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Breaking Stories (US)

• SCOTUS Hit by Bombshell Leak of Secret ‘Shadow Docket’ Memos

  The Supreme Court has increasingly relied on ruling on high-stakes policy through the “shadow docket.”

  The Daily Beast
• North Korea fires ballistic missiles, flexing muscle amid Iran war

  The launch is the fourth such operation this month and the seventh of the year. Experts say it is meant to display North Korea's self-defense capabilities.

  CNBC
• Silver Screen and Roll

  Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1.

  Silver Screen and Roll
• NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

  Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

  Sports Illustrated
• Ukraine: Gunman shot dead after killing spree in Kyiv

  The mass shooting, in a busy central district of the Ukrainian capital, left 14 others wounded, officials said.

  DW.com
• Reports: Bengals Transform Defense In Draft Deal For Dexter Lawrence

  According to explosive reports racing across Saturday night screens, the Bengals have pulled off a franchise  first by dealing their first-round pick in next week’s NFL draft for Giants’ three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.

  Cincinnati Bengals
• Live updates: Iran war ceasefire deadline looms as Strait of Hormuz closed again

  Washington and Tehran are “far from a final agreement,” says Iran’s parliament speaker. Trump earlier said talks are progressing but Iran “got a little cute.” Follow for live updates.

  CNN
• LeBron James and the short-handed Lakers surprise Rockets 107-98 in playoff opener

  Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series.

  AP News
• Trump believed coming across as ‘unstable and insulting’ in controversial posts could ‘bring the Iranians to the table,’ report says

  The president reportedly thought appearing off-kilter and dangerous would make Iranians hasten to end the war, a new report says

  The Independent
• 3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 1 win vs. Rockets

  Led by Luke Kennard and LeBron James, the Lakers had a great offensive night to take Game 1 against Houston.

  Silver Screen and Roll