• Bernie Sanders faces new challenges in crowded 2020 U.S. presidential race
• Teen in Lincoln Memorial protest sues Washington Post for $250 million
• Trump confident he will prevail against lawsuits over emergency declaration
• Illinois mass shooting reveals gaps in gun laws; state seeks to close them
• North Carolina poll workers admit improperly running early results
• Colorado man beat fiancé to death with bat, burned body: police
• Pressure mounts on Alabama publisher after he urges KKK to 'ride again'
• West Virginia teachers to continue strike, in charter schools fight

World

• May in Brussels again, seeking Brexit movement
• Rouhani says Iran- U.S. tensions are at 'a maximum'
• Saudi prince foresees 'good things' with India on visit overshadowed by Kashmir
• Russia looks to extend detention of ex U.S. marine held for spying: Ifax
• Turkey says cannot accept U.S. Patriot offer as it stands, talks continue
• Italy's League, 5-Star deny plans to join forces in EU parliament
• Iran calls U.S. sale of nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia a hypocrisy: Twitter
• Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition's China peace overture

• Qualcomm urges U.S. regulators to reverse course and ban some iPhones
• Lockheed unveils new F-21 fighter jet configured for India
• Governance panel opposed to Renault chairman being named Nissan head: sources
• Microsoft says discovers hacking targeting democratic institutions in Europe
• FMC expects NxStage deal to close in next couple of days
• U.S.-China trade hopes extend equity surge; central banks supportive
• Sainsbury's-Asda deal in doubt as UK regulator raises big objections
• Saudi Aramco discussing investments in India's Reliance Industries: CEO

• Lady Gaga splits with fiance Christian Carino
• 'Green Book' enjoys biggest Oscar nominations bounce at box office
• Rock band Queen to open Oscars show
• Justice Thomas assails landmark U.S. libel ruling that protects media
• Karl Lagerfeld: fashion's prolific commander-in-chief
• Want to win an Oscar? Spend millions on the film campaign trail
• Women in Hollywood see some gains after Oscars equality plea
• Keira Knightley film calls for unity in divided times

• NFL notebook: Brown, Steelers decide to part ways
• MLB notebook: Machado, Padres reportedly agree to deal
• Ex-NBA executive Leung hired to help lead USA Gymnastics past sex scandal
• Tearful Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai
• Top seed Thiem knocked out of Rio Open in first round
• Canes owner invests $250 million, named new AAF commish
• Tiafoe crashes out, Del Potro advances at Delray Beach Open
• Tennis: ITF's new pathway to help dreamers reach the top