World Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth." Jackie Northam
World The story of an Israeli businessman and a Palestinian tailor in Gaza Two men were in business together until Oct. 7. The Israeli looks forward to a day when that trade will resume, while the Palestinian hopes he'll survive a war in which he has lost everything. Michele Kelemen
National 6 out of 10 Catholics support abortion rights despite church's stance, study shows Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states. The Catholic church hopes to keep it that way, but many Catholics support abortion rights. How do they reconcile their politics with their faith? Katia Riddle
National Monsters bee gone: Toddler's claim of monster in her wall turns out to be 50,000 bees The internet had strong feelings when a mom in Charlotte, N.C., posted a TikTok about her daughter insisting that there were monsters in her room for eight months. Turns out it was 50,000 bees. Matt Ozug Gus Contreras
World Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday. The Associated Press
How much should I spend on a wedding present? Life Kit's tips of the month Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.' Life Kit
World So your property has been 'Banksy-ed.' Now what? While some property owners try to turn a profit from the street artist's murals, others have carried the intense and costly responsibility of protecting them. Rebeca Rosman
World The Louvre Museum looks to rehouse the 'Mona Lisa' in its own room — underground Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall. Chloe Veltman
You know it when you see it: Here are some movies that got sex scenes right Good sex scenes are like any other kind of good filmmaking: It comes down to execution with purpose and care, done relative to whatever the function of the scene might be. Linda Holmes
National A dying father looks for the perfect family to adopt his son in 'Nowhere Special' A young single dad is on a mission in the film Nowhere Special. With a terminal illness and no family to turn to, he's searching for the perfect adoptive family for his four-year-old son. Bob Mondello