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Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

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

Photos show Christians celebrating Easter around the world

Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the most important holiday in the Christian liturgical calendar. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Skilled sewers in demand as tailors and dressmakers age out, in photos

Across the U.S., the number of tailors, dressmakers and custom sewing specialists is declining, even as demand for their work is growing. Industry experts say younger shoppers are turning to these professionals to tailor ready-made clothing, refresh thrifted pieces and get more longevity out of their wardrobes. Kil Bae, a longtime tailor in New York, notes that the rise of weight-loss medications such as Zepbound and Wegovy has led more people to seek alterations as their bodies change. At the same time, the pool of skilled workers is shrinking as experienced sewers retire. In response, the Fashion Institute of Technology has partnered with Nordstrom to create a training program aimed at addressing the shortage. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising

Asian markets that are open for trading are mostly rising as investors continue to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' for the first time since her mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie is making her return to NBC's "Today" show Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

Congo will receive some deportees from the U.S. as part of a new deal under the Trump administration's third-country program

Toddler injured by wolf after crawling under Pennsylvania zoo's exterior metal fence

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

UCLA beats South Carolina 79-51 to claim its 1st women's NCAA Tournament championship

Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection

The Trump administration has taken a new tack in celebrating Easter

Gasoline tanker erupts in flames after hitting power lines in Texas

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

President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor's race

SEEMA MEHTA

President Trump endorses conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial contest. Hilton and his fellow Republican Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County, have been leading polls in the state.

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

SEEMA MEHTA, NICOLE NIXON

Hedge fund founder Tom Steyer, among the top Democrats running for governor who has spent more than $100 million of his money on his campaign, faces questions about how he made his wealth.

Mexico report downplays 'disappeared' crisis. Human rights activists call it a cover-up

PATRICK J. MCDONNELL, CECILIA SÁNCHEZ VIDAL

An estimated 130,000 people have gone missing in Mexico, mostly victims of organized crime. Now the government insists that number is inflated includes tens of thousands who may be alive.

Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon's far side

The Artemis II astronauts are racing toward a new distance record on their moon flyby

Ceasefire proposal could reopen key oil route amid US-Iran tensions and more top headlines

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