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A fifth title is at stake for the UConn Huskies. But the underdog Aztecs have proven their ability to surprise this season.

Economists say falling prices are a sign that the economy isn't doing well. Slowing consumer demand is behind the fall in oil prices, which are heading toward $50 a barrel. The government reported Wednesday that prices for consumer goods are eroding at a record pace. A short while ago, inflation seemed to be the danger. Economic policymakers now are fretting about deflation.

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal have advanced to a May 6 runoff in France's presidential elections. With most of the votes counted, Sarkozy took in more than 31 percent, with Segolene second at just under 26 percent.

At least 45 people were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The illnesses occurred in a majority of U.S. states and in Canada.

The former president has a long history of shifting - and at times confusing - stances on abortion rights.

While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.

Former President Donald Trump wins New Hampshire, beating Nikki Haley in a crucial race in the Republican nominating contest. President Biden won the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate.

Associates of the imprisoned Russian opposition leader said Monday that he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost.

Tropical Storm Oscar disintegrated Tuesday and its remnants headed toward the Bahamas. It had earlier made landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least six people.

"Long live independent film!" That's how Anora director Sean Baker ended his speech on Sunday night after accepting the award for best picture.