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Lisa Kudrow discusses reviving her HBO series The Comeback for a third season and reflects on her time on Friends and the loss of castmate Matthew Perry.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings renewed a public plea for information about seven weeks after their mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing; authorities say she was taken from her Tucson home and are seeking to identify a masked person seen on camera.

Construction is finishing on a 175-by-300-foot covered arena at the Madison County Fairgrounds that will seat about 1,500 and include a press box, restrooms and a rodeo area. County officials say the project is funded by local tourism dollars and state legislature support, is under budget, and is expected to be completed in May.

Los Angeles County opened all seven animal shelters on Sunday to create space after authorities seized 316 dogs and cats from a Lake Hughes property; a court order is required before those animals can be adopted.

The Baylor African Student Association held Afrique, its annual cultural showcase, featuring fashion walks, traditional dances and a dinner with cultural cuisine; organizers said the event aimed to bring students together and highlight both traditional and modern African culture.

Bold Rock Hard Cider in Mills River held an early National Puppy Day event where $1 from each pint sold between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. was donated to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, and guests could round up for extra contributions.

Kevin Warsh's confirmation is stalled as a senator is blocking the nomination amid a Justice Department probe involving Jerome Powell, and Powell has said he will remain in office if no successor is confirmed by his term end on May 15.

Jessi Pierce and her three children were found dead after a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Pierce had posted photos of an ice cream outing with her children the day before and the NHL confirmed their deaths.

Amaya Battle hit a late baseline jumper to lift Minnesota to a 65-63 win over Ole Miss, sending the Gophers to the women's NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.

Anton Frondell is expected to join the Chicago Blackhawks soon, and coach Jeff Blashill said he will be thrown into the lineup; Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis are competing to keep top-six minutes.

Jessi Pierce, a Minnesota hockey reporter and media personality, and her three children died in a house fire; colleagues, players and community groups offered widespread tributes to her work and community involvement.

Leqaa Kordia, released from Prairieland Detention Center on March 1 after more than a year in ICE custody, spoke at a rally in Paterson; her legal team says she remains in removal proceedings and the government has appealed a prior immigration ruling.

Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family debuted at Disneyland Park in a fan experience called "Bluey's Best Day Ever" in the Fantasyland Theatre, with character shows, interactive areas and themed food and merchandise.

No-till gardening avoids digging to preserve soil structure and relies on mulches or layered organic matter such as cardboard, wood chips, or straw; experts note it can help water retention, fertility, and soil biology.

Reports say extremist Jewish settlers carried out attacks on several Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank after an 18-year-old settler was killed; Israeli forces say they were dispatched to the area and some arrests were made.

The fourth annual Boxerpalooza in Horry County raised proceeds for Tidal Paws Animal Rescue. The free event featured live music, vendors, raffles, free pet services such as nail trims and microchipping, and animals available for adoption.

The Rotary Club of Tehachapi presented its January Peace Baton to the city in recognition of the city's partnership on the 12 Days of Christmas food drive, which helped distribute boxes to more than 130 families and seniors.

New rules from the New York Department of State require cosmetology and hair-styling schools to teach care for kinky and curly hair by September, implementing a 2023 law intended to address discrimination linked to hair texture.

Hawaii lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 2614 to allow the state Department of Education to award overdue high school diplomas to veterans whose schooling was interrupted by World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Supporters describe the move as symbolic recognition of service, while some veterans questioned how many people would qualify.

Eight-week-old pittie mix puppies have arrived at the Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown and are cleared for immediate adoption; the shelter says the litter is friendly, social and has distinctive short legs and long bodies, and walk-in adoptions run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend.

Team USA swept the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, defeating NFL- and celebrity-led teams, and each player on the U.S. squad received a $100,000 prize, according to Front Office Sports.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting China this week for the company’s 50th anniversary while data shows iPhone sales in China rose about 23% in the first nine weeks of the year.

A mother shared nearly seven years of clips showing her American bully, Oso, cuddling with her children to counter warnings the dog would turn on them; the Instagram compilation drew more than 315,000 views.

Local artist Shlome J. created a Puppy Palooza T-shirt inspired by his girlfriend's King Charles dog, and ABC7 will donate proceeds from T-shirt sales to support spcaLA.

Brownsburg Parks updated the Town Council about February maintenance, safety and programming work and announced a new Senior Soirée for adults 55 and older on April 21 at Eaton Hall.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended recent U.S. strikes on Iran and supported President Trump's 48-hour warning about the Strait of Hormuz; Iran warned it would retaliate if energy infrastructure is attacked.

NOAA forecasts a Kp index of 5 for Sunday night, signaling minor to moderate geomagnetic storms that could make the northern lights visible across about 15 northern U.S. states along the Canadian border.

Alaska counts mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day if they arrive within 10 days (15 days for overseas ballots), and residents in isolated villages say flights, weather and long distances make that grace period essential as a pending U.S. Supreme Court case could change the rule.

Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom, said "I'm recovering" after a recent liver transplant as she prepares to face a federal 23-count indictment alleging a scheme to divert roughly $225,000 and related tax offenses; her case is scheduled to return to court on April 16.

Air Evac 177 and Survival Flight 20 held landing zone training at Piney Chapel Fire and Rescue in Limestone County, where dozens of emergency personnel and members of the public learned about helicopter operations and safety.