Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Oklahoma can bolster résumé, but other teams on cut line facing can't-lose games

North Carolina, Arkansas and West Virginia are among the teams who can't afford a bad loss Wednesday

CBS Sports - 1h

Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote

Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.

CBS News - 1d

Rams will release Cooper Kupp this week minus an unlikely trade partner

Cooper Kupp won't be a Ram for much longer.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.

NBC News - 2h

ACC tournament bracket, schedule: Cooper Flagg, Duke look to extend dominance with eyes on NCAA title

Can anyone stop Cooper Flagg and Duke?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon

G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.

The New York Times - 3d

Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks

Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...

The Guardian - 3d

Duke, back to 'hunters', rallies to dominate UNC

Freshman Kon Knueppel scored 17 points to help No. 2 Duke beat rival North Carolina 82-69 on Saturday night and clinch the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title.

ESPN - 3d

College basketball buy or sell: Did NC State make the right move to can Kevin Keatts after Final Four run?

Does North Carolina have the most on the line entering the next wave of conference tournaments? Should there be a bigger debate for the top overall seed? We answer those questions and more with ...

CBS Sports - 2d

From Rams cornerstone to castoff: Cooper Kupp admits it's tough saying goodbye

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp talks about what it's like knowing his days with the Rams are almost certainly over amid the team's decision to trade him.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires

The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.

Wired - 4d

Trump allies launch a bid to take control of a powerful Washington legal group

Two Trump allies — including Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother — have launched bids for leadership roles with the D.C. Bar Association.

NBC News - 4d

Staley: S. Carolina deserves No. 1 overall seed

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley lobbied for her team following a dominant run through the SEC tournament, culminating in a rout of No. 1 Texas in Sunday's championship game.

ESPN - 2d

Schumer assails Musk for claiming Social Security rife with fraud

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk for claiming that Social Security is plagued by widespread fraud and that as many as 20 million “dead” ...

The Hill - 1d

How buyers are winning bidding wars in a market where homes are selling for $620,000 over ask

The spring home-buying season could be bruising in this region, where bidding wars are alive and well.

MarketWatch - 2d

Trump considers four bids to buy TikTok as deadline for deal looms

President Donald Trump is considering four bids to purchase the social media app TikTok. NBC News’ Steve Romo reports on who the potential buyers could be ahead of the pause on TikTok set to expire.

NBC News - 1d

Katie Porter jumps into California governor's race

Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced her bid for California governor on Tuesday, joining a growing field of Democratic contenders in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). In an ...

The Hill - 1d

Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.

Concern about the cost of materials has tempered business enthusiasm about taxing imports. But steel and aluminum makers say they welcome the help.

The New York Times - 1d

SMU Mustangs play in ACC Tournament against the Syracuse Orange

Syracuse Orange (14-18, 8-13 ACC) vs. SMU Mustangs (22-9, 13-7 ACC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mustangs -8.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: SMU ...

ABC News - 7h

Senate Republicans push Trump for debt ceiling plan

The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.

Politico - 1d

Jeanne Shaheen not running for Senate reelection in New Hampshire

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026.

CBS News - 29m

First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina

South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...

CBS News - 4d

South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire

A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.

NBC News - 3d

'He Was Born To Be A Carolina Hurricane': Logan Stankoven Excited For New Adventure, Opportunity

The Carolina Hurricanes were the talk of the trade deadline yesterday as they ended up moving out winger Mikko Rantanen — who they had on their roster for just six weeks after acquiring him in a ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time

North Korea has unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine under construction.

ABC News - 4d

Why the SEC's potential record number of NCAA tourney bids is a headache for the selection committee

Just days before Selection Sunday, the SEC appears likely to eclipse the record of 11 NCAA tournament bids from a single league. That creates a multitude of challenges for the tourney selection ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

South Carolina State plays Coppin State in MEAC Tournament

Coppin State Eagles (6-23, 4-10 MEAC) vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs (18-12, 11-3 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -14.5; over/under is 140.5 ...

ABC News - 8h

US-flagged oil tanker collides with container ship in North Sea

A U.S.-flagged oil tanker has collided with a Portuguese container ship in the North Sea, north of England, with both ships catching on fire, according to officials.

ABC News - 1d

China says it’s willing to cooperate with the U.S. on fentanyl

China is willing to do more to address U.S. concerns about illicit fentanyl trade, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters Wednesday.

CNBC - 4h

Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations

Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug Administration

ABC News - 6d

A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy

After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.

The New York Times - 6d

South Carolina vs. Texas odds, free women's college basketball picks: Longhorns cover in 2025 SEC Tournament

SportsLine's Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai revealed their picks for Texas Longhorns vs. South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2025 SEC Women's Tournament final on Sunday

CBS Sports - 3d

Arkansas vs. South Carolina prediction, odds, time: 2025 SEC Tournament picks, March 12 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2025 SEC Tournament first round on Wednesday 10,000 times

CBS Sports - 1h

BBC Verify looks at the events leading up to the North Sea collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.

BBC News - 1d

How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?

An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected areas."

CBS News - 23h

Democrats struggle against relentless Republican hammering on immigration

Republicans put Democrats in the hot seat as they continue to try and win the messaging wars on immigration policy.

Politico - 6d

Democrats’ performative protest exposes the party’s lack of an alternative

The widening divisions within the Democratic Party are now on full display following Trump’s address.

The Hill - 2d

The SEC Has a Lone Democrat, Caroline Crenshaw

Caroline Crenshaw, the lone Democratic commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission, is offering dissenting views at the regulatory agency reshaped by President Trump.

The New York Times - 2h

‘Etched in my mind’: witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing

Brad Sigmon was executed on Friday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001. A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing ...

The Guardian - 4d

Rangers' Collapse Against Senators Is Costly In Heated Playoff Race

The New York Rangers had two points in the palm of their hands against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon, but squandered the opportunity after a late-game collapse, leading to a 4-3 ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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