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Sun Apr 14 2024

Catch up. Quick.

What happened this weekend? Iran launched a historic missile and drone strike on Israel. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is in full swing with a first weekend featuring surprise appearances and reunions. And world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has his sights set on a second green jacket at the Masters.

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US says it will defend Israel but would not be part of Iran attack response

This handout picture released by the Israeli Army on April 14, 2024 shows an Israeli Air Force fighter aircraft at an undisclosed airfield reportedly after a mission to intercept incoming airborne threats. Israel's military spokesperson said "99 percent" of the "300 threats" launched by Iran were intercepted. The overnight attack is in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, according to the Iranian army.

White House national security spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. is not seeking escalation and does not want a war with Iran.

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Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs on the Coachella Stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., April 13, 2024.

The biggest moments of Coachella Day 2, from No Doubt to T-Pain

The lack of a Taylor Swift guest appearance at Coachella 2024 Day 2 left us a little bummed, but Bleachers' and No Doubt's epic sets made up for it.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Masters live updates: All the highlights from battle for Green Jacket

It's Sunday at the Masters. Follow along with USA TODAY Sports so you don't miss a highlight from the final round of the Masters.

Former President Donald Trump walks from the courtroom at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on Feb. 15, 2024, after a procedural hearing ahead of his trial over a hush money payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election. During the hearing, the judge set the start of the trial for March 25th.

Historic Trump New York hush money trial starts Monday: What to know

Former President Donald Trump is set to go on trial in Manhattan Monday in a criminal hush money case that could impact the 2024 election.

Iran launches missiles, drones at Israel: Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem on April 14, 2024.

U.S.-led coalition helped intercept 300 weapons from Iran: official

U.S. fighter aircraft and guided-missile destroyers knocked down some of the incoming missiles and drones, according to a U.S. official.

19. Pittsburgh

26 barges break loose, float uncontrolled down Ohio River

Late Friday night, the National Weather Services extended a flood warning for the Ohio River near Pittsburgh.

Taylor Swift and Travis KeIce watch as Ice Spice performs in the Sahara tent at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., April 13, 2024.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dance to Bleachers, Ice Spice at Coachella

The couple were spotted at the concert series.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby answers questions during the daily White House press briefing on January 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kirby answered a range of questions related primarily to a drone strike in Jordan yesterday that killed three U.S. service members, believed to have been carried out by an Iran-backed militia group. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776098490 ORIG FILE ID: 1970762206

A new deal could bring Israeli hostages home, US official says

John Kirby, U.S. National Security Council spokesman, said diplomacy efforts continue, despite a recent rejection by Hamas.

U.S. President Joe Biden gives remarks virtually to the National Action Network Convention from the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus on April 12, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Joe Biden catching up to Donald Trump's lead, poll finds

President Joe Biden is catching up to former President Donald Trump's polling lead, according to a new poll.

Caitlin Clark appeared on this week's "Saturday Night Live."

Caitlin Clark makes surprise appearance on 'SNL'

Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on this week's "Saturday Night Live" during the "Weekend Update" segment.

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