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Reruns of stories are available at http://apexchange.com, from the Service Desk at 800-838-4616, or your local AP bureau. Additional stories will be included in digest updates through the week. FOR THIS WEEK (for immediate release, except as noted): HB2-THE REAL COST Despite Republican promises that North Carolina's "bathroom bill" would have no economic impact, the law limiting LGBT protections will cost the state more than $3.75 billion in lost business over a dozen years, according to an AP analysis. By Emery P. Dalesio and Jonathan Drew. SENT: 2,100 words with an abridged version on March 27. Photos, video. With: BC-HB2-THE REAL COST-METHODOLOGY. MEXICO WALL-BUSINESSES-Q&A For decades, Donald Trump developed casinos, luxe condo towers and lush golf courses. Now, as president, Trump aims to build perhaps his most ambitious and surely his most contentious project yet: A wall along the nearly 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border. How? At what cost? And who would benefit? Here's what's known and not known about the potential effects on U.S. construction companies and workers. By Alex Veiga. SENT: 1,260 words on March 27. Photos. SEATTLE HOMELESS SPENDING Sixteen months after he declared a state of emergency on homelessness, the mayor of Seattle is asking voters in his liberal, affluent city for $55 million a year in new taxes to fight the problem, but some are pushing back. By Phuong Le. SENT: 940 words on march 27. Photos. BUDGET-ARTS FUNDING The National Endowment for the Arts developed in a uniquely American fashion: It was diverse and decentralized, with a significant part of its budget distributed to state and local organizations. Now, President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate it. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 980 words on march 27. Photos. CUBA RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Pastors and worshippers say Cuba is in the midst of an evangelical boom, and the construction of church buildings is generating conflicts with a government that recognizes freedom of religion but not the right to build churches. An AP Investigation. By Andrea Rodriguez. SENT: 1,080 words on march 27. Photos, video. BREXIT-BRAND-BRITAIN Classic British porcelain maker Wedgewood is banking on the idea that consumers globally want to buy into Brand Britain. It is marketing its goods using the young royals and heritage to become a sort of Burberry of homeware. The question is whether companies like Wedgwood that bank on Cool Britannia will find their brands tarnished — or enhanced — by Brexit. By Danica Kirka. SENT: 960 words on March 27. Photos. PEOPLE-KEVIN KLINE Kevin Kline is starring in "Present Laughter," Noel Coward's 1939 comedy about an egomaniacal matinee idol in the midst of personal turmoil. It's all about dressing gowns, love affairs and witty repartee, but Kline says its hard work. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 500 words on March 27. Photos. The AP

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