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Police say a man accused of plowing¹ a car into a crowd enjoying a parade in New Orleans is being investigated for driving while intoxicated². 21 people were hospitalized. Authorities say the crash on Saturday evening sends a strong message about drinking and driving.

Thousands of civilians³ fled western Mosul on Sunday as Iraqi forces continued their advance into neighborhoods held by the Islamic State group. United Nations officials say civilians had made up an unusually high proportion of the casualties in the battle for Mosul.

A 17-year-old transgender boy completed an undefeated season by winning a controversial Texas state girl's wrestling title. The weekend competition received heavy criticism from those who believe the testosterone he's taking as he transitions from female to male created an unfair advantage.

Amateur luge fans celebrated⁴ the Russia holiday Pancake Week by sliding down a makeshift icy track. The holiday precedes Lent in the Orthodox Christian⁵ calendar and ushers⁶ out the winter.

Krysta Fauria, Associated Press with AP News Minute.