-4889-ac24-40b0d6ed12b3</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:58:13.160-04:00</updated><summary>McDonald's is simplifying its value menu strategy.</summary></entry><entry><title>World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oldest-tortoise-death-hoax-jonathan-n72349"/><id>urn:uuid:059cd492-f65f-4478-a278-14ff9a51a837</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:38:55.199-04:00</updated><summary>Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Machete-wielding man attacks Ugandan nursery school, killing 4 children</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-machete-attack-nursery-school-kampala-children-k71048"/><id>urn:uuid:b374a677-e5fb-4aa6-a1b3-18a37dd1296f</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:33:53.997-04:00</updated><summary>A man has killed four children in a machete attack at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 4.6 earthquake jolts Northern California awake and residents report shaking homes for miles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-earthquake-boulder-creek-san-francisco-s64144"/><id>urn:uuid:ba6415c4-d419-49fe-b640-a43e38289e89</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:33:50.814-04:00</updated><summary>An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 in Northern California has awakened residents with a jolt.</summary></entry><entry><title>A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-navy-trump-hegseth-iran-b48571"/><id>urn:uuid:bb32e072-2a5a-446a-8ef2-d096070cb107</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:18:02.848-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.'s naval capabilities.</summary></entry><entry><title>It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion. Indiana will be honored not far from home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/indiana-hoosiers-undefeated-p51957"/><id>urn:uuid:7fe11fb3-2908-4e36-8311-398ac320add5</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:10:32.513-04:00</updated><summary>Bob Knight's halftime speech on March 29, 1976, became legendary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-ballroom-white-house-commission-vote-judge-d98964"/><id>urn:uuid:7e51ec9c-eb76-4d64-a8ea-805d8e7d6cac</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:09:47.766-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission.</summary></entry><entry><title>Universities pressured to strip names of those who appear in the Epstein files from campus buildings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/epstein-associates-building-names-removal-f15039"/><id>urn:uuid:06e81ac7-c2a8-4d96-bf94-3090f612fab9</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:08:53.386-04:00</updated><summary>Protests are growing at U.S. universities where buildings are named for those connected to the files on the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gas-station-prices-us-iran-war-v42644"/><id>urn:uuid:e374290a-21f9-428b-b216-ff03484885df</id><updated>2026-04-02T07:01:27.988-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monaco and US striker Balogun mounting Champions League challenge in Ligue 1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue1-preview-monaco-psg-marseille-lens-h63679"/><id>urn:uuid:89365294-2c2c-46fb-9298-1dafe06233ae</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:43:14.566-04:00</updated><summary>Monaco has been unstoppable in Ligue 1 and a Champions League spot is within reach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-war-address-to-nation-patience-m67839"/><id>urn:uuid:02d753e9-0deb-4145-8020-5f339ad88b59</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:26:50.460-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has used his first major address since launching his war in Iran to assure Americans all his military objectives will be completed "shortly" and urge a skeptical electorate to give him more time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-afghanistan-china-talks-fighting-urumqi-h37429"/><id>urn:uuid:fdf49a7f-8b36-4385-a294-ab9b813afec3</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:26:14.880-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistan confirms it is holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea coach laments lack of VAR on hair-pulling incident in Women's Champions League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/hairpull-womens-champions-league-chelsea-arsenal-l27477"/><id>urn:uuid:695d8ac2-e829-4990-889a-b0a0e6181486</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:25:13.343-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor has whipped out her cell phone in a post-match interview and replayed footage of a hair-pulling incident missed by match officials in the Women's Champions League game against Arsenal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash in La Liga before their Champions League quarterfinal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/laliga-preview-barcelona-atletico-d60085"/><id>urn:uuid:fd7c1887-5f10-4979-9e0c-24d6514ebe84</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:17:09.361-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will square off in La Liga this weekend in a preview of their series in the Champions League quarterfinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-final-four-a63652"/><id>urn:uuid:6563c22c-45f7-46fa-8a38-250b6ec7101c</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:10:40.156-04:00</updated><summary>Those who believe college sports is losing its heart — being overtaken by money —are not all wrong.</summary></entry><entry><title>International groups warn of 'spiral of violence' against journalists in Serbia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/serbia-press-freedom-attacks-journalists-safety-vucic-m21782"/><id>urn:uuid:99d8a9e5-6eb1-4015-9ac6-7db4d6d9dcc4</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:07:03.243-04:00</updated><summary>International media organizations have joined Serbian journalists in raising concerns about declining press freedoms in Serbia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ireland's Croke Park to host Man United-Leeds friendly for its first club soccer game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/man-united-croke-park-leeds-gaa-dublin-n40214"/><id>urn:uuid:32b85715-2bb8-4f14-807b-9404eb526dcc</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:05:49.474-04:00</updated><summary>Croke Park will host a club soccer game for the first time when Manchester United faces Leeds in a preseason friendly at Ireland's largest stadium on Aug. 12.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/egg-prices-easter-passover-bird-flu-s40702"/><id>urn:uuid:6464429b-7e5c-4821-bcb1-f6d02907aaa3</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:02:25.804-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. egg prices have fallen 60% from last year's record highs, making it easier for consumers to fill their Easter baskets and Passover Seder plates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Delta State's women's basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/womens-poll-50-delta-state-h82128"/><id>urn:uuid:3a161b81-5e6d-4e9c-9ac2-4cb52aa5f735</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:00:36.550-04:00</updated><summary>Delta State became one of women's basketball's early powerhouses under coach Margaret Wade and star player Lusia Harris.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/celtics-jayson-tatum-t35870"/><id>urn:uuid:b62f88dd-cba6-41ad-bf67-60ee60cb5a3f</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:00:34.105-04:00</updated><summary>Boston star Jayson Tatum doesn't know how much longer it'll take for him to feel like he's playing basketball at his best level again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hochul should reject Albany's proposed tax hikes</title><author><name>Steven Fulop and Heather Mulligan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/taxes-businesses-hochul-budget-new-york-b8r6c3qa"/><id>urn:uuid:48cadee5-bcb5-43b2-8fe0-d2a90a81cdf9</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>When you raise taxes on businesses and top earners, the costs ripple outward.</summary></entry><entry><title>Move plan for LIRR rail yard at Lawrence Aviation site forward</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/lawrence-aviation-greenway-lirr-rail-yard-basoh7a8"/><id>urn:uuid:f3403a88-2948-4bb0-ae4b-d9263fe456fc</id><updated>2026-04-02T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Lawrence Aviation property might finally be on the right track.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona routs Real Madrid to reach Women's Champions League semifinals, Lyonnes also advances</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/womens-champions-league-barcelona-real-lyon-wolfsburg-n85169"/><id>urn:uuid:b99ad92d-e8c1-4233-b93c-67053e2b5efe</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:59:24.900-04:00</updated><summary>Barcelona has routed Real Madrid 6-0 to reach its eighth straight semifinal in the Women's Champions League.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's World Cup audition time in the Bundesliga as Bayern nears the title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bundesliga-preview-bayern-undav-w18416"/><id>urn:uuid:16c8b2fe-69e4-4aed-ae98-7e40a98e6925</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:21:13.301-04:00</updated><summary>It's crunch time for a host of Bundesliga players with ambitions of playing at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Suffolk high school boys badminton players for spring 2026</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/badminton/boys-badminton-top-10-2026-ansow5dv"/><id>urn:uuid:376033b8-03e6-4760-bdbc-4756c33ace3e</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's annual look at the top Suffolk boys badminton players for the spring 2026 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Catholic Health, Healthfirst feud highlights rise in conflicts between providers and insurers</title><author><name>David Olson</name><email>david.olson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/health-insurance-dispute-qniq6rle"/><id>urn:uuid:189950b7-1309-4e9c-86a5-172a8667b3f8</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Healthfirst sent letters notifying policyholders that its association with Catholic Health had ended and that patients must find a new in-network primary care provider by April 30.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bombay Kitchen to move cooking operations out of Port Washington North</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/bombay-kitchen-moving-cooking-odors-nwkjzrok"/><id>urn:uuid:dd8a1713-1480-44d4-8178-4209d14565dc</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Port Washington North Village Board extended the processor's conditional-use permit for six months on the grounds that it make only yogurt-based products.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island mom connecting mothers in need with free baby essentials</title><author><name>Beth Whitehouse</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/baby-essentials-long-island-diapers-t7o2ctup"/><id>urn:uuid:f2661e81-5645-4031-a397-ab4bb4313403</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Baby Essentials of Long Island delivers diapers and wipes directly to families in need who may not have reliable transportation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greenport school district proposes cutting 21 positions, piercing tax levy cap</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/greenport-school-staffing-cuts-tax-levy-ii8rd20n"/><id>urn:uuid:05ac237d-41b6-40e8-ba21-c304d5cfc60b</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Greenport school district, which is facing a $3 million budget shortfall, also plans to ask voters to allow it to pierce its state tax levy cap.</summary></entry><entry><title>Josie's Pizza Bar shifts from truck to Glen Cove shop</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/josies-pizza-bar-glen-cove-cx2ux41s"/><id>urn:uuid:5c0d107a-a56d-4cda-87f9-a18e84b33cd0</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>It's now an all-weather destination — with beer and wine too.</summary></entry><entry><title>246-unit Hempstead apartment plan moves forward after developer gets tax breaks</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hempstead-apartment-downtown-tax-breaks-gn5fjl39"/><id>urn:uuid:68c35d77-9763-4b24-a8f7-bd50d29fadf7</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The apartment complex will be built at 257 Main St. in Hempstead Village after a handful of smaller projects for the site fell through.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman ranks her favorite road baseball stadiums</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/yankees-suzyn-waldman-favorite-baseball-stadiums-ckfnin4u"/><id>urn:uuid:a3eb1b93-1cf4-483f-949e-5fba1ee61abf</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees radio broadcaster lists her favorite baseball stadiums to work in.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk County seeks to overturn $112M verdict in years-old immigrant detention case</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-ice-verdict-al1ex2fs"/><id>urn:uuid:17d15826-0f05-44cc-85cf-95d418404cb1</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The county made its case in court filings that the trial in a nearly decade-old lawsuit featured "several substantial errors."</summary></entry><entry><title>Home Depot looks to open $157 million distribution center in Brookhaven</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/home-depot-brookhaven-ida-distribution-center-xt08r99d"/><id>urn:uuid:6730503d-57a3-4cac-a8de-b5b546998025</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The proposal comes as Home Depot looks to expand its distribution centers in the Northeast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aspiring Long Island journalists win Adelphi's Quill Awards</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-quill-awards-ekv72dda"/><id>urn:uuid:b551f33e-a16d-4f0d-a3f6-b33fd65692de</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Adelphi University competition issued awards in 12 categories ranging from best layout to most outstanding reporter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sensory Island to open at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park</title><author><name>David J. Criblez</name><email>david.criblez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/sensory-island-deer-park-bl9e6q9h"/><id>urn:uuid:dd91fa22-0129-488d-8b54-f9cb2c8290fc</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The 13,000-square-foot play center, which plans to be open daily, has spaces specially designed for neurodiverse children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Underage drinking, drug overdoses, renewable energy</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/underage-drinking-drug-overdoses-renewable-energy-bzy1wj1s"/><id>urn:uuid:5b753e8c-4f2e-4de4-a2e7-ec1d8b846f46</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau County quietly canceled a bike path at Atlantic Beach fatal crash site</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/bike-lane-fatal-crash-i98rhuth"/><id>urn:uuid:35ef7c36-84fe-46c4-ae34-bd07a7ba81bf</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>While the plan had strong support in East Atlantic Beach, it was opposed by some who commute through the area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spring TV preview: 'Malcolm in the Middle' returns, 'Hacks' ends, another 'Yellowstone' spinoff and 22 more shows to watch</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/spring-tv-preview-testaments-hacks-dzfek21k"/><id>urn:uuid:8be04b8b-eab5-44bd-bfbd-7fffa9fdd527</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"Malcolm in the Middle" returns, "Hacks" ends and another "Yellowstone" spinoff premieres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Restaurant Depot's sale to Sysco could hike food prices, some customers worry</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/sysco-jetro-restaurant-depot-food-distributor-nu3ijfzj"/><id>urn:uuid:3bf67ccd-a67f-4944-bc6a-11f979d3abb8</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island restaurant owners are split on what the sale of Restaurant Depot to Sysco, a national food distributor, would mean for business.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 20 high school girls badminton players for 2026</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/badminton/top-20-girls-badminton-2026-fbeixfwy"/><id>urn:uuid:c43b7486-ebee-4287-b6e0-2efcd79c13d3</id><updated>2026-04-02T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's annual list of the top Long Island high school girls badminton players for this spring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salah's long goodbye: Egypt star begins farewell tour with Liverpool at Man City in FA Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/facup-salah-liverpool-man-city-arsenal-chelsea-c81434"/><id>urn:uuid:80af9c56-98e9-4e54-9d4c-b0430eb5fa5a</id><updated>2026-04-02T04:30:43.350-04:00</updated><summary>Mohamed Salah's long goodbye to Liverpool begins on Saturday in the FA Cup quarterfinals against Manchester City.</summary></entry><entry><title>No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-2-2026-e24060"/><id>urn:uuid:e52a338f-35d1-4bed-a93e-8d405d5b8f4b</id><updated>2026-04-02T03:45:09.956-04:00</updated><summary>There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iraq's oil hub slows to a crawl as Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-iran-economy-oil-war-l38172"/><id>urn:uuid:a0d0ea95-1c33-42fd-a273-b616d96414e6</id><updated>2026-04-02T02:13:46.773-04:00</updated><summary>The war in Iran is dealing a heavy blow to Iraq's economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>A rare school in Kenya is empowering teenage mothers with education and child care</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-school-teenage-mothers-children-greenland-education-l42887"/><id>urn:uuid:8e1f1982-ec39-4122-b9cc-42e718792b2e</id><updated>2026-04-02T02:10:27.311-04:00</updated><summary>Greenland Girls School is the only educational institute in Kenya dedicated to teenage mothers.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cook-islands-new-zealand-china-security-deal-j24830"/><id>urn:uuid:21c9bb46-59e5-401f-9720-b83b682b2ee7</id><updated>2026-04-02T02:03:38.529-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Danish warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered after 225 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/denmark-archaeologists-warship-nelson-copenhagen-dannebroge-lynetteholm-i09654"/><id>urn:uuid:8ae6b978-367a-4805-92c5-17701fcfe978</id><updated>2026-04-02T01:32:19.955-04:00</updated><summary>Marine archaeologists have found the wreck of a Danish warship that sank in the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/shane-christie-new-zealand-rugby-cte-o47589"/><id>urn:uuid:2b213c31-380c-4503-98be-053b8625bebf</id><updated>2026-04-02T01:22:39.557-04:00</updated><summary>A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions.</summary></entry><entry><title>New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/africa-electricity-access-world-bank-mission-300-c57634"/><id>urn:uuid:5ba65a5b-d89f-4825-a708-8de4f7248bb5</id><updated>2026-04-02T01:19:33.345-04:00</updated><summary>Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi's informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya.</summary></entry><entry><title>Victor Wembanyama's 41 points and 18 rebounds lead Spurs to 10th straight win, 127-113 over Warriors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-warriors-score-l13762"/><id>urn:uuid:632413b3-6955-4b6c-bb52-036e2d1ab18b</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:46:46.475-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points for the second straight game, grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked three shots, and the San Antonio Spurs ran away from the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors for a 127-113 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sceptres beat Charge 2-1 in front of 16,150 fans in Calgary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sceptres-charge-score-a81194"/><id>urn:uuid:cf6084ac-038f-4e2c-851d-5e1bc6a34526</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:29:32.358-04:00</updated><summary>Claire Dalton broke a tie 57 seconds into the third period with her first PWHL goal and the Toronto Sceptres beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Wednesday night in a Takeover Tour game that drew 16,150 fans to the Saddledome.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trevor Moore's overtime goal lifts Kings to 2-1 win over Blues and into playoff position</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/blues-kings-score-x44092"/><id>urn:uuid:bc5575b6-b84c-444c-9654-b0d221276db5</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:21:29.097-04:00</updated><summary>Trevor Moore scored 1:56 into overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celebrini ties it late then sets up Wennberg's winner as the Sharks beat the Ducks 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-ducks-score-d16657"/><id>urn:uuid:bab42f96-345d-4d8c-969c-a5ddf37468ec</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:18:20.847-04:00</updated><summary>Macklin Celebrini scored with less than two minutes to play to tie the game then assisted on Alexander Wennberg's winning goal with 31 seconds left to complete a four-point game as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hormuz-strait-shipping-summit-uk-iran-s17213"/><id>urn:uuid:97ac5eb0-4867-4682-842f-6f7fd21b29ea</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:17:26.082-04:00</updated><summary>Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>It's International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/misinformation-fact-checking-day-ai-iran-war-t64951"/><id>urn:uuid:9dec6784-7eb7-4f80-8411-0f6354103232</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:14:56.702-04:00</updated><summary>Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army's top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-2-2026-x48175"/><id>urn:uuid:716077c0-4463-4ee6-aca6-1175d4e890be</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:12:46.567-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Army's top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/diabetes-insulin-congress-senate-health-costs-k13471"/><id>urn:uuid:d733c6f6-37cf-49da-81b7-fe6fb7ad09f6</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:11:34.529-04:00</updated><summary>A bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs for more Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senate-funding-homeland-security-shutdown-r50693"/><id>urn:uuid:b6ec7b9e-a8c1-422b-9e93-fd23f5d454e6</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:06:28.869-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says he'll soon sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without paychecks during the partial government shutdown that has reached 48 days.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/manu-oku-white-tern-honolulu-hawaii-seabird-a48272"/><id>urn:uuid:95f914ce-12df-49b7-9aa8-1c7994232d57</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:05:45.100-04:00</updated><summary>A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Immigrants seeking asylum are ordered to countries they've never been to, but end up stuck in limbo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-immigration-deportation-b77400"/><id>urn:uuid:7ad82d6e-2000-45d4-bc9a-d679e20992b7</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:04:34.968-04:00</updated><summary>In recent months, thousands of immigrants living legally in the U.S. and waiting for rulings on their asylum claims were suddenly ordered deported to countries where most have no ties.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ruling removes development hurdle for Enterprise Park at Calverton</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/enterprise-park-calverton-epcal-development-qxw9ig4y"/><id>urn:uuid:e3c60f8c-647c-48c9-a3f5-2b621d1caa7f</id><updated>2026-04-02T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The town attorney said the latest development in the legal dispute over the 1,600-acre property is a win for Riverhead, which can now pursue new ideas for it.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jonathan India hits grand slam and Kyle Isbel goes 4 for 4 as Royals outslug Twins 13-9 in rain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-twins-score-india-grand-slam-i28258"/><id>urn:uuid:d9c6c1ae-ce1c-4060-a218-055498de2b12</id><updated>2026-04-01T23:53:14.713-04:00</updated><summary>Jonathan India hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, powering the Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jamal Murray makes 10 3-pointers, including a half-court heave, to lead Nuggets past Jazz 130-117</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nuggets-jazz-score-v73894"/><id>urn:uuid:11257e0b-84a8-4e89-a3ce-b7a9670ed2cc</id><updated>2026-04-01T23:49:05.062-04:00</updated><summary>Jamal Murray made 10 3-pointers including a half-court heave and scored 37 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boeser has hat trick, last-place Canucks overcome blowing 4-goal lead to beat NHL-leading Avs 8-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canucks-avalanche-score-nhl-e20483"/><id>urn:uuid:faa6491b-4993-453b-894b-b9568b65338a</id><updated>2026-04-01T23:29:53.050-04:00</updated><summary>Marcus Pettersson scored with 5:39 remaining, Brock Boeser had a hat trick and the last-place Vancouver Canucks overcame blowing a four-goal lead to beat the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 8-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Williams outpitches Yamamoto, and Ramírez hits 1st homer of season as Guardians top Dodgers 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-guardians-score-yamamoto-williams-ramirez-d20746"/><id>urn:uuid:0c0d69f0-3dc0-4037-86f0-c7f6983091f1</id><updated>2026-04-01T23:16:38.098-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin Williams struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings, outpitching World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and José Ramírez hit his first home run of the season to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-w70021"/><id>urn:uuid:f8c77b19-0bf7-42f8-9781-efdf5120628c</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:57:16.229-04:00</updated><summary>Stocks overcame early losses to finish with slim gains and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shorthanded Knicks cruise past Grizzlies in Memphis behind Karl-Anthony Towns' triple-double</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-grizzlies-jobzjf36"/><id>urn:uuid:76dc764e-909c-4bd4-8707-da1e291fd884</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:55:13.891-04:00</updated><summary>Even without Jalen Brunson, Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride, the Knicks earned a win on the second game of a back-to-back.</summary></entry><entry><title>DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/kings-raptors-score-o72884"/><id>urn:uuid:85af8996-55f4-4261-a1ed-2cee52ea57a0</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:51:04.493-04:00</updated><summary>DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115.</summary></entry><entry><title>FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-iran-fact-focus-gas-prices-inflation-h98995"/><id>urn:uuid:ab8c334e-c384-4c06-a95a-80bcb69e7e5a</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:50:18.184-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sarah Fillier gets her 1st PWHL hat trick in overtime to help the Sirens beat the Frost 4-3 in OT</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/frost-sirens-score-t37915"/><id>urn:uuid:166d7a59-06ae-4cda-9c64-b6936740b0ba</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:34:34.379-04:00</updated><summary>Sarah Fillier scored two goals 14 seconds apart in the third period and she completed her first PWHL hat trick in overtime as the New York Sirens ended a four-game skid with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Frost.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sheppard scores 27 points on a career-high 9 3s in the Rockets' win over the the Bucks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/bucks-rockets-score-p97495"/><id>urn:uuid:ace983f9-115d-4735-97dd-0a76d7c32c70</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:34:22.452-04:00</updated><summary>Reed Sheppard scored 27 points on a career-high nine 3-pointers, Alperen Sengun added 25 points and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 119-113 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pacers beat the Bulls 145-126 to move out of the NBA basement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pacers-bulls-score-i63926"/><id>urn:uuid:9cd64d86-987a-4fbe-b76e-efd2b16a979b</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:25:25.756-04:00</updated><summary>Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 145-126 on Wednesday night to move out of the NBA basement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/donald-trump-elections-mail-ballots-democrats-s83988"/><id>urn:uuid:a6d52d9c-ead6-4d1f-82b4-ec09570b9d61</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:22:32.192-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats have sued to block President Donald Trump's latest executive order restricting mail voting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Victoire beat the Goldeneyes 3-0 to clinch a PWHL playoff berth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/goldeneyes-victoire-score-h33203"/><id>urn:uuid:1bcf5de8-28a5-40aa-b430-7b0bffe12a03</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:08:17.249-04:00</updated><summary>Ann-Renée Desbiens made 18 saves, Hayley Scamurra scored twice and the Montreal Victoire beat the Vancouver Goldeneyes 3-0 on Wednesday night to wrap up a playoff berth in the Professional Women's Hockey League.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-recycling-textiles-artificial-intelligence-q74687"/><id>urn:uuid:e93b9508-c11f-447d-bd9b-4153eaf4445a</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:07:01.496-04:00</updated><summary>A company in eastern China is using an artificial intelligence-powered machine to sort clothes and boost recycling.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brown scores 43, Tatum has triple-double and Celtics run away from Heat, 147-129</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/celtics-heat-score-f81055"/><id>urn:uuid:7c6645f0-5b71-43d1-a3c1-b8ad420e58bf</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:05:49.489-04:00</updated><summary>Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics rode the strength of a record-setting first quarter to beat the Miami Heat 147-129.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawks rout Magic 130-101 for 17th win in 19 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-hawks-score-wagner-j10020"/><id>urn:uuid:2359d1d6-61e0-49a9-93f5-9c104acd7a4a</id><updated>2026-04-01T22:02:09.249-04:00</updated><summary>Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 32 points, Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks routed the Orlando Magic 130-101 for their 17th victory in their last 19 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery by a woman, attorney says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/rams-puka-nacua-s78551"/><id>urn:uuid:35946e99-898d-4a1d-b3e9-14127e620347</id><updated>2026-04-01T21:50:38.519-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paul George scores 39 points in the 76ers' 153-131 win over the Wizards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/76ers-wizards-score-l41897"/><id>urn:uuid:0a154972-5b3c-4928-9313-7e5c0cf730d8</id><updated>2026-04-01T21:37:25.017-04:00</updated><summary>Paul George scored a season-high 39 points and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon becomes 1st to 50 goals this season with early score against Canucks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nathan-mackinnon-50-goals-avalanche-l34503"/><id>urn:uuid:76d73d8d-6488-41ba-b2e5-0b0c910cadf3</id><updated>2026-04-01T21:37:00.301-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon became the first NHL player this season to reach 50 goals when his liner from up top beat Vancouver goaltender Kevin Lankinen early in the first period on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Boys and girls lacrosse and baseball and softball</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-xdiy62ge"/><id>urn:uuid:09390d02-0533-4413-ad41-7b117e13ac2e</id><updated>2026-04-01T21:14:11.178-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Tuesday and Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II launch wows space lovers at Cradle of Aviation watch party</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/artemis-ii-cradle-of-aviation-museum-o1yozubd"/><id>urn:uuid:7011ac27-d5f8-4676-b125-6dfe156d8a1a</id><updated>2026-04-01T21:01:22.966-04:00</updated><summary>About 100 spectators gathered at the museum's planetarium to watch as four astronauts were launched on a mission toward the moon.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about serial killer Ted Bundy and his rampage of violence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ted-bundy-serial-killer-utah-dna-murders-a87933"/><id>urn:uuid:a9045a96-890e-43dc-b8a1-3624516c1f5e</id><updated>2026-04-01T20:46:25.239-04:00</updated><summary>Ted Bundy's violent spree spanned at least four years, leaving dozens of victims, including at least 30 women and girls killed.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA fines Trail Blazers $100K, suspend assistant GMs for breaking rules scouting Chinese center</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/trail-blazers-fined-f85376"/><id>urn:uuid:aad394c8-7775-4ce0-b266-e02017d5b2e4</id><updated>2026-04-01T20:37:36.497-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA has fined the Portland Trail Blazers $100,000 for scouting Chinese center Yang Hansen in 2023, breaking a league rule regarding players ineligible for the draft.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celtics score 53 points in 1st quarter at Miami, setting club record for opening period</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/celtics-53-points-first-quarter-f08090"/><id>urn:uuid:c2d2fe69-7ded-427c-8fca-2982d2a243e3</id><updated>2026-04-01T20:37:26.767-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers acquire Eder from Nationals, claim Holman from Diamondbacks to help pitching depth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-nationals-diamondbacks-eder-holman-q52092"/><id>urn:uuid:5bdb7946-f697-4966-aba8-e9613a83b883</id><updated>2026-04-01T20:15:23.706-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder from the Washington Nationals and claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico appoints Roberto Velasco as new foreign minister at critical moment for US ties</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-foreign-minister-roberto-velasco-q55395"/><id>urn:uuid:5569c341-337f-4bff-89e5-71684168a082</id><updated>2026-04-01T20:10:53.021-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico's president has appointed Roberto Velasco as the new foreign minister during a critical time for Mexico-U.S. relations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man convicted of manslaughter, but not murder, in shooting of NYPD officer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nypd-officer-killed-trial-jonathan-diller-y49800"/><id>urn:uuid:df2c0420-df16-4755-b0ab-cb7af47f2edf</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:51:55.163-04:00</updated><summary>A man charged in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer has been acquitted of murder but convicted of aggravated manslaughter and other crimes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-earthquake-molucca-sea-s95460"/><id>urn:uuid:dc08657a-b2e3-417b-b5bc-8f741495d635</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:39:42.613-04:00</updated><summary>An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: If won't be long until Yankees' Aaron Judge starts taking care of business again</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-mariners-mwdbtvoa"/><id>urn:uuid:02339fb0-140c-46c0-8d69-ddbd3a601af9</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:24:07.405-04:00</updated><summary>The three-time AL MVP's track record shows that he could break out at any time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas on drug and speeding charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/grizzlies-brandon-clarke-arrested-x40699"/><id>urn:uuid:f0b3bac3-7f1d-4e08-9433-13d49efac21b</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:20:16.829-04:00</updated><summary>Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chicago-bears-stadium-illinois-indiana-y79462"/><id>urn:uuid:1b00a3d5-bfeb-410f-b238-884a46ce3e94</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:20:11.149-04:00</updated><summary>Team president Kevin Warren says the Chicago Bears hope to choose a site for an enclosed stadium in Illinois or Indiana late this spring or early in the summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor's detail</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/eugene-mirman-new-hampshire-crash-governor-u20882"/><id>urn:uuid:f9021279-0447-4115-ad83-14af2d983d50</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:15:52.408-04:00</updated><summary>Actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sexual harassment lawyer sues over rejected airport ad, now has a massive billboard</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lawyer-new-york-airport-lawsuit-w92072"/><id>urn:uuid:e0ef3018-ee0b-43f2-b645-702f8fd25a35</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:11:29.907-04:00</updated><summary>A legal battle over a small advertisement a lawyer paid for at an upstate New York airport has been resolved, and the same ad now takes up two walls at the facility.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza puts on impressive show at Indiana's biggest pro day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-fernando-mendoza-raiders-v29910"/><id>urn:uuid:1ed92e2f-c103-4069-a93f-76985e5a943b</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:10:38.159-04:00</updated><summary>Fernando Mendoza warmed up with his college roommate Wednesday while nearly two dozen college teammates took turns running the 40-yard dash.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man charged in connection with some of 'Texas Killing Fields' deaths of dozens of women</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-killing-fields-arrest-e79502"/><id>urn:uuid:b2d5e26e-65e8-4076-a28f-7671e3fa77b3</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:08:11.860-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to some of the "Texas Killing Fields" deaths of dozens of women found near Houston beginning in the 1970s.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kansas coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/kansas-jayhawks-bill-self-returning-u66469"/><id>urn:uuid:d6a96d1f-3700-4157-ad64-e3b719e0e819</id><updated>2026-04-01T19:03:18.043-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks.</summary></entry><entry><title>DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/homeland-security-fema-mullin-moem-m93410"/><id>urn:uuid:1c050dea-6540-44d1-85f8-7450e849dd39</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:59:05.292-04:00</updated><summary>Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office.</summary></entry><entry><title>Half Hollow Hills flag football's Samantha Heyman accounts for five TDs in win over Ward Melville</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/half-hollow-hills-ward-melville-samantha-heyman-yobh3bbo"/><id>urn:uuid:3eb4371e-289c-4588-9f3b-e5bb82cc35a2</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:54:27.992-04:00</updated><summary>Heyman completed 19 of 25 passes for 195 yards and ran for 57 yards. Half Hollow Hills has outscored opponents 157-0 through four games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nevada Smith, former Marquette and Texas assistant with NBA ties, picked to become Siena coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/siena-nevada-smith-coach-d84961"/><id>urn:uuid:6ea1616a-8ec9-4142-a1e7-fc39abf13f9f</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:37:24.804-04:00</updated><summary>Nevada Smith has said Siena was a dream job.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angels denied a replay challenge when manager Kurt Suzuki waits too long to appeal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-suzuki-cubs-replay-challenge-denied-m63845"/><id>urn:uuid:0a3a6763-884b-413c-a283-617c88a43840</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:35:49.062-04:00</updated><summary>A potential replay challenge by the Los Angeles Angels was denied because first-year manager Kurt Suzuki waited too long to make the appeal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guy Rivera convicted of manslaughter in killing of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller, acquitted of murder charge</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/nypd-officer-killed-jonathan-diller-death-guy-rivera-murder-trial-xv1nricm"/><id>urn:uuid:e8fef529-94a9-4945-b278-aeaa6e7b2e09</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:32:34.069-04:00</updated><summary>Chaos ensued immediately after the verdict after a juror indicated he did not agree with the jury's decision on one of the charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baby killed by a stray bullet after drive-by attack in Brooklyn, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nyc-stray-bullet-baby-infant-killed-m36257"/><id>urn:uuid:6d5ca4df-88be-4b7a-bdae-5e5289559cc0</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:31:56.412-04:00</updated><summary>A 7-month-old baby in a stroller was killed by a stray bullet when a man on a moped shot at a group of people on a Brooklyn sidewalk.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA committee proposes barring prospective athletes if they opt into and remain in a pro draft</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/ncaa-eligibility-rules-n38720"/><id>urn:uuid:1cb6e117-4eb1-46d0-a4af-ba5a52e3350e</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:29:59.376-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to pre-enrollment eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered a professional sports draft from competing in college after two high-profile cases in basketball this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cdc-testing-pause-q01087"/><id>urn:uuid:8ca4ad26-1c71-4d6a-9e68-6cf3705b0b7f</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:23:46.073-04:00</updated><summary>The federal government's disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zac Gallen outduels Tarik Skubal, Diamondbacks sweep Tigers with a 1-0 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-diamondbacks-score-f98521"/><id>urn:uuid:0a59ad6a-52a9-49ca-aa48-50b88d650428</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:13:36.832-04:00</updated><summary>Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tuchel says Foden not guaranteed a place in England's World Cup squad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/foden-tuchel-england-world-cup-r46699"/><id>urn:uuid:63114a0e-07d8-40df-a23c-8a450b858644</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:12:39.067-04:00</updated><summary>England coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Phil Foden is not a sure thing to make the World Cup squad.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 months later, Pete Golding responds to Dabo Swinney's tampering rant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ole-miss-clemson-ncaa-football-c72983"/><id>urn:uuid:94135c65-1d2b-48a5-990e-a6f7d17e8574</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:11:56.388-04:00</updated><summary>Pete Golding responded to Clemson's Dabo Swinney accusations of tampering from two months ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins' Sandy Alcantara throws his 2nd career 'Maddux' and MLB's 1st complete game of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-alcantara-maddux-t16378"/><id>urn:uuid:ecb957c2-aef2-4656-9454-90ef65147382</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:10:21.436-04:00</updated><summary>Sandy Alcantara never stopped believing in himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan State's Tom Izzo says he had serious talks last year about coaching NBA's Phoenix Suns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/tom-izzo-phoenix-suns-w51445"/><id>urn:uuid:4d8be1f6-fc13-42b2-88fc-7bc8d6da18e5</id><updated>2026-04-01T18:05:22.458-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan State's Tom Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-address-iran-war-takeaways-b37345"/><id>urn:uuid:6bbb5bf7-852f-41cf-9842-ebd4e2f4f538</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:59:38.779-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump sought to explain his rationale for the war against Iran in a primetime address Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets need to score runs, not just 'prevent' them</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-cardinals-juan-soto-freddy-peralta-osg2vy9o"/><id>urn:uuid:7b43bcf7-df97-4eb6-a218-7f57959354d1</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:54:17.619-04:00</updated><summary>Yes, it's only six games but the team's lack of situational hitting has ruined some outstanding pitching performances.</summary></entry><entry><title>State finds explosion that killed LA County deputies involved serious safety violations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/los-angeles-sheriff-deputies-explosion-deaths-grenade-k90397"/><id>urn:uuid:c783e88a-7d9f-4c16-87de-366a636a8576</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:46:24.523-04:00</updated><summary>A state investigation has found that the deaths of three Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in a grenade explosion at the parking lot of a training facility last year involved "willful" and serious safety violations in the department, including failing to provide effective training and leaving explosives unattended.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chris Sale shakes off illness and turns in another dominant start for the Braves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/atlanta-braves-chris-sale-g05261"/><id>urn:uuid:34a9f225-3a3d-4f09-bca9-598791601dae</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:42:58.056-04:00</updated><summary>There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves' starting rotation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates' Paul Skenes limits Reds' offense and gets his 1st win of 2026</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-skenes-reds-i80405"/><id>urn:uuid:e9dcc1ca-67c3-4d11-bbc0-9ef96701e9d7</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:37:52.347-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Skenes quickly shrugged off the shortest start of his dominant major league career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sachem East boys lacrosse's James Dee is Newsday's Athlete of the Week</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/athlete-of-the-week-james-dee-sachem-east-yorxsuzt"/><id>urn:uuid:dd075bd0-8a98-468a-a824-74881b378599</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:29:00.862-04:00</updated><summary>Dee stepped into the role vacated by injured teammate Dominic Laviano and had 14 points - nine goals and five assists - in two games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian banks to verify satellite deforestation data for rural credit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/brazil-amazon-rainforest-deforestation-rural-credit-y73236"/><id>urn:uuid:0cde4477-c0fd-4b72-8c70-f9554d0a7196</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:28:08.593-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian banks are now required to verify satellite deforestation data before approving rural credit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pa.'s first investment in public defense allowed offices to hire attorneys, improve case management</title><author><name> Spotlight PA</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pennsylvania-public-defense-funding-improvements-d40214"/><id>urn:uuid:07443446-cfe5-4fa2-a750-a05ed3b57c97</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:26:14.860-04:00</updated><summary>Pennsylvania's first two years of funding indigent defense has led to improvements in services for defendants who can't afford counsel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State's fanbase</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/nc-state-basketball-justin-gainey-r39708"/><id>urn:uuid:6bb2eeb0-cd81-40c7-9233-6d5cca3bcf15</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:21:03.166-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Gainey has vowed to bring toughness and stability back to N.</summary></entry><entry><title>Correa's 3-run blast powers the Astros past the Red Sox 6-4 for a sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/boston-red-sox-houston-astros-score-e58212"/><id>urn:uuid:73bc3c37-8e16-4f81-89b0-32845821a5b2</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:12:42.598-04:00</updated><summary>Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boyd helps the Cubs beat the Angels 6-2 in rubber game of series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-cubs-score-t92961"/><id>urn:uuid:10b5a179-fead-4a74-8970-2f8e713138cd</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:12:22.351-04:00</updated><summary>Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Storm's Mühl to miss second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury sustained overseas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/storm-muhl-acl-l00798"/><id>urn:uuid:ec30029a-3a74-45e1-a8eb-1152c7c495fd</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:10:27.110-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain's job and seeks treatment out of country</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-ryder-cup-captain-pga-of-america-k30291"/><id>urn:uuid:a9ad9277-c32e-42b2-a96a-d919fa7ca261</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:06:46.270-04:00</updated><summary>Tiger Woods has formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy as he steps away from golf activities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man sentenced in cross burning hoax to help elect Colorado Springs' first Black mayor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cross-burning-hoax-colorado-springs-mayor-mobolade-h53377"/><id>urn:uuid:b647583a-cc56-4339-8df5-faff5d26ddb6</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:03:51.842-04:00</updated><summary>A man who helped stage a cross burning he says was intended to help elect the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to nearly four years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/heart-disease-arrhythmia-ventricular-tachycardia-c26976"/><id>urn:uuid:a9000040-228f-4757-b172-b44b238bdd75</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:02:12.879-04:00</updated><summary>Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients' hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.</summary></entry><entry><title>Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa lead Phillies past Nationals in 10 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-phillies-score-r52755"/><id>urn:uuid:c512eaf5-1841-424b-97e0-5d335115a32c</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:00:47.048-04:00</updated><summary>Rookie Justin Crawford had an RBI single in the 10th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu stay loyal to Liberty amid record-breaking WNBA free agency</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-liberty-stewart-ionescu-s84176"/><id>urn:uuid:d24a8e19-92cc-478a-83cd-479a7b920f9b</id><updated>2026-04-01T17:00:23.829-04:00</updated><summary>Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu plan to stay with the New York Liberty for a long time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-trump-lobbying-rivera-delcy-wiles-rubio-r09673"/><id>urn:uuid:b5963838-3f6a-423c-97c2-2b2d585618c9</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:59:38.164-04:00</updated><summary>The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tavita Pritchard opens his first spring as Stanford's football coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/stanford-football-tavita-pritchard-w35813"/><id>urn:uuid:fce1e3a4-d334-409e-94ae-21bfa1543648</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:57:39.692-04:00</updated><summary>Tavita Pritchard's first few months after being hired to coach Stanford's football team have been spent recruiting a roster, hiring a staff and helping raising money in hopes of turning the Cardinal back into a winning program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Milwaukee Brewers use 6-run 8th inning to power past Tampa Bay Rays 8-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-brewers-score-x07014"/><id>urn:uuid:dcbe1724-790a-446f-bd37-bccc6902d8bd</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:50:26.440-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Titans add 4 free agents, including QB Hendon Hooker</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/tennessee-titans-hooker-carter-osborn-h42189"/><id>urn:uuid:ea6e5185-7fa0-448f-b6a9-385a6afeb007</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:50:11.527-04:00</updated><summary>The Tennessee Titans signed four free agents Wednesday with Hendon Hooker added to the quarterback group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baltimore's Samuel Basallo makes MLB's first game-ending robo-ump challenge</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/baltimore-orioles-samuel-basallo-abs-challenge-e92933"/><id>urn:uuid:16b087e6-73fe-4990-9689-97821baeb984</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:38:31.799-04:00</updated><summary>Samuel Basallo made a little history when the Baltimore catcher became the first major leaguer to end a game with a successful challenge via the Automated Ball-Strike System.</summary></entry><entry><title>US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-delcy-rodriguez-sanctions-maduro-p42769"/><id>urn:uuid:edbb0643-6da1-4ab8-80f8-249374b41a08</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:34:43.321-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-blue-jays-score-b68692"/><id>urn:uuid:ce14daef-cd14-40ba-9c7a-d9de8fb897c6</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:34:29.379-04:00</updated><summary>Pinch hitter Tyler Freeman hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marin and Oh share lead at 65 at Augusta National Women's Amateur</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/augusta-national-womens-amateur-marin-oh-i82035"/><id>urn:uuid:bda6a164-4055-43cf-81f5-052480ee3c22</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:34:08.793-04:00</updated><summary>Arkansas junior Maria Jose Marin and 17-year-old Soomin Oh of South Korea share the lead after the opening round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons hire assistant general manager Jeff Scott from Eagles to join revamped front office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/falcons-scott-holmes-malone-u98457"/><id>urn:uuid:be99c2ef-6b28-41a3-99d6-d9a4c137dafb</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:24:08.189-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons have hired Jeff Scott from the Philadelphia Eagles as assistant general manager.</summary></entry><entry><title>US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer's ultimate Fear Of Missing Out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-world-cup-roster-wait-l60696"/><id>urn:uuid:d331ca68-5017-4a72-83bd-b54c52aaf155</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:20:58.930-04:00</updated><summary>American soccer players will be anxiously awaiting coach Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster announcement.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA approves suspensions for coaches and fines for schools that take 'ghost transfers'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ncaa-transfer-portal-u42619"/><id>urn:uuid:20f126ed-4c79-4f94-afbc-38310ab0694a</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:16:47.529-04:00</updated><summary>The NCAA Division I Cabinet on Wednesday approved emergency legislation that will severely penalize coaches and schools that sign, add to the roster or allow athletic participation by an athlete in any sport who transfers without first going through the portal process.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas judge rejects push to let churches make political endorsements</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/johnson-amendment-churches-political-endorsements-lawsuit-g99811"/><id>urn:uuid:d63e7a97-f5e9-4a9c-a30a-a0bcea2e7ebe</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:12:38.678-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to allow churches to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brief fire causes evacuation but no injuries at historic Detroit college building</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/detroit-fire-wayne-state-university-s37372"/><id>urn:uuid:e6a4dd0e-9c03-4fe5-a5f5-48ea170cccb4</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:09:13.603-04:00</updated><summary>Fire caused the evacuation of a historic building owned by Wayne State University in Detroit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan's Elliot Cadeau gets medical attention for possible allergic reaction before Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-basketball-elliot-cadeau-f37496"/><id>urn:uuid:565a6c81-48f6-4fee-92f7-ca73540a96e2</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:05:57.162-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau received medical attention for a possible allergic reaction while his teammates were flying to Indianapolis for the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>First foreign troop in new gang suppression force lands in Haiti to replace previous mission</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-chad-troops-arrive-gang-suppression-force-un-b11387"/><id>urn:uuid:a8021623-3f24-4be9-b0b2-f92654960f66</id><updated>2026-04-01T16:03:05.884-04:00</updated><summary>The first foreign troop tied to a new gang-suppression force backed by the United Nations has arrived in Haiti to help quell ongoing violence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sandy Alcantara throws a shutout on 93 pitches to lead Marlins over White Sox 10-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/alcantara-white-sox-marlins-score-d06891"/><id>urn:uuid:32b6587a-23fb-4e81-81d1-6c5d3fb43062</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:58:00.925-04:00</updated><summary>Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>State pension boost price tag: Nearly $1.5 billion a year</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-state-pension-u691c47h"/><id>urn:uuid:e9346234-20ce-4039-a231-46b9eb0896d4</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:50:17.056-04:00</updated><summary>A cluster of unions has advanced a three-part package it is asking Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Senate and Assembly to consider.</summary></entry><entry><title>Putin warns Armenia it can't be both a member of EU and Russia-led economic bloc</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-armenia-putin-pashinyan-g45323"/><id>urn:uuid:9a5f9e50-b775-4845-8797-64cf9282494d</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:42:55.089-04:00</updated><summary>Russia's President Vladimir Putin warned Armenia, which hopes to eventually join the European Union, that it won't be able to be part of both the EU and a Moscow-led economic alliance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Naughton, of Baldwin, ran unlicensed funeral home in Westchester, keeping deceased in chapels, garage, AG's office charges</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/michael-naughton-unlicensed-funeral-home-westchester-baldwin-r9a19a97"/><id>urn:uuid:6572f66b-185d-4ef4-92fd-0aa2feff8210</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:40:26.285-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities inspecting a Mount Vernon funeral home being run by Naughton discovered 13 bodies and 17 cremated remains, state prosecutors said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coach John Andrzejek leaves Campbell basketball: 'The institution now has different priorities'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/louisville-campbell-andrzejek-ncaa-basketball-j69941"/><id>urn:uuid:4c1e4317-c905-4969-a41e-c7ddf8a61409</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:32:57.078-04:00</updated><summary>John Andrzejek has stepped down as Campbell's men's basketball coach, citing the school's shifting priorities.</summary></entry><entry><title>New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ted-bundy-cold-case-utah-teen-murder-b41763"/><id>urn:uuid:9b95ee6f-8c66-43b7-ac69-cd3d3190fed1</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:26:11.054-04:00</updated><summary>A Utah sheriff's office says DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Long Beach aerospace firm is betting on a new industrial boom: capturing asteroids</title><author><name> Long Beach Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/exlabs-long-beach-spacecraft-asteroids-v04319"/><id>urn:uuid:bfef231c-aa47-441b-90ea-187c564aacc9</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:19:19.511-04:00</updated><summary>A California company is designing a spacecraft that's set to launch in April 2028 with a mission to intercept an asteroid as it passes close to Earth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlon Rabanales Pretzantzin, of Inwood, pleads guilty to murder for beating daughter to death</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/murder-inwood-nassau-hfzizdhr"/><id>urn:uuid:222bd308-8617-4f22-92aa-0a7d958da2d4</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:16:55.104-04:00</updated><summary>Marlon Rabanales Pretzantzin, 21, is expected to be sentenced to between 21 years and life in prison for the March 7, 2025, killing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/homeland-security-government-shutdown-congress-trump-u81833"/><id>urn:uuid:ab972652-4af2-405e-9cda-a9a593714f7b</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:11:14.280-04:00</updated><summary>House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/buffalo-new-york-refugee-death-d60406"/><id>urn:uuid:bb39c56f-0294-4ea4-980c-092fb5175f89</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:06:52.552-04:00</updated><summary>Medical examiners have ruled that the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, five days after Border Patrol left him at a Buffalo, New York, doughnut shop, was a homicide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gas-prices-state-taxes-war-iran-u00341"/><id>urn:uuid:f7037907-ea04-4f90-b980-8c1a73e06d9f</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:03:18.926-04:00</updated><summary>Some federal and state officials are talking about reducing fuel taxes to ease the burden of high gas prices caused by the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cb-bucknor-rays-brewers-r21799"/><id>urn:uuid:f80d569c-fbf5-42e6-94c3-01aca455582c</id><updated>2026-04-01T15:01:36.880-04:00</updated><summary>Home plate umpire C.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drake Baldwin, Chris Sale lead the Braves to a 5-1 win over the struggling Athletics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-athletics-score-v13709"/><id>urn:uuid:9a3c8c80-3045-4bbb-a44c-acac14c24af3</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:49:41.182-04:00</updated><summary>Drake Baldwin drove in four runs with a pair of two-out hits, Chris Sale pitched one-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up their season-opening homestand with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Athletics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: After 77 games, Knicks still not playoff ready</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-playoffs-k5118dmf"/><id>urn:uuid:7774ca15-526c-467b-8895-6393c0bdbdab</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:49:01.019-04:00</updated><summary>After rolling over Grizzlies, they have time to get things right, starting Wednesday against Memphis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Whispers in the Supreme Court as Trump takes a front-row seat for oral arguments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-immigration-trump-birthright-citizenship-u16146"/><id>urn:uuid:cb08e067-9c53-4931-9f17-c338ab1e54b9</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:41:18.238-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has attended oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a first for a sitting president.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFLPA's JC Tretter urges NFL to avoid having to use replacement officials</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-officials-q84290"/><id>urn:uuid:1b6611ca-d3c9-419a-a748-15f587c0ccfc</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:38:07.731-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL Players Association is urging the league to reach an agreement with the officials' union to avoid a work stoppage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lin-Manuel Miranda to be honored by Bay Street</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/lin-manuel-miranda-yahy0g4p"/><id>urn:uuid:0b7ab499-14e1-43eb-8d81-1655002ec952</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:32:19.855-04:00</updated><summary>The "Hamilton" creator will receive the Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia's Brad Raffensperger showcases Ponzi scheme fight as he runs for governor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/raffensperger-first-liberty-ponzi-georgia-governor-republican-d33405"/><id>urn:uuid:98ce1853-6db1-4757-b4ac-332ba3e75773</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:23:52.188-04:00</updated><summary>Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says his office has persuaded a securities firm to return $6.7 million to investors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Geno Auriemma taking an undefeated UConn team to Final Four for 9th time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-auriemma-final-four-t00848"/><id>urn:uuid:37b0226e-1440-40ca-a488-ad559e57b498</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:22:58.566-04:00</updated><summary>Geno Auriemma is taking an undefeated UConn team into the women's Final Four for the ninth time.</summary></entry><entry><title>SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/musk-spacex-nasa-trump-ipo-trillionaire-stock-offering-c15718"/><id>urn:uuid:07365040-d848-4473-958d-5b205dc1ebed</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:13:09.263-04:00</updated><summary>Elon Musk's space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world's first trillionaire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three years in, funds to fight opioids still unspent in some Michigan counties</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-opioid-settlement-funds-communities-e98056"/><id>urn:uuid:8bb843ec-72f4-402e-a183-a67c6850d400</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:05:12.041-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nico Hoerner's $141 million, 6-year Cubs contract includes deferred money payable through 2047</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nico-hoerner-cubs-contract-v87117"/><id>urn:uuid:a1974096-d2e5-4f1f-8fb5-826e91d05126</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:02:38.844-04:00</updated><summary>Nico Hoerner's $141 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs includes $10 million in deferred money payable from 2040-47.</summary></entry><entry><title>The tax-season trap: When refunds become a child care safety net</title><author><name>Janice Robinson-Celeste</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/tax-season-refunds-vqs47t2d"/><id>urn:uuid:2c37d965-a73f-4c1d-8ddc-10cf1d9fed4a</id><updated>2026-04-01T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>On average, parents spend $4,000-$6,600 per year on care during school closures.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox postpone their home opener against the Blue Jays to Friday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-blue-jays-home-opener-n27794"/><id>urn:uuid:f9ff2f4c-7f03-46fe-b53b-bf9d3b481be3</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:57:30.475-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago White Sox have postponed their home opener to Friday because of rain and thunderstorms in the forecast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Gate Fields could soon turn into a public park</title><author><name> Berkeleyside</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/golden-gate-fields-bayfront-public-park-a92154"/><id>urn:uuid:d28c3a6f-060a-4b62-adbe-9168a03a9b72</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:50:47.168-04:00</updated><summary>The Trust for Public Land has announced a deal to transform the former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track in northern California into a public park.</summary></entry><entry><title>A road accident in Colombia involving several vehicles kills at least 2 people and injures 19</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-road-pileup-crash-f31868"/><id>urn:uuid:a02b8c86-90c7-48cd-bf49-7c6a5f02718f</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:48:18.351-04:00</updated><summary>A road accident involving at least eight vehicles in central Colombia has killed at least two people and injured 19 others.</summary></entry><entry><title>A former New York prison guard is found guilty of manslaughter in an inmate's fatal beating</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ny-inmate-death-jonah-levi-manslaughter-c10284"/><id>urn:uuid:b6c23766-585b-49e8-9fc8-ec49db876ce1</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:47:08.706-04:00</updated><summary>A former corrections officer has been found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal beating of an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in upstate New York.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds' left-hander Nick Lodolo will make rehab start on Thursday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/reds-lodolo-ferguson-e49420"/><id>urn:uuid:eef2fd77-54a8-4a62-b41d-d5cd3e20dfdc</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:30:28.829-04:00</updated><summary>Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is expected to throw 60-65 pitches during a rehab assignment on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>After loud booms, authorities say they found at least 25 explosive devices in NY man's apartment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-explosive-devices-raymond-elders-x07496"/><id>urn:uuid:923a9409-926e-4780-8849-602c29237144</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:25:25.248-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors say officers responding to reports of loud booms in a New York neighborhood this week discovered at least 25 improvised explosive devices inside an apartment and charged a man who lives there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders need better offense for playoff push</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-offense-c8xg8ip0"/><id>urn:uuid:6796c5cc-218c-48c7-ad88-4bd5049c9735</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:24:15.767-04:00</updated><summary>The Islanders haven't generated enough traffic around the opponent's net in the last two games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/antarctica-watson-krill-trawler-collision-whaling-j22930"/><id>urn:uuid:eaf33629-9097-40fc-bea7-39c498b17086</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:14:53.896-04:00</updated><summary>An activist ship operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation struck a Norwegian krill trawler in Antarctic waters, raising accusations by its owner that it amounted to a "terroristic attack" against legal fishing activities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luigi Mangione's trials delayed until September and October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mangione-unitedhealthcare-trial-manhattan-delay-g78137"/><id>urn:uuid:637eb7c0-b69a-44a6-8aee-7ee581aba493</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:07:32.170-04:00</updated><summary>Luigi Mangione's state and federal trials in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have both been postponed, with the state case delayed until September and the federal case pushed back to October.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Green's fourth stint at Northern Iowa comes with the top job and a 5-year contract</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/northern-iowa-college-basketball-p44080"/><id>urn:uuid:ba0c61c9-2667-498e-8cdd-0f88e5190713</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:04:24.938-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Green is returning to Northern Iowa as the men's basketball coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alexander Isak returning to team training in boost for Liverpool and Sweden</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/alexander-isak-liverpool-sweden-world-cup-e18311"/><id>urn:uuid:125a4970-1a2e-4171-89e5-43769954d609</id><updated>2026-04-01T13:00:14.311-04:00</updated><summary>Alexander Isak's expected return to team training on Thursday comes at a good time for both Liverpool and Sweden.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez scratched from lineup in series finale against Astros</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/boston-red-sox-carlos-narvaez-s05132"/><id>urn:uuid:82888770-214e-4371-ad00-c62c02f175f5</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:59:16.674-04:00</updated><summary>Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez was scratched from Boston's finale with Houston on Wednesday for an undisclosed reason.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB revives 'This Week in Baseball' as a digital series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-this-week-baseball-b57449"/><id>urn:uuid:5fe5ac9a-46d6-407b-b8f6-2e462df7db3c</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:56:10.015-04:00</updated><summary>Major League Baseball is bringing back "This Week in Baseball" by giving it a digital flair.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-tickets-sale-r92604"/><id>urn:uuid:284c5a34-c934-4167-a8e9-7c2e89e8cd7f</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:55:35.284-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tortuguita-lawsuit-ruling-cop-city-shooting-w56780"/><id>urn:uuid:88548ed6-e958-4cc6-b70e-3a21de07b1d5</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:52:35.787-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed "Cop City."</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh dies at 24</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/wisconsin-badgers-jack-pugh-dead-h78158"/><id>urn:uuid:b08b1cc1-d87d-4993-ad76-5c396ce3b4c3</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:52:11.181-04:00</updated><summary>Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eli-lilly-orforglipron-glp1-weight-loss-obesity-r62464"/><id>urn:uuid:ea9cf5ca-f674-443b-b77c-e4adcc46d1dc</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:30:27.909-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quadruple amputee cornhole player acted in self-defense when shooting car passenger, lawyer says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/quadruple-amputee-cornhole-shooting-t26483"/><id>urn:uuid:4904f917-30a7-4423-805a-d4d4856c7a14</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:26:56.543-04:00</updated><summary>A Maryland judge has denied bail to a quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of fatally shooting a passenger in his Tesla last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Max Thieriot is on fire. Meet the man behind TV hits 'Fire Country' and 'Sheriff Country'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/max-thieriot-fire-sheriff-country-b76985"/><id>urn:uuid:ae24c684-2ed9-440e-abb2-473baee949c5</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:09:33.372-04:00</updated><summary>Max Thieriot has turned "Fire Country" and its spinoff "Sheriff Country" into the top two shows on Friday nights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Naomi Girma set to return home to San Jose for USWNT match against Japan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uswnt-japan-naomi-girma-emma-hayes-l51845"/><id>urn:uuid:28885b4b-d516-4843-b2cd-f9774162a81b</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:06:03.430-04:00</updated><summary>Naomi Girma is going to play at home in Northern California with the U.S. team this month for the first time since a send-off game for the 2023 Women's World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>A crackdown on Dreamers is a crackdown on the American Dream</title><author><name>Mary Ellen Klas</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/american-dream-dreamers-sqdn9wxp"/><id>urn:uuid:859ace69-8921-447b-86be-fb839a8d7fc4</id><updated>2026-04-01T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Through no fault of their own, millions of young people are without citizenship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad is known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-kidnapped-journalist-baghdad-shelly-kittleson-u85192"/><id>urn:uuid:3bc4198d-af9a-4b24-b364-fa2598cb450e</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:59:57.994-04:00</updated><summary>The American freelance journalist who was kidnapped Tuesday in Iraq has been described by friends and colleagues as a determined, gutsy reporter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salt on the Water taking over former ITA Kitchen in East Moriches</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/ita-kitchen-east-moriches-salt-merrick-kmm7x90k"/><id>urn:uuid:20ebdc58-d142-46ee-9d5e-62398714673b</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:58:50.263-04:00</updated><summary>It replaces a 3-year-old Italian American concept.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn won its last natty with help from 2 power league transfers; Reed, Demary are hoping for same</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-transfer-portal-w13611"/><id>urn:uuid:e29ed78a-4fd2-4422-a548-755ec30cfc09</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:58:42.991-04:00</updated><summary>UConn is in the Final Four for the third time in four years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maine's pool of money from taxes on home sales is growing. How is it being used?</title><author><name> The Maine Monitor</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-property-sales-tax-affordable-housing-a40991"/><id>urn:uuid:633efb6a-a547-42ce-ba26-198da4241a76</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:47:23.517-04:00</updated><summary>Maine lawmakers are considering using the state's real estate transfer tax to support homeless shelters in addition to affordable housing programs, including those for first-time home buyers and foreclosure prevention.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 from dinghy off Lampedusa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-lampedusa-migrants-shipwreck-dinghy-libya-n46649"/><id>urn:uuid:9b59f71e-eb44-4dbc-a2d6-2c225227fed0</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:47:17.563-04:00</updated><summary>The Italian coast guard has found 19 people dead and rescued 58 from a dinghy filled with migrants near Lampedusa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire consumes East Northport home; residents forced to flee</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/house-fire-east-northport-f8j9wdtw"/><id>urn:uuid:3df7e98a-97ca-4a5e-bc2a-64542d80ec4d</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:43:19.156-04:00</updated><summary>Firefighters from six companies battled the blaze for more than an hour before bringing it under control.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shakira to perform at UBS Arena for the first time</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/shakira-ubs-arena-k6yhwa3u"/><id>urn:uuid:9da20547-06b3-437b-a8a5-2d83342b7460</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:41:14.339-04:00</updated><summary>The singer will bring her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour to Elmont on July 23.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Jittery, edgy and magnetic, Riz Ahmed takes 'Hamlet' for a spin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/hamlet-movie-review-riz-ahmed-n87183"/><id>urn:uuid:d34e6c36-cc3f-4f8d-9e75-7a1d79543eff</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:41:07.409-04:00</updated><summary>Riz Ahmed puts his own spin on the world's most famous troubled prince in Aneil Karia's "Hamlet," a pared-down version that clocks in under two hours.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hershey-reeses-chocolate-peanut-butter-cups-recipe-d74944"/><id>urn:uuid:d89893c6-4760-4d68-9178-86bb8bad594d</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:37:52.091-04:00</updated><summary>Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Keith Hernandez to miss the next 5 Mets broadcasts</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/keith-hernandez-todd-zeile-sny-mets-i9kreri8"/><id>urn:uuid:a9dc130f-4293-4c8b-8e96-f3c48a95d50b</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:32:29.214-04:00</updated><summary>Keith Hernandez will miss the next five Mets broadcasts because of an issue with his back</summary></entry><entry><title>Marina Silva steps down as Brazil's environment minister to run for Congress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-marina-silva-president-lula-amazon-rainforest-j44346"/><id>urn:uuid:50c97f6c-922d-4c93-9816-c8859065711c</id><updated>2026-04-01T11:06:23.750-04:00</updated><summary>Marina Silva is stepping down as Brazil's environment minister so that she can run for Congress in national elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/king-charles-congress-address-f56080"/><id>urn:uuid:dfcc1a7b-15c5-449f-9d8a-df93d4c3aab3</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:56:43.670-04:00</updated><summary>King Charles III will deliver an address to Congress during his visit to Washington in late April.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man arrested after report of discrimination at Newcastle-Sunderland match in Premier League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/newcastle-sunderland-racism-arrest-j64896"/><id>urn:uuid:48150135-3c33-4125-b2d1-934fd14e96bc</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:54:03.030-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a man has been arrested following a report of discriminatory abuse in the crowd during a Premier League match between rivals Newcastle and Sunderland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/macron-takaichi-japan-france-iran-minerals-security-h50427"/><id>urn:uuid:f5741a44-076f-47c2-9222-31bb5bcf7b98</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:48:11.871-04:00</updated><summary>French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cale-makar-avalanche-nhl-t05593"/><id>urn:uuid:ce4ba4fb-c508-4600-b1e5-e1d7a75a3c5f</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:37:02.615-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-presidential-immunity-jan-6-capitol-riot-k01964"/><id>urn:uuid:e9370e20-4f23-46dd-a3aa-8d114298e159</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:32:43.629-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump isn't immune from civil claims that he incited a mob of his supporters to attack the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-luhansk-us-talks-drones-y25768"/><id>urn:uuid:2507b9c3-0293-441f-88b4-fc9532ae7166</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:29:54.886-04:00</updated><summary>Russia's Defense Ministry claims its forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region in Ukraine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during 'Moulin Rouge!'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/megan-thee-stallion-hospital-t57559"/><id>urn:uuid:33555e23-1fa2-499e-a03d-cc62a60fb517</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:12:44.016-04:00</updated><summary>Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after feeling very ill onstage during "Moulin Rouge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ruben Guanipa Ramirez charged with attempting to kill acquaintance at Gilgo Beach</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/attempted-murder-gilgo-beach-roi7wecq"/><id>urn:uuid:887b40c6-05a5-48a3-b7cb-f7ea3f92ffd3</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:08:41.953-04:00</updated><summary>The defendant was charged with trying to slit his acquaintance's throat at the remote location.</summary></entry><entry><title>Literary escapes: 5 book-themed hotels for a character-filled stay</title><author><name>Malerie Yolen-Cohen</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/book-themed-hotels-literary-escapes-2026-q3nltk6e"/><id>urn:uuid:dfb63c06-5220-4137-a6e9-9fb2728a390a</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Relax with a paperback at these five bookish lodgings, from a four-guest room inn to a large city hotel.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Easter Comet' could appear soon; here's how to see it on Long Island</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/comet-easter-long-island-lji5tkn6"/><id>urn:uuid:c6a8b2ad-db0a-438c-a476-28e66aac32b3</id><updated>2026-04-01T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Sky watchers await the chance to spot a comet this month, but the "cosmic snowballs" are famously unpredictable.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to the moon and back</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/artemis-moon-launch-nasa-d69419"/><id>urn:uuid:c5b65813-9d41-4226-9a9f-3eb7b1c3d0aa</id><updated>2026-04-01T09:55:54.056-04:00</updated><summary>Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-y38403"/><id>urn:uuid:b7b3f20e-95a7-4295-8431-7201177653cc</id><updated>2026-04-01T09:49:56.392-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA's regular season is getting close to the final week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Protest shuts down ferry rides between Puerto Rico and Vieques, snarling travel plans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/puerto-rico-ferry-vieques-protest-h37086"/><id>urn:uuid:a1fac9d1-0fe2-4167-a526-797be245ee84</id><updated>2026-04-01T09:31:36.213-04:00</updated><summary>A protest over a rate increase has forced Puerto Rico's government to cancel ferry rides between the U.S. territory and the tiny island of Vieques that is popular with tourists.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup qualifying was long, wacky and historic. This is what we've learned</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-qualification-r10946"/><id>urn:uuid:93be956e-7db8-4bca-b8a0-d8fbc017e071</id><updated>2026-04-01T09:29:48.085-04:00</updated><summary>Qualifying is done, the lineup is complete and the countdown to the biggest-ever World Cup is on.</summary></entry><entry><title>US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nato-trump-iran-israel-war-hormuz-eu-o98033"/><id>urn:uuid:5a295c4f-a712-4bfa-8e92-d352c61484b7</id><updated>2026-04-01T09:19:07.998-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump says he's strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/iowa-nitrate-pollution-nitrogen-phosphorous-agriculture-water-y85263"/><id>urn:uuid:e82c1e82-ca5a-4c10-b850-ba09f390cf95</id><updated>2026-04-01T09:04:13.884-04:00</updated><summary>Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-desalination-drought-freshwater-ocean-e34780"/><id>urn:uuid:32976e44-e878-4d0e-894b-e328bd2f70bf</id><updated>2026-04-01T09:01:17.208-04:00</updated><summary>As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bay Shore bakery recalls pastry products due to undeclared soy</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/genesis-bakery-pastry-recall-ia4asjkf"/><id>urn:uuid:45cc560b-7328-4ec0-bf98-3e9a90462665</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:46:41.558-04:00</updated><summary>The recall involved Semita and Pan Chapin sweet breads manufactured by Genesis Bakery.</summary></entry><entry><title>French prosecutors seek detention for 4 suspects in foiled Paris Bank of America bomb plot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-bank-america-attack-paris-iran-bomb-r96213"/><id>urn:uuid:51c42118-304a-459e-9427-f184556ad8a7</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:46:13.990-04:00</updated><summary>French prosecutors have placed four suspects under investigation after police stopped a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, with possible links to Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-artemis-moon-launch-p50400"/><id>urn:uuid:ca9acae8-1d95-476a-842c-2f01d1ba2254</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:45:42.268-04:00</updated><summary>Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century.</summary></entry><entry><title>Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/retail-sales-iran-war-gas-prices-n97089"/><id>urn:uuid:18b0584b-500a-460f-8548-c779ca89ade3</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:44:20.137-04:00</updated><summary>Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hours</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-trump-birthright-citizenship-v04248"/><id>urn:uuid:c48091a3-911a-4638-a382-9862a02e8dfb</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:43:56.577-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Supreme Court has finished hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily.</summary></entry><entry><title>Online cyberscam suspect arrested in Cambodia is extradited to China</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-china-scam-cybercrime-extradition-g16619"/><id>urn:uuid:d3bb4596-61f5-4797-864c-d1604635a506</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:27:34.925-04:00</updated><summary>A Chinese-Cambodian businessman accused of ties to a huge online scam network has been extradited to China.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/italy-world-cup-n73930"/><id>urn:uuid:843719e5-e39e-4ba9-bf3b-c05527ab6ea7</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:23:19.780-04:00</updated><summary>Italy won't get a chance at redemption for Roberto Baggio's miss in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy's Bastoni was already facing boos even before getting the blame for latest World Cup failure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bastoni-italy-world-cup-inter-h98271"/><id>urn:uuid:9a04c2a2-79b4-4350-b95b-b53da75c336a</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:16:13.012-04:00</updated><summary>Alessandro Bastoni has become the face of Italy's latest World Cup qualifying failure after a costly red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dunkin' offering free coffee on April Fools' Day</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/coffee-free-dunkin-app-s6zzdsn4"/><id>urn:uuid:15409220-4119-4df8-a718-22bbeaa6ffdb</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:16:03.181-04:00</updated><summary>It's an April Fools' Day promotion, but it's real.</summary></entry><entry><title>Swedish prime minister says he'll let a hard-right party enter a future government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sweden-election-government-kristersson-far-right-m70309"/><id>urn:uuid:f439f693-7c3f-4dd7-a935-4b1bcb851b27</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:15:48.031-04:00</updated><summary>Sweden's prime minister says his center-right party will allow a rival with far-right roots to enter the government if the country's election this year produces a right-wing majority, taking a further decisive step to bring it into the political mainstream.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers give up hope for the humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-humpback-whale-stranded-baltic-f55745"/><id>urn:uuid:de91d46a-5309-4033-a085-07aedcb3dfd4</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:11:52.558-04:00</updated><summary>Rescuers say they lost hope for the humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany's Baltic Sea coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of $350M</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-finances-h58232"/><id>urn:uuid:59a753d1-5ba0-4a6e-bef2-298d61c097be</id><updated>2026-04-01T08:06:32.904-04:00</updated><summary>Chelsea has announced the club made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its latest financial results.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 more men arrested in suspected antisemitic ambulance torching in London</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-ambulance-torching-arson-london-antisemitic-attack-m40342"/><id>urn:uuid:61ac5323-40c1-42b3-ac29-5b3809197a10</id><updated>2026-04-01T07:55:59.489-04:00</updated><summary>London police have arrested three more suspects in the arson attack that burned four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity.</summary></entry><entry><title>UConn carries an 18-game winning streak in Sweet 16 or later into a stacked Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-final-four-y58414"/><id>urn:uuid:96c8348c-da2c-47c7-a12e-183e0a1527de</id><updated>2026-04-01T07:10:35.550-04:00</updated><summary>When UConn makes it past the opening weekend of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the Huskies are almost impossible to stop.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/north-carolina-black-voters-democrats-cooper-b24618"/><id>urn:uuid:7e222af8-bf04-4f27-b1b7-4a7da6f92d7d</id><updated>2026-04-01T07:10:03.995-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats in North Carolina are scrambling to turn out rural Black voters and say the party cannot win the state without them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Final gargoyle returned to its perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral modeled after Notre Dame</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kentucky-cathedral-gargoyles-covington-notre-dame-b25546"/><id>urn:uuid:eb1f10b9-6b82-4d86-b9a3-984b96716690</id><updated>2026-04-01T07:09:46.090-04:00</updated><summary>The last ghoulish gargoyle has been returned to its perch during a two-year restoration of a Kentucky cathedral modeled after Notre Dame in Paris.</summary></entry><entry><title>Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/easter-good-friday-cross-processions-spain-miami-g62261"/><id>urn:uuid:193b3dad-cafe-4e8c-adef-738534c0069c</id><updated>2026-04-01T07:07:48.240-04:00</updated><summary>Good Friday is a unique and uniquely solemn day in the Christian calendar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Some airports beg: Please don't show up four hours early</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/airport-security-lines-wait-times-tips-a30t1xvq"/><id>urn:uuid:0238e164-d55f-4d8f-a572-51949a8d54f8</id><updated>2026-04-01T07:05:15.031-04:00</updated><summary>Coming too early is actually creating bottlenecks, and most airports were seeing normal TSA lines on Tuesday. Many pleaded with passengers to dial things back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serbian journalists protest reported attacks, pressure on media</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/serbia-protest-media-tensions-vucic-q14198"/><id>urn:uuid:8dea6f13-24a2-45a3-845f-e3234a4a5636</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:51:10.195-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of Serbian journalists have blocked traffic outside the offices of populist President Aleksandar Vucic to protest what they say are mounting attacks and pressure on the media in the Balkan country.</summary></entry><entry><title>German growth forecast cut as Europe scrambles to contain price shock from Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-germany-economy-growth-iran-war-inflation-m86614"/><id>urn:uuid:d4228f92-fd0f-470e-81ab-20e450366f01</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:38:09.227-04:00</updated><summary>Experts have slashed their 2026 and 2027 growth forecasts for the German economy, Europe's biggest, while governments across the continent are introducing measures to help soften the price impact of the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds</title><author><name> By MICHAEL CANTU of Edmunds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/electric-vehicles-used-inexpensive-edmunds-l57458"/><id>urn:uuid:254c08fb-30bf-4667-8c66-8d60d9b15a9f</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:29:36.654-04:00</updated><summary>Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo's World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/congo-world-cup-celebrations-p59535"/><id>urn:uuid:9c771e89-d219-4960-9c24-0341c8666025</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:24:59.694-04:00</updated><summary>Congo has erupted in joy overnight after an extra-time goal against Jamaica sent the country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesia delays deportation of Scottish crime boss to Spain for murder and drug trafficking charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-scotland-spain-bali-steven-lyons-crime-o93514"/><id>urn:uuid:d3e4b6ec-12fe-4841-ba39-23246319fa5e</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:22:57.571-04:00</updated><summary>Indonesia has delayed the deportation of a Scottish crime boss arrested on the resort island of Bali last week in connection with large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.</summary></entry><entry><title>Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-baidu-robotaxi-wuhan-r78519"/><id>urn:uuid:c53ba7d3-1dcb-45db-a14a-6b53dfa5641c</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:19:08.265-04:00</updated><summary>More than 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped running in the Chinese city of Wuhan because of a system malfunction, leaving some passengers stranded in moving traffic.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-kidnapped-journalist-baghdad-shelly-kittleson-t82512"/><id>urn:uuid:74ccd099-8732-498c-a0b9-f70082266699</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:05:13.520-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. and Iraqi officials say U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson was warned of threats before she was kidnapped in Baghdad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pioneer women's basketball powers fade into the shadows full of pride as money reshapes the game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/immaculata-queens-delta-state-poll-50-u93050"/><id>urn:uuid:af063c30-8b66-4370-bf98-330df4c25956</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:00:23.971-04:00</updated><summary>There was a time when Immaculata, Queens College, Wayland Baptist and Delta State were among the powerhouse programs of women's basketball, much like UConn and South Carolina are today.</summary></entry><entry><title>Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-slop-youtube-kids-fairplay-n60024"/><id>urn:uuid:d231342e-ee3a-48c3-8a99-c0808926967c</id><updated>2026-04-01T06:00:20.854-04:00</updated><summary>Advocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oil-gasoline-prices-rising-economy-sanctions-r71093"/><id>urn:uuid:15874830-db4b-4453-8b14-20634ccc66f1</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:59:09.357-04:00</updated><summary>Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal fends off Chelsea to reach Women's Champions League semifinals, Bayern also advances</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/womens-champions-league-arsenal-chelsea-bayern-united-w74328"/><id>urn:uuid:d723afef-093d-40c9-a1ac-b1f4fa029901</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:27:48.095-04:00</updated><summary>Defending champion Arsenal has advanced to the Women's Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a London derby.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Korea and Indonesia expand cooperation on defense and energy as Mideast war disrupts markets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-indonesia-defense-lee-subianto-supply-chain-g93463"/><id>urn:uuid:deeb016c-147f-4dfd-91d2-51123db3df36</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:23:06.896-04:00</updated><summary>South Korea and Indonesia are expanding their cooperation on defense projects, technology, and supply chains as their leaders upgrade their strategic partnership.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edin Džeko's inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-bosnia-dzeko-italy-v52490"/><id>urn:uuid:ec61fe51-afb7-4576-abf8-53d11a36e041</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:18:29.109-04:00</updated><summary>Edin Džeko couldn't take part in the decisive penalty shootout against Italy but his inspiration was crucial in helping Bosnia-Herzegovina reach the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 condos that sold for less than $400,000 on Long Island</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/condos-under-400000-k560wijn"/><id>urn:uuid:7c4bc15c-1533-4fea-815b-d8b0efac04ed</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The $400,000 price point is tough to find on LI. Here's what buyers got for their money.</summary></entry><entry><title>Center Moriches educator 'exploded' the art department with color</title><author><name>Gary Haber</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/center-moriches-kathryn-phillips-co6xtksp"/><id>urn:uuid:1227b22e-9578-49b7-9c0e-59ac5a1189f7</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Kathryn Phillips took a look around the art room and decided it needed some sprucing up.</summary></entry><entry><title>Segway inventor Dean Kamen, a Long Island native, steps down from FIRST board over Epstein ties</title><author><name>Maura McDermott</name><email>maura.mcdermott@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/first-robotics-dean-kamen-epstein-pt9y0gjw"/><id>urn:uuid:52b49953-af25-4112-9746-4d62df004860</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The FIRST organization, which runs popular youth competitions, also recently announced its longtime partnership with Lego Education would end next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brain injuries are being assessed with a blood test rather than a costly CT scan</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/brain-injury-blood-test-ct-m87r6h4o"/><id>urn:uuid:22127bdd-a946-4c8c-9396-be405fe5719c</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>North Shore University Hospital has been using a blood test instead of radiation to help determine whether a patient has suffered a brain injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toxic forever chemicals raise concerns about garden, farm products on Long Island</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/biosolids-compost-forever-chemicals-vegetables-sznvo3ej"/><id>urn:uuid:55c2a783-4b1e-47f1-9e1f-c65828556313</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Experts say there are many pathways to exposure, including kitchen and yard waste, insecticides and herbicides, even the thick plastic bags in which garden products arrive in stores.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' Walt Frazier at 81: 10 cool things we learned about the icon</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/walt-frazier-fun-facts-rj3x1d0y"/><id>urn:uuid:c88d6560-4382-4387-b880-f5e32d5d7e76</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Did you know how he got his nickname, "Clyde," and who gave it to him?</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau and Suffolk win NYS funding to fight invasive species</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/suffolk-native-species-clj0vwsp"/><id>urn:uuid:23c5ce95-b7de-4a0c-8a8e-63745dbcc015</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The state awarded more than $900,000 in grants to fight invasive species and restore native habitats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Parent's Night Out programs on Long Island offering drop-off</title><author><name>Cathi Turow</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/parents-night-out-drop-off-xdl1ne47"/><id>urn:uuid:cde8c31f-dbe3-464e-8259-dbd9ffb6f183</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>These five drop-off programs offer fun activities for children while parents run errands or squeeze in a date night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Different aspects of war in Iran</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/iran-war-dw31chl5"/><id>urn:uuid:61cc1ee1-7c58-49cd-8954-1449156be02d</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York Botanical Garden's orchid show brings 'Concrete Jungle' to life</title><author><name>Barbara Schuler</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/new-york-botanical-garden-orchid-show-rgw2m3qw"/><id>urn:uuid:1a9fb7eb-a991-43eb-8b4b-23e9009b96a4</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The annual orchid show runs through April 26.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE at Hempstead Village armory: Why immigration advocates want federal agents banned from the site</title><author><name>Bart Jones and Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/hempstead-village-armory-ice-mayor-hobbs-ice-ib9t2jwp"/><id>urn:uuid:9f9fcfa6-912c-49e9-bc9b-c1d20086080c</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property.</summary></entry><entry><title>Condos: What sold on Long Island, how many are on the market, what agents advise to buyers</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/condos-nassau-suffolk-rajgq33c"/><id>urn:uuid:f8b32263-87e1-4d97-a732-00d2c647324b</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Finding a condo on a budget comes with the standard challenges of a high-demand, low-inventory market.</summary></entry><entry><title>Focus on the road; don't be a fool behind the wheel</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/distracted-driving-long-island-acl8t2w6"/><id>urn:uuid:76658242-1509-451a-af1c-e890ebdd7f8f</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Few people realize the full range of behaviors that constitute distracted driving.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 50 high school girls flag football players for spring 2026</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra and Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/top-50-flag-football-players-2026-wot1t2kr"/><id>urn:uuid:2fd28c05-962f-4e70-ba7d-2b82bba71838</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's annual look at the top flag football players on LI gridirons this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bay Shore defense contractor Air Industries Group seeks merger with Mississippi air services provider</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/defense-contractor-air-industries-group-tenax-aerospace-yzd5a1xs"/><id>urn:uuid:054ba009-99cc-484b-809c-37a935c0138c</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The deal, valued at between $250 million and $500 million, must be approved by the shareholders of Air Industries Group in Bay Shore.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moneyline closes in Long Beach, Mareya Mexican coming</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/moneyline-mareya-long-beach-xeicbakv"/><id>urn:uuid:59d911c0-c655-40b8-8851-c972b9a8c457</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Beach is getting a new taco spot before summertime.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' Walt Frazier on how he stays on top of his game at 81</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/walt-frazier-ij0sqa9k"/><id>urn:uuid:4ef7a1bf-ebac-429e-b278-55543e867af3</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks legend sits down with Newsday to talk fashion, work ethic and his legacy as a player and broadcaster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gold Coast Library's new Glen Head location features community room, larger spaces</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/gold-coast-library-glen-head-12-million-new-facility-hznkaszw"/><id>urn:uuid:1c47a3aa-a917-4c3b-b648-ac85de65e7e1</id><updated>2026-04-01T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The 11,000-square-foot library, located at 146 Glen Head Rd., is nearly double the size of the two buildings the library previously used.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland misses out on World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/robert-lewandowski-poland-retirement-v37499"/><id>urn:uuid:bce184fd-eadd-4e14-a025-6d8092d1e80f</id><updated>2026-04-01T04:52:17.481-04:00</updated><summary>Robert Lewandowski signaled he may have played his last game for Poland after narrowly missing out on a World Cup spot.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban officials meet in China for ceasefire talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-host-talks-between-pakistan-afghanistan-ceasefire-h34825"/><id>urn:uuid:fcfaf0e6-8a5f-429d-8dc8-d9dfad8678ce</id><updated>2026-04-01T04:35:31.094-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban governments have resumed talks in China, which is mediating between the two sides to broker a durable ceasefire after weeks of fighting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chile's new President José Antonio Kast brings openly religious views to a changing country</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chile-jose-antonio-kast-schoenstatt-religion-conservative-abortion-lgbtq-b42012"/><id>urn:uuid:eb4a4874-0509-4bfc-bedd-fe9758bbb979</id><updated>2026-04-01T04:17:44.477-04:00</updated><summary>Chile's new president is a devout Catholic in a country that has grown increasingly secular but retains conservative traits in various areas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/spain-de-la-fuente-chants-o08846"/><id>urn:uuid:3bfb46d6-9082-4691-b4e8-489da984336d</id><updated>2026-04-01T04:15:35.960-04:00</updated><summary>Spain star Lamine Yamal has condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation's sporting image.</summary></entry><entry><title>Beirut is bursting as over 1 million people flee Israeli strikes and evacuation orders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-displaced-war-hezbollah-israel-beirut-k22968"/><id>urn:uuid:df1c8d4f-c738-4d92-90fa-52905e23f029</id><updated>2026-04-01T04:03:30.748-04:00</updated><summary>Beirut is bursting under a massive wave of displaced people as Israel's attacks and evacuation orders drive families out of southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled '3rd apocalypse.' It's the new norm for the 4-time champion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/italy-world-cup-playoffs-eliminated-c62180"/><id>urn:uuid:3562bfa3-0872-40be-9685-81b43757fd49</id><updated>2026-04-01T04:02:32.649-04:00</updated><summary>The first time was considered a fluke.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man charged after a car plowed into a crowd outside a British pub</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-pedestrians-struck-derby-car-charges-e33616"/><id>urn:uuid:a1014486-fdff-4e9a-9a04-e27b10b4cd2f</id><updated>2026-04-01T04:01:09.043-04:00</updated><summary>A 36-year-old man has appeared in court on serious charges after a car drove into a crowd outside a pub in the English city of Derby.</summary></entry><entry><title>Securing Iran's enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-nuclear-uranium-enriched-trump-war-f59180"/><id>urn:uuid:5a81be7b-174f-404c-a5ea-5fc3cbe97ee6</id><updated>2026-04-01T03:57:19.553-04:00</updated><summary>Should the United States decide to send in military forces to secure Iran's uranium stockpile, experts and former U.S. government officials say it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers.</summary></entry><entry><title>A fire and explosions at a military camp in Burundi kill 13 people and injure 57</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/burundi-military-camp-fire-explosions-h34041"/><id>urn:uuid:36b23f51-4764-48a5-bd83-01a5f7aacf4d</id><updated>2026-04-01T03:52:33.158-04:00</updated><summary>The army in Burundi says a massive fire that erupted at a storage unit inside a military camp overnight set off explosives that triggered several blasts and killed 13 people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boat carrying Afghan migrants capsizes off Turkey, killing 19</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-boat-chase-migrants-e28106"/><id>urn:uuid:80524174-e792-4146-ab51-ad43c06b0dd4</id><updated>2026-04-01T03:48:45.210-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish officials say a migrant boat has capsized in the Aegean Sea while trying to evade coast guards in rough seas and 19 people died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shohei Ohtani's quest for Cy Young Award begins with 6 shutout innings as Dodgers beat Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-guardians-h53106"/><id>urn:uuid:b3d67282-6697-4ae2-ba3c-fcc38e8b237b</id><updated>2026-04-01T03:00:09.404-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani opened his season on the mound with six scoreless innings and a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-1-2026-h24723"/><id>urn:uuid:1ac64f65-e0eb-46cb-9782-455ba8899229</id><updated>2026-04-01T02:44:12.434-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will "finish the job" in Iran soon as "core strategic objectives are nearing completion."</summary></entry><entry><title>Hiker's dog lost in a wild New Zealand forest rescued by helicopter after strangers fund search</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/molly-dog-rescue-helicopter-new-zealand-waterfall-m90761"/><id>urn:uuid:61332a32-ca8c-4110-bf11-40071f981a05</id><updated>2026-04-01T02:26:13.703-04:00</updated><summary>A lost border collie has been rescued alive after her owner fell from a tall waterfall in New Zealand bush.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks 3B Jose Fernandez becomes 7th MLB player since 1900 with 2 homers in debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-jose-fernandez-two-homers-i14082"/><id>urn:uuid:dd900707-2725-4040-9730-722c7f1b2fb6</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:55:20.510-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez strode to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning during his first big-league game in a pressure-packed spot against four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people on board</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-crimea-plane-crash-p20463"/><id>urn:uuid:f9f32a69-bbf7-431f-a715-89683c450259</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:49:41.429-04:00</updated><summary>Russian officials say that a Russian military plane has crashed in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board.</summary></entry><entry><title>Holiday scores 30, Avdija adds 28 to help Trail Blazers beat Clippers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/trail-blazers-clippers-score-t84963"/><id>urn:uuid:9badad35-60ed-4b43-af13-5b8adb5df861</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:43:17.655-04:00</updated><summary>Deni Avdija had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jrue Holiday hit seven 3s and finished with 30 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 and snap their five-game win streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-field-qualifying-iraq-groups-p10169"/><id>urn:uuid:c4b3911e-f1c0-42e6-ab97-97168085d785</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:34:20.137-04:00</updated><summary>The 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-guardians-score-ohtani-x81127"/><id>urn:uuid:d459be56-d5f5-4e26-a553-27f1e35fa908</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:30:06.093-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adames launches leadoff homer and finishes with 4 hits as Giants back Webb in 9-3 win over Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-padres-score-adames-webb-b85917"/><id>urn:uuid:74bf06ac-fe40-492f-a3ac-fa8e07e843ae</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:19:28.382-04:00</updated><summary>Willy Adames had four hits, including a leadoff homer, and San Francisco ace Logan Webb finished strong in the Giants' 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luka Doncic scores 42 as Lakers blow past Cavaliers 127-113</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-cavaliers-score-j99989"/><id>urn:uuid:d0ea86cc-556d-4c4c-9784-a662c44f168b</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:11:35.474-04:00</updated><summary>Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/orthodox-christians-lent-easter-monks-diet-e14465"/><id>urn:uuid:e6106a10-2227-4c4e-ae04-4de08b44cad2</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:06:55.489-04:00</updated><summary>Across Greece and in Orthodox communities around the world, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gay-marriage-netherlands-25-anniversary-lgbtq-v72740"/><id>urn:uuid:55fd19de-f948-41df-bea9-cd6746aff43b</id><updated>2026-04-01T01:02:22.517-04:00</updated><summary>Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands.</summary></entry><entry><title>India has begun its long-delayed population census. Here's why it matters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-population-census-m80756"/><id>urn:uuid:136bd65e-58b0-461a-97bd-2d65531ad5c7</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:49:40.322-04:00</updated><summary>India has begun the world's largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jose Fernandez hits 2 home runs in MLB debut, leads Diamondbacks over Tigers 7-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-diamondbacks-baseball-score-mlb-r00173"/><id>urn:uuid:20f92df1-9095-46e8-a2c1-8cfdcfbd0b1c</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:45:09.940-04:00</updated><summary>Jose Fernandez hit two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning in the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, dies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/north-korea-ioc-chang-olympic-marches-dies-l82189"/><id>urn:uuid:14e0b62b-4f11-4ff4-88b2-33f9a764bf45</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:28:22.083-04:00</updated><summary>Chang Ung, a former North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee who once led sports exchanges with rival South Korea including joint marches of their athletes at the Olympics, has died at 87.</summary></entry><entry><title>California woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to Mexico</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/deportation-return-mexico-california-daca-d75605"/><id>urn:uuid:67f8831f-52f3-4f10-ab9f-1b33fa5e9384</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:24:41.323-04:00</updated><summary>A U.S. resident of 27 years who was deported to Mexico by the Trump administration has returned home to Sacramento.</summary></entry><entry><title>Umpire loses track of count, leading to walk instead of strikeout for Astros' Cam Smith vs. Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-astros-umpire-mark-wegner-i54722"/><id>urn:uuid:e3091f77-c7ce-4fab-b8bb-667c0a06bcfe</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:24:00.127-04:00</updated><summary>Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/california-democrats-newsom-governor-trump-election-k80303"/><id>urn:uuid:4ccb57dd-b894-4b08-8a50-6626b56a6d4b</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:23:16.621-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats have run California for years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' Max Fried tosses another gem in shutout of Mariners</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-mariners-max-fried-u82zo4i2"/><id>urn:uuid:8f2eb998-a2f7-44d3-af29-1bf19170c8c7</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:19:53.615-04:00</updated><summary>Max Fried threw seven scoreless innings on Tuesday night and has not allowed a run in 13 ⅓ innings to begin the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rays' McClanahan not satisfied after carrying no-hitter into 5th in his first appearance since 2023</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shane-mcclanahan-tampa-bay-rays-v85792"/><id>urn:uuid:c4edceb9-1f5b-46c8-9b99-29776246ea36</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:19:32.985-04:00</updated><summary>Tampa Bay's Shane McClanahan understands he needs time to build his stamina back up as the two-time All-Star pitches again for the first time in nearly three years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rockies-k87677"/><id>urn:uuid:76fd2fa0-954d-4a90-a0a7-9651e1443735</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:17:31.584-04:00</updated><summary>Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado's driest winter of snow moisture on record.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-vance-rubio-2028-presidential-race-y55843"/><id>urn:uuid:9e9f4911-7a57-4288-b42b-96a1be2f5e6e</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:11:17.925-04:00</updated><summary>Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party's strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them.</summary></entry><entry><title>From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-tmz-recess-shutdown-trump-e60277"/><id>urn:uuid:d7e6f7ae-8878-4150-8e95-f21e31c94b55</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:08:19.761-04:00</updated><summary>TMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on.</summary></entry><entry><title>Apple's 50-year odyssey has redefined technology, pop culture and comeback stories</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/apple-50-years-anniversary-computer-iphone-q83944"/><id>urn:uuid:bfabeea8-8896-4e36-9fa8-a87749e6a6fb</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:05:05.416-04:00</updated><summary>A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer who became prank-playing friends vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup on April Fools' Day 50 years ago and then — no joke — pulled it off.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-trump-birthright-citizenship-immigrants-j68257"/><id>urn:uuid:089330bf-25f3-48d7-9c12-ad2128e32a42</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:04:24.988-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court seems poised to reject President Donald Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-1-2026-m33558"/><id>urn:uuid:c15432f1-6ac5-4e0b-b4cf-3c46d085c9ec</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:04:14.314-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump's prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country's missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pistons end long stretch of futility with first division title in 18 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/pistons-division-title-s99460"/><id>urn:uuid:bf0fe41a-8e51-438d-8bdb-d53ea969cff5</id><updated>2026-04-01T00:02:55.162-04:00</updated><summary>After nearly two decades, and stretches of futility, the Detroit Pistons have won the Central Division again.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oilers' Ingram celebrates birthday with 27-save shutout, 3-0 win against Kraken</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/kraken-oilers-score-u61944"/><id>urn:uuid:7df81b68-e3ca-468b-8a90-7f338a4d1383</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:58:56.640-04:00</updated><summary>Connor Ingram celebrated his 29th birthday Tuesday by making 27 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Seattle Kraken 3-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks fall behind Rockets early, cannot recover</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-rockets-xb30apkq"/><id>urn:uuid:81828d4f-9ed4-46e7-b2ff-962cb8bffbea</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:51:58.176-04:00</updated><summary>The Rockets never trailed and led by double digits for most of the game after scoring 37 points in the first quarter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Missed call in Brewers' victory over Rays puts additional spotlight on Bucknor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/bucknor-brewers-rays-b69667"/><id>urn:uuid:1a349c97-88a4-4cf5-bf6b-d0f143d60d12</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:42:12.735-04:00</updated><summary>Umpire C.</summary></entry><entry><title>Captain charged in boat crash that killed 3 girls from Miami sailing camp</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tugboat-captain-charged-manslaughter-three-killed-miami-g71005"/><id>urn:uuid:74afda64-bbc8-4081-a28b-0eadc27b90a9</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:31:34.098-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors say a tugboat captain has been charged with seaman's manslaughter in a boat crash that killed three girls from a sailing camp in Miami.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connor scores OT goal as Jets defeat Blackhawks 4-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/jets-blackhawks-score-a76822"/><id>urn:uuid:8ba882d0-63b6-42a3-b7bb-21b06478412c</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:28:51.731-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Connor scored 33 seconds into overtime to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pulisic-scoreless-streak-p38594"/><id>urn:uuid:5f6a0106-e9c7-4ad5-8bd9-2be881ee400c</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:22:57.665-04:00</updated><summary>As the World Cup nears, Christian Pulisic's scoreless streak for the United States stretched to a career-high eight games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rohingya-bangladesh-aid-ration-cuts-wfp-p75126"/><id>urn:uuid:ad7da8aa-bc6b-4884-89a3-d8f84dc860ce</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:21:37.655-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brown and Alvarez lead Astros past scuffling Red Sox 9-2 for 4th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-astros-score-brown-alvarez-q77319"/><id>urn:uuid:dae54e25-243b-4c66-838a-d3c42361fec4</id><updated>2026-03-31T23:14:00.639-04:00</updated><summary>Hunter Brown pitched six smooth innings, Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs, and the Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 for their fourth straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' offense can't back up Kodai Senga's strong season debut in loss to Cardinals</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-cardinals-kodai-senga-jwvcjb7r"/><id>urn:uuid:67f5f2ef-448e-4697-82ee-8879b364439b</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:58:01.671-04:00</updated><summary>Senga, who struggled during the second half of last season, allowed two runs and four hits, struck out nine and walked three in six innings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks swatted again by team with winning record</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-rockets-b24p8jdg"/><id>urn:uuid:022f75b8-430f-4dfb-8194-d72ca5d68d86</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:53:56.137-04:00</updated><summary>It's a problem the team has had all season, and it continues as the playoffs loom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter hobbles off after fouling an Ohtani pitch off his foot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/chase-delauter-guardians-a73964"/><id>urn:uuid:3bf7bb51-58c5-4743-9d2d-2253fbb3d0a6</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:53:20.677-04:00</updated><summary>Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter has left the game after fouling a ball off his back foot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pistons, led by Jalen Duren's 31 points and nine rebounds, clinch first division title in 18 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/raptors-pistons-score-r82890"/><id>urn:uuid:c0a69ec4-b71a-4d2b-bd9a-e61ecc20a162</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:51:45.563-04:00</updated><summary>Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rollins scores 24, Kuzma adds 20 and the Bucks beat Mavericks 123-99 to snap 4-game skid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/mavericks-bucks-score-j92447"/><id>urn:uuid:49ffa786-2227-43cd-8f26-eda467eb5ef7</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:51:36.742-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan Rollins had 24 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, Kyle Kuzma added 20 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-99 to snap a four-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Boys and girls lacrosse, baseball, softball and flag football</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-n30bh6k0"/><id>urn:uuid:45fa48b3-597c-4705-9267-6f6550275fa2</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:51:21.004-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>José Soriano pitches 2-hit ball over 6 scoreless innings again as Angels blank Cubs 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-angels-score-soriano-r95805"/><id>urn:uuid:f4d203cc-d708-4d54-8765-dc0b4a675ac4</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:45:42.499-04:00</updated><summary>José Soriano pitched two-hit ball over six scoreless innings for the second time in two starts, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carolina reaches 100-point mark and stays atop East with 5-2 victory over Blue Jackets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-blue-jackets-b23140"/><id>urn:uuid:2e3153dc-8bf0-47d7-85e9-f6b7313f85a0</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:40:57.255-04:00</updated><summary>Nikolaj Ehlers scored the go-ahead goal with 7:18 remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes reached the 100-point mark for the fifth time in franchise history, defeating the reeling Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders tie it late in third period before giving up go-ahead goal in loss to Sabres</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-sabres-qsw5gmo4"/><id>urn:uuid:182cf0ca-7f8b-4e81-a2f2-112e184a9d16</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:30:48.774-04:00</updated><summary>Three minutes after the Islanders' Anders Lee tied the game at 2, Peyton Krebs scored with 3:01 left.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi shines in what could be his last Argentina home game, a 5-0 farewell friendly win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-argentina-world-cup-t08900"/><id>urn:uuid:a93ee04d-1aae-4216-915a-5a37be4a1247</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:29:59.119-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi has led Argentina to a 5-0 friendly win over Zambia in what could be like his last home game for the national team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay to spoil McClanahan's first game appearance since 2023</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-brewers-score-k78164"/><id>urn:uuid:aa0dc069-516c-48d2-b5be-b914de82716c</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:21:13.237-04:00</updated><summary>Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 innings in his first appearance since 2023.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brandon Miller scores 25, Miles Bridges 19 as Hornets beat Nets 117-86</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/hornets-nets-score-l08855"/><id>urn:uuid:bafb9668-0421-4410-a2c3-095ffb5b24d6</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:19:55.544-04:00</updated><summary>Brandon Miller scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 19, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Brooklyn Nets 117-86.</summary></entry><entry><title>Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/japan-economy-boj-inflation-rates-trump-v07378"/><id>urn:uuid:5c628441-8108-4ea2-a594-3d1d74ef1ae2</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:18:18.846-04:00</updated><summary>A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved slightly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bane and Suggs power the Magic to a 115-111 victory over the Suns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/suns-magic-score-e42169"/><id>urn:uuid:011c14b5-2c6c-4499-88a6-62330144c11d</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:18:05.828-04:00</updated><summary>Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Jalen Suggs added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Orlando Magic held off the Phoenix Suns 115-111.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on his bid to limit birthright citizenship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-supreme-court-hearing-birthright-citizenship-v91685"/><id>urn:uuid:dc739566-cd0a-43be-ac8a-ab510cb109c7</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:13:36.722-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a Supreme Court hearing in which judges will hear arguments on his executive order limiting birthright citizenship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rangers' Igor Shesterkin, Devils' Jacob Markstrom have spirited goalie fight at Garden</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-shesterkin-vvsjgnmt"/><id>urn:uuid:398ff5af-1064-46ca-b64e-7e9c6d294697</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:10:56.761-04:00</updated><summary>Midway through the third period on Tuesday, Markstrom left his crease and skated down the ice to exchange punches with Shesterkin.</summary></entry><entry><title>Max Scherzer pitches six innings to win first start of season as Blue Jays beat Rockies 5-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-blue-jays-score-v45447"/><id>urn:uuid:78a3b1fe-49b2-4b1a-b324-881b9783384e</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:10:52.418-04:00</updated><summary>Max Scherzer gave up four hits in six solid innings to win his first start of the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base four times, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadiens extend winning streak to 6 games with a 4-1 win over the Lightning</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-lightning-score-e24827"/><id>urn:uuid:77a07301-4e6a-462d-bf88-13c22f6eeb35</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:06:28.703-04:00</updated><summary>Jakub Dobes stopped 36 shots and the Montreal Canadiens won their sixth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/capitals-flyers-score-d76036"/><id>urn:uuid:9cb2d5ad-e3ba-43b7-be34-456f21a782c3</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:03:32.008-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shea Langeliers homers again as the A's snap a skid with 5-2 win over the Braves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-braves-score-e04095"/><id>urn:uuid:cd54976c-ccbf-4a98-b49c-052b358307a2</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:01:47.251-04:00</updated><summary>Shea Langeliers powers the Athletics to their first win, 5-2 over the Atlanta Braves.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cruz homers twice, O'Hearn and Reynolds also go deep as Pirates beat Reds 8-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-reds-score-oneil-cruz-m22103"/><id>urn:uuid:9858c982-e82b-4233-bdcc-43c0ad976487</id><updated>2026-03-31T22:01:25.277-04:00</updated><summary>Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Conine hits a 2-run homer, Marlins score 4 runs in 4th inning in 9-2 win over White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-marlins-baseball-score-mlb-p54423"/><id>urn:uuid:608127e7-4bfe-4ad3-aca3-df4c02e1df08</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:57:53.521-04:00</updated><summary>The Miami Marlins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-2 with Griffin Conine's late homer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matthew Tkachuk has goal and 3 assists, Panthers strike fast and top Senators 6-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/senators-panthers-score-c61198"/><id>urn:uuid:a3bd041e-a339-494f-8120-18fe9d4a84c9</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:54:33.032-04:00</updated><summary>Noah Gregor scored eight seconds into the game to open an early five-goal barrage by Florida, Matthew Tkachuk had his first four-point game since December 2024 and the Panthers defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mullin-noem-immigration-ice-warehouse-detention-warhouses-x11216"/><id>urn:uuid:42029d1a-9dbf-4da5-abb7-ae26be08742f</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:54:09.424-04:00</updated><summary>Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees' Ben Rice cooks against lefty after Boone shows confidence in him</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/yankees-ben-rice-i8e4gjg7"/><id>urn:uuid:7e262683-815e-4208-bdd1-45b43a69c06b</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:51:53.157-04:00</updated><summary>"I think he can more than hold his own against lefthanded pitching," Aaron Boone said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Viktor Arvidsson scores three goals, Elias Lindholm gets tiebreaker in Bruins' 6-3 win over Stars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stars-bruins-score-j73160"/><id>urn:uuid:7cd5bf68-d873-4a54-8689-cf06e48cab14</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:50:07.550-04:00</updated><summary>Viktor Arvidsson had three goals including two empty-netters, Elias Lindholm scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal 13 seconds into the third period and the Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malkin collects career point 1,399 in return from injury, Penguins race by reeling Red Wings 5-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/red-wings-penguins-score-a84985"/><id>urn:uuid:ef4731e2-c695-4f54-8ce6-51980fafd3bf</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:49:16.970-04:00</updated><summary>Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-c96903"/><id>urn:uuid:1231d8a7-d044-4915-be15-fb386ef4a890</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:16:32.351-04:00</updated><summary>Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Painter wins MLB debut with 8 Ks, Schwarber homers as Phillies beat Nationals 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-phillies-score-painter-r25526"/><id>urn:uuid:0ce4131f-5160-40f7-b8a2-54c661512d91</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:13:28.589-04:00</updated><summary>Andrew Painter dominated in his major league debut as the Phillies beat the Nationals 3-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Portugal beats US 2-0 in World Cup warmup, Americans' 8th straight loss to European opponents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/united-states-portugal-score-d51215"/><id>urn:uuid:0e624bf1-73ae-4c95-9afd-fc6843d91c1c</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:12:36.624-04:00</updated><summary>Francisco Trincão scored in the 37th minute, João Félix added a goal in the 59th and Portugal beat the United States 2-0 in a friendly to deal the Americans their eighth consecutive defeat against European opponents.</summary></entry><entry><title>Floyd boys lacrosse's Marc Pluchino tallies four goals, assist in win over Riverhead</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/riverhead-floyd-game-ycbk4s84"/><id>urn:uuid:b269b96c-6f23-43ab-a4ef-53659a667ac2</id><updated>2026-03-31T21:11:25.044-04:00</updated><summary>The senior and his team are using last year's first-round playoff loss as a motivator this season. The Colonials are off to a 3-1 start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bellmore JFK baseball's Ryan Yormack hits go-ahead, three-run HR in 7th in win over Carey</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/nassau-high-school-baseball-bellmore-jfk-at-carey-d0szqgfq"/><id>urn:uuid:f8cefdc3-8c4f-4b66-a169-e762f8a98f32</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:50:58.607-04:00</updated><summary>Ryan's big offensive moment followed twin brother Derek's strong start on the mound.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iraq beats Bolivia to claim the final place at the 2026 World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iraq-congo-jamaica-bolivia-world-cup-playoffs-o94861"/><id>urn:uuid:907b65af-c4b3-4918-b6a2-2f10e792aabd</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:47:49.836-04:00</updated><summary>Iraq has secured the 48th and final spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 intercontinental playoff win over Bolivia, ending a 40-year wait to return to the soccer's marquee global event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner leaves 2 batters after being hit by 106 mph line drive</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ryan-feltner-rockies-bruise-hit-w17106"/><id>urn:uuid:0cd2c97e-4e5e-44d6-bf03-8cf10b7e7246</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:47:08.233-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays two batters after he was struck by a 106 mph line drive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is hospitalized after a minor procedure, her office says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/alabama-governor-ivey-hospitalized-t46550"/><id>urn:uuid:b5d23bf4-b3e1-49e2-80b8-50ff135ee2f6</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:24:43.445-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has been hospitalized after undergoing what her office described as a minor procedure to remove fluid that was pressing on her lung.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/forest-service-relocation-dc-salt-lake-city-n03594"/><id>urn:uuid:8fdc7c00-c06f-498a-b551-7c79bab613d0</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:16:44.967-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets new special assistant J.D. Martinez can be the key to unlocking Mark Vientos</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/jd-martinez-mark-vientos-mets-b1pv6kqj"/><id>urn:uuid:2fb67ae6-96db-425c-8db1-965a783346e3</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:04:16.028-04:00</updated><summary>Martinez, an elder statesman on the 2024 Mets and mentor to Mark Vientos, was hired by the club on Tuesday as a special assistant.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks not getting into groove with starters or bench</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-miles-mcbride-landry-shamet-x91g0uuw"/><id>urn:uuid:e03fcd54-5a48-454f-a431-5f0ea418fd48</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:03:43.128-04:00</updated><summary>Teams with winning records are an uphill grind for Mike Brown's club</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles' RHP Zach Eflin leaves in the 4th inning with right elbow discomfort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/baltimore-orioles-zach-eflin-m94224"/><id>urn:uuid:1dccec5e-cd78-4f80-a626-293914de160c</id><updated>2026-03-31T20:01:48.678-04:00</updated><summary>Zach Eflin was abruptly pulled from the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers with right elbow discomfort in the fourth inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-tv-ratings-d89973"/><id>urn:uuid:5da119c8-96e2-470e-9545-ad79ede377f6</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:55:47.074-04:00</updated><summary>The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, its best audience since 1993 and a 9% increase over last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Panthers score 8 seconds into game with Ottawa, fastest goal in team history and fastest this season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/noah-gregor-panthers-fastest-goal-i34339"/><id>urn:uuid:ce931b57-b57a-4fef-8de8-c1fc1a93a5fb</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:55:37.254-04:00</updated><summary>Noah Gregor got the Florida Panthers off to a fast start Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: Tisches 'no longer owners' of Giants</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/steve-tisch-roger-goodell-giants-nnymoh9q"/><id>urn:uuid:249aee2b-268d-444d-adaa-99ab6b9e2395</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:51:39.682-04:00</updated><summary>Some 45% of franchise has been placed in trust funds for Tisch children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stephen Curry, Warren Buffett team up for philanthropic project, shooting lessons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/stephen-curry-charity-warren-buffett-y55719"/><id>urn:uuid:19d88303-1018-47ee-9484-63bc5fcdc4bb</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:50:44.772-04:00</updated><summary>Warren Buffett wants Stephen Curry to teach him to shoot, and the lesson is already in the works.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lithium-mine-nevada-endangered-species-rhyolite-ridge-q67128"/><id>urn:uuid:656d43eb-f702-469d-a8ec-e871aca525b2</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:44:44.420-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Military suicides fell in 2024 but long-term rate for active duty troops still rising, Pentagon says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-military-suicides-active-duty-troops-n74075"/><id>urn:uuid:26ba1677-00c6-4a11-9ab0-7565a49c6f12</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:43:26.036-04:00</updated><summary>The Pentagon says fewer American service members died by suicide in 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coach Gattuso not interested in talking about his future after Italy miss out on World Cup again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/gattuso-italy-world-cup-gravina-x35635"/><id>urn:uuid:c92e32fb-d654-491d-bb8d-9ac51b41a4f5</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:39:56.588-04:00</updated><summary>Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso says it is not the time to talk about his future despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for a third straight World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to work</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/voice-of-america-lamberth-appeals-court-stay-l57226"/><id>urn:uuid:639a1541-6b0e-45ae-81cb-15f09d85a4bd</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:28:03.868-04:00</updated><summary>An appeals court panel has suspended a federal judge's order for the Trump administration to bring hundreds of Voice of America employees back to work from paid leave.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-crawford-t75439"/><id>urn:uuid:17b9ccbe-14b2-453a-bd41-7f8e9691328f</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:26:18.604-04:00</updated><summary>Seattle Mariners shortstop J.</summary></entry><entry><title>March Madness: UConn assistant Luke Murray juggles Final Four run and new job at Boston College</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-luke-murray-boston-college-y99636"/><id>urn:uuid:bae6e32b-bd9a-4648-a3c7-ab5cc92d05cc</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:25:13.252-04:00</updated><summary>Boston College will have to understand if new basketball coach Luke Murray is unable to give the Eagles his full attention for now.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-trump-europe-nato-strait-hormuz-y37340"/><id>urn:uuid:9db6405b-dc3d-4ee4-9393-3a1561269ffd</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:24:19.900-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders need to ride IIya Sorokin in goal throughout their playoff push</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-iiya-sorokin-jlkvvclu"/><id>urn:uuid:48b2a22b-2356-4aed-85be-f5f50e11d993</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:21:41.187-04:00</updated><summary>Despite a bad loss to Pittsburgh on Monday, Sorokin is still the No. 1 guy and needs to play that way.</summary></entry><entry><title>Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gulf-of-mexico-veracruz-oil-spill-environment-pemex-pipeline-n71685"/><id>urn:uuid:62a18292-6f41-4f20-adcf-958af041191b</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:18:48.846-04:00</updated><summary>Environmentalist groups say Mexico's government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied.</summary></entry><entry><title>Public fund denial an ironic blow for Blakeman</title><author><name>Dan Janison</name><email>Dan.Janison@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/dan-janison/bruce-blakeman-public-financing-oavxdpk5"/><id>urn:uuid:bd9d7ac3-c073-4bed-9438-27b96911efe5</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:10:33.244-04:00</updated><summary>Dems, however, can't rely on refusal of public funding to crush GOP contender.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hud-homeless-funding-federal-court-lawsuit-s11742"/><id>urn:uuid:b782f1fc-4e6d-4a90-819b-a7b0f0796c3d</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:08:46.771-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury to begin deliberations in trial of man charged with killing NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller, of Massapequa Park</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/nypd-officer-killed-jonathan-diller-jury-verdict-guy-rivera-trial-vd0hk56y"/><id>urn:uuid:d175c000-9575-4189-a55e-97a31b9eba49</id><updated>2026-03-31T19:05:32.060-04:00</updated><summary>Queens Supreme Court Judge Michael Aloise will charge the jury Wednesday morning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankee Stadium to offer bigger food menu for the 2026 season</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-food-items-kw1ny4i9"/><id>urn:uuid:f3bfe3a6-c53d-4131-91f5-eac2ed82670d</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:58:31.758-04:00</updated><summary>Celebrity chefs and established restaurants are there to make a ballgame festive.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tuchel confident England's 1-0 friendly loss to Japan won't hurt World Cup chances</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/england-japan-tuchel-kane-o68201"/><id>urn:uuid:cec7065c-c651-4c21-9354-f28fdcb0e95f</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:50:05.133-04:00</updated><summary>Thomas Tuchel insists England's dispiriting 1-0 loss to Japan in a friendly will have no bearing on the team's chances at the upcoming World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to go on a minor-league rehab stint during Cubs' upcoming trip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/seiya-suzuki-cubs-y46894"/><id>urn:uuid:2af2a3b3-8526-4ebe-aa85-4290ebfad3c1</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:48:06.149-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says outfielder Seiya Suzuki will go on a minor-league rehab stint during the team's upcoming trip.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-us-troops-deployment-aircraft-carrier-i15794"/><id>urn:uuid:d22c7ae1-5657-4541-9924-823b12b7ee6c</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:38:10.372-04:00</updated><summary>Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Mexico hires Amy Eagan away from Lindenwood to take over women's basketball program</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/amy-eagan-basketball-new-mexico-h13346"/><id>urn:uuid:c2926928-582a-4396-aa48-4eb96000eea5</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:37:32.742-04:00</updated><summary>Amy Eagan, who won 48 games over the past two seasons at Lindenwood, has been hired as women's basketball coach at New Mexico.</summary></entry><entry><title>Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin buys 1% of the Miami Dolphins at a record valuation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/miami-dolphins-sale-lin-bin-stephen-ross-p89071"/><id>urn:uuid:ab1b2259-e282-461c-a648-a977a44c56aa</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:37:31.457-04:00</updated><summary>Lin Bin, the co-founder and vice chairman of Xiaomi, is buying a 1% stake in the Miami Dolphins along with other assets belonging to owner Stephen Ross at a record valuation of $12.5 billion, the team announced Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge throws out US Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, Denver</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colorado-denver-immigration-lawsuit-sanctuary-laws-d24175"/><id>urn:uuid:2d008f36-a8b9-4d96-8e56-e87a68143fbc</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:33:48.911-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has thrown out a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit accusing Colorado and Denver of interfering with the enforcement of immigration laws.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island road repairs could be hampered by inflation, oil prices</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/potholes-oil-gas-blitz-ncspy59p"/><id>urn:uuid:6d97bcab-1fe5-4b6b-a998-edba283ff7fe</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:31:03.630-04:00</updated><summary>The governor's budget proposal includes expanding the use of speed cameras to roads like Sunrise Highway or Route 110.</summary></entry><entry><title>FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sfo-airport-faa-arrivals-cuts-u78906"/><id>urn:uuid:712bad47-570e-49cc-85a8-829a7ea5d1ed</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:10:35.254-04:00</updated><summary>Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-showgirl-lawsuit-a74475"/><id>urn:uuid:657475e7-466e-4728-9d2f-82081a6bbcd4</id><updated>2026-03-31T18:00:32.331-04:00</updated><summary>A real-life Las Vegas showgirl is suing Taylor Swift, saying the branding surrounding her album "The Life of a Showgirl."</summary></entry><entry><title>Measles vaccination rates for toddlers plummet across LI</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/long-island-measles-mmr-vaccination-rates-cd1-jonathan-schneider-qrg2upj3"/><id>urn:uuid:a126da6f-10b6-496a-9030-2dbba3772fc2</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:58:21.447-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Graham Potter to 'dust off my cowboy hat' after leading Sweden to the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sweden-world-cup-potter-x95872"/><id>urn:uuid:650a960e-64cc-48ff-b8e4-ef433e146d13</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:53:15.684-04:00</updated><summary>Graham Potter says he will "dust off my cowboy hat" after fulfilling his short-term mission to get Sweden to the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-trump-mail-voting-elections-r14524"/><id>urn:uuid:914fb34e-3b4c-4721-9261-9c091850a626</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:48:49.204-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to tighten voting rules by creating a national list of eligible voters and limiting mail ballots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaguars to play home games in 2027 at Orlando's Camping World Stadium</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jaguars-orlando-2027-a78733"/><id>urn:uuid:9e2e768f-d4da-4623-a885-7d2008b8a4aa</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:44:09.930-04:00</updated><summary>The Jacksonville Jaguars will play most of their 2027 home games in Orlando after NFL owners rubber-stamped a proposal that has been years in the making and essentially a done deal for months.</summary></entry><entry><title>US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boeing-case-737-max-crashes-ethiopia-indonesia-y18785"/><id>urn:uuid:09529cf6-e035-4f92-8b8b-ce9ebf8cec14</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:33:17.374-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court in the United States has denied a request to reopen a criminal case against Boeing tied to two fatal crashes of 737 Max jets.</summary></entry><entry><title>NC State announces hiring of former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey as men's basketball coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/nc-state-justin-gainey-n11626"/><id>urn:uuid:993f9781-fc23-4c90-83fb-31a0e838c019</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:26:30.617-04:00</updated><summary>N.</summary></entry><entry><title>The 2024 killing of an NYPD officer once caught Trump's attention. Now jurors will have their say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nypd-officer-killed-trial-jonathan-diller-b57514"/><id>urn:uuid:ef8fbe37-8860-4372-8a5b-f4623a90c582</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:25:21.201-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors and defense attorneys have made their closing arguments in the trial of a man charged in the 2024 shooting death of New York City police officer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Masters will have no shortage of options for television viewers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-television-tiger-mcilroy-scheffler-d34105"/><id>urn:uuid:3448720d-a96b-4042-afe8-4a27ecad4b76</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:23:55.176-04:00</updated><summary>There was a time when the Masters had only eight hours of television coverage for the entire weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colin Stephenson: Rangers' Vladislav Gavrikov's goal scoring one of few pleasant surprises</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/colin-stephenson/rangers-gavrikov-n7j8vjwi"/><id>urn:uuid:812f856e-c9f6-4609-ba24-d8866bbb675d</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:15:09.725-04:00</updated><summary>The defenseman had 29 goals in seven seasons before signing with the Rangers, but has a career-high 14 this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-fuel-price-middle-east-conflict-f19284"/><id>urn:uuid:d65f2cff-55f3-4ae6-8cd7-4dddbc616d90</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:09:20.585-04:00</updated><summary>South Africans have rushed to buy fuel as the country braces for record price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays say RHP Cody Ponce expected to miss 'significant time' because of sprained knee ligament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cody-ponce-toronto-blue-jays-x55657"/><id>urn:uuid:a6b67977-a010-4525-b913-b848a13817a1</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:07:37.714-04:00</updated><summary>Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce is expected to miss "significant time" because of a sprained ligament in his right knee, manager John Schneider said.</summary></entry><entry><title>The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-oil-bonds-iran-war-gasoline-f71062"/><id>urn:uuid:e174337b-9d04-472f-9bde-24ad87936b08</id><updated>2026-03-31T17:00:48.199-04:00</updated><summary>After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bystander video shows handcuffed woman escape from half-opened Michigan police cruiser window</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/woman-escapes-police-car-michigan-muskegon-heights-v60635"/><id>urn:uuid:2b4c0bde-fb69-43bc-abe7-548657778693</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:59:58.272-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in western Michigan say a woman who shimmied out the rear window of a police cruiser while handcuffed and then fled has been arrested.</summary></entry><entry><title>JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/jetblue-baggage-fees-iran-war-fuel-p77790"/><id>urn:uuid:30c55d58-fc00-44b2-967a-e5788b4fdb7e</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:52:22.837-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nebraska-Missouri and Penn State-Kentucky volleyball matches are set for Wrigley Field in September</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/wrigley-field-volleyball-b10724"/><id>urn:uuid:c1965624-2f4f-476b-ad55-8d9b2271e65f</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:51:26.423-04:00</updated><summary>Wrigley Field will host a women's college volleyball doubleheader to highlight the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week in September.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eeoc-probe-penn-a35500"/><id>urn:uuid:ee0e06dd-9565-44e9-a10e-46b7582b8311</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:50:01.684-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plainedge 8th-grader gets school approval to play varsity softball days after parents file lawsuit</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/plainedge-softball-lawsuit-lwma4u5x"/><id>urn:uuid:8d510b25-ae24-4d0d-8215-91ea5ef3c36f</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:49:24.932-04:00</updated><summary>The district has a policy that prohibits eighth graders from playing varsity without board approval.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlbpa-war-chest-finances-k20145"/><id>urn:uuid:8f30d242-5765-4bd8-aeb9-a67ad5cd552a</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:43:11.106-04:00</updated><summary>Big league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, according to the union's annual federal disclosure form filed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Police report from Tiger Woods' car crash shows why he was arrested on suspicion of DUI</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-crash-dui-arrest-masters-x01020"/><id>urn:uuid:8cb05d3f-5126-436c-b281-8337e3c51dbb</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:33:46.155-04:00</updated><summary>The deputy who arrested Tiger Woods on suspicion of driving under the influence said he had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of impairment at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stephen Curry returns to full-squad scrimmaging with Warriors to test injured right knee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/curry-knee-injury-warriors-k93714"/><id>urn:uuid:d49b9c16-307a-4802-a196-90a8b18dd5f7</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:18:32.149-04:00</updated><summary>Coach Steve Kerr still believes Stephen Curry could return to the Golden State Warriors before the regular season ends after missing two months with a right knee injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>March Madness: After so many blowouts, fans should be treated to tighter games in women's Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/ncaa-womens-final-four-y27214"/><id>urn:uuid:77213f69-a2ad-4eb5-ad51-1bac9f106227</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:12:58.275-04:00</updated><summary>An NCAA women's basketball tournament marked by blowouts is down to the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stephen Lewis, former Canadian politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/stephen-lewis-obit-canada-united-nations-s79723"/><id>urn:uuid:e3ecdf8c-e0d6-4cb3-9e28-2a0b3bf6e1f0</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:06:17.896-04:00</updated><summary>Stephen Lewis, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, a lifelong social activist and a former politician, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV urges an Easter end to the US-Israel war on Iran, calling for dialogue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-vatican-mideast-peace-t35426"/><id>urn:uuid:122db383-7a5c-4db9-81a1-9c706cf1ebe2</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:05:37.093-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the U.S.-Israel war on Iran could end before Easter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kid-rock-nashville-helicopter-army-suspended-y98271"/><id>urn:uuid:95f2452a-ac35-40c6-92b6-03170e96b737</id><updated>2026-03-31T16:00:29.258-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their suspensions lifted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiger Woods a big topic again at Masters even without playing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-masters-dui-arrest-n76458"/><id>urn:uuid:f94051c6-2d9c-45a4-9def-1a1420106c06</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:56:56.867-04:00</updated><summary>Tiger Woods is dominating Masters talk again, but for all the wrong reasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court seems likely to rule for a Black death row inmate in Mississippi</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-race-discrimination-mississippi-jury-selection-e61261"/><id>urn:uuid:ecc1cb38-6a8a-4c4d-9c60-d4e98420c4df</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:49:44.378-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court seems likely to rule for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miracle shot has Braylon Mullins' hometown eager for a Final Four reunion with the UConn star</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-mullins-shot-r47891"/><id>urn:uuid:5bf7e1c9-e871-4c92-b55b-062e6154afc4</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:42:17.911-04:00</updated><summary>UConn guard Braylon Mullins might be this week's new, shiny college basketball star.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hempstead company, owner charged with illegally hanging Queens sign that fell in building collapse, injuring 3</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/bellerose-queens-storefront-sign-collapse-v5nvepc0"/><id>urn:uuid:2b0455fd-2d44-4963-8d4f-2b409df78e81</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:30:58.071-04:00</updated><summary>The storefront sign fell in a building collapse on July 23. Three people were injured.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-meetings-replacement-referees-s02711"/><id>urn:uuid:47fa8e03-e814-4600-b679-7f5ca888132f</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:29:32.335-04:00</updated><summary>NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league's Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida's attorney general, who wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chase Elliott holds off Denny Hamlin for first 2026 win and F1 starts five-week hiatus</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/auto-racing-glance-q48954"/><id>urn:uuid:521142aa-5dcb-4bb9-b953-215faf7e6499</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:28:24.974-04:00</updated><summary>Chase Elliott secured his second Martinsville win, passing Denny Hamlin and taking control with 68 laps remaining.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tiktok-nyc-mamdani-social-media-zohran-l87340"/><id>urn:uuid:a0c7e7e8-bcef-40fe-93c1-bd91ca88658b</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:27:52.216-04:00</updated><summary>Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country to ban TikTok from its devices over security concerns about the Chinese social media site.</summary></entry><entry><title>Will Cesar Chavez's name be removed from a Stony Brook University dorm? If so, it will take time</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/cesar-chavez-dormitory-sbu-ka30p70q"/><id>urn:uuid:18c6f665-b002-47a7-86a5-d6d2d0d21bd6</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:25:34.649-04:00</updated><summary>A timeline laid out on the university website describes a multistage process that could take months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Who's behind the Nevada Forum? Nonpartisan group hopes to bring GOP, Dems together</title><author><name> The Nevada Independent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/andrew-shue-bipartisan-civics-initiative-nevada-forum-g64385"/><id>urn:uuid:4d9de6dd-1409-487a-a05d-1592f1aef7f1</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:23:01.006-04:00</updated><summary>A new civic infrastructure nonprofit that aims to break through political polarization is launching in Nevada and two other states.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-moon-artemis-launch-countdown-weather-a61590"/><id>urn:uuid:c1760d4e-5f3b-43f4-9d0d-ed4ec381df26</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:21:49.531-04:00</updated><summary>Everything seems to be going NASA's way as the countdown proceeds toward a Wednesday launch of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move more than 100 books from children's to adult section</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tennessee-librarian-fired-lgbtq-books-v75881"/><id>urn:uuid:41882891-2978-4baf-b3e1-eb124a886b6b</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:19:12.839-04:00</updated><summary>A local Tennessee library board has fired the county's top librarian for refusing to comply with its vote to move more than 100 LGBTQ books from the children's to the adult section over claims.</summary></entry><entry><title>Final Four brings Aday Mara's parents from Spain to experience March Madness with Michigan big man</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/aday-mara-michigan-w54312"/><id>urn:uuid:c86c7c40-7719-4e3e-a28e-028376ee2513</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:17:18.783-04:00</updated><summary>Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler Arena a few weeks ago after a win against rival Michigan State, celebrating Michigan's Big Ten championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-white-house-ballroom-construction-halted-c03698"/><id>urn:uuid:4a33e5a3-9219-44fb-b5a2-a32759479174</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:14:26.530-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a $400 million ballroom after it demolished the East Wing of the White House.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas teen who shot teacher before killing himself seemed to be struggling in school, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/texas-high-school-student-teacher-shot-bulverde-t24270"/><id>urn:uuid:e811bad2-9f53-41f1-b12a-cbe2641b9622</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:13:28.943-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a 15-year-old student who shot and injured a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself appeared to have been struggling academically before coming to the campus armed with a gun he brought from home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monthslong meditation on impermanence at a remote California Zen retreat meets a real-life fire</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zen-buddhism-fire-monastery-damaged-california-j81883"/><id>urn:uuid:9ed7355c-408f-4525-8327-d68ffae0a8c7</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:10:53.530-04:00</updated><summary>A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at Tassajara Mountain Zen Center in Central California, as monks neared the end of a long retreat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-austerity-measures-oil-iran-war-f88453"/><id>urn:uuid:63c0f3ab-0061-425a-ba38-9cfc1a7b0e6a</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:10:36.709-04:00</updated><summary>Haiti's government says it is implementing new austerity measures as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies and drives up prices worldwide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders approved for minor-league move to Ontario from Bridgeport</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/isles-bridgeport-ontario-spokqb41"/><id>urn:uuid:055f0aa4-4630-45b4-bff4-9ac4c2bb59aa</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:10:20.647-04:00</updated><summary>It's official: The Islanders' AHL affiliate is in its final days in Bridgeport, Connecticut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Projects partly funded by Nevada governor's housing bill take off, aiming at affordability crisis</title><author><name> The Nevada Independent</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nevada-governor-affordable-housing-bill-projects-k68355"/><id>urn:uuid:d4fb3b20-0303-4522-9816-db1021b96a68</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:09:57.704-04:00</updated><summary>Nevada has launched a state-funded push to help middle-income families buy homes as prices shut them out.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba to introduce two new banknotes honoring women to ease inflation as crises persist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-pesos-new-currency-inflation-money-s48867"/><id>urn:uuid:04d2d0f4-0882-4699-8a8c-81b1f357068d</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:05:47.187-04:00</updated><summary>Cubans accustomed to shopping with wads of bills stuffed into bags because of skyrocketing inflation will get some relief Wednesday when two new high-denomination banknotes go into circulation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia's military rescues 6 siblings who hid in the rainforest to escape from a rebel group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-children-escape-farc-rebels-e85670"/><id>urn:uuid:34d09959-f5ed-4759-9fce-fca60b511fda</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:01:44.300-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia's army says it rescued six siblings who had been hiding in the rainforest for three days to avoid being seized and recruited by a rebel group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran's imprisoned Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi may have had a heart attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-narges-mohammadi-nobel-zanjan-heart-attack-w66036"/><id>urn:uuid:a9520dac-5b37-43bf-b6cd-4e9f77621573</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:00:43.974-04:00</updated><summary>A lawyer of Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says she may have suffered a heart attack in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island gas prices slightly below national average, which surges past $4 per gallon</title><author><name>Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/long-island-gas-prices-national-average-iran-war-kyv0w7jp"/><id>urn:uuid:d68c8256-b91e-4787-a92b-5157b01a5890</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:00:34.025-04:00</updated><summary>The national average, fueled by the Iran war, hit $4.02 on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: Wahoo! 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' levels up the magic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/super-mario-galaxy-movie-review-y79830"/><id>urn:uuid:d9f7ffb0-abd6-47b5-921e-c839e8a27011</id><updated>2026-03-31T15:00:32.772-04:00</updated><summary>Chris Pratt and Charlie Day return to voice Mario and Luigi in "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which opens theaters globally on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/energy-eu-oil-gas-iran-supply-l04913"/><id>urn:uuid:1d0f4938-3150-43e7-9cde-7726713e288b</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:58:28.616-04:00</updated><summary>The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won't return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dallas Stars give GM Jim Nill a 2-year contract extension before 5th playoff appearance in a row</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/dallas-stars-jim-nill-l72861"/><id>urn:uuid:1de1f724-a7ac-4e9c-a55d-7d0fe1498672</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:33:43.112-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas Stars have extended the contract of general manager Jim Nill for two years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Jets' Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith share a mutual bond</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/aaron-glenn-geno-smith-jets-wtbo3976"/><id>urn:uuid:b1f8bdf9-9cfe-42f6-9076-3f84bb4d33bc</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:29:05.595-04:00</updated><summary>"I think there is a synergy that draws us together when you have something like that," Glenn said of he and Smith and their chip-on-their-shoulder personas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nfl-female-officiating-discrimination-p03176"/><id>urn:uuid:2a91e056-a271-408a-aa63-0aa2bf8b886d</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:28:28.780-04:00</updated><summary>In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dangerous Roads newsletter: Hopeful signs for Long Island's dangerous roads</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/dangerous-roads-newsletter-hope-gfbqw4te"/><id>urn:uuid:cffd9995-eb53-429e-9419-808ddc95c203</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:27:31.871-04:00</updated><summary>The mood at an annual street safety summit seemed different from a year ago, writes Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Painter strikes out 8 Nationals players in fantastic MLB debut for Phillies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/philadelphia-phililes-painter-c70151"/><id>urn:uuid:4f799662-8569-4210-8a25-89961923b6ea</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:22:13.026-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter shined in his major league debut and gave fans a glimpse of why the team trusts his arm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-npr-pbs-funding-executive-order-e83112"/><id>urn:uuid:4eeda584-4d79-43a5-afc8-3a517ece34c7</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:11:54.603-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harry Kane misses England friendly against Japan because of 'minor issue'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/harry-kane-england-bayern-munich-i65646"/><id>urn:uuid:e9acd852-a9ea-491a-bc16-72deec05e846</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:10:57.375-04:00</updated><summary>Bayern Munich star Harry Kane is missing for England in its friendly match against Japan after sustaining what the national team national described as a "minor issue in training."</summary></entry><entry><title>Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/wisconsin-redistricting-congress-court-trump-t46334"/><id>urn:uuid:cdeaec10-2c4f-40b4-84b5-3aa4f5a1629a</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:05:56.848-04:00</updated><summary>A three-judge panel in Wisconsin has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Democratic voters that sought to redraw the battleground state's Republican-friendly congressional boundary lines ahead of the November midterm election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/illinois-underwood-ncaa-final-four-b67032"/><id>urn:uuid:3d67d738-3446-4590-ae9b-56b292f8b188</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:05:49.665-04:00</updated><summary>Brad Underwood of Illinois coached for 26 years before landing his first Division I head coaching job.</summary></entry><entry><title>The economic squeeze on young Americans: Why it matters for democracy</title><author><name>Robert Cropf</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/affordability-young-americans-e0ugpjlh"/><id>urn:uuid:1092551d-94f8-4b1f-967f-b8963833ab95</id><updated>2026-03-31T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The ladder of opportunity feels increasingly difficult to climb for the young.</summary></entry><entry><title>Westhampton Beach teacher Laura Mara says she was wrongfully fired after Charlie Kirk video</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/laura-mara-westhampton-beach-charlie-kirk-gsf8hwph"/><id>urn:uuid:e1d45651-6b17-4151-b394-97c1bf31a60b</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:59:49.000-04:00</updated><summary>Former Westhampton Beach music teacher Laura Mara posted the 14-second video the day after Kirk was assassinated, according to a recently filed lawsuit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-Arkansas medical board chair indicted over alleged drugging and abduction of patients</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brian-hyatt-psychiatrist-abduction-sedation-medicaid-fraud-s55538"/><id>urn:uuid:98c58c2f-4e54-4a88-8d9b-dee38e090cd5</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:57:43.048-04:00</updated><summary>A federal indictment accuses an Arkansas doctor of drugging and abducting psychiatric patients to profit from health care reimbursements.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire at historic Wells farm in Riverhead deemed non-suspicious as family vows to rebuild</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/wells-family-farm-historic-second-fire-riverhead-qm10qxb7"/><id>urn:uuid:2b7104e7-669f-4fe0-af92-30b57eac64f2</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:51:38.385-04:00</updated><summary>The latest fire damaged a barn being used for storage and chickens on the farm, which has operated since 1661.</summary></entry><entry><title>A US journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad and a search is underway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-journalist-kidnapped-i38897"/><id>urn:uuid:cb17a60b-deab-4b86-9f5c-a2114eb0aff3</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:51:24.032-04:00</updated><summary>Iraqi officials say an American journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad and security forces are pursuing her captors.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Cuban family navigates daily life under a US oil embargo and a deepening economic crisis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-us-oil-crisis-trump-daily-life-n19301"/><id>urn:uuid:094a5b55-feae-4785-aa5f-c274d5391ed5</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:51:14.313-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba's deepening economic crisis is pushing struggling families into hunger and forcing them to rely on donations and the black market.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fiscal watchdog calls on Blakeman to reverse transfer of Nassau opioid funds</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau-opioids-funds-bruce-blakeman-nifa-ruduzazz"/><id>urn:uuid:882d83cb-36ea-4638-a5e5-0b84d6d44d88</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:46:19.107-04:00</updated><summary>Accruing since 2021, the money would have been set aside for drug prevention and education, but can now be used for any county purpose.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-LIPA trustee Drew Biondo urges Gov. Hochul to release findings of IG probe</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/drew-biondo-kathy-hochul-inspector-general-investigation-g1b4if2r"/><id>urn:uuid:03593acf-0c01-47d4-a5dd-6c386e8c019a</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:43:44.918-04:00</updated><summary>Drew Biondo's resignation from the LIPA board last year helped trigger a state investigation of the utility.</summary></entry><entry><title>A hearing on extending Zimbabwe president's term erupts in chaos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/zimbabwe-constitutional-amendment-presidential-term-extension-violence-e54637"/><id>urn:uuid:52292321-ab42-416f-b5e8-a00cc31956b4</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:41:21.983-04:00</updated><summary>Public hearings on proposed constitutional amendments in Zimbabwe have turned chaotic and violent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Open house: Cleveland's downtown arena part of unique listing on Redfin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/cleveland-rocket-arena-redfin-open-house-g57327"/><id>urn:uuid:bda8cd83-5afa-48b3-9df7-da53ee7dc586</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:41:13.193-04:00</updated><summary>The home of the Cleveland Cavaliers is part of what could be the largest-ever listing on a real estate site.</summary></entry><entry><title>Prince Harry's final suit against British tabloids could hang on private eye's disputed statement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/prince-harry-daily-mail-sussex-uk-tabloid-phone-hacking-scandal-g07561"/><id>urn:uuid:82611966-39d0-4160-a39f-e7f33b66641b</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:32:56.474-04:00</updated><summary>Prince Harry's final lawsuit against the British tabloids is now in the hands of a High Court judge.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Bonaventure hires Mike MacDonald of Division II power Daemen to succeed the retired Mark Schmidt</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/college-basketball-st-bonaventure-j56937"/><id>urn:uuid:bfc27b17-0fa6-47d1-8e9d-c3fe143d297d</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:32:00.178-04:00</updated><summary>St. Bonaventure has hired Mike MacDonald of Division II Daemen University to succeed the retired Mark Schmidt as men's basketball coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raiders coach Klint Kubiak doesn't want a rookie QB to start Week 1 in right scenario</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/mendoza-raiders-smith-jets-watson-sanders-browns-o64400"/><id>urn:uuid:7a12031b-7c39-401c-a1c6-bb3f62cea325</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:30:53.966-04:00</updated><summary>Fernando Mendoza won't start right away for the Las Vegas Raiders if coach Klint Kubiak has his way.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thailand and Tajikistan qualify for 2027 Asian Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/asian-cup-qualifying-x33310"/><id>urn:uuid:ce5b390e-143c-44ba-9136-2f5533c9490e</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:28:58.746-04:00</updated><summary>Thailand and Tajikistan secured places at the 2027 Asian Cup on Tuesday in the final round of qualifying.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reality TV star Joseph Duggar posts $600,000 bond in Florida child molestation case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/joseph-duggar-19-kids-counting-arrest-florida-q85855"/><id>urn:uuid:39b951ae-7e96-48a2-819d-8dcca76380d9</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:24:36.284-04:00</updated><summary>Reality TV star Joseph Duggar posted a $600,000 bond and is flying home to Arkansas after making a first appearance in Florida on molestation charges involving a child under the age of 12.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas coach Vic Schaefer is chasing an elusive national title in his fourth women's Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/texas-longhorns-ncaa-march-madness-vic-schaefer-q76268"/><id>urn:uuid:323a2a20-188d-4781-ab30-893049aad78b</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:21:49.396-04:00</updated><summary>Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer has come agonizingly close to winning a national championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts with dispute over alleged heat-related deaths</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hot-texas-prisons-trial-air-conditioning-h42049"/><id>urn:uuid:f3013821-97fe-44bc-80c8-c54701917cc0</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:20:09.605-04:00</updated><summary>A federal trial is underway in Austin over extreme heat and a lack of air conditioning in Texas prisons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-lula-ticket-vice-president-alckmin-election-o29971"/><id>urn:uuid:7df3dc51-a3e2-4a04-be38-7eb2f31980a5</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:18:00.638-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will once again have his past rival and current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for his reelection bid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy Center</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-kennedy-center-chicago-p19838"/><id>urn:uuid:d447326e-98f3-4a2d-b3b3-e5e29ee90216</id><updated>2026-03-31T13:03:20.889-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump drew mostly applause as he greeted the crowd on the opening night of the musical "Chicago" at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former top federal prosecutor John J. Durham joins NYC law firm</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/john-j-durham-us-attorneys-office-eastern-district-dyca6en5"/><id>urn:uuid:30406500-60a9-4ccf-8a3e-62c4a7eb4876</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:50:40.828-04:00</updated><summary>John J. Durham oversaw the prosecutions of some of Long Island's most infamous defendants, including MS-13 gang leaders and ex-Rep. George Santos.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesia arrests Scottish man sought by Spain in connection with an international crime syndicate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-scotland-spain-fugitive-s23355"/><id>urn:uuid:5438e6de-79af-4b6c-88aa-fd7227b459f8</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:43:28.652-04:00</updated><summary>Indonesian authorities have arrested a Scottish man described as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate shortly after he arrived on the resort island of Bali.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iris Rainer Dart returns to tell her epic story of female friendship with 'Beaches' on Broadway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/beaches-broadway-a13616"/><id>urn:uuid:ec4a1b0f-d005-4e32-8f22-1fbd18eaeb89</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:42:03.511-04:00</updated><summary>Iris Rainer Dart brings her tearjerker story "Beaches" to Broadway, and she says it still proves how deep women's friendships can run.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris is free after 6 months in an Oklahoma jail for child sex abuse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-megachurch-pastor-sexual-abuse-oklahoma-d59153"/><id>urn:uuid:a44c85df-4da5-4960-8f31-d3a350c620b6</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:34:48.301-04:00</updated><summary>The founder of a Texas megachurch who resigned after pleading guilty to sexually abusing an Oklahoma woman in the 1980s has been released from an Oklahoma jail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners agree to $95 million, 8-year contract with top shortstop prospect Colt Emerson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/colt-emerson-mariners-a97663"/><id>urn:uuid:4fd7f26c-1ef1-493c-9b31-a9dbe17901e9</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:31:27.574-04:00</updated><summary>Top prospect Colt Emerson and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $95 million, eight-year contract, the largest amount for a minor league prospect yet to make his major league debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joshua Alvarado, of Queens, pleads not guilty in crash that killed Nassau crossing guard John Miro</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/joshua-alvarado-plea-crossing-guard-j0m7b8gu"/><id>urn:uuid:871b700a-ef73-483a-a885-b4a7d89c3636</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:25:37.059-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors said Joshua Alvarado fell asleep while on prescription drugs and illegal pills, drove over a curb and killed John Miro in Merrick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Precious Chinese restaurant closing after 25 years in East Northport</title><author><name>Marie Elena Martinez</name><email>marieelena.martinez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/precious-chinese-east-northport-op6nbjn6"/><id>urn:uuid:a02df0f0-e2ac-4cbc-b0df-0551c753f62e</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:23:30.136-04:00</updated><summary>The longtime owners have lost their lease and will close the restaurant March 31.</summary></entry><entry><title>A playoff salary cap is coming to the NHL. GMs get a calculator to help them navigate it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoff-salary-cap-c01759"/><id>urn:uuid:8d04ad3c-475a-49c3-a478-a5c1cfcb625b</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:20:10.703-04:00</updated><summary>NHL general managers of teams in the playoffs soon will have to deal with a new rule that has not been used in the league's history: Their game lineups must fit under the salary cap.</summary></entry><entry><title>WFAN's Craig Carton gives voice to those involved in Citi Field health scare turned feel-good story</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/craig-carton-mets-fan-good-samaritan-e5y914ip"/><id>urn:uuid:92792899-2d91-4858-9981-f9f85f71083a</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:03:44.868-04:00</updated><summary>"This is probably the most overwhelmingly positive thing I've ever experienced on Twitter," Carton told Newsday over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-trump-immigration-g11758"/><id>urn:uuid:7513be47-5214-4302-9dd9-0b5d8f246ce8</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:00:38.677-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily.</summary></entry><entry><title>The ecoterrorism is coming from inside the White House</title><author><name>Mark Gongloff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/trump-environmental-policy-clean-energy-a8lk6ke2"/><id>urn:uuid:5cc33b02-ff44-4ada-a968-06025dd72153</id><updated>2026-03-31T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Ironically, Trump's war has revealed how unaffordable fossil fuels can get.</summary></entry><entry><title>De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tottenham-zerbi-coach-h48878"/><id>urn:uuid:51b854a2-add4-4958-a728-30dd11216e87</id><updated>2026-03-31T11:57:27.933-04:00</updated><summary>Roberto De Zerbi has been hired as Tottenham's third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England's top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Opening Day broadcast on NBC and Peacock sets viewership record, network says</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/mets-opening-day-peacock-ratings-j0q9spbn"/><id>urn:uuid:f59fc8b8-cb7f-4eb6-89b3-ed4ac9f6ab0f</id><updated>2026-03-31T11:46:49.042-04:00</updated><summary>The game drew 2.3 million viewers, which is the most ever for an afternoon Opening Day game, according to NBC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-trump-pete-hegseth-centcom-airstrikes-missiles-drones-o72372"/><id>urn:uuid:28d7401d-5dd3-48e9-834c-89893aeb3fde</id><updated>2026-03-31T11:42:48.066-04:00</updated><summary>Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but "obliterated" the Islamic Republic's military capabilities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bribery-investigation-ohio-firstenergy-executives-corruption-s13341"/><id>urn:uuid:392d2e4c-3ce8-43cf-bfda-e6d3851179dd</id><updated>2026-03-31T11:30:54.046-04:00</updated><summary>A jury has deadlocked in the trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their roles in Ohio's $60 million bribery scandal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-soccer-protest-children-worldcup-t49178"/><id>urn:uuid:fb8ad544-3671-4e28-a3a3-fe59fde0e8d8</id><updated>2026-03-31T11:29:27.775-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to "continue to support" Iran's preparations for the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman disqualified from matching funds, a blow to run against Hochul</title><author><name>Steve Hughes and Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-campaign-funds-nczzp30z"/><id>urn:uuid:f34559bd-ca21-4ea2-a67e-cbe3826ed865</id><updated>2026-03-31T11:21:25.847-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats argued that the Nassau County executive did not file the correct paperwork.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge dismisses lawsuit against Fox News in sick leave dispute with fired journalist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fox-news-lawsuit-journalist-r79901"/><id>urn:uuid:4c19b0e9-acf5-4c49-b174-d322d071057d</id><updated>2026-03-31T11:18:29.163-04:00</updated><summary>A judge in Washington has dismissed a lawsuit against Fox News.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 charged in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/farah-debbie-louis-edouardo-st-fort-bribery-x37039"/><id>urn:uuid:e475912c-e3f2-447b-9e8c-828d90fa02a8</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:44:21.288-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors probing public corruption in New York have charged the leaders of a homeless shelter nonprofit with stealing $1.3 million from the taxpayer-backed organization.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bob Law, WWRL newscaster and 'Night Talk' host, dies at 86</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/bob-law-wwrl-avhkmsrh"/><id>urn:uuid:511cfaa8-0874-4a3c-bcbb-5f2287604a93</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:42:39.701-04:00</updated><summary>The pioneering Black radio newscaster was an activist who campaigned for civil rights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-floods-extreme-weather-rain-a46002"/><id>urn:uuid:135cc166-114b-4ee9-9533-e8cceb002d2e</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:37:23.456-04:00</updated><summary>Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire heavily damages Melville home; residents escape flames</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/melville-house-fire-victims-o7q1xxwm"/><id>urn:uuid:18b70e5b-ce3b-4421-a7e4-5d0e090440e3</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:34:31.141-04:00</updated><summary>Nine fire companies responded after an initial report of people trapped inside, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Park City getting an Olympic-sized halfpipe again when Snow League heads to Utah in '27</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/halfpipe-olympics-shaun-white-t15971"/><id>urn:uuid:f1298364-ece4-440e-a734-a5067d393b04</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:34:14.930-04:00</updated><summary>An Olympic-sized halfpipe is returning to Park City, Utah, the resort town that helped put snowboarding on the map.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-car-crash-w50804"/><id>urn:uuid:d5222656-3958-4856-9efa-497c51e1408b</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:21:25.448-04:00</updated><summary>Tiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment after his SUV crash in Florida.</summary></entry><entry><title>US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/consumer-confidence-conference-board-economy-spending-y54485"/><id>urn:uuid:98c2572a-8e71-4247-93c3-c9fe5852f0f8</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:18:45.263-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: 'The Drama' squanders Robert Pattinson and Zendaya on a grim, poorly thought set-up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/drama-movie-review-zendaya-robert-pattinson-o77412"/><id>urn:uuid:830cba98-5a0a-4e77-b950-67ec7581d90f</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:18:18.155-04:00</updated><summary>Kristoffer Borgli's film "The Drama" follows a soon-to-marry couple whose relationship falls apart after a drinking game reveals a shocking secret.</summary></entry><entry><title>Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/employment-economy-jobs-i09857"/><id>urn:uuid:76ec2858-b801-4d5b-adef-be03af32a8e7</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:09:59.922-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. job openings fell slightly last month to 6.9 million, another sign of sluggishness in the American labor market.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-conversion-therapy-colorado-c89332"/><id>urn:uuid:1d49b7b9-f4cd-45e7-91e2-daeaac76a254</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:08:27.376-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.</summary></entry><entry><title>World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, is transferring from Florida</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/olivier-rioux-transfer-portal-t49387"/><id>urn:uuid:4d3836b3-d8a7-4173-ad8e-e0fd5b0bb9e5</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:07:20.051-04:00</updated><summary>The world's tallest college basketball player is on the move.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton Inn expansion wins $1.64M in tax breaks from Suffolk IDA</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hamptons-hotel-luxury-tax-break-jvf6kauv"/><id>urn:uuid:eceb012a-ae03-4fbb-87fa-bdff0db751ea</id><updated>2026-03-31T10:04:27.216-04:00</updated><summary>Summer room rates are expected to peak at $800 per night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sexual violence is being used as a weapon in Sudan's war, doctors group says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-darfur-sexual-violence-rape-rsf-d32629"/><id>urn:uuid:572d9071-8428-4e84-8b39-43176bc08c27</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:57:05.625-04:00</updated><summary>The aid group Doctors Without Border says that sexual violence against women and girls is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan's fierce conflict between the military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senegal's president signs harsher anti-gay penalties into law</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senegal-lgbtq-x80558"/><id>urn:uuid:dbfe82e3-7f5a-4419-a0d9-80d7970c89a2</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:54:46.545-04:00</updated><summary>Senegal's president has signed into law a new provision increasing the punishment for homosexuality in the largely Muslim West African nation.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 FBI agents fired after investigating Trump file class action suit alleging 'retribution campaign'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fbi-agents-fired-patel-trump-jack-smith-b33173"/><id>urn:uuid:324b28a2-66bd-4600-b201-0874f22d15cc</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:40:07.518-04:00</updated><summary>Three fired FBI agents have sued to try to get their jobs back, saying in a class action lawsuit they were illegally punished for their participation in an investigation into President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan and Indonesia to boost energy security cooperation as concerns grow over Iran war fallout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-indonesia-takaichi-prabowo-energy-war-iran-s77394"/><id>urn:uuid:d0ba725c-809c-4096-8a38-e71c628f8550</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:36:59.916-04:00</updated><summary>Japan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen economic ties and work together on energy security as the two Asian countries face growing uncertainty over oil and gas supplies.</summary></entry><entry><title>A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-snorkel-johannesburg-zille-mayor-management-i07145"/><id>urn:uuid:99f85b46-b2fe-47cb-88dd-32a9b3fc947c</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:29:44.322-04:00</updated><summary>A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shane Baz's $68 million, 5-year contract with Orioles would escalate for Cy Young wins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shane-baz-orioles-contract-v64219"/><id>urn:uuid:9bc617f8-012c-4d76-992f-8e6964b8a258</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:25:13.259-04:00</updated><summary>Shane Baz's $68 million, five-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles would escalate by $12.5 million if he wins Cy Young Awards in 2028 and '29.</summary></entry><entry><title>JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, 'Communion,' coming out later this spring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jd-vance-book-faith-communion-i93855"/><id>urn:uuid:555d7c02-1ca0-45e8-9fda-5fbdc875a7ee</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:15:05.047-04:00</updated><summary>Vice President JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith and adult conversion to Catholicism.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chavez abuse claims prompt reflection on the history of Filipino farmworkers in the US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/filipino-farmworkers-cesar-chavez-larry-itliong-f83941"/><id>urn:uuid:49dbad0d-15de-4b7a-9cbb-5c710f6113e2</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:04:11.326-04:00</updated><summary>In 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farmworkers in California became inextricably linked when they mobilized to strike against grape growers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas Open the final stop before the Masters. LPGA has Saudi sponsor for Las Vegas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/texas-open-masters-lpga-las-vegas-saudi-o34792"/><id>urn:uuid:9b13f22d-41ab-4fe4-abdf-3f799911cbef</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:03:22.449-04:00</updated><summary>The Valero Texas Open is the final stop before the Masters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fast furniture isn't built to last. Here's how to find quality pieces that are still affordable</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/sustainable-fast-furniture-buy-nothing-k86218"/><id>urn:uuid:7e1e41a7-d08c-489f-9d7f-89314098d6e2</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:01:38.163-04:00</updated><summary>Fast furniture is cheaply made and ends up in the landfill, but there are alternatives that don't break the bank.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 little twists that make roasted carrots pop on an Easter table</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/easter-recipe-roasted-carrots-s79610"/><id>urn:uuid:b9aa1158-0025-4e72-9a9f-168d01c91197</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:01:29.228-04:00</updated><summary>Buying colorful carrots and adding spinach parsley pesto gives roast carrots a simple, lively upgrade on the Easter table.</summary></entry><entry><title>European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/serbia-eu-election-tensions-vucic-i60781"/><id>urn:uuid:3ba4bbeb-c0e5-4875-a1bf-e5070d2c9306</id><updated>2026-03-31T09:01:21.981-04:00</updated><summary>A European Union official says that violent incidents and irregularities that have been reported during local elections in Serbia were "unacceptable."</summary></entry><entry><title>Lise Davidsen reigns as Isolde at Met Opera while balancing career and motherhood</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/opera-lise-davidsen-d00647"/><id>urn:uuid:63cb40d0-420b-4c49-bea5-1fb5ce43312c</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:59:35.600-04:00</updated><summary>Lisa Davidsen has been starring as Isolde in the Metropolitan Opera's production of Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde."</summary></entry><entry><title>Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-russia-oil-sanctions-blockade-us-trump-q78028"/><id>urn:uuid:d8bcc3a8-3cdb-4f63-9780-e7ffc522f9bd</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:53:19.245-04:00</updated><summary>A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-death-penalty-west-bank-protest-w95316"/><id>urn:uuid:65f0b0f4-1cb3-4fcb-9ddf-a2ef54659d85</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:24:39.075-04:00</updated><summary>Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories after Israel's parliament passing a law mandating the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic murder.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/unilever-mccormick-merger-spices-n82688"/><id>urn:uuid:8097a840-308f-4e2d-8619-effba1ab219f</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:18:12.556-04:00</updated><summary>Spice and flavorings company McCormick is combining with Unilever's foods division, which includes household names like Hellmann's and Knorr.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA takes 'daylight offside' trials to Canadian league aiming to overcome Euro skeptics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-offside-daylight-canada-y50335"/><id>urn:uuid:d4cff615-28db-42d9-9e8f-bee1e753e7cd</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:15:09.899-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA's proposal to change the offside law hugely in favor of the attacking team starts trials in the Canadian Premier League this weekend after failing to win support from European soccer officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newcastle says manager Eddie Howe's job is safe 'at the moment'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/eddie-howe-newcastle-st-james-park-f16914"/><id>urn:uuid:f6563079-388d-4acb-849f-a06de78a71d9</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:10:19.545-04:00</updated><summary>Newcastle's chief executive says Eddie Howe's job as Newcastle manager is safe "at the moment."</summary></entry><entry><title>King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-king-charles-state-visit-us-bermuda-y33280"/><id>urn:uuid:5362e5a4-8bfa-49a4-b56b-fe4131a2f05d</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:06:25.031-04:00</updated><summary>King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States in April, despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated criticism of the British government for failing to support the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-moon-artemis-astronauts-w26620"/><id>urn:uuid:7f9259e8-d0e0-4856-8411-a71cf6893e2c</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:04:20.938-04:00</updated><summary>It's humanity's first flight to the moon since 1972.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/webby-awards-2026-v65308"/><id>urn:uuid:0609d831-e94c-4198-9486-29a80e8bbc06</id><updated>2026-03-31T08:00:29.882-04:00</updated><summary>This year's Webby Award nominations highlight the internet's wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products.</summary></entry><entry><title>Evacuated from Gaza as newborns, a group of Palestinian toddlers returns to an uncertain future</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-palestinian-babies-premature-evacuate-hospital-newborn-g29167"/><id>urn:uuid:1f32ee2c-7d1e-4075-a3fe-a15d1491b4d5</id><updated>2026-03-31T07:52:37.199-04:00</updated><summary>Eleven toddlers from Gaza are reuniting with their families after doctors evacuated them as premature newborns during blackouts at Shifa Hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>A US Marine is detained after TSA finds a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked bag</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/marine-detained-california-airport-live-explosive-round-d14162"/><id>urn:uuid:5646863d-c5e4-4f20-a40c-f1c4d67e4727</id><updated>2026-03-31T07:52:03.487-04:00</updated><summary>Police in California say a U.S. Marine has been detained at Palm Springs International Airport after Transportation Security Administration personnel found a live explosive round in his checked bag.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congo's Lumumba statue fan misses World Cup playoff because of visa problems</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/congo-lumumba-statue-world-cup-playoff-e91732"/><id>urn:uuid:59be643c-2790-45a5-897c-5e3b5612844e</id><updated>2026-03-31T07:47:12.808-04:00</updated><summary>Congo's famous living statue "Lumumba Vea" will miss the World Cup playoff against Jamaica because he was unable to get a visa in time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida Panthers announce hiring of former Amazon, Disney exec Michael White as business president</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/florida-panthers-michael-white-e28699"/><id>urn:uuid:c0d97f18-aec8-47e4-9ecd-5eabbfd1339e</id><updated>2026-03-31T07:00:25.941-04:00</updated><summary>The Florida Panthers have named tech and guest-experience executive Michael White as their new president of business operations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-economy-iran-war-stock-market-r87725"/><id>urn:uuid:400405f8-1ea8-4823-a499-02652fdda981</id><updated>2026-03-31T06:21:57.132-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taiwan Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/boxing/lin-yuting-boxing-gender-olympics-f15168"/><id>urn:uuid:de9609ae-25b5-4c0e-9c67-48b43a8215f5</id><updated>2026-03-31T06:06:25.989-04:00</updated><summary>Lin Yu-ting, a boxing gold medalist at the center of a gender controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has won her first international bout since then at the Asian championships in Mongolia.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-replacement-refs-d63577"/><id>urn:uuid:fba8b784-00c9-49b2-8125-a0c6a3cb2d33</id><updated>2026-03-31T06:00:44.715-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL's last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boston's Joe Mazzulla has a strong case for Coach of the Year. Don't tell him that</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-awards-voting-mazzulla-o31377"/><id>urn:uuid:1bba86cf-f7bc-4ce4-9772-089631dff1d0</id><updated>2026-03-31T06:00:35.591-04:00</updated><summary>NBA awards voting is ramping up, and Coach of the Year looks wide open.</summary></entry><entry><title>This pothole season, let's talk about preventing them</title><author><name>Bruce Barkevich</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/potholes-long-island-new-york-dot-hqzvb9sy"/><id>urn:uuid:37018faf-7d6c-4575-949f-6b313c667a80</id><updated>2026-03-31T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Potholes are not the problem — they are the symptom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/eurozone-inflation-european-central-bank-i60047"/><id>urn:uuid:9450df6a-2f59-46c0-911d-3c963396d4a2</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:55:03.864-04:00</updated><summary>Europe's inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman gains ground but remains well behind Hochul, poll shows</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-hochul-poll-cscha3x2"/><id>urn:uuid:fa4f9778-1c1b-41cb-aadf-9ab7a61fd5a1</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:30:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Plus, most respondents think President Donald Trump should get congressional approval for the war in Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Czech police arrest a man who claimed responsibility for attack on a Russian center in Prague</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/czech-russia-prague-molotov-cocktails-attack-o47609"/><id>urn:uuid:c84ec926-72f7-465f-8cea-552174232227</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:26:08.414-04:00</updated><summary>Czech police say they have arrested a foreign man who claims he threw Molotov cocktails at a Russian cultural center in Prague last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wolf bites woman in a shopping area in Germany's 2nd-biggest city</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-hamburg-wolf-attack-caught-binnenalster-c90862"/><id>urn:uuid:c6d06a5e-8d23-4a16-b72a-a27e1f48ca43</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:19:22.716-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a wolf has bitten a woman in a Hamburg shopping area, in what experts call Germany's first known wild wolf attack on a person since 1998.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/italy-world-cup-playoffs-bosnia-w92794"/><id>urn:uuid:abd928d7-835d-4979-828b-91fc736ffb0f</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:05:27.490-04:00</updated><summary>One of soccer's historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plan for cell tower at St. James' Knox School on ice after Nissequogue ruling</title><author><name>Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/nissequogue-cell-tower-knox-school-od4vjrlx"/><id>urn:uuid:049457a3-abcb-4e7c-bc03-4f9bf1663cab</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Nissequogue's ruling said the 140-foot tower would clash with village policies designed to protect coastal views.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 25 boys tennis players for spring 2026</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/tennis/top-25-boys-2026-b8leqnle"/><id>urn:uuid:8dd7a5a6-9f7f-4db6-a5c4-00abf37ceb03</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Newsday's annual look at the top players on the LI courts this season</summary></entry><entry><title>Dubai-based shipping firm, Aramex, moves operations from Queens to Bethpage</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/aramex-shipping-queens-bethpage-fb62phl9"/><id>urn:uuid:84048819-724f-4361-ab5b-1a212ae67a20</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The company, Dubai-based Aramex, will take space in a former Grumman building.</summary></entry><entry><title>Campaign board should approve Blakeman for public funds</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/campaign-finance-bruce-blakeman-public-funding-kxavws19"/><id>urn:uuid:6f2da498-bcb6-4bf8-891f-f3388505101c</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The partisan context makes what is now a little hitch suspicious.</summary></entry><entry><title>'No Kings' rallies, paying TSA workers</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/no-kings-rallies-paying-tsa-workers-dhs-funding-n8px9ofg"/><id>urn:uuid:ad331242-99f2-4b1d-8787-73b53fd0838e</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>8 best things we ate on Long Island this month</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/best-things-march-kkgc587r"/><id>urn:uuid:bd2af6d7-c1d5-4a83-b005-b2f8117bbae9</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From a great burger to top sushi, Newsday's food critics dish on the best bites they had in March.</summary></entry><entry><title>RiseWell health clinic in Wyandanch plans to move, double in size</title><author><name>Denise M. Bonilla</name><email>denise.bonilla@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/risewell-health-clinic-expansion-fy1h2lg3"/><id>urn:uuid:8675e068-e3da-431a-a310-6aeacce2aee3</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>RiseWell will break ground next month on a two-story building that aims to offer more than 1,000 clients an array of services, some of them new.</summary></entry><entry><title>Amagansett house for sale has low taxes, modern Bates Masi Architects design</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/amagansett-for-sale-k8fr18kk"/><id>urn:uuid:4f91f17f-3b40-4869-8284-6b857c440f91</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"It has walls of glass on three sides of the main area, and it's on a dunescape," the co-listing agent said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Defense contractors brace for new orders amid Iran war, but struggle to find skilled workers</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/long-island-defense-manufacturers-iran-war-beiey7ox"/><id>urn:uuid:ac2320b0-a358-4dcc-bba8-be840570b927</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The increased demand comes as companies struggle to find skilled workers and face tight production deadlines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paley Museum exhibit celebrates 50 seasons of 'Survivor'</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/50-seasons-survivor-exhibit-paley-museum-urpfs5ow"/><id>urn:uuid:b9ebadf2-2fbe-4e03-9ef6-618b17ff05d1</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore the 'Survivor' exhibit at The Paley Museum, featuring artifacts, iconic pieces and screenings celebrating 50 seasons of the reality competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know as Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship question</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-ei1ghyoj"/><id>urn:uuid:db1ee05a-0cca-4445-92b0-9e0a9fdb8348</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>At issue is an executive order signed by President Trump but never enforced because of immediate court challenges.</summary></entry><entry><title>NY lawmakers miss deadline, give selves extension on budget deal</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-budget-i87yjo6w"/><id>urn:uuid:ea6914e8-cc6b-4abf-9641-8b6fcb631e99</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Lawmakers are divided on several policy issues, including the state's climate goals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Residents raise concerns about prospect of farming at historic Osborn Homestead in Wainscott</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/farming-osborn-homestead-h9r36g4l"/><id>urn:uuid:6798a499-2e6c-4f95-ad1e-b9baf2865908</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Some residents said modern farming practices at the Osborn Homestead could damage its historic character, open-space views and nearby Wainscott Pond.</summary></entry><entry><title>Perfect game: Guide to bowling alleys on Long Island</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/bowling-alleys-guide-long-island-2026-kyrk2ad1"/><id>urn:uuid:8486eeee-9aef-4c35-b019-71f82887ed16</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Find family-friendly bowling spots with arcades, snack bars, leagues and party rooms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brookhaven OKs ice rink, warehouse project at a former Dowling College site in Shirley</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/shirley-warehouse-rink-project-brookhaven-uk0qs5xq"/><id>urn:uuid:c502d3c9-97c2-4ace-a21c-5df7871e9ccd</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The complex, on the site of a shuttered Dowling College school, would rank among the largest distribution centers on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Island Park apartment development a step closer to completion</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/island-park-apartments-vbgswfje"/><id>urn:uuid:e1eb1273-33ce-4363-8c36-b5ac5d3f0165</id><updated>2026-03-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The developer and elected officials are set to mark completion of the building's exterior.</summary></entry><entry><title>With Spielberg's help, a 101-year-old Auschwitz survivor has become a mighty warrior against hate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-holocaust-auschwitz-ginette-kolinka-steven-spielberg-v87096"/><id>urn:uuid:f376459b-2228-47bb-a1b5-b57b1897f93e</id><updated>2026-03-31T04:25:29.385-04:00</updated><summary>A 101-year-old survivor of Auschwitz has, with help from Steven Spielberg, become a mighty warrior against antisemitism in France.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eurovision Song Contest is expanding with an Asian edition later this year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/thailand-bangkok-eurovision-2026-f70946"/><id>urn:uuid:39b51dcb-b0d4-4ee6-b86e-4c56e8c2c287</id><updated>2026-03-31T03:54:15.255-04:00</updated><summary>The Eurovision music spectacle is expanding to Asia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-humpback-whale-stranded-rescue-r68123"/><id>urn:uuid:40492bc4-be01-4527-9e00-3da0005e8ec7</id><updated>2026-03-31T03:49:32.256-04:00</updated><summary>A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany's Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gas-prices-4-gallon-iran-war-h96248"/><id>urn:uuid:15d7449e-8775-4780-9827-5d47b0628f04</id><updated>2026-03-31T03:41:39.189-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-bucha-europe-g99289"/><id>urn:uuid:caf01ba5-ca8b-4474-a3c4-7d1c602f2b6d</id><updated>2026-03-31T03:41:17.748-04:00</updated><summary>Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia's invading forces four years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>A nervous Roki Sasaki steadies himself in Dodgers season debut after a shaky spring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-roki-sasaki-x55423"/><id>urn:uuid:9bee833d-8049-45d3-9f3c-e422429a5671</id><updated>2026-03-31T02:42:44.831-04:00</updated><summary>Roki Sasaki returned to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and fought through nerves in his season debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan deploys its first long-range missiles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-china-taiwan-missile-longrange-q42667"/><id>urn:uuid:57111b3b-09e7-4fe9-a3d9-dcb243957156</id><updated>2026-03-31T02:34:45.819-04:00</updated><summary>Japan has deployed its first long-range missile at a southwestern army camp as the country accelerates its offensive capability in response to growing global challenges, including an increasingly assertive China.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-31-2026-a63165"/><id>urn:uuid:b8a4c33c-9f79-404e-9f68-449486e9bf3d</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:47:37.369-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump lashed out at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander's return to Tigers in 9-6 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-diamondbacks-score-verlander-p00278"/><id>urn:uuid:579c82e3-056f-4007-b393-3410ff2927c2</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:32:56.360-04:00</updated><summary>Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander in his return to the Detroit Tigers during a 9-6 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil is uniquely positioned to weather rising world oil prices. Here is why</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/brazil-biofuels-sugarcane-ethanol-oil-prices-iran-war-r30397"/><id>urn:uuid:24c9dd8b-3a34-4598-9ae5-085600ae1965</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:23:03.897-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil is finding protection in a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly as global oil markets tremble amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-social-media-ban-children-y89156"/><id>urn:uuid:ec8d811e-e096-4e06-9769-8296d2c3b563</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:21:23.736-04:00</updated><summary>Australia is considering bringing court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube after alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Tavares scores with 5 seconds left in OT to lift Maple Leafs to 5-4 comeback win over Ducks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-ducks-score-h16008"/><id>urn:uuid:a3182ca6-1097-410b-9500-4a2700c40d63</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:18:21.524-04:00</updated><summary>John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights open Tortorella era with 4-2 win over Canucks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/vegas-golden-knights-vancouver-canucks-nhl-score-o74415"/><id>urn:uuid:13fec412-edc0-4ccf-b378-975a9c5d0f7b</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:15:33.076-04:00</updated><summary>Adin Hill made 22 stops and the Vegas Golden Knights opened the John Tortorella era with a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gaudette's goal with 21 seconds left helps Sharks win 5-4 to snap Blues' 3-game win streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/sharks-blues-score-celebrini-gaudette-m80480"/><id>urn:uuid:f01311c0-4148-45f5-be8c-e01c3457fa8f</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:12:13.154-04:00</updated><summary>Adam Gaudette scored with 21 seconds left, Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis 5-4 to snap the Blues' three-game winning streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Raven Johnson named Sacramento 4 Regional MOP as South Carolina reaches Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/raven-johnson-south-carolina-f20172"/><id>urn:uuid:caf913a6-fdf0-41c7-bb6c-1c2d0e05fa5d</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:11:08.708-04:00</updated><summary>Raven Johnson has been a Final Four mainstay during her five years at South Carolina and she's seen it all.</summary></entry><entry><title>Messick shines for 6 scoreless as Guardians spoil Dodgers' perfect start, 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/guardians-dodgers-score-p04427"/><id>urn:uuid:93acb60a-6bba-40f6-9702-209c36aeb2f6</id><updated>2026-03-31T01:01:38.648-04:00</updated><summary>Parker Messick tossed six scoreless innings as the Guardians beat the Dodgers 4-2, handing Los Angeles its first loss.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees' lineup hits snag as Mariners walk them off</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-t1z8ep46"/><id>urn:uuid:95db17fe-d57a-4ff7-979e-a2d96e595e7e</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:57:41.785-04:00</updated><summary>Only five hits and 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position</summary></entry><entry><title>Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer's Hall of Fame, dies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sugar-surfing-dog-cancer-death-t98770"/><id>urn:uuid:f731799a-8d4e-46bb-9f02-8432c1ef84a2</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:57:08.184-04:00</updated><summary>Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer's Hall of Fame, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-i76600"/><id>urn:uuid:63f42f3c-816e-4cf1-b600-560c2d9a2352</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:53:38.815-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump says it's on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-march-31-2026-x26146"/><id>urn:uuid:3af784fc-3e42-4ad9-a52f-cbd395c56b8f</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:36:32.262-04:00</updated><summary>U_S_ President Donald Trump says the responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open should belong with countries that rely on it, rather than the U_S_ Trump expressed frustration earlier Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U_S_ war effort, telling them to "go get your own oil."</summary></entry><entry><title>With Luka Doncic suspended, LeBron James' triple-double powers Lakers to 120-101 win over Wizards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/wizards-lakers-score-h94255"/><id>urn:uuid:7380ab42-7d39-4531-bdca-39a0f90bc63f</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:35:51.576-04:00</updated><summary>LeBron James had 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 19 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night despite not having Luka Doncic, who was serving a one-game suspension after getting called for his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lance McCullers shines in season debut, 7 strong innings as Astros beat Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-mccullers-a65552"/><id>urn:uuid:6e5dc542-600c-4a1d-906f-ac8882abbf56</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:25:28.668-04:00</updated><summary>After years of injuries and struggles, Lance McCullers looked like his old self Monday night, pitching seven strong innings to help Houston get a win over the Red Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mongolia's third prime minister in a year faces political infighting and external crises</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mongolia-prime-minister-uchral-n54082"/><id>urn:uuid:8d1813fc-9979-4447-bd42-20527b3cb781</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:18:36.493-04:00</updated><summary>Mongolia's parliament has confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as prime minister to break a political deadlock and try to calm economic fears.</summary></entry><entry><title>For César Chavez supporters, a painful question: What to do with his legacy now</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cesar-chavez-legacy-sexual-abuse-allegations-j62988"/><id>urn:uuid:16058c3d-61b4-4cc8-a847-aa7e14fd094e</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:12:22.669-04:00</updated><summary>Sexual abuse allegations against the revered labor leader César Chavez have led to a swift fallout, leaving many to reconcile the legacy of a man who fought tirelessly for the rights of farmworkers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Georgia proposal could take DNA swabs from immigrants in custody for minor offenses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-dna-collection-georgia-o43962"/><id>urn:uuid:0be1f0dd-7762-4258-a735-ce554ca38792</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:10:43.456-04:00</updated><summary>A proposal in Georgia could allow DNA to be collected from immigrants taken into custody for minor offenses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Misfiring Michigan wilts under Texas defense's pressure in 77-41 Elite Eight loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/michigan-women-march-madness-n45794"/><id>urn:uuid:3a759746-fcd8-4314-961d-bb4dcf422484</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:10:25.925-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan misfired from start to finish in a 77-41 loss to Texas in the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren't on board</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/senate-democrats-election-schumer-h74881"/><id>urn:uuid:a250abe0-c336-47a0-80cf-de0ee2fc1e28</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:09:36.825-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats are trying to win back the Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/michael-soroka-diamondbacks-immaculate-inning-r30791"/><id>urn:uuid:b42bbfc3-017b-42b1-bd92-b4a77fc970cd</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:09:26.706-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Springsteen brings 'Streets of Minneapolis' home as he launches US tour with 'War'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/springsteen-minneapolis-immigration-tour-tribute-protests-l18176"/><id>urn:uuid:bc062147-a81a-493b-bacd-ef4a124d07a8</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:08:40.417-04:00</updated><summary>Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood in Minneapolis as he launched his latest U.S. tour.</summary></entry><entry><title>A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/typewriter-ai-cheating-chatgpt-cornell-p50164"/><id>urn:uuid:86e009f3-595d-47f6-b025-80d126358153</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:08:27.863-04:00</updated><summary>Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/rices-whale-endangered-trump-oil-gulf-waiver-c36042"/><id>urn:uuid:92557ef9-4d25-4ed3-b49b-3f651b9217d0</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:07:03.534-04:00</updated><summary>One of the world's rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.</summary></entry><entry><title>Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ford-blue-cruise-ntsb-autonomous-crash-o11972"/><id>urn:uuid:56ac005f-c654-4732-9868-523a00625e58</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:06:06.389-04:00</updated><summary>The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don't improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL taps Seahawks to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' for 1st time in team history, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/seahawks-hard-knocks-l12880"/><id>urn:uuid:685e35ec-6a0d-4ac9-9176-974984a5db25</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:05:45.701-04:00</updated><summary>The Seattle Seahawks will appear on the HBO show "Hard Knocks" ahead of the 2026 NFL season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats try a new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/utah-democrats-congress-progressive-mcadams-blouin-i67767"/><id>urn:uuid:1b54782c-dfed-4c03-bb9a-6bb038b8b837</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:05:23.691-04:00</updated><summary>Candidates in Utah are for the first time fighting to outflank each other on the left after a redistricting shakeup gave Democrats a prime pickup opportunity in the red state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/endangered-whale-god-squad-gulf-of-mexico-n11534"/><id>urn:uuid:67142d94-941e-4e5f-8cfe-a3e4e718d271</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:05:07.017-04:00</updated><summary>Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kharg-island-seize-ground-troops-oil-iran-h62188"/><id>urn:uuid:d83fc212-5e0f-4a83-86aa-fa91b02a1d3a</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:01:37.957-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran's Kharg Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1 billion for the Broad Institute</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/broad-institute-bipolar-disorder-philanthropy-f91894"/><id>urn:uuid:23843ebd-3930-4eaf-be0b-570c8febd596</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:01:25.690-04:00</updated><summary>A large donation to mental health research is getting even bigger.</summary></entry><entry><title>DWI arrests of underage drinkers on the rise on Long Island</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/long-island-underage-drinking-statistics-n54g1bm5"/><id>urn:uuid:f3a37d4b-a06e-4956-9dd3-fec742a93117</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Underage drinking gained fresh attention after Patricia Espinosa, a veteran of the NCPD and the mother of a 2-year-old, was struck and killed by a 20-year-old driver who police said was heavily intoxicated.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees to unveil new scoreboard and video boards at Yankee Stadium at Friday's home opener</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankee-stadium-video-board-construction-s1j03zha"/><id>urn:uuid:8d5b906e-c6a8-43c2-9ac4-4e0171077f3e</id><updated>2026-03-31T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees have their home opener on Friday, and their new scoreboard and video boards will be making their MLB debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sarah Graves began her career at Texas as a walk-on. She'll end it as a cult hero at the Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-texas-final-four-graves-v88781"/><id>urn:uuid:ede39855-66a8-4910-83df-1b077fb86dd0</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:52:23.552-04:00</updated><summary>Sarah Graves has become a surprise fan favorite as Texas on the Longhorns' return trip to the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup-bound Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/otto-addo-ghana-fired-world-cup-v39535"/><id>urn:uuid:0cb351ad-3021-4962-877d-fd334483435b</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:47:15.924-04:00</updated><summary>World Cup-bound Ghana has fired coach Otto Addo less than three months before the team plays against England and Croatia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mobley and Mitchell each score 34 but Cavs need late run to dunk Jazz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-jazz-score-mitchell-mobley-s72415"/><id>urn:uuid:5b700217-8edd-4a15-b9c8-9806461a19ca</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:47:11.035-04:00</updated><summary>Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell each scored 34 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a late fourth-quarter surge to beat the Utah Jazz 122-113.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women's Final Four a repeat of last season, headlined by undefeated reigning national champion UConn</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-ucla-texas-m59251"/><id>urn:uuid:1c421e35-1cba-40f1-accf-bafc9015d480</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:35:44.831-04:00</updated><summary>The women's Final Four is on repeat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers find 21 people on raft drifting in Indonesian waters after their boat sinks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-boat-sinks-taliabu-kema-k41805"/><id>urn:uuid:e5a0ebf9-849c-4759-a275-d371677ab951</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:31:09.246-04:00</updated><summary>Indonesian search teams rescued 21 people from a raft a day after their boat sank in rough seas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nazem Kadri scores twice as part of a 26-shot, 5-goal 1st period to help Avalanche beat Flames 9-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/flames-avalanche-nhl-q92301"/><id>urn:uuid:d228488f-427b-4f80-9f9d-53439314a7db</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:30:30.315-04:00</updated><summary>Nazem Kadri scored twice on the power play against his former team as part of a 26-shot, five-goal first period and the Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 9-2 win over the Calgary Flames.</summary></entry><entry><title>China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-iran-war-w45524"/><id>urn:uuid:6e249c84-36c1-460f-93bd-b12881585a9b</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:15:42.746-04:00</updated><summary>China is reporting that factory activity expanded in March, reversing two straight months of contraction.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edwards, Makeer power South Carolina past TCU 78-52 to reach the Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-tcu-south-carolina-score-y17082"/><id>urn:uuid:eaad7997-ce22-4bb5-aa60-4faadf54e379</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:11:53.277-04:00</updated><summary>Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and Agot Makeer added 18 to help South Carolina beat TCU 78-52 to advance to the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals top Phillies as Wiemer's record run sparks 17-hit rout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-phillies-score-t01762"/><id>urn:uuid:d031805b-547b-4bfd-ad8c-b6604006a910</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:11:41.190-04:00</updated><summary>Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Randle scores 24, Edwards adds 17 in return from injury, as Wolves rout Mavericks 124-94</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/timberwolves-mavericks-score-e90712"/><id>urn:uuid:35fb3ac3-5bb0-478d-b058-6b0711775c27</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:09:26.269-04:00</updated><summary>Dallas native Julius Randle scored 24 points and Anthony Edwards had 17 points playing 23 minutes off the bench in his return following a six-game injury absence as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Devin Booker scores 36 on 16-of-24 shooting, Suns beat Grizzlies 131-105</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/suns-grizzlies-score-h55732"/><id>urn:uuid:ca9c7f89-4c92-4d24-b7be-4045532d7808</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:02:44.914-04:00</updated><summary>Devin Booker scored 36 points on 16-of-24 shooting, Jalen Green added 21 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-105.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-bullet-analysis-m83602"/><id>urn:uuid:62c4987a-a6a3-4cb8-a9d6-3c1dad69c989</id><updated>2026-03-30T23:00:34.405-04:00</updated><summary>Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have asked to delay a preliminary hearing scheduled in May.</summary></entry><entry><title>McCullers shines with 7 strong innings and Altuve's 2 homers power Astros past Red Sox 8-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-red-sox-score-r49232"/><id>urn:uuid:2f434bdc-0dbd-4aa0-8d00-5e3e46f17be6</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:59:44.351-04:00</updated><summary>Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven innings for the first time since 2022 and Jose Altuve hit two of Houston's four home runs to help the Astros to an 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Victor Wembanyama fuels Spurs to 129-114 win over Bulls</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/bull-spurs-score-wembanyama-ivey-g50620"/><id>urn:uuid:841aae98-a5eb-477b-ac83-727c737b09b8</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:45:46.400-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth straight, defeating the Chicago Bulls 129-114.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jesse Findling reaches top 14 singers on 'American Idol'</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/jesse-findling-massapequa-park-american-idol-ghzn3f1w"/><id>urn:uuid:6a287224-38d4-46ac-9055-4ee2157b64ad</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:44:48.038-04:00</updated><summary>Next, the ABC competition will reveal the top 12 on the April 6 show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-blue-jays-score-i84277"/><id>urn:uuid:53377503-4ca6-4cc2-aa6b-aeed2ba4f491</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:39:50.710-04:00</updated><summary>Troy Johnston hit a two-run homer, Ezequiel Tovar had three hits and three RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies won for the first time this season by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 14-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bo Bichette drives in two runs to lift Mets past Cardinals</title><author><name>The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-cardinals-score-tt2e9blj"/><id>urn:uuid:50112895-a3bb-47be-bab0-30631036f8ae</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:39:16.594-04:00</updated><summary>Clay Holmes (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dubón, Olson and Yastrzemski help Braves earn 4-0 shutout over the Athletics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-braves-baseball-score-mlb-m70839"/><id>urn:uuid:1516fcec-d9b7-47f1-b9de-be7c48635cd3</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:31:49.530-04:00</updated><summary>The Braves shut out the Athletics, 4-0, after jumping ahead early and getting strong pitching.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fortes' tiebreaking double in 9th gives Rays 3-2 win over Brewers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-brewers-score-l87060"/><id>urn:uuid:b76d131e-e7ea-4b46-b04b-f0dd954757b7</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:28:53.229-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-out double off Trevor Megill in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cabrera and Happ help the Cubs beat the Angels 7-2 in series opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-angels-score-cabrera-k73087"/><id>urn:uuid:7a7bd419-bee4-4e95-a31f-7ece01eb79fb</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:21:53.302-04:00</updated><summary>Edward Cabrera pitched six shutout innings, Ian Happ hit a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/middle-east-wars-energy-asia-russia-crude-oil-t49677"/><id>urn:uuid:d101426b-850a-4c68-a0a1-8af9f450f645</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:16:59.582-04:00</updated><summary>Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hawks surge past the Celtics 112-102, riding a big third quarter and a 13th straight home win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/celtics-hawks-score-v46673"/><id>urn:uuid:a4e321cb-b734-4241-92ba-6480b3dddcb7</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:09:05.315-04:00</updated><summary>Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson each notched double-doubles as the Hawks won their 13th consecutive game at home with a 112-102 defeat of the Celtics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miguel Vargas hits grand slam, White Sox beat Marlins 9-4 for first win of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-marlins-score-vargas-h45110"/><id>urn:uuid:3876b84b-3025-4568-9938-799f34969e33</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:03:54.225-04:00</updated><summary>Miguel Vargas hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hays hammered a three-run shot and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 for their first win this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-airport-rename-presidential-library-x15645"/><id>urn:uuid:1daad713-094f-4875-a380-82e7b53ca80e</id><updated>2026-03-30T22:02:01.575-04:00</updated><summary>A Florida airport has been cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heat rally late, use 14-0 run in final moments to pull away and beat 76ers 119-109</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/76ers-heat-score-c75938"/><id>urn:uuid:1660b8df-a2c2-4bf8-a26b-5d7cefb16713</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:55:39.943-04:00</updated><summary>Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109.</summary></entry><entry><title>US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/taiwan-us-lawmakers-defense-budget-congress-c30834"/><id>urn:uuid:28b58e09-ff55-4855-88ab-0c009f297d8f</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:54:26.883-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan say the United States supports efforts by Taiwan's government to pass a $40 billion special defense budget that is being stalled in the opposition-controlled parliament.</summary></entry><entry><title>Islanders allow season-high eight goals to Penguins, fall out of second in Metropolitan Division</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-penguins-bi6aklwm"/><id>urn:uuid:9b216be4-d28d-4303-b5d9-251005e19f2b</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:54:17.892-04:00</updated><summary>Ilya Sorokin allows seven goals on 28 shots in this potential postseason preview.</summary></entry><entry><title>High tech, low visibility: New ribbon boards cause partly obstructed views at D-backs' Chase Field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-obstructed-seats-i29013"/><id>urn:uuid:de7983d7-33a8-4e81-83bb-a66971fb0236</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:53:53.489-04:00</updated><summary>A set of brand-new ribbon boards at the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks has caused partially obstructed views of the playing field for dozens of seats at Chase Field, and the team said it will relocate unhappy ticket holders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pittsburgh-pirates-cincinnati-reds-score-mlb-i06677"/><id>urn:uuid:074a0eee-fa1c-4709-be3e-2e5397aaba72</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:42:30.364-04:00</updated><summary>Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-edward-cabrera-g67068"/><id>urn:uuid:1f79661c-797d-4aa7-9838-b92d9c9aaecb</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:41:30.161-04:00</updated><summary>Edward Cabrera was just about perfect in his debut with the Chicago Cubs.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Lacrosse, baseball, softball and badminton scores</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/long-island-lacrosse-baseball-softball-badminton-scores-grgthlv8"/><id>urn:uuid:1687d5d0-3be0-43af-92de-43f594272f24</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:38:47.198-04:00</updated><summary>Notable scores from across the Long Island high school spring sports season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eyes of Texas on women's Final Four again after Longhorns beat Michigan in regional final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-michigan-texas-score-x99445"/><id>urn:uuid:cdce83d2-5fcc-4ea1-b69c-af728d456a57</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:16:48.415-04:00</updated><summary>Madison Booker had 19 points and seven rebounds, fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon has 13 assists and Texas is going to the women's Final Four for the second year in a row.</summary></entry><entry><title>Erik Boland: Yankees have been on target when implementing ABS challenge system</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/erik-boland/erik-boland-yankees-y6xb1ab0"/><id>urn:uuid:66c27907-f87f-4835-8144-4fc2554d4281</id><updated>2026-03-30T21:01:01.465-04:00</updated><summary>Entering Monday night's game, they were were 3-for-3 on defense, including catcher Austin Wells going 2-for-2 turning called balls into strikes, and 2-for-3 on offense.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/brad-treliving-fired-leafs-m93781"/><id>urn:uuid:5223e35b-eacf-420c-930b-ab4c0a68280e</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:59:17.570-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired general manager Brad Treliving late into his third season in charge, with the team set to miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Jacobs, Matthew Esslinger lead young East Meadow squad past Farmingdale</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/east-meadow-farmingdale-baseball-pgaqaxnh"/><id>urn:uuid:00e76954-73d9-423a-b7e7-3efc60f28f0c</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:52:31.008-04:00</updated><summary>Esslinger allowed only one run in four innings to get the win; Jacobs spotted him an early lead with a three-run triple.</summary></entry><entry><title>GOP sheriff in California pauses election probe as legal challenges grow</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sheriff-chad-bianco-seized-ballots-riverside-i90020"/><id>urn:uuid:899aeb3b-4043-4a81-a861-f4f584ace913</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:40:41.947-04:00</updated><summary>A California sheriff who seized more than half a million election ballots says he has paused the election fraud investigation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ryan Landau gets hit by pitch to give Kings Park walk-off win</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-wllipswo"/><id>urn:uuid:be071bc6-dde6-436a-b384-f887b667d2a4</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:36:45.706-04:00</updated><summary>Facing a 1-2 count with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, he was grazed in the back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sheinbaum meets FIFA's Infantino to review Mexico's 2026 World Cup preparations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-gianni-infantino-claudia-sheinbaum-mexico-o81247"/><id>urn:uuid:e4ad7893-01f0-4a1c-9518-46e37d7a8995</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:24:16.139-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico is stepping up planning for the 2026 World Cup after President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Mexico City.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets GM Darren Mougey scouting potential quarterbacks in this year's draft class . . . and beyond</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-darren-mougey-luwujugw"/><id>urn:uuid:49233913-6082-48b0-868c-92cbbeef8f65</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:13:10.169-04:00</updated><summary>At the NFL meetings, he's looking ahead to what many believe will be a 2027 class rife with QB talent.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jaden-ivey-comments-waived-chicago-bulls-y97718"/><id>urn:uuid:819a46fb-1307-4a37-b27d-56dd8f4a6517</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:11:02.306-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ comments and remarks about religion he made in a series of videos on his Instagram account.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Blue Jays RHP Cody Ponce carted off in 3rd inning of debut, leaves with right knee discomfort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cody-ponce-blue-jays-q48139"/><id>urn:uuid:0169f753-4128-4374-8385-a7eff24970c4</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:10:18.393-04:00</updated><summary>Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce had to be carted off the field in the third inning of his first big league appearance since 2021 after he injured his right knee while trying to make a play on a ground ball.</summary></entry><entry><title>Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara formally introduced as new Orange coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/syracuse-basketball-mcnamara-t11921"/><id>urn:uuid:e3a2dbcb-959d-4f59-901f-6af6cfe7f799</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:09:09.878-04:00</updated><summary>He became a legend as a player at Syracuse, helping the Orange to the program's only national championship as a freshman in 2003.</summary></entry><entry><title>After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iraq-bolivia-playoff-fifa-world-cup-2026-g23033"/><id>urn:uuid:0421cc6f-7170-434a-8410-5a22c92ce60e</id><updated>2026-03-30T20:05:06.898-04:00</updated><summary>Iraq's national team plays Bolivia in Mexico on Tuesday for a spot in the World Cup after a chaotic trip nearly derailed its chances.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants bring back Evan Neal, Josh Ezeudu on the line. Could LI's Greg Van Roten be next?</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/offensive-line-greg-van-roten-evan-neal-joshua-ezeudu-fadyeq6w"/><id>urn:uuid:dce366f0-309d-447a-911e-8a313569464c</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:54:17.827-04:00</updated><summary>Greg Van Roten started 17 games for the Giants last year but still remains unsigned this offseason.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Bo Bichette struggling early? Give the new guy a break!</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-bo-bichette-h4xjald8"/><id>urn:uuid:741525ea-3cd9-4dc0-b8fb-475c0b26fd6a</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:53:30.328-04:00</updated><summary>Juan Soto was given the same treatment at Citi Field and look how he turned out.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-cooper-pratt-w85433"/><id>urn:uuid:e9755d0a-74a6-49f6-8317-22a06ceaffca</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:47:26.667-04:00</updated><summary>A person familiar with the situation says Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract before playing in a major league game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lawyers for Rep. Swalwell demand that FBI director halt any plan to release old investigative file</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fbi-patel-swalwell-california-e20429"/><id>urn:uuid:554418ef-8371-484f-aae6-93368755e1c2</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:47:00.020-04:00</updated><summary>Lawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell are demanding that FBI Director Kash Patel immediately end any effort to release decade-old files from an investigation involving the California Democrat and a suspected Chinese spy that resulted in no criminal charges.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman turns to issue of affordability in his bid for governor</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/blakeman-affordability-governor-rty2fgk8"/><id>urn:uuid:b8aa7517-e493-47f4-a271-26a7131585b0</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:41:03.283-04:00</updated><summary>Blakeman spent much of his day Monday discussing the cost of living.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tatum ruled out, Brown returns to lineup for Celtics vs Hawks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-celtics-v87429"/><id>urn:uuid:a1e386a1-d311-4d28-8f57-e538e675ae43</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:37:33.135-04:00</updated><summary>The Celtics make changes to their lineup on Monday, as Jaylen Brown returns to the court and Jayson Tatum sits.</summary></entry><entry><title>At LaGuardia and Kennedy, TSA checks approach something close to normal</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/laguardia-airport-tsa-workers-government-shutdown-ox76tffv"/><id>urn:uuid:40a8a7e1-4bd7-4d58-91e7-ae562cd65e73</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:36:29.225-04:00</updated><summary>Travelers moved through security checkpoints at a brisk pace as more TSA officers were back and getting paid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wolves' Anthony Edwards scores 17 in return from 6-game injury absence as scheduled sixth man</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/anthony-edwards-minnesota-timberwolves-w96941"/><id>urn:uuid:024bda7c-2860-48db-a94b-240070aa392b</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:26:42.467-04:00</updated><summary>Minnesota star guard Anthony Edwards scored 17 points playing 23 minutes in the Timberwolves' 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night coming off the bench, though that wasn't the original plan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Buccaneers GM Jason Licht confident about Baker Mayfield's future in Tampa Bay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/mayfield-bucs-licht-u64791"/><id>urn:uuid:e6af7d27-4161-4d97-9eaa-d85ae25c046f</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:14:52.274-04:00</updated><summary>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are confident Baker Mayfield will be their quarterback beyond the 2026 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford to join College Football Playoff selection committee this spring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/college-football-playoff-selection-committee-malzahn-tedford-a41960"/><id>urn:uuid:2e5377df-3e07-446b-9d6e-c72465c22bec</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:05:39.634-04:00</updated><summary>Former coaches Gus Malzahn of Auburn and Jeff Tedford of Cal will join the College Football Playoff selection committee this spring.</summary></entry><entry><title>Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/farah-louis-debbie-louis-edu-hermelyn-brooklyn-democratic-n08357"/><id>urn:uuid:ee4992ee-40e7-4fd1-abc1-e1d69d295738</id><updated>2026-03-30T19:02:51.515-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City council member and her sister accepted bribes linked to the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here's what that could mean for the Mideast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-iran-threat-desalination-plants-war-i90767"/><id>urn:uuid:fb86ecd4-02d6-4f50-a028-8f2942e73507</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:43:50.362-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran's energy infrastructure, including its desalination plants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Royals use rare long ball to defeat the Twins 3-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/royals-twins-score-d65245"/><id>urn:uuid:39c3fa53-98a5-4586-8893-f2a2176d4c84</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:41:36.540-04:00</updated><summary>The Kansas City Royals used home runs by Kyle Isbel and Isaac Collins, two hitters not known for their power, to defeat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on an unseasonably warm day in front of a sellout crowd of 39,320 in Kansas City's home opener.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joe and Jill Biden adopt a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/joe-biden-jill-new-dogs-black-labradors-s28651"/><id>urn:uuid:261ee749-bd02-402c-9a93-3c8b3f3ba8af</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:30:51.227-04:00</updated><summary>Joe and Jill Biden have added a pair of black Labrador-mix puppies named Boo and Scout to the former president's home in Delaware, adopting the sibling dogs after they were rescued from a shelter in Tennessee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Historic Wells Family Farm damaged by fire in 2nd barn blaze within 6 months, police say</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/wells-family-farm-riverhead-fire-barn-o1d1t9px"/><id>urn:uuid:51476d37-21da-4a64-9f7e-ede2d5b65501</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:26:41.171-04:00</updated><summary>The fire at Wells Family Farm came months after a blaze destroyed two barns and damaged another.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yemeni lawmaker sues US military veterans, accusing them of attempting to kill him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/yemeni-lawmaker-assassination-attempt-uae-spear-operations-w79905"/><id>urn:uuid:09fc6186-5bd0-4481-8460-1a3d3afd176b</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:25:38.649-04:00</updated><summary>A Yemeni lawmaker is suing U.S. military veterans, alleging they were hired as mercenaries in 2015 to carry out an assassination order against him on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, a U.S. ally.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks will need best version of Karl-Anthony Towns with playoffs looming</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-cvnwbcs8"/><id>urn:uuid:6c3deddb-dafc-4fee-9f59-dbc259ce7053</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:20:07.709-04:00</updated><summary>With seven games left in regular season, Knicks have to put KAT in a position to have most impact.</summary></entry><entry><title>NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack player Justin Gainey, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/nc-state-basketball-coach-justin-gainey-x82020"/><id>urn:uuid:ecf25833-369a-4419-9afa-35b2d4ffccd0</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:18:54.173-04:00</updated><summary>N.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA Board of Governors approves Trail Blazers' sale to group led by Tom Dundon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/portland-trail-blazers-sale-tom-dundon-v84950"/><id>urn:uuid:a72067cb-9ebe-492c-b1ec-6464d2705343</id><updated>2026-03-30T18:02:55.717-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA Board of Governors has approved the sale of controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen's estate to a group led by investor Tom Dundon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Small explosive device found in suburban New York neighborhood, police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/explosive-device-found-white-plains-j66830"/><id>urn:uuid:96ead8ac-3e90-474c-a647-0015861d1e74</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:58:27.670-04:00</updated><summary>Police say a small explosive device has been found by an apartment building door in suburban New York after residents heard booms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: Giants GM Joe Schoen's offseason 'a lot less stressful' with Jaxson Dart as starting quarterback</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/jaxson-dart-john-harbaugh-joe-schoen-giants-imvkfw0b"/><id>urn:uuid:dbc65ae2-d4c1-4182-8406-6ceaa7d98aba</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:52:45.673-04:00</updated><summary>Rather than searching around the country for a quarterback this offseason, the Giants are eyeing improvements at other positions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/super-bowl-las-vegas-2029-j98064"/><id>urn:uuid:f564bd38-2815-4f75-ae5a-7a99df9dcd23</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:45:42.413-04:00</updated><summary>The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clowns take to the streets of Bolivia to protest decree that could crush their livelihoods</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bolivia-clowns-protest-streets-education-decree-g85806"/><id>urn:uuid:5e07e1a7-25b5-4109-96a5-34c9b34459a9</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:41:54.853-04:00</updated><summary>Clowns in Bolivia are protesting a new school mandate that cuts off the events where they earn a living.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian inmates find relief and reduce sentences through reading</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-prison-books-literature-o13400"/><id>urn:uuid:061b33e6-f591-4d6d-a6c3-577156ed0052</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:40:44.709-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil has a nationwide program that lets prisoners cut their sentences by reading books and proving they understood them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in Arizona. Elected officials are citing politics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/charlie-kirk-highway-arizona-veto-t34052"/><id>urn:uuid:0c54d6ca-2ce8-46ac-ae4d-eae7a926bda0</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:39:43.156-04:00</updated><summary>There will be no Charlie Kirk highway in his home state of Arizona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-saudi-arabia-mbs-gulf-war-uae-i04908"/><id>urn:uuid:32c728d9-a23a-4064-b1b7-4263c2a307db</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:38:52.888-04:00</updated><summary>Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf allies of the United States are urging President Donald Trump to keep prosecuting his war against Iran, saying the month of strikes has not weakened Tehran enough.</summary></entry><entry><title>College Baseball Notebook: Walk-off wins are becoming routine for Vanderbilt</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college-baseball-vanderbilt-q87536"/><id>urn:uuid:67919d15-dc48-40d7-83f9-2a03a4ed4d19</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:33:56.899-04:00</updated><summary>It might be an understatement to say the Vanderbilt baseball team has a flair for the dramatic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who investigated 1982 political killings, dies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/suriname-president-dies-chandrikapersad-santokhi-a84893"/><id>urn:uuid:75b53740-a1a4-477c-bb87-e30c5413b31e</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:18:12.329-04:00</updated><summary>Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Great Neck man accused of bribing NYC building official to fast-track projects</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/new-york-buildings-bribery-great-neck-construction-a71ypld3"/><id>urn:uuid:fc8b5ce7-5964-4cd4-be33-1671a836fd15</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:13:39.898-04:00</updated><summary>Jih Yeuan "Mike" Hwang, 50, of Great Neck, is charged with two felony counts of bribery and conspiracy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celine Dion announces first concerts since stiff-person syndrome diagnosis with Paris residency</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celine-dion-paris-residency-d10787"/><id>urn:uuid:ff306a2b-ab42-42e3-9325-f0a8fc60d6e5</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:11:40.758-04:00</updated><summary>Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, announcing a five-week limited engagement in Paris.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rick Pitino wants to bring 7-footer and stronger guards to St. John's next season</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/rick-pitino-st-johns-rkt1avws"/><id>urn:uuid:4f87adb8-dfb3-4faf-806e-affb59a7aa09</id><updated>2026-03-30T17:11:18.195-04:00</updated><summary>The Red Storm coach said in an end-of-season video that the team's guards "let us down in every big game."</summary></entry><entry><title>Deniz Undav makes his World Cup case for Germany with winning goal in Ghana friendly</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/germany-ghana-friendly-world-cup-e83875"/><id>urn:uuid:76995046-39d1-4ed0-a171-bd7745928952</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:58:59.213-04:00</updated><summary>Deniz Undav has turned up the pressure on Julian Nagelsmann to select him for the World Cup after he scored the 2-1 winning goal for Germany against Ghana to back up his strong club form.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other famous ones in March Madness?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-uconn-braylon-mullins-v28817"/><id>urn:uuid:a1db047e-059c-4b97-a0f0-d6a59a02fc18</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:54:59.335-04:00</updated><summary>A couple of days ago, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jay Norvell, hired as analyst a month ago, will replace Omar Young as Hawkeyes' running backs coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/iowa-hawkeyes-football-d37421"/><id>urn:uuid:1045bebd-b82c-40d1-92ff-d95f2b65e222</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:53:25.060-04:00</updated><summary>Jay Norvell will move from senior offensive analyst to running backs coach at Iowa after Omar Young left the Hawkeyes for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nasa-moon-artemis-launch-countdown-s63849"/><id>urn:uuid:487c4b20-38c9-4b12-a9e4-2a2c1090a469</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:52:03.698-04:00</updated><summary>The countdown has begun toward humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mitchell Johnson, of Farmingville, convicted of sex trafficking woman he forced into prostitution</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/long-island-sex-trafficking-conviction-mitchell-johnson-pyowc7c0"/><id>urn:uuid:aaf35853-9361-4f3f-83f1-36ad0c8fbda1</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:44:03.389-04:00</updated><summary>Mitchell Johnson, 38, faces up to 25 years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Tiger Woods' rollover crash in Florida</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/florida-golf-tiger-woods-dui-k82167"/><id>urn:uuid:7a53b449-f0ff-47b9-8275-9113412a6f7d</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:37:04.125-04:00</updated><summary>Tiger Woods' refusal to take a urine test following his recent rollover crash can be prosecuted under a change to Florida law last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers acquire outfielder Luis Matos from Giants for cash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/luis-matos-brewers-giants-trade-g39880"/><id>urn:uuid:c8dc95a3-d774-4c67-abea-65a68df53b1c</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:36:18.057-04:00</updated><summary>The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash.</summary></entry><entry><title>Antonee Robinson worried whether US national team would see a return of Jedi</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/antonee-robinson-knee-injury-p76588"/><id>urn:uuid:e71b30be-4f29-4385-9369-e59130a2a625</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:32:01.248-04:00</updated><summary>Antonee Robinson worried whether the U.S. would see a return of Jedi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights hope change from Cassidy to Tortorella brings much-needed spark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/tortorella-golden-knights-cassidy-mccrimmon-r07414"/><id>urn:uuid:5cbfda60-f61d-49ea-8470-c328cf8e49ae</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:29:43.714-04:00</updated><summary>General manager Kelly McCrimmon says the Vegas Golden Knights players had lost their spark.</summary></entry><entry><title>NIFA warns Blakeman on opioid settlement interest</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/nassau-opioid-settlement-funds-nifa-richard-kessel-bruce-blakeman-e0tfukax"/><id>urn:uuid:080466df-3c39-4731-b135-2d9a76f9d508</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:27:32.782-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arizona State adds Cal Baptist head coach Rick Croy as associate head coach under Randy Bennett</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/arizona-state-basketball-rick-croy-m72349"/><id>urn:uuid:6ca6ace5-70b8-4b4c-8856-9c4d146cfd19</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:23:54.002-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona State has hired Cal Baptist head coach Rick Croy as part of new coach Randy Bennett's staff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-rooney-rule-q36904"/><id>urn:uuid:7ff95d98-ad5f-4cb8-a989-b8e509f81018</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:11:27.151-04:00</updated><summary>First-year Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said he'll continue to push for more diversity in the NFL's leadership positions, even after Florida's attorney general wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/kid-rock-helicopter-army-a69187"/><id>urn:uuid:484370f1-13e6-42fe-8915-b48ca993ee1b</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:05:51.219-04:00</updated><summary>The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run maneuvered near the hillside home of Kid Rock.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Montana's new sex definition bill</title><author><name> Montana Free Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/montana-defining-sex-binary-male-female-u72494"/><id>urn:uuid:408e853c-f65e-4b74-88f0-0c9e73bc865a</id><updated>2026-03-30T16:00:40.693-04:00</updated><summary>Montana has a new law that defines sex as strictly male or female, based on a person's reproductive system.</summary></entry><entry><title>International observers urge violence-free elections after clashes at Serbia vote</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/croatia-serbia-regional-summit-canceled-n90289"/><id>urn:uuid:463aabd3-b49f-4f36-ae43-3b75853a05b5</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:57:30.389-04:00</updated><summary>International observers at a local election in European Union candidate Serbia on Monday say that they were "alarmed" and have witnessed "acts of violence" during the vote.</summary></entry><entry><title>The NFL's Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate. What does it do?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/nfl-rooney-rule-b27605"/><id>urn:uuid:b62e4ae2-14b3-40c8-b70c-8748e0928957</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:53:27.192-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL's Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate.</summary></entry><entry><title>US soccer team must be en vogue: Annie Leibovitz was at training</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-soccer-annie-leibovitz-i16013"/><id>urn:uuid:6efe7d8c-7ed6-406d-acb4-1cbef8605d29</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:48:22.881-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. men's soccer team is juggling a heavy World Cup promotion schedule as it tries to prepare for games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-synagogue-attack-hezbollah-x40722"/><id>urn:uuid:774ff6d9-8a65-4c60-8e29-59dc1105634a</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:40:55.604-04:00</updated><summary>The FBI says a man with an assault-style rifle who crashed his pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was carrying out an attack inspired by the militant group Hezbollah and was seeking to kill many Jewish people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chile's president vows tougher school security following recent stabbing and firearms incidents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chile-school-violence-gun-stabbing-kast-c11517"/><id>urn:uuid:777ea929-d90f-4b4b-b1c9-7d499938bf8d</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:40:28.309-04:00</updated><summary>Chilean President José Antonio Kast says his government will tighten school security after two recent incidents involving weapons and amid growing concern about school violence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Will Wade back at LSU, shrugs off criticism of NC State departure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/lsu-will-wade-coach-r93431"/><id>urn:uuid:478fa89c-138b-4d67-acdd-ef6f7d5e2595</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:37:23.540-04:00</updated><summary>Will Wade doesn't ignore the firestorm that has followed him for almost a decade since the previous time he was LSU's men's basketball coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Providence's Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges stemming from altercations involving woman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/duncan-powell-providence-arrest-h78555"/><id>urn:uuid:16c1c3ff-990b-4472-9647-0b71c640c2e7</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:30:38.331-04:00</updated><summary>Providence basketball player Duncan Powell has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges stemming from a weekend altercation that started in Providence and continued in the suburb of Cranston.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freshman Koa Peat helps carry Arizona into the Final Four of March Madness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-arizona-koa-peat-o23311"/><id>urn:uuid:cd7719a6-fb6c-4b18-88f3-af908f6ab8de</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:29:15.555-04:00</updated><summary>Koa Peat has been a winner throughout his basketball career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Illinois' defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-final-four-metrics-t53135"/><id>urn:uuid:11113f69-fadc-4251-8696-c9c2f06a9246</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:20:37.658-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan and Arizona boast elite efficiency metrics as the two No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chris Richards available for US friendly vs. Portugal but Johnny Cardoso is out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chris-richards-johnny-cardoso-i41749"/><id>urn:uuid:cb8aec87-8e59-4a84-9e33-a88fadd1fbdc</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:18:59.924-04:00</updated><summary>American defender Chris Richards has recovered from a knee injury and says he can play in the United States' friendly against Portugal on Tuesday but midfielder Johnny Cardoso is hurt and will leave camp ahead of the game.</summary></entry><entry><title>EPA watchdog finds nation's most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/epa-superfund-sites-toxic-risk-flooding-wildfires-j59155"/><id>urn:uuid:fbd0cecc-774c-454b-a8a6-0a17712f687d</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:14:07.162-04:00</updated><summary>About 100 of the nation's most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/transgender-athletes-minnesota-trump-j91043"/><id>urn:uuid:230f3adb-8706-4f2d-832f-81c3ace302bf</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:02:46.855-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has carried out on a threat to sue the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.</summary></entry><entry><title>WCCUSD must hire qualified teachers, court rules, setting statewide precedent</title><author><name> Richmondside</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-schools-credentialed-teachers-t13382"/><id>urn:uuid:9c9307eb-afa0-4dcf-919a-b15132928ac9</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:02:35.757-04:00</updated><summary>A California appeals court has ruled that West Contra Costa schools violated state law by failing to hire qualified teachers for each classroom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariska Hargitay hitting Broadway in 'Every Brilliant Thing'</title><author><name>Daniel Bubbeo</name><email>daniel.bubbeo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/mariska-hargitay-broadway-h1edozbq"/><id>urn:uuid:29178810-cdad-44e7-a09b-ff6ceb14830d</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:00:56.740-04:00</updated><summary>She'll replace Daniel Radcliffe in the Broadway hit starting May 26.</summary></entry><entry><title>Founder of 'orgasmic meditation' company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/onetaste-orgasmic-meditation-founder-daedone-sentenced-k46354"/><id>urn:uuid:801f36b3-97b8-417b-bc39-91f0df5dfee7</id><updated>2026-03-30T15:00:13.159-04:00</updated><summary>The leader of a sex-focused women's wellness company that promoted "orgasmic meditation" has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for federal forced labor conspiracy.</summary></entry><entry><title>After grind of Milan Cortina Games, Olympians chase rest to peak again ahead of Stanley Cup runs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/fatigue-nhl-olympics-n59245"/><id>urn:uuid:54e9be21-7128-469f-a939-f8215adc7729</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:58:21.232-04:00</updated><summary>NHL teams are managing their Olympic players carefully as the same stars now chase the Stanley Cup with little recovery time.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2026</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/masters-augusta-national-golf-how-to-watch-r86148"/><id>urn:uuid:dd0acd90-5daa-4dc6-acb8-b504ef5b0aad</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:54:39.237-04:00</updated><summary>The Masters is almost here.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key election board to vote Tuesday on matching funds for Blakeman</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/bruce-blakeman-edkjys5s"/><id>urn:uuid:2a4f3036-439a-468b-89d5-a8cd98820627</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:48:53.319-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats are arguing he is not eligible because his application didn't meet the rules.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Gross: Islanders won't underestimate Penguins even if Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin are out</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/andrew-gross/islanders-penguins-phcw8zjq"/><id>urn:uuid:9ea79303-7745-4523-8982-14c669d22fa1</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:48:29.164-04:00</updated><summary>There is a challenge to playing the Penguins with Crosby and Malkin on the ice and a satisfaction in defeating them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Options vary for veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/rodgers-cousins-wilson-garoppolo-e19683"/><id>urn:uuid:9d328986-8757-42f7-8ced-cd02e03a00aa</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:44:30.164-04:00</updated><summary>Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson are still unsigned for the 2026 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vermont defends its landmark climate superfund law against Trump administration lawsuit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/vermont-climate-superfund-lawsuit-x65285"/><id>urn:uuid:b8d1314e-0d39-406b-a2a9-0f1b08546bdc</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:36:59.249-04:00</updated><summary>Vermont is defending its first-in-the-nation law that aims to make fossil fuel companies help pay for damage caused by climate change.</summary></entry><entry><title>A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-refugee-girls-soccer-tournament-c71940"/><id>urn:uuid:790572ce-71e2-4cb6-9c0b-7a9a6f3acd14</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:36:58.038-04:00</updated><summary>A Portland soccer tournament brought girls from immigrant and refugee families together to push back against fear tied to federal immigration enforcement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens</title><author><name> CalMatters</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/california-small-business-loans-immigrants-g11197"/><id>urn:uuid:1c032f4f-0fc4-4fbb-b1d9-b565f45e23c2</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:36:34.000-04:00</updated><summary>California could see big changes following a decision by the Small Business Administration that green-card holders no longer qualify for loans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Royals owner John Sherman acknowledges sense of urgency in deciding the future home of the MLB club</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/kansas-city-royals-kauffman-stadium-a85078"/><id>urn:uuid:79beea3a-4b3f-4e7a-b70d-fbf02e1b988f</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:36:27.164-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman says the team is narrowing down its choices for the future home of its new ballpark, and there is a sense of urgency in where it will play beyond the 2031 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marine corporal accused of stealing and selling weapons from California's Camp Pendleton</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/marine-amarillas-stolen-weapons-california-arizona-pendleton-k36991"/><id>urn:uuid:ef5ff194-e98a-4bcc-a78e-ca78c4043c33</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:35:51.985-04:00</updated><summary>A U.S. Marine who was an ammunition specialist at California's Camp Pendleton is charged with stealing ammo and weapons, including a shoulder-fired missile system, and conspiring to sell them in Arizona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mary Beth Hurt, Tony-nominated Broadway and film actor, dies at 79</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/mary-beth-hurt-dies-r01049"/><id>urn:uuid:36314332-b573-4fd0-bfbf-669e18139546</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:35:17.866-04:00</updated><summary>Tony-nominated actor Mary Beth Hurt has died at 79 after a long career on Broadway and in film.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pochettino open to staying with US beyond World Cup, says no contact with Tottenham or Real Madrid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-us-tottenham-real-madrid-v51291"/><id>urn:uuid:7a8217a3-cf69-444c-84cd-43a7761e01cf</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:34:50.931-04:00</updated><summary>Mauricio Pochettino says he might be open to remaining as U.S. coach beyond this summer's World Cup while not ruling out a return to Europe with Tottenham or Real Madrid.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/jerome-powell-federal-reserve-harvard-inflation-w42469"/><id>urn:uuid:752f54b4-73a9-4e62-9d0f-dcd0476bb32c</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:34:44.128-04:00</updated><summary>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rick Hendrick and his team made all the right calls in earning first NASCAR victory of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-hendrick-martinsville-elliott-g97485"/><id>urn:uuid:f3bc84c7-79c0-4b72-8a09-aecf557ce5d0</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:34:12.042-04:00</updated><summary>Alan Gustafson ignored the phone call while packing a suitcase for the Sunday morning drive to Martinsville Speedway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Young Sooryavanshi hits 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan thumps Chennai by eight wickets in IPL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ipl-rajasthan-chennai-sooryavanshi-k08138"/><id>urn:uuid:b244003f-a900-4214-a60e-7551ef50a981</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:34:01.923-04:00</updated><summary>Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has smashed a 15-ball half century as Rajasthan Royals have thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>Student shoots a teacher at Texas high school before fatally shooting self, authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-high-school-student-teacher-shot-n01503"/><id>urn:uuid:0b0e8e0b-6eba-4052-9097-79b87d353799</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:32:45.633-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say a 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>EmPower solar energy company closing, citing loss of federal tax credit</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/empower-solar-layoffs-farmingdale-kw29ufut"/><id>urn:uuid:527e3972-47cf-4bc0-8640-b6b38f6aa7bd</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:31:28.981-04:00</updated><summary>The company said the key factor was the Trump administration's decision to end a 30% federal tax credit for residential rooftop applications at the end of 2025.</summary></entry><entry><title>US defender Chris Richards on what makes America unique: `Maybe the TSA lines'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chris-richards-tsa-us-soccer-k45823"/><id>urn:uuid:35b3e33a-287d-4725-9b8e-d9ccd377d56e</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:31:12.273-04:00</updated><summary>Ahead of the World Cup, Chris Richards has a new take on what makes America unique.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/gas-prices-drivers-mileage-reimbursement-j49956"/><id>urn:uuid:ea59dde1-f264-40df-a768-826d714e8be3</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:30:56.339-04:00</updated><summary>Driving a car, van or truck is a big part of many Americans' workdays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Neglected North Shore Plantation Waterways Fueled Damaging Hawaii Floods</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-floods-waterways-drainage-farmers-v57935"/><id>urn:uuid:1b9a6be0-4397-4c9a-9e68-e3bbdb7bacc5</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:30:07.406-04:00</updated><summary>Hawaii residents of North Shore Oʻahu say neglected plantation-era ditches and culverts have made recent floods far worse, and nobody agrees on who should fix them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/central-african-republic-president-sworn-election-k74662"/><id>urn:uuid:90fd355b-31e6-4cbc-b892-155e38f933c6</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:30:04.368-04:00</updated><summary>Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Through MLB's first weekend, Salvador Perez and the Royals are ABS winners</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/robot-umpires-abs-mlb-t35736"/><id>urn:uuid:6604b213-8806-4cca-aaae-5ce1dfe0bc69</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:29:54.845-04:00</updated><summary>Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals have been baseball's best at utilizing their robot challenges through the first weekend of the Automated Ball-Strike System.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/trump-hegseth-pentagon-times-press-policy-s70453"/><id>urn:uuid:f3232077-f61b-435a-b59e-993bece827d6</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:29:31.394-04:00</updated><summary>A New York Times attorney claims the Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters' access to the Defense Department's headquarters.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against a woman who refused to leave the facility</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/florida-tallahassee-hospital-lawsuit-dropped-k04463"/><id>urn:uuid:dfd52ff5-83d7-4ef5-8b23-1d31ead3a2d8</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:28:46.887-04:00</updated><summary>A Florida hospital has dropped a lawsuit that aimed to force a discharged patient to leave her hospital room.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sports betting roundup: Michigan leads the way into college basketball's Final Four</title><author><name> By RYAN HANNABLE of BetMGM Sportsbook</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/sports-betting-d20927"/><id>urn:uuid:d357520b-226d-4cc7-8ca0-bae6299ed49f</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:26:57.713-04:00</updated><summary>There are four teams remaining in the men's college basketball tournament and as of Monday morning Michigan has the best odds to win the title at +165.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kkk-records-mississippi-public-safety-office-u95507"/><id>urn:uuid:574c88fe-7d73-4838-9b43-00a994b32c4b</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:26:07.671-04:00</updated><summary>A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among the Ku Klux Klan-related items found recently when a Mississippi government office was cleared out.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spanish bishops and government sign deal for compensation of church sexual abuse victims</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-church-clergy-sexual-abuse-victims-p51418"/><id>urn:uuid:d34c4b79-211a-4be3-9078-4df3d52884c8</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:26:01.125-04:00</updated><summary>Spain's Catholic bishops and the government have taken another step toward compensating victims of sexual abuse by clergy members who have died or whose possible crimes are too old to be prosecuted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Providers face 'extreme shortage' of paramedics, EMTs in rural Michigan</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-paramedic-shortage-s42307"/><id>urn:uuid:c63cc20e-ad87-444d-9b9e-6780c76386db</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:25:53.516-04:00</updated><summary>Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.</summary></entry><entry><title>Utah State hires Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson to be its men's basketball coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/utah-state-basketball-ben-jacobson-j69983"/><id>urn:uuid:ee7b3a03-afad-44c4-9187-3b3776760477</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:25:30.301-04:00</updated><summary>Utah State has hired longtime Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson to be its men's basketball coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as it struggles under US blockade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-trump-russia-oil-shipment-c24074"/><id>urn:uuid:f47a555f-2077-40b2-9d62-c28ab5f9faab</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:22:44.047-04:00</updated><summary>Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as the island struggles under a U.S. oil blockade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Activists in Haiti say at least 30 people are dead after a gang attacks a town again</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-gang-violence-artibonite-jean-denis-i95565"/><id>urn:uuid:8f5eaf99-b2fe-43e7-baa9-1949e9379184</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:22:29.947-04:00</updated><summary>Human rights activists in Haiti say at least 30 people are dead and dozens more are missing after a gang renewed its attack on a town in the country's central region.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mark Sanford makes a last-minute bid to return to Congress — again — in South Carolina</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mark-sanford-south-carolina-trump-congress-a55799"/><id>urn:uuid:5e92d3bd-1629-40f4-951d-85a5be3380ff</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:22:27.063-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Sanford is launching another run for Congress in South Carolina's 1st District.</summary></entry><entry><title>As 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway celebrates its 15th anniversary, meet the last original actor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/book-mormon-broadway-john-eric-parker-s07757"/><id>urn:uuid:e5fe6049-2367-46c2-9501-b92c88103102</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:20:41.623-04:00</updated><summary>John Eric Parker still performs in "The Book of Mormon" — the only original Broadway cast member still there after 15 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>England coach Tuchel backs Rice, Saka as list of Arsenal stars citing injuries in past week hits 10</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/england-tuchel-arsenal-rice-saka-c44149"/><id>urn:uuid:cff20374-31ae-4cac-861f-5d1df0e5d071</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:20:21.064-04:00</updated><summary>Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are among 10 Arsenal players in the past week who either did not join their national team or left camp early citing injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-venezuela-maduro-o84716"/><id>urn:uuid:b7480f31-b6c4-4b48-9234-25f1eba1da84</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:19:25.267-04:00</updated><summary>The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/airport-travel-delays-tsa-trump-c96958"/><id>urn:uuid:0d6d405a-3dd9-42b9-b182-a0830664ccea</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:19:13.996-04:00</updated><summary>The Transportation Safety Administration says most of its officers received most of their backpay Monday for working during the shutdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caribou Coffee plans to open new shops, in Westbury and East Farmingdale</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/caribou-coffee-westbury-east-farmingdale-c26jveyg"/><id>urn:uuid:2c1be612-07d9-41e6-93c3-b3e3bd750725</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:07:30.966-04:00</updated><summary>Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee has more than 800 shops in 11 countries, including 487 in the United States, but none in New York State.</summary></entry><entry><title>$100,000 in Social Security benefits is too much</title><author><name>Allison Schrager</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/social-security-benefits-j9xxisnx"/><id>urn:uuid:a0535ed8-c8a1-40d4-afe1-09f1b8a3ebaf</id><updated>2026-03-30T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Most other wealthy countries don't offer such generous public benefits.</summary></entry><entry><title>Odell Beckham Jr. back to Giants? John Harbaugh says it's possible</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-giants-qza4ijkd"/><id>urn:uuid:d2f2eafb-8b26-420b-9917-e7b8180a67bb</id><updated>2026-03-30T13:54:05.361-04:00</updated><summary>The Giants coach said he has spoken to the wide receiver about a comeback.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alcohol returns to the Staten Island Ferry; what about the LIRR?</title><author><name>John Valenti</name><email>john.valenti@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/staten-island-ferry-lirr-alcohol-b2rt2fv5"/><id>urn:uuid:27688953-9f15-4642-85f1-d4e06c7d741b</id><updated>2026-03-30T13:48:37.675-04:00</updated><summary>There was a time when LIRR riders could buy a drink, have a smoke and sit and play cards on their way home to Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Luxury-car Motor Club makes pitch for a site in Syosset</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/syosset-motor-club-oyster-bay-wd6kei0v"/><id>urn:uuid:0821fe16-f16b-440f-8e4a-9a7a01e95f89</id><updated>2026-03-30T12:58:01.381-04:00</updated><summary>Motor Club would offer storage and display of 28 luxury vehicles and a premium subscription to an exclusive club for high-end car owners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Health care costs are forcing terrible trade-offs</title><author><name>Lisa Jarvis</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/health-care-costs-dbs31y55"/><id>urn:uuid:f71b0cb0-ec50-4a70-8f7e-dd559d56c0ca</id><updated>2026-03-30T12:55:05.368-04:00</updated><summary>Health care has become unaffordable for most Americans, a slew of surveys show.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island parish selling former Sisters of St. Joseph Convent in Valley Stream</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/sisters-of-st-joseph-convent-valley-stream-sale-kunfpel3"/><id>urn:uuid:02fc0256-16e2-4350-990d-6efd99ad9524</id><updated>2026-03-30T11:57:48.884-04:00</updated><summary>The two-story former Sisters of St. Joseph Convent would be converted into a multifamily residential housing project.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chad Caruso, of East Farmingdale, aims to skateboard across the U.S. in 30 days, breaking his own record</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/chad-caruso-skateboard-trip-wv9vkjpn"/><id>urn:uuid:28b9c258-98eb-4529-96a2-4b2b682ae6e0</id><updated>2026-03-30T11:30:50.264-04:00</updated><summary>Chad Caruso is planning his second cross-country trip to raise awareness for addiction and mental illness.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Breeze Airways service connects MacArthur Airport to Ohio</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/macarthur-airport-breeze-airways-ohio-v45w7vft"/><id>urn:uuid:024a2986-88ec-4568-89a0-22d0ada2cbc1</id><updated>2026-03-30T11:23:31.109-04:00</updated><summary>Breeze Airways introduces flights from Long Island to Ohio, with a stop in Myrtle Beach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gillen bill to extend protected status for Haitians to get House vote</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/gillen-haiti-qqvtb1iy"/><id>urn:uuid:100b8faa-803e-4ad4-bf21-964fbbfe9776</id><updated>2026-03-30T11:02:40.871-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration wants to end the status, citing what is says are improved conditions in Haiti.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robert Moses Causeway lanes to be closed for a month for bridge inspection</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/fire-island-bridge-inspection-esdnnnwr"/><id>urn:uuid:b33fb264-c1b1-471e-9eea-e942bcd10005</id><updated>2026-03-30T10:49:44.675-04:00</updated><summary>The state's work comes after a viral video showed a gaping hole on the deck of the Fire Island Inlet Bridge.</summary></entry><entry><title>6 destinations for a cheaper summer vacation</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/cheap-summer-vacations-e8kfjb29"/><id>urn:uuid:c0129693-8a6b-49b3-bbe0-d8bd54647e30</id><updated>2026-03-30T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>European cities, Caribbean beaches and other ideas for a budget-friendly summer trip.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zendaya teases bridal-themed fashion with something old, new, borrowed ... and soon, blue?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/zendaya-drama-wedding-fashion-w24777"/><id>urn:uuid:af223552-7995-4009-8990-dd7cde024eec</id><updated>2026-03-30T09:07:59.523-04:00</updated><summary>Zendaya has a few more days to wear something blue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/air-canada-ceo-crash-english-french-resign-t88937"/><id>urn:uuid:5810c720-044e-4699-bf26-5d27563a64ff</id><updated>2026-03-30T09:01:58.060-04:00</updated><summary>Air Canada says CEO Michael Rousseau plans to retire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spice up your grilled leg of lamb with a baharat marinade recipe from Formaggio Kitchen</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/leg-of-lamb-recipe-easter-p73207"/><id>urn:uuid:2f4b4684-ab6b-404b-92a0-cea4daab8bcb</id><updated>2026-03-30T08:53:20.341-04:00</updated><summary>Jessica Battilana of Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has an easy grilled leg of lamb that gets big flavor from a Turkish spice mix called baharat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Instant Pot Jewish brisket adds sweet and savory flavor to Passover and many holidays</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/brisket-recipe-passover-c48064"/><id>urn:uuid:579d6401-722e-4201-bbba-c7ce2d0d4c9d</id><updated>2026-03-30T08:51:52.151-04:00</updated><summary>Cookbook author Jeffrey Eisner has an Instant Pot Jewish brisket recipe with tender meat in a simple sweet and savory sauce.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-iran-ambassador-hezbollah-w98274"/><id>urn:uuid:bb1b0425-3070-4631-bfc6-5f4b8a1d142a</id><updated>2026-03-30T08:46:07.439-04:00</updated><summary>Iran has refused Lebanon's order to expel its ambassador, and the standoff adds to rising tension as Hezbollah and Israel fight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescue teams search for 27 missing after a passenger boat sinks in eastern Indonesia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/indonesia-boat-sank-accident-l35777"/><id>urn:uuid:a3b3c9cd-cee9-47e6-bb0a-c77d83abbd18</id><updated>2026-03-30T08:38:13.413-04:00</updated><summary>Rescue teams are searching for 27 people missing after a passenger boat sank in rough seas on Monday on its way to a remote village in eastern Indonesia.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/arkansas-primary-runoff-secretary-of-state-norris-hammer-voting-elections-g80464"/><id>urn:uuid:15e33fb3-cb4d-4135-a3f9-38be478cadd0</id><updated>2026-03-30T08:30:28.210-04:00</updated><summary>Two Arkansas Republicans with competing visions on how best to implement President Donald Trump's agenda to overhaul elections and voting will vie for their party's nomination for the state's top elections job on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>In their words: What judges have said about birthright citizenship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-trump-judges-immigration-o49709"/><id>urn:uuid:36255c50-d93d-4d79-b43d-4f44476c3c1a</id><updated>2026-03-30T08:19:52.319-04:00</updated><summary>Federal courts have uniformly blocked President Donald Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children who are born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily.</summary></entry><entry><title>Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/apollo-artemis-nasa-moon-p95140"/><id>urn:uuid:cbda509a-1777-4988-a5ec-94ca0a41e7ce</id><updated>2026-03-30T08:03:00.683-04:00</updated><summary>The people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-spain-united-states-iran-war-b80072"/><id>urn:uuid:ac22a3bf-5570-4ea3-b1a2-6559ef8922d3</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:48:30.762-04:00</updated><summary>Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war after earlier saying the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases there for operations related to the conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29 billion deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/sysco-restaurant-depot-acquisition-p82371"/><id>urn:uuid:1dc92fe5-5e70-4ca1-83d2-89149cb75c48</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:39:18.003-04:00</updated><summary>Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will acquire supplier Restaurant Depot in a deal worth more than $29 billion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cambodia advances a scam center law with penalties of up to life in prison</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-cybercrime-law-scam-centers-u00198"/><id>urn:uuid:75a3f174-5ca5-4835-b6d5-88d0c524997b</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:33:49.143-04:00</updated><summary>Cambodia's lawmakers have passed legislation to crack down on online scam centers that have made the country a cybercrime hub.</summary></entry><entry><title>Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is trying</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/shawn-harris-marjorie-taylor-greene-georgia-house-y07854"/><id>urn:uuid:81470829-ec9a-4b0c-b398-e69c3c23c391</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:28:10.066-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats are drumming up enthusiasm for their long-shot candidate in Republican former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's old Georgia district while their party is building nationwide momentum.</summary></entry><entry><title>Death toll in Afghanistan flooding increases to 28, authorities say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/weather-floods-afghanistan-storm-landslide-d67868"/><id>urn:uuid:16566df5-aaee-4e5d-856d-09b664517608</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:25:25.083-04:00</updated><summary>Afghan authorities say the death toll from severe weather that has struck swathes of the country over the past four days has increased to 28, with 49 people injured.</summary></entry><entry><title>A women-led music festival pushes for peace in Congo's conflict-ridden eastern region</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-women-festival-w26030"/><id>urn:uuid:ab81cd6d-d7e3-492a-9f4b-348f58acf2a5</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:15:36.034-04:00</updated><summary>A women-organized music festival in Goma brings thousands together to push back against violence and call for peace.</summary></entry><entry><title>In the Passover ritual, Jews worldwide reenact an ancient story of liberation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/judaism-passover-seder-israel-gaza-iran-war-o57152"/><id>urn:uuid:2e203051-b796-49cd-9280-9267aff6686a</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:10:51.418-04:00</updated><summary>Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over the course of a week each spring.</summary></entry><entry><title>NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/officials-replacement-nfl-q60475"/><id>urn:uuid:9e5981df-0ac5-4ab5-9c4a-d9a9eece854c</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:08:33.559-04:00</updated><summary>The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-trump-immigration-constitution-a30448"/><id>urn:uuid:6c21ce0a-eb74-4c98-a8fb-e190a06b17e9</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:06:00.062-04:00</updated><summary>An Argentine emigre in Florida quickly got her newborn son a U.S. passport last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-germany-drones-rheinmetall-housewives-m17521"/><id>urn:uuid:5fc5d1cd-bc04-43e4-ab02-5cc834ae5f5c</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:03:41.243-04:00</updated><summary>Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash.</summary></entry><entry><title>More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/pregnancy-advanced-maternal-age-older-women-r97169"/><id>urn:uuid:744dd9d5-80aa-4f24-8f5d-c2860960e17c</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:01:14.021-04:00</updated><summary>More and more women are having babies later in life.</summary></entry><entry><title>What parents should know about selling their house to their child</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/sell-parents-house-child-ss4277zp"/><id>urn:uuid:316827df-373a-4ffb-b532-bbb89e6ca164</id><updated>2026-03-30T07:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A familiar face across the closing table can be disarming: when selling a home to a family member, the transaction is personal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunmen kill more than 70 in South Sudan after a dispute at a gold mine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-sudan-gold-mine-jebel-iraq-deaths-juba-j46831"/><id>urn:uuid:735acc2d-d434-4cf2-8cc7-dace5a9119bb</id><updated>2026-03-30T06:51:50.633-04:00</updated><summary>Gunmen have killed more than 70 people in South Sudan after a dispute at a gold mining site near the capital, Juba.</summary></entry><entry><title>A strong preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vanuatu-quake-south-pacific-k89283"/><id>urn:uuid:d03fd8f2-15f4-4d8d-8a94-be24ae02c209</id><updated>2026-03-30T06:46:34.244-04:00</updated><summary>A strong preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck near Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-russia-spying-allegations-diplomat-expelled-moscow-f57283"/><id>urn:uuid:9108d02d-62b3-445a-a537-45d4fb4c2b28</id><updated>2026-03-30T06:25:21.769-04:00</updated><summary>Russia has expelled a British diplomat it accuses of spying.</summary></entry><entry><title>French court dismisses Cardiff's $138M claim against Nantes over Emiliano Sala's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sala-plane-crash-nantes-cardiff-ruling-w14415"/><id>urn:uuid:15ac9068-28fd-4931-893b-eeb358644871</id><updated>2026-03-30T06:24:28.564-04:00</updated><summary>A French commercial court has rejected Cardiff's claim to get compensation from Nantes over Emiliano Sala's death seven years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan coach Dusty May leads the Wolverines into the program's first Final Four since 2018</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-michigan-final-four-y87990"/><id>urn:uuid:c035e491-b3c5-4a9a-be49-5f504a5a1e4c</id><updated>2026-03-30T06:05:34.936-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989.</summary></entry><entry><title>March Madness: Here's a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men's field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/march-madness-final-four-v24719"/><id>urn:uuid:e091a5c9-867a-4710-9325-2efab14d3d11</id><updated>2026-03-30T06:00:33.013-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona, Michigan, UConn and Illinois have reached the Final Four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Edin Dzeko is a familiar face for Italy's defenders in World Cup playoff at Bosnia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/bosnia-italy-world-cup-playoff-e22713"/><id>urn:uuid:4590554c-43fd-4e5e-80b2-ea321d92d274</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:51:07.784-04:00</updated><summary>If Italy is going to qualify for its first World Cup in 12 years the Azzurri's defenders are going to have to contain a striker they respect and know well.</summary></entry><entry><title>China sanctions Japanese lawmaker over his Taiwan ties. Japan calls the step 'unacceptable'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-china-taiwan-lawmaker-sanctioned-takaichi-e63991"/><id>urn:uuid:cbb127f2-1110-452a-9500-85a600ab99fc</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:50:45.668-04:00</updated><summary>China says it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.</summary></entry><entry><title>France suspects an Iran link after foiling bomb attack outside Bank of America</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-bank-of-america-attack-thwarted-paris-s21135"/><id>urn:uuid:1bedcc1f-acc9-4da0-85af-7889178ee77d</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:48:58.890-04:00</updated><summary>French authorities are investigating a suspected link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gunmen kill at least 20 in nighttime attack in Nigeria</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nigeria-attack-plateau-state-j26740"/><id>urn:uuid:da490c31-fdd9-4185-91f4-9ae195ad20db</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:48:05.671-04:00</updated><summary>An overnight attack in Plateau state, Nigeria has left at least 20 people dead and others injured.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know as military-led Myanmar transitions back to an elected government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-parliament-min-aung-hlaing-president-military-i22600"/><id>urn:uuid:a0c0ea62-987d-4bfc-890d-a5be510c0a1f</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:38:31.742-04:00</updated><summary>Myanmar's Parliament has begun choosing a new president to lead an elective government, though the military retains power and influence.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-playoffs-what-to-know-l80940"/><id>urn:uuid:1eb37967-4a0d-4c9f-b64a-a9802269e897</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:11:55.278-04:00</updated><summary>The final six World Cup places will be decided Tuesday with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: All eyes on ABS as teams decide how to navigate new system</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/abs-challenge-system-ni5u9x8e"/><id>urn:uuid:fa33748f-1860-4893-8550-6d1e895551fb</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Through Friday's games, there had been a total of 60 challenges, with 58% of the calls overturned (35).</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Markets shape energy policy better than laws</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/renewable-energy-markets-oi11p2q5"/><id>urn:uuid:20146803-2e69-4910-88d1-3cd9e25618f3</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Turning off news to save my heart</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/heartbreaking-news-vue2q3gk"/><id>urn:uuid:4070b6b9-8595-4485-bd09-cbe7100e4d13</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 takeaways from the Mets' opening series against the Pittsburgh Pirates</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-pirates-takeaways-unij6qi9"/><id>urn:uuid:55a9b97b-28bf-4969-bd18-4f0efbd79b6d</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In their first series of the season, the Mets took two of three from Pittsburgh at Citi Field.</summary></entry><entry><title>Albany hurtles toward budget deadline with taxes, climate goals on agenda</title><author><name>Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-state-budget-trdam98o"/><id>urn:uuid:be12766e-31b9-49a0-b0c1-65d47a8327bf</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Democrat-controlled Legislature don't appear far apart on spending.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angie's replaces Publicans in Manhasset</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/angies-manhasset-publicans-f3c16daa"/><id>urn:uuid:8a91e2af-a997-456c-aefe-81347e5740c6</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Its predecessor was featured in a bestselling memoir and a George Clooney film.</summary></entry><entry><title>Where are Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, the Old Brookville couple who disappeared a year ago?</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/missing-couple-long-island-old-brookville-mansion-gbdew3rw"/><id>urn:uuid:9b5c1f10-92c8-47e2-b95e-c5232bf33329</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>There has been no trace of Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, Chinese immigrants who vanished from their Old Brookville mansion.</summary></entry><entry><title>College tours: How to make the most of your time on campus</title><author><name>Maura McDermott</name><email>maura.mcdermott@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/spring-break-college-visit-vxs8lrwj"/><id>urn:uuid:294fd985-933e-4101-b665-02c66c163a4a</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Before, during and after, here are some questions to consider when making the big decision of which school to attend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: AirTrain tough ride for 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href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/lynbrook-xhoxf2vp"/><id>urn:uuid:074abb18-47c6-40e2-8bfa-4728c9aaf88d</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>With its preserved architecture, easy access to Manhattan and new luxury apartments, Lynbrook combines its historic roots with modern flair.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 takeaways from the Yankees' opening series vs. the San Francisco Giants</title><author><name>Erik Boland</name><email>erik.boland@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-giants-takeaways-x2xakrtq"/><id>urn:uuid:7ef930a4-5487-40b9-be52-09a4961238e1</id><updated>2026-03-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Giants to open the season, giving them a third consecutive year with a 3-0 start.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/italy-theft-renoir-cezanne-matisse-paintings-magnani-g56961"/><id>urn:uuid:04976d2a-c633-4a4d-9fe3-c4de1e99aeea</id><updated>2026-03-30T04:49:59.828-04:00</updated><summary>Thieves have stolen three valuable paintings from a private museum in northern Italy.</summary></entry><entry><title>War disrupts life on the Iraq‑Iran border, isolating families and stifling trade</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-iraq-border-communications-families-war-security-h71189"/><id>urn:uuid:48c9ca73-65bc-4430-9d3f-7ffc389d3947</id><updated>2026-03-30T04:21:57.526-04:00</updated><summary>War and heavy Iranian security along the Iran-Iraq Kurdish border are cutting families off and crushing daily life, according to people reached by The Associated Press.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli parliament passes budget, allowing Netanyahu to avoid early elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-war-iran-budget-netanyahu-elections-o72997"/><id>urn:uuid:55c12783-c6cc-4609-8444-25566a0c12f9</id><updated>2026-03-30T04:09:32.218-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's parliament has passed the budget in a marathon overnight session, likely ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government will complete its term until the fall.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel's parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-death-penalty-bill-knesset-ben-gvir-a30761"/><id>urn:uuid:b4f3462a-5574-4480-aee9-e9dd1261c9c1</id><updated>2026-03-30T03:57:18.231-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's parliament has passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure critics condemn as discriminatory and inhumane.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, who denies talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-march-30-2026-p67681"/><id>urn:uuid:809038b0-8b57-4a1b-a0e3-5a115efd6b75</id><updated>2026-03-30T02:07:35.913-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump says Iran faces massive damage to its energy system unless it quickly agrees to end the war.</summary></entry><entry><title>In South Sudan, a prophet's sacred stick helps fuel a violent struggle for political power</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-sudan-sacred-stick-political-power-struggle-i89782"/><id>urn:uuid:616aa665-c253-4914-88a9-addba8eefef8</id><updated>2026-03-30T02:05:55.251-04:00</updated><summary>In a tribal battle fought over a century ago, according to oral history, a prophet in South Sudan raised his stick and summoned a thunderbolt that killed a crowd of fighters from a rival tribe.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-march-30-2026-e69147"/><id>urn:uuid:0259a5cb-257f-4e35-b3bb-d9709575d67c</id><updated>2026-03-30T01:53:34.603-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure, potentially including desalination plants that supply drinking water.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian police kill a suspect 7 months after he allegedly shot 3 officers, killing 2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-police-shooting-dezi-freeman-victoria-k72275"/><id>urn:uuid:0675a279-7c1d-4877-9f88-82fd5a99ff6e</id><updated>2026-03-30T01:34:17.307-04:00</updated><summary>Australian police have shot dead a man seven months after he was suspected of killing two police officers and seriously wounding a third in a remote forest region.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kosovo-iran-war-fuel-prices-g92767"/><id>urn:uuid:f6024550-f2fb-4283-a17f-e2103782443a</id><updated>2026-03-30T01:22:54.779-04:00</updated><summary>Kosovo is one of the Europe's poorest countries and struggles with a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. John's athletic director says coach Rick Pitino has signed new deal with contract extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/rick-pitino-st-johns-o27298"/><id>urn:uuid:4bd0bf3b-35b4-46df-9909-5eb4b76fe829</id><updated>2026-03-30T01:16:06.777-04:00</updated><summary>St. John's says Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him under contract with the school through the end of this decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>A youth-led push for change threatens Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary's elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-election-youth-voters-orban-v53070"/><id>urn:uuid:83f4ef9e-8e3c-4b58-bafd-18272be9e21d</id><updated>2026-03-30T01:08:47.996-04:00</updated><summary>Two weeks before pivotal elections, Hungary's young voters are rallying behind Péter Magyar's Tisza party and posing the strongest challenge to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jokic has 25 points, 15 rebounds, Nuggets beat Warriors 116-93 for their 6th straight win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/warriors-nuggets-score-u38712"/><id>urn:uuid:cf61f82e-46b7-4085-91ba-8b7e054f3a0d</id><updated>2026-03-30T00:59:32.935-04:00</updated><summary>Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray had 20 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 116-93.</summary></entry><entry><title>China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/air-china-flight-north-korea-tourism-b74538"/><id>urn:uuid:169b504c-dc3a-449b-8d77-c71bd6706fb0</id><updated>2026-03-30T00:55:22.829-04:00</updated><summary>China's flag carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea's capital of Pyongyang not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals.</summary></entry></feed>