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Failed candidate found guilty in shooting plot against New Mexico Democrats
A failed Republican candidate was found guilty Wednesday of hiring people to shoot at the homes of local Democratic leaders after he lost an election for the New Mexico House of Representatives, ...NBC News - 11h -
Romania bans far-right frontrunner from presidential election
Ruling against Călin Georgescu comes despite US call for country to respect voters’ wishesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Romania bans second far-right hopeful from presidential election rerun
Diana Șoșoacă’s exclusion follows expulsion of front-runner Călin Georgescu from race amid rising tension around poll. Romania’s electoral commission on Saturday excluded a second far-right ...The Guardian - 4d -
DNC to make first major post-election investment into Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The Democratic National Committee is set to announce its earliest-ever new election cycle investment in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.ABC News - 2d -
Chaos in Romania's capital after far-right Calin Georgescu barred from presidential redo
Chaos broke out in Romania’s capital as supporters of the far-right populist Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy in a presidential election redoABC News - Mar. 9 -
Romania's far-right presidential hopeful Diana Sosoaca files new candidacy bid despite previous ban
Controversial Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca, who was barred by a top court from entering last year’s annulled presidential election, has filed her candidacy in an unlikely bid to enter in the ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
How will NCAA Tournament selection committee handle seeding as many as 12, 13 or 14 teams from the SEC?
The league is destined to set the record for the most bids in one year. Here's how the committee will look to try and avoid rematches earlyCBS Sports - 4d -
March Madness 2025: Committee reveals official NCAA Tournament bracket seed list from 1-68
A look at how NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Committee ranked the entire tournament fieldCBS Sports - 3d -
Labour picks candidate to replace shamed Amesbury
Cheshire councillor Karen Shore hopes to retain the seat which Labour won at the general election.BBC News - 6d -
Greenland independence debate ‘on steroids’ ahead of election
Donald Trump’s threats to take the territory have divided parliamentary candidates over the future of Danish ruleFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Olympic contest to pick IOC president is quirky and controlled by tight campaign and voting rules
The IOC is the undisputed champion of running the most tightly managed sports election, one compared by veteran Olympic watchers to a conclave to pick a pope. The voters themselves will get ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director
The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris courtABC News - Mar. 5 -
Track Legend Carl Lewis Says He Competed In A Bodysuit After His 1984 Olympic Debut Because 'Sex Sells' (Exclusive)
"Track bodies look amazing," the 10-time Olympic medal winner says. "So why are we not showing our bodies?”Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Iowa basketball coaching candidates: 8 names who could replace Fran McCaffery
After Iowa fired Fran McCaffery, here's a look at eight candidates the Hawkeyes could hire as their next basketball coach, including Drake's Ben McCollum.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look
Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote
MPs prepare to debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government. Portugal is bracing for its third snap general election in as many years as MPs prepare to debate a ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Imane Khelif hits back at Donald Trump and targets Olympic gold in LA
Algerian tells ITV News she plans to defend Paris title Khelif says Trump comments ‘do not intimidate me’ Imane Khelif has said she is looking forward to defending her Olympic title in Los ...The Guardian - 1d -
Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues
A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
How Trump Has Upended the Presidential Pardon
President Trump’s willingness to pardon allies has spawned a brisk market for executive clemency. Kenneth P. Vogel, a Times reporter who investigates money, politics and influence, looks at some of ...The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Far-right Romanian frontrunner sees Russia as a ‘threat’
George Simion takes baton from barred presidential candidate who described Vladimir Putin as a role modelFinancial Times - 3d -
A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump
Greenland is having a moment in the international spotlightABC News - Mar. 10 -
Timberwolves run win streak to seven games as they continue to look like a playoff problem
Anthony Edwards and his supporting cast have been scorching hotCBS Sports - 5d -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over abortion rights and influence of Elon Musk and George Soros
In their only debate before next month's election, Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel traded barbs over mega-donors Soros and Musk and their involvement in the race.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Survey Says Gen-Zers Make Terrible Job Candidates, but Here’s the Truth
Most job hunters aren’t good at looking for new positions, regardless of their age. It’s a skill that’s usually doesn’t get tested enough for people to be great at it.Inc. - 2d -
Boxing officially announced as event at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
The United States is looking for a bounce-back performance after winning one boxing medal in Paris in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 18m -
Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy
Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties to compete in November’s general election for the presidencyABC News - Mar. 9 -
Key Erdogan rival's diploma is revoked in a move that blocks him from Turkey's election
A university has invalidated Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's diploma in a move widely perceived as politically motivated to block him from from running in the next presidential raceABC News - 1d -
Jan. 6 investigators hit back at Trump over pardon threat: ‘Do it. Or shut up’
The members of the Jan. 6 investigative committee are hitting back at President Trump for his threat to nullify the presidential pardons surrounding their work. The investigators not only contend ...The Hill - 2d -
Oscar Bobb returns to Manchester City action in Premier League 2 clash after almost seven months injured
Manchester City fans were greeted by the sight of Oscar Bobb returning to competitive match action on Sunday afternoon as he featured in Premier League 2 duties.The Norway international has been ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Wisconsin Democrats look to harness anger with Musk in court race
Wisconsin Democrats are launching a full-court press against Elon Musk as they look to use angry voter sentiment against him as a tool to turn out voters in the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
2025 college basketball coaching carousel: 13 mid-major candidates primed for promotion ahead of next season
These coaches should draw plenty of attention as major programs look to fill upcoming vacanciesCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Wisconsin basketball March Madness prediction: A look at where the Badgers could land after Northwestern win
The Badgers' 70-63 win over Northwestern on Thursday registers as a Quad 2 victory in the eyes of the selection committee.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Wisconsin basketball March Madness prediction: A look at where the Badgers could land after UCLA win
The Badgers' 86-70 victory over UCLA Friday is considered a Quad 1 victory by the selection committee.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wisconsin basketball March Madness prediction: A look at where the Badgers could land after Michigan State win
The Badgers' 77-74 victory over UCLA Saturday is considered a Quad 1 victory by the selection committee.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ilona Maher: Rugby’s biggest star since Jonah Lomu
Since winning bronze at last year’s Paris Olympics with the United States sevens team, Ilona Maher has embarked on a never-ending roller-coaster ride.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Sanders: 'These are the scariest times in my life'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says “these are the scariest times in my life” because of Elon Musk's growing power and what the former presidential candidate described as both an “oligarchy” and “the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
21 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2004 Masters, Lefty finally breaks through
Phil Mickelson birdied five of the last seven holes for the win, including one on the 18th hole, for his first major title.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
NCAA tournament selection metrics used to build March Madness bracket, explained
The men's NCAA Tournament selection committee team sheets have seven metrics for building March Madness bracket. Here's a breakdown of each one.Yahoo Sports - 6d