'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies

What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic

Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.

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Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs

Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.

BBC News - 5d

Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack

Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.

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South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo

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From a South Carolina repeat to UConn ending its title drought: Six teams that could win it all

Sixty-eight teams will compete in March Madness. But these six make up the short list of title contenders.

ESPN - 3d

Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed

Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person sprayed it with air freshener, the animal’s owner said.

The New York Times - 3d

Brandon Valley cruises to South Dakota girls state basketball tournament victory over Pierre

Brandon Valley will face Washington in the semifinals at 7:45 p.m. MT on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

South Bay Lakers recap: Quincy Olivari's big game leads Lakers to win

Rookie guard Quincy Olivari had a strong performance to lead the G League Lakers to a victory.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Women’s March Madness Bracket Watch: UConn takes No. 2 seed behind South Carolina

With 7.9 seconds left in the Big Sky tournament, sixth-seeded Montana, which had won only 14 games but had muscled into the championship game, took a lead against rival Montana State. The Grizzlies ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

UMaine men's hoop coach gets support from old South Portland teammates

Mar. 14—When Jon Furbush watches the University of Maine men's basketball team play, he sees the reflection of his high school teammate and longtime friend. That was especially evident Tuesday in ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

O'Gorman rolls over Rapid City Stevens to advance to South Dakota girls basketball title game

O’Gorman will face Brandon Valley in the Class AA state title game for the second consecutive year.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

South Carolina State loses MEAC final, automatic NCAA tournament bid on unnecessary foul in tie game

Norfolk State's Christian Ings made one of two free throws with eight seconds remaining to send the Spartans to the NCAA tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Tornado threat moves toward South after severe storms kill at least 20

The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings early Saturday.

CBS News - 1d

Tornadoes and extreme weather leave trail of destruction in US

At least 20 people have died after tornadoes and severe storms tore through central and southern states.

BBC News - 1d

At least 32 dead as monster storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Several people killed in Kansas dust storm while scattered tornadoes cause fatalities in Missouri. Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling ...

The Guardian - 17h

Junior Bridgeman's family announces celebration of life for late basketball star, entrepreneur

Junior Bridgeman, the entrepreneur and former basketball star who died Tuesday, will be honored in a public celebration of life event Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

March Madness bracket revealed for 2025 NCAA women's tournament: UCLA takes top seed over South Carolina

The Bruins are the top seed in the NCAA tournament for the first time in history.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

March Madness 2025 odds, lines, favorites: South Carolina opens women's tournament as a slight favorite over UConn

The Gamecocks are +270 to win it all but aren't the No. 1 overall seed.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and USC claim top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament

When the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament begins Friday, the UCLA Bruins will be its top overall seed.

NBC News - 8h

UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Texas earn No. 1 seeds in women's NCAA Tournament

UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA March Madness tournament.

CBS News - 8h

NCAA tournament 2025: 4 Cinderellas ready to bring the Madness, highlighted by potential chaos in South region

Scott Pianowski reveals four double-digit seeds in position to pull off an upset in Round 1 of the NCAA men's tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

VOTE: YMCA South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week, March 10-16, 2025

All five nominees this week — one from Michigan and four from Indiana — led their teams to basketball regional championships.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart

The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.

BBC News - Mar. 8

D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, dies at 64

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony

ABC News - Mar. 7

I signed a prenup, but my husband refuses to make a will or set up a trust. If he dies, will I inherit his estate?

“He has one adult son from whom he is estranged. He is 71 and I am 69.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 9

Art Schallock, oldest living MLB player and World Series champion with Yankees, dies at 100

Schallock was also a World War II veteran

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

'We go from dinner service to dealing with a corpse' - what happens when an air passenger dies

Crews will try to shield passengers from the body by using empty aisles, blankets and dim lighting.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Hyperbaric chamber facility where boy died put profits before client care, Michigan AG says

The facility where a hyperbaric chamber fire killed a 5-year-old child “held safety among their lowest considerations,” the Michigan attorney general said.

NBC News - 5d

Woman accused in death of Telemundo reporter should not have been free when he died, AG says

Other men have accused the Louisiana woman linked to the death of a Super Bowl reporter of drugging and robbing them — and she shouldn’t have been on probation when the reporter was found dead last ...

NBC News - 5d

James Reason, Who Used Swiss Cheese to Explain Human Error, Dies at 86

Mistakes happen, he theorized, because multiple vulnerabilities in a system align — like the holes in cheese — to create a recipe for disaster.

The New York Times - 3d

Larry Buendorf, Secret Service Agent Who Saved President Ford, Dies at 87

By grabbing a loaded handgun from Squeaky Fromme in 1975, Mr. Buendorf, as part of a Secret Service detail, thwarted a would-be assassin in California’s capital.

The New York Times - 3d

John Feinstein dies at 69: Legendary sportswriter penned 23 bestsellers, including 'A Season on the Brink'

Feinstein was an award-winning sportswriter, broadcaster and author

CBS Sports - 3d

Bid to launch women's DI hockey at Michigan moving forward, regent Denise Ilitch tells the AP

University of Michigan regent Denise Ilitch told The Associated Press she believes there’s enough support for the Big Ten school to launch a Division I women’s hockey program that it’s only a ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32

Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

OHSAA basketball tournament: Live updates from Pickerington Central girls DI state final

Pickerington Central's girls basketball team goes for an eighth OHSAA state championship Saturday night. Follow along for live coverage.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Our kids fought hard all season.' Princeton girls fall short in DI state championship

Princeton girls basketball had won 14 straight games but couldn't extend the streak against Pickerington Central, falling 47-44 March 15, 2025, at UD.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

‘This woman destroyed my heart and soul’: After my wife died, her mother turned on me — and presented me with a secret will

“She flipped a switch and instantly my wife’s entire family hated me.”

MarketWatch - 9h

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