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Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT.

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ONLY ON AP

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TRAVEL BAN-A REFUGEE’S JOURNEY — Just a week ago, an Iraqi woman and her family received news that refugees like them have been waiting to hear: They had seats on a flight bound for the United States, with an arrival just before the latest Trump administration travel ban was supposed to take effect. Though a federal judge temporarily blocked the ban — they feel lucky that they are no longer in limbo like so many other refugees waiting to get into America. By Julie Watson, Malak Harb and Allen Breed. SENT: 990 words, photos, video.

JUNGLE WARFARE — U.S. Army soldiers are training at the first jungle school the branch of the military has established in decades, one that comes as the American military renews its focus on Asia and the Pacific after years of war in the Middle East. By Audrey McAvoy. SENT: 770 words, photos.

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TOP STORIES

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TRUMP-BUDGET — President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.15 trillion budget reshapes the federal government in broad conservative strokes with more for the military, less for domestic programs. It also targets favorites of Republicans and rural voters who backed his candidacy. By Andrew Taylor. SENT: 1,040 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: 880 words with new approach by 4 p.m., photos, video. With BUDGET-WINNERS AND LOSERS; BUDGET-HIGHLIGHTS-GLANCE; AP EXPLAINS-BUDGET PROCESS (all sent); BUDGET-IMMIGRATION, BUDGET-NIH, BUDGET-EPA, BUDGET-ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE, BUDGET-AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (all upcoming by 4 p.m.).

TRUMP-WORDS MATTER-ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump is learning a harsh lesson: In the White House, words do matter. Judges are using his administration’s words in rulings against his travel ban. By White House Correspondent Julie Pace. UPCOMING: 800 words by 4 p.m., photos.

TRUMP-TRAVEL BAN-LAWSUITS — Federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland block President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban targeting mostly Muslim nations. A look at how the two rulings differ and what the next steps might be for an administration that keeps losing in the court system. By Gene Johnson and Sudhin Thanawala. SENT: 1,110 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: 700 words with new approach by 4 p.m., photos, video. With TRUMP TRAVEL BAN-LAWSUITS-THE LATEST; TRUMP-TRAVEL BAN-EXCERPTS — A look at key points of the travel ban rulings in Hawaii and Maryland (upcoming by 4 p.m.).

NETHERLANDS ELECTION — If Geert Wilders is looking for people to blame for his disappointing showing in Dutch elections, he could point to a couple of unlikely-sounding candidates: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump. By Mike Corder. SENT: 760 words, photos.

YAHOO-SECURITY BREACH-MAKING EMAIL SAFE — Among other things, the federal indictment of Russian hackers reveals that many people still aren’t safeguarding their email accounts — and hackers are exploiting that. By Technology Writer Mae Anderson. SENT: 690 words, photos.

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WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

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MCDONALD’S-TRUMP TWEET — McDonald’s says it’s investigating tweet at Trump. SENT: 130 words, photo.

SIERRA LEONE-HUGE DIAMOND — Sierra Leone pastor discovers 706-carat diamond in village. SENT: 320 words. UPCOMING: photos, video.

BRITAIN-PIANO FULL OF GOLD — UK authorities seek owner of gold trove stashed inside piano. SENT: 190 words, photo.

NERDWALLET-THE ONE CARD SOLUTION — The one-card solution can swipe away credit card overload. SENT: 800 words, photo.

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WASHINGTON & POLITICS

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CONGRESS-HEALTH OVERHAUL — Congressional GOP leaders are relying on President Donald Trump to bring wavering conservatives around to their health care bill. SENT: 750 words, photos. UPCOMING: 800 words by 4 p.m., photos. With CONGRESS-HEALTH OVERHAUL-THE LATEST; TRUMP-HEALTH OVERHAUL — High stakes for Trump on GOP health care bill (sent).

TRUMP-PENTAGON — The White House announces nominees for six senior Pentagon jobs, including a longtime Boeing Co. executive for deputy secretary of defense, in its most significant step toward surrounding Defense Secretary Jim Mattis with Trump administration picks. By National Security Writer Robert Burns. SENT: 620 words.

TILLERSON-ASIA — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hints at a tougher North Korea approach but says Pyongyang “need not fear,” suggesting the Trump administration is still formulating its new policy. SENT: 780 words, photos. UPCOMING: 800 words with new approach by 2:30 p.m., photos.

TRUMP-IRISH PRIME MINISTER — Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny is urging President Donald Trump to help Irish people living in the U.S. illegally, saying they just want to “make America great.” SENT: 530 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: 500 words with new approach by 5 p.m., photos.

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NATIONAL

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OIL PIPELINE — North Dakota officials appear poised to go after the U.S. government — and thus U.S. taxpayers — to recoup more than $38 million in state expenses related to months of protests against the Dakota Access pipeline. SENT: 750 words, photo. With OIL PIPELINE-THE LATEST.

OKLAHOMA SENATOR-INVESTIGATION — Oklahoma prosecutors file child prostitution charges against a Republican state senator after police found him in a hotel room with a 17-year-old boy. SENT: 390 words, photo. UPCOMING: 500 words by 4 p.m., photos. With OKLAHOMA SENATOR-INVESTIGATION-THE LATEST.

PERSONHOOD FOR CHIMPS — An attorney will try to persuade a New York court that a chimpanzee should be treated as a person with legal rights. SENT: 640 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing.

FAITH HEALING DEATHS — In apparently unique prosecution, pastor in sect that rejects medicine has been charged in the death of a child from medical neglect. SENT: 910 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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FRANCE-SCHOOL SHOOTING — A 16-year-old student opens fire at a high school in southern France, wounding two other students and the principal trying to intervene. SENT: 580 words, photos. With FRANCE-SCHOOL SHOOTING-THE LATEST; FRANCE-IMF-LETTER BOMB — Letter bomb explodes at France office of IMF, injuring 1 (sent).

TRUMP-REFUGEE CUTS — An AP analysis suggests that the people hurt most by Trump’s planned deep cuts in refugee visas are from not any of the six Muslim countries listed in his travel ban, but Myanmar. SENT: 2,090 words, photos, video, interactive. A 1,130-word abridged version also moved.

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BUSINESS

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GLOBAL ECONOMY — U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to get tough on trade partners like China, Mexico and Germany. Now his Treasury chief, Steven Mnuchin, will get his first opportunity to confront them all in one room. By Business Writers David McHugh and Martin Crutsinger. SENT: 790 words, photos. With BRITAIN-ECONOMY — UK central bank seems increasingly concerned about inflation (sent).

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HEALTH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

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BRAIN INJURIES-ELDERLY FALLS — Elderly people are suffering brain injuries from falls at what appear to be unprecedented rates, according to a new government report, possibly the result of more older people living at home. By Medical Writer Mike Stobbe. SENT: 400 words.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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THEATER-J.J. ABRAMS — J.J. Abrams was in production on “The Force Awakens” in England when he, somewhat randomly, looking for a night off, bought tickets to a farce playing in the West End, “The Play That Goes Wrong.” Abrams was delighted by it and he’s now, in his first time producing a play, brought it to Broadway. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 870 words, photos.

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SPORTS

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NCAA-CAROLINA POLITICS — For years, March brought the NCAA Tournament to North Carolina like a fixture of spring. And South Carolina watched from afar because of state politics that drew the ire of the NCAA. Those neighboring states have reversed roles this weekend. UPCOMING: 800 words by 6 p.m., photos. With NCAA-EAST-UNITED NATIONS — Ten players from foreign countries will participate in the Baylor-New Mexico State game alone (upcoming by 8 p.m.).

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