Morning Edition Tuesday, the 31st of March

Good morning,

At the top of the news, After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot.

Also in the digest... Barbie, Gentrification, and Howie Mandel.

Happy reading.

- The inkl team

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Lead Stories
 
National
Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company to help
National
Judge throws out US Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, Denver
National
Texas judge rejects push to let churches make political endorsements
World
Want to boost the UK’s birthrate? Fix the housing crisis, research suggests
World
Trump signs order to restrict mail-in ballots in probably unconstitutional move
National
Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East
Sport
Mexico Learns Final Group Stage Opponent for 2026 World Cup
Sport
Canada Learns Final 2026 World Cup Group Stage Opponent
Sport
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI charges after rollover crash
World
Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section
World
Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump’s Iran war drags on
World
What is conversion therapy? US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado law banning it for LGBTQ+ minors
Cocaine
‘Hit by a flying bag of cocaine’: Florida man literally threw his drugs back at the dealer moments before police moved in. It didn’t help either of them
World
Nepal to issue formal apology to Dalits within 15 days
World
Human remains found on California beach in 2022 identified as missing man
World
Bucha’s dead demand justice as Europe stands with Ukraine four years on
World
Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East
Sport
Bam Adebayo Confronted Joel Embiid About His Fouling Practices During Latest Sixers Loss
Sport
Tiger Woods says he will step away from golf and seek treatment after DUI charge
World
US megachurch pastor released from jail after pleading guilty to child sex abuse