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Kootenai Nordic: A legacy of cross country skiing in Libby
Mar. 14—For nearly 45 years, the Kootenai Nordic ski team has provided young athletes in Libby with a pathway to develop their skills in cross-country skiing. While this season has brought ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Woman on Texas death row for 27 years has conviction tossed
A federal appeals court tossed Brittany Holberg's death sentence after it found that prosecutors failed to reveal that their primary trial witness was a paid informant.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration to end funding for vaccinating children in poor countries
The Trump administration plans to end U.S. funding for Gavi, a global program that purchases shots to help vaccinate children in developing countries against some of the world’s deadliest ...The Hill - 1d -
World Series odds, predictions: Bettors backing Los Angeles Dodgers despite best World Series odds in 20 years
Despite the best World Series odds in 20 years, bettors are backing the Dodgers to win it all.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'World's ugliest animal' is New Zealand's fish of the year
Known as the world's ugliest animal for its lumpy appearance, the blobfish makes a stunning comeback.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
The Climate Fix: Nuclear Waste Finds Its Forever Home
Finland may soon become the first country to develop a permanent way to store spent nuclear fuel by burying it in tunnels deep underground.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Rams bringing back CB Ahkello Witherspoon with another 1-year contract
For the third year in a row, the Los Angeles Rams are bringing back Ahkello Witherspoon on a one-year contractYahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
The Houston Rodeo Is the Super Bowl of Country Culture
Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet races and ‘mutton bustin’ at the world’s largest rodeo and livestock show.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Norris takes Melbourne pole with Hamilton eighth
Lando Norris secures pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton is eighth on his Ferrari debut.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Betts, Coan picked for AHSAA North cross-country team
Mar. 27—The Alabama High School Athletic Association has announced its rosters for the annual North-South cross-country race later this year, and two local runners are included. Brewer's Rose Betts ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Betts, Coan picked for AHSAA North cross-country team
Mar. 27—The Alabama High School Athletic Association has announced its rosters for the annual North-South cross-country race later this year, and two local runners are included. Brewer's Rose Betts ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Senegal held by Sudan in World Cup qualifying
Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How JD Vance sees the world - and why that matters
In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching - but what is he fighting for?BBC News - Mar. 11 -
England vs. Latvia Soccer Livestream: How to Watch the World Cup Qualifier Online Free
The Three Lions will look to make it two wins in a row as they take on a determined Latvian squad looking for their first FIFA World Cup appearanceYahoo Sports - 3d -
Marco Odermatt clinches historic 4th consecutive Alpine skiing World Cup overall title
Marco Odermatt is the third Alpine skier to win four overall titles in a row.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row
Houston earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year Sunday and will open against first-time qualifier SIU-Edwardsville in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday. The Cougars ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Arizona is scheduled to execute its first death row prisoner in more than 2 years
PHOENIX — An Arizona man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder was scheduled to be executed Wednesday in the state’s first use of the death penalty in more than two years.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Plants, animals and insects come to Britain from all over the world. It would be a mistake to welcome them all | Tim Blackburn
Biodiversity is great in theory, but there are reasons to fend off invasive species and the knock-on effect of their presence. Britain would be a wasteland if it weren’t for immigration. Fifteen ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Odermatt makes World Cup title official and clinches GS title as well
Loic Meillard led a Swiss podium sweep in a giant slalom in Norway as second-placed Marco Odermatt clinched a third straight World Cup title in the discipline and made a fourth overall crown in a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
World Boxing to decide new gender eligibility rules in ‘two or three weeks’
Governing body wants rules ready for Brazil tournament Investigation sparked by row at Paris Olympics World Boxing has reached “an advanced stage” of its investigation into the gender ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
The Jordan shot that 'changed the world'
How a match-winning shot from 19-year-old college basketball player Michael Jordan "changed the world" of sports endorsements.BBC News - 2d -
Is Charley Crockett country music's next big 40-year-old thing?
The prolific singer and songwriter from Texas is about to make his major-label debut — with his 15th album.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13 -
UMaine hockey goalie makes save of year in rise to top of country
Mar. 14—ORONO — They don't teach the dive-across-the-crease-with-your-arms-outstretched-like-Superman move at goalie camps. What Albin Boija did with just over three minutes left in last Saturday's ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
A Love Worth an Early Retirement and a Cross-Country Move
Dr. Raymond Parungao and Andrew Chen have had a bicoastal relationship for most or their 15 years together.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
300-year-old Polish beech voted Tree of the Year
The win by Poland’s Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills tree marks Poland’s fourth victory in a row.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Covid ‘benevolence bump’ endures as acts of kindness 10% higher than before 2020
World Happiness Report 2024 finds volunteering more frequent in most regions as Finland tops chart again and Costa Rica and Mexico enter top 10. The world experienced a “benevolence bump” of ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
German ski jumper Leyhe to end career on the weekend
Former ski jumping team event world champion Stephan Leyhe will end his career at the weekend's World Cup event in Finland. His home club Willingen said in a statement on Thursday that his 240th ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
2025 NFL free agency: Packers signing Nate Hobbs to four-year, $48 million deal, per report
Green Bay spends to strengthen its secondary for the second year in a row under defensive coordinator Jeff HafleyCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
How South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War
An attack on a U.N. helicopter has highlighted rising tensions in the world’s youngest country, where a seven-year-old peace deal looks ever more fragile.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Linebacker Jerome Baker returns home on 1-year deal with the Cleveland Browns
Linebacker Jerome Baker is returning to his hometown after signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Baker will be going into his eighth season in 2025. Baker spent his first ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Reflecting on five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world
On this day five years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, shutting down daily life, crippling the economy and reshaping public health. More than 1.1 million ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year
Australian 17-year-old Gout Gout continued to demonstrate why he is the most exciting talent in sprinting right now, running the fastest 200-meter time in the world this year on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Sudan's military says it has retaken seat of country's government for the first time in two years
Sudan’s military said Friday that it had retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Nyenget wins as Klæbo has to settle for 14th after six worlds golds
Norwegian cross country star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo showed that he is human after all as he finished 14th in the first World Cup race since famously sweeping all six world titles, with team-mate ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban
Team Melli make their fourth straight World Cup Country likely to face restrictions in a Trump travel ban Iran have become the sixth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 2-2 ...The Guardian - 2d -
John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Russia is again barred from figure skating worlds. Will the 2026 Olympics be different?
Prior to Russia's ban from international figure skating, the Russians had won more medals at the world championships than any other country.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
MSU hoops officially continues country best NCAA Tournament streak
Michigan State basketball is officially back in the NCAA Tournament for another year.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Club World Cup winners to get up to $125m
The winners of this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. will earn up to $125 million, FIFA said on Wednesday.ESPN - 1d -
The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater
Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a kamikaze mission during World War II.The New York Times - Mar. 16
