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Yolanda Saldívar up for parole 30 years after Selena's murder. Here's what to know
Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda SaldívarABC News - 4d -
200 years after the creation of braille, blind people in Mali say it has allowed them to fit in
Two hundred years have passed since the invention of braille, the tactile writing system that has transformed the lives of many blind and partially sighted peopleABC News - Mar. 20 -
WATCH: Daughter travels 24 hours to surprise parents after 3 years apart
Darci Condran and her parents had a heartwarming reunion after not seeing each other for three years while she lived in Australia.ABC News - 4d -
Amazon Luna signs multi-year deal with EA to bring big games to cloud gaming
Amazon Luna unveiled a multi-year deal with big game publisher Electronic Arts to bring many of its top games to the cloud gaming service.VentureBeat - 3d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 45m -
OT win sends Penn State to first NCAA Frozen Four in school history
Matt DiMarsico's overtime goal clinched Penn State's first trip to the NCAA Frozen Four in school history!Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Michigan State basketball's season ends with March Madness heartbreak vs Auburn in Elite 8
Michigan State basketball's season came to an end Sunday with a big loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight of March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
What Auburn's Bruce Pearl said after win over Michigan State in March Madness
Bruce Pearl is proud of the way his team played in Sunday's Elite Eight win over the Michigan State Spartans.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Michigan State basketball players reflect on what went wrong in Elite Eight loss vs Auburn
Auburn's physicality and defensive play gave Michigan State's guard rotation headaches, and the Spartans struggled to convert on offensive rebounds.Yahoo Sports - 59m -
‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan
Police go door-to-door arresting Afghans as government pledges to send millions back home to Taliban rule. More than 50 prominent female Afghan women’s rights activists sheltering in Pakistan are ...The Guardian - 23h -
SpaceX Faces Fresh Competition for $5.6 Billion in Government Contracts
Rocket Lab and startup Stoke Space were selected to compete for Department of Defense contracts through 2029.Inc. - 2d -
2025 Elite Eight odds, NCAA Tournament predictions: Michigan State vs. Auburn picks by expert on 22-10 roll
SportsLine expert Matt Severance has revealed his Michigan State vs. Auburn Tigers picks for the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on SundayCBS Sports - 8h -
Auburn vs. Michigan State odds, prediction, start time: 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8 picks by proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Michigan State Spartans vs. Auburn Tigers on Sunday in the Elite 8 of the 2025 NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - 7h -
Michigan State basketball roster: Which players can return after March Madness exit?
Looking at early projections for Michigan State basketball's 2025-26 season under coach Tom Izzo. Here's who can return, recruiting class and more.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Johni Broome's best highlights from Auburn's win vs. Michigan State in Elite Eight
Auburn star Johni Broome put up a double-double of 25 points and 14 boards against Michigan State to get the Tigers to the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Auburn basketball: How Johni Broome willed himself into March Madness lore vs. Michigan State
Auburn basketball's Johni Broome was on a tear against Michigan State in the Elite Eight. Then, an injury struck — but it didn't stop him playing hero in the final minutes.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
How Earth, Wind & Fire made its masterpiece
The veteran R&B group released 'That's the Way of the World' in March 1975. Here's why the album still matters.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Nintendo highlights Today app by dropping Legend of Zelda film date there
Nintendo proved the value of its new Today news app by revealing the planned release date of The Legend of Zelda film there.VentureBeat - 2d -
USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness
Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA TournamentABC News - 23h -
Auburn completes sweep of No. 1 seeds into Final Four, beating Michigan State 70-64
Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 on Sunday and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds advancing ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.The New York Times - 3d -
What to know about the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland
The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installationABC News - 2d -
Idaho man arrested and accused of striking Tesla counterprotester with car, police say
An Idaho man was arrested and accused of striking a counterprotester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday, according to the Meridian Police Department.NBC News - 8h -
USF flips Arkansas State forward Onyx Nnani
New USF men's basketball coach Bryan Hodgson added another piece from his former program with the commitment of formerYahoo Sports - 1h -
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years
Paleontologists hope that an amber-like material, made with living tree resin, will shed light on the prehistoric fossilization of the real stuff.The New York Times - 6d -
Walmart Is Offering a Cheaper Easter Meal This Year—No Eggs Included
The meal kit serves eight people for less than $6 per person, the retailer says.Inc. - 2d -
To Secure $40 Billion, OpenAI Must Complete For-Profit Transition by End-Year
SoftBank can reduce funding to $20 billion if OpenAI fails to fully transition by the deadline.Inc. - 1d -
Navigating Trump-Era Market Volatility: How to Invest Amid Uncertain Times
People with bond and international stock funds have held their own, despite a shaky U.S. stock market and the uncertainty and turmoil flowing from the White House.The New York Times - 2d -
Albania’s Orthodox Church inaugurates its new Archbishop Joan
Albania’s Orthodox Church has held an inauguration ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios following his death in JanuaryABC News - 1d -
What We Know About Talks for a Renewed Gaza Cease-Fire
Hamas said it had accepted a proposal for a new cease-fire, which would see some hostages released from captivity in Gaza. But details were elusive.The New York Times - 8h -
Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series
Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience.BBC News - 13h -
Women's March Madness: Kim Mulkey credits Flau'jae Johnson for jump-starting LSU, says 'I'm forever indebted'
Johnson was the first McDonald's All-American Mulkey signed at LSUCBS Sports - 4h -
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.Inc. - 2d -
Sears, Alabama can't duplicate record 3-point night, fall to Duke with Final Four at stake
Mark Sears was held to six points and Alabama followed an NCAA Tournament-record 25 3-pointers with only eight, dooming its shot at a second straight Final Four in an 85-65 loss to Duke in the East ...ABC News - 23h -
Christopher McVey sparks big first half as expansion side San Diego holds off LAFC 3-2
Defender Christopher McVey scored 21 minutes into the match to spark a three-goal first half and expansion side San Diego FC held on to beat Los Angeles FC 3-2 at Snapdragon StadiumABC News - 21h -
Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’
Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian women. Masih Alinejad has long held fast fighting for women’s rights in Iran despite ...The Guardian - 13h -
Xsolla’s 2025 Gaming State of Play report reveals optimistic trends
Mobile gaming is thriving, the Asia-Pacific market is experiencing a surge -- and so are new opportunities and new markets.VentureBeat - 3d -
WATCH: The Empire State Building celebrates Nightline’s 45th anniversary
We go behind the scenes of New York’s most iconic building as it lights up to mark our anniversary.ABC News - 1d -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 1d -
Fantastic finishes, team title highlight Bloomington's day at indoor state track
Bloomington scores big as Cougar boys repeat, South girls 3rd; Owen Valley also brings home a high jump champYahoo Sports - 2h
