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01:51 Trump Signs Bill to Fund DHS, Ending Record 75-Day Shutdown 01:03 Alleged White House dinner gunman had respirator, hollow-point bullets 01:42

Also on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al Busaidi, who oversaw previous rounds of talks between the U.S. and Iran before the latest round of fighting.

“The Strait of Hormuz belongs to the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he said, adding that the country was working to compensate businesses and property damaged during the war, and that Trump’s blockade plan was certain to fail.

In Tehran, rial continues to tumble On Sunday, the second day of Iran’s working week, the rial weakened further against the U.S. dollar. In Tehran’s Ferdowsi Street, the capital’s main currency exchange hub, the dollar was trading at 1,840,000 rials. Analysts say there is a strong possibility the currency will slip further in the coming days.

According to reports published in Iranian media, several factories have not renewed contracts for workers after the Iranian new year holidays, and significant numbers have lost their jobs.

Yousef Pezeshkian, the son and adviser of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, wrote on Telegram that both the United States and the Islamic Republic see themselves as the winner of the war and are unwilling to back down.

Nobel committee calls for medical treatment for imprisoned Iranian laureate The Norwegian Nobel Committee urged Iran to immediately transfer jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi for medical treatment in Tehran after her health sharply deteriorated.

Mohammadi, 53, a rights lawyer who won the prize while in prison, was arrested in December during a visit to the eastern Iranian city of Mashhad and sentenced to seven more years in prison.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi told diplomats in Tehran “the ball is in the United States’ court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach”.

An Associated Press investigation finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. (AP Video: Mary Conlon; Serginho Roosblad; Austin Johnson; Sally Ho. Animations: Marshall Ritzel)

President Trump promised to cut electricity bills, but prices have risen instead. Many in West Virginia now face utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages. And the state’s reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski, Carolyn Kaster)

After the August blast at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, some current and former steelworkers say management’s investment decisions have left workplace safety and pollution issues to linger at a plant where operators have little margin for error. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski)

More than 60 people have been killed since September when the U.S. military began attacking boats that the Trump administration alleges were smuggling drugs. The Associated Press interviewed dozens of residents in the Paria Peninsula, in Venezuela’s breathtaking northeastern coast from which some of the targeted boats departed. (AP Video: Juan Arraez; Illustration by Peter Hamlin)

American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press. Two U.S. contractors, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were revealing their employers’ internal operations, said they were coming forward because they were disturbed by what they considered dangerous and irresponsible practices. (Production: Luke Garratt)

The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. But after two tours in Iraq, Chris Arthur was calling for taking up arms against police and government officials in his own country. (AP video: Allen Breed, Serginho Roosblad, Rick Bowmer/ production: Serginho Roosblad, Marshall Ritzel)

A “sea war” is brewing off the West African nation of Gambia as desperate local fishermen attack foreign commercial fishing vessels, and each other. The fight is driven by market forces and foreign seafood appetites that are far beyond their control. (AP Video/Grace Ekpu)

Get your heart pumpin’. She’ll make you “Sweat.” Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing ‘90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name. Eight or so years ago, Melanie C began deejaying, reinvigorating her love of rave and dance music — early loves that predate her girl group days. She sat down with AP music editor Maria Sherman to discuss the “Sweat” recording process, dance floor therapy and learning to embrace her Sporty Spice legacy.

David Byrne sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan backstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to discuss the surge of younger fans discovering his work, his creative process, and the unpredictability of hits like “Burning Down the House.” The 73-year-old former Talking Heads frontman reflects on a recently-abandoned music project, failing at watercolor painting — and feeling “incredibly lucky” to keep doing what he loves.

Jafar Panahi still plans to return home after the Oscars on March 15. The Iranian filmmaker heads to the Academy Awards with two nominations for “It Was Just An Accident,” in the international film and screenplay categories. He sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz in early February, before the Iran war began, to talk about the intersection of art and politics, his belief in the Iranian people, and how his film starring Vahid Mobasseri was informed by his time in prison.

At 800 episodes and 37 seasons, “The Simpsons” remains a cultural juggernaut that refuses to age. In this exclusive set of interviews, the architects of Springfield reflect on the journey to becoming one of the most influential and enduring television series of all time. Creator Matt Groening and longtime showrunners Al Jean, and Matt Selman speak with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan about the secrets behind the animated show’s nearly four-decade run — from evolving characters and legendary guest stars to the “accidental” predictions that have become internet legend. Bart Simpson voice actor Nancy Cartwright takes viewers inside a recording session, revealing how playing a 10-year-old boy for nearly 40 years has become inseparable from her own identity.

Animator David Silverman revisits his original sketches that transformed rough ideas into iconic moments, while principal composer Kara Talve offers a rare look inside a live scoring session.

Sean Astin says he is happy to be at the head of the actors union at a vital moment. The 54-year-old actor from “The Lord of the Rings” films is the new president of the the actors union SAG-AFTRA and will be leading the group as it begins contract talks with studios that last time led to a long strike. In an interview, Astin tells AP entertainment journalist Andrew Dalton that the union’s negotiators can’t give up any of the ground they earned during the 2023 strike, including higher wages and artificial intelligence protections.

As “Bridgerton” enters its fairytale era in season four with a masquerade ball meet-cute, AP entertainment journalist Hilary Fox sat down with the cast of the steamy Netflix hit to discuss their own Cinderella moments, being spotted by fans and sex scenes. With the focus on Luke Thompson’s Benedict and the mysterious Sophie, played by newcomer Yerin Ha, returning stars include Hannah Dodd, Luke Newton and Claudia Jessie as the Ton’s Bridgerton siblings Francesca, Colin and Eloise.

Joe Walsh is letting go. The famed guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer says that while he’s “kind of a hoarder,” it’s time to put some 800 items up for auction to benefit his military veterans charity. Walsh sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss selling his customized guitars and amps, vehicles and decades of memorabilia. The 78-year-old Eagles guitarist shares the stories behind his beloved gear and discusses how music-making has shifted from the analog era to the digital age — and what’s being lost in the process.

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss his new documentary, “Paul Anka: His Way.” Anka reflects on seven decades in show business, the evolving future of music in the age of A.I., and the stories behind some of his most iconic collaborations. He opens up about writing “My Way” for Frank Sinatra, his crucial role in bringing The Beatles to the U.S., and working with Michael Jackson, Drake, Sammy Davis Jr. and Elvis Presley.

Cherien Dabis’ “All That’s Left of You” follows one Palestinian family over the course of three generations — beginning in 1948 and ending in the present day. The Palestinian American actor, writer and director’s epic, executive produced by Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo, is Jordan’s submission to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. It’s set for U.S. theatrical release in January. Dabis sat down with AP entertainment journalist Leslie Ambriz to talk about the difficult production, Sundance acclaim and the deeply personal real-world stories behind the film.

After taking home 22 trophies at the Emmy Awards in September and scoring a summer box office hit with Brad Pitt’s “F1" — streaming Dec. 12 — the leaders at Apple TV are taking a victory lap. The streaming service rebranded by dropping the “plus” at the end of its name and next year will become the U.S. broadcast partner of Formula 1 racing. AP entertainment editor Ryan Pearson sat down with the Apple executives Eddy Cue, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht to discuss the studio’s growth and ambitions, a sudden pullback from releasing Jessica Chastain’s “Savant” series, the toys and games IP race, and synergy between the technology giant’s TV and music divisions.

“It’s Not That Deep” for Demi Lovato as she enters a new era with her ninth studio album and an upcoming tour. The pop star sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan in Los Angeles to reflect on her journey. She says at 33 she’s making peace with her past, embracing the memes that once made her self-conscious, and learning not to take herself too seriously. She opens up about how finding true love inspired her new album, details her upcoming tour, and reveals how she remains emotionally connected to earlier hits like “Skyscraper” when performing them today.

Becky G says “now is the best time to be an artist” as she finds herself able to cross between music genres, including Mexican regional music. She’s part of a new cadre of women who are carving out their own space in the often male-dominated world, often singing lyrics that differ from their male counterparts tailored around love, heartbreak and the experience of being a woman. She sat down with AP entertainment journalist Itzel Luna to talk about her Mexican-American identity, using creativity as resistance to anti-immigrant sentiment, and feeling “divinely guided from above.”

Jeremy Allen White says learning to play guitar for his lead role in the Bruce Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere” was actually more difficult than singing. White, his co-star Odessa Young and writer-director Scott Cooper sat down with AP entertainment journalist Brooke Lefferts to talk about making the first movie based on the rock icon’s life, centered on the creation of his 1982 album “Nebraska.”

K-pop group P1Harmony sat down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to reflect on their creative journey and the growing importance of authenticity in their music and public lives. Since debuting in 2020, Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul and Jongseob have built a global fanbase through performances and honesty — on and off stage. They share insights on letting go of image control, embracing imperfection, the push-and-pull of creative decision-making in K-pop, and how love from fans has helped them recognize their own worth.

On Thursday, Senate Republicans again blocked a war powers resolution brought by Democrats aimed at ending the war in Iran.

After Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli strikes on the first day of the war, his son Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded him. However, decision-making seems less centralised than it was before the war.

At a rally at a Florida retirement Friday, Trump assured The Villages crowd that oil prices would come "crashing down" when the war ends. The conflict has yet to end due to the Trump administration's stalled negotiations with Tehran.

But then-Presidents George W. Bush in 2001 and 2002 and George H.W. Bush in 1991 did seek congressional authorization for military conflicts in the Middle East and in those cases, lawmakers approved their requests.

In 2011, then-President Barack Obama argued against seeking congressional approval for a military operation in Libya, with his administration saying, "U.S. operations do not involve sustained fighting or active exchanges of fire with hostile forces, nor do they involve U.S. ground troops."

“This is an illegal war and every day Republicans remain complicit and allow it to continue is another day lives are endangered, chaos erupts, and prices increase, all while Americans foot the bill,” Schumer said.

"I do not believe the statute would support that," he said. Meanwhile, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is preparing to put an Authorization for Use of Military Force, which is more limited than a formal declaration of war, up for a vote. Congress passed an AUMF in the wake of 9/11, launching the so-called "War on Terror."

03:30 Speaker Johnson says U.S. ‘not at war’ with Iran as 60-day deadline nears

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a flurry of calls on Friday with many of his regional counterparts, including from Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Azerbaijan, to brief them on his country’s latest initiatives to end the war, according to his social media.