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Bracketology: Tennessee faces Texas A&M in battle of No. 2 seeds who could move up if a top-line team falls
This weekend could see some movement in Jerry Palm's NCAA Tournament bracket projectionCBS Sports - 6d -
College basketball rankings: Duke, Houston move up, Tennessee in top five after Alabama falls in Coaches Poll
The Cougars, who are closing in on the Big 12 regular-season championship, are No. 4 in the Coaches PollCBS Sports - 3d -
College basketball rankings: Duke jumps Florida for No. 2, preseason No. 1 Kansas falls out of AP Top 25 poll
The Blue Devils are now only behind No. 1 Auburn in this week's AP Top 25 pollCBS Sports - 3d -
Men's basketball AP Top 25: Kansas, UConn are falling apart at the worst time
Neither the Jayhawks nor the Huskies are ranked anymore with March right around the corner.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL mock draft: Travis Hunter falls outside top five as two quarterbacks go before Heisman Trophy winner
The Titans and Giants take QBs in the top threeCBS Sports - 5d -
Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite
Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service.The New York Times - 2d -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - 6d -
Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag
While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.The New York Times - 1d -
Rickelton stars in South Africa win over Afghanistan
Ryan Rickelton scores his maiden one-day international century as South Africa claim a comfortable 107-run win over Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.BBC News - 6d -
Women’s education is essential to defeating extremism in Africa
Victory against terrorist organisations demands collaboration between governments, faith leaders and civil societyFinancial Times - 4h -
South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details
South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalitionABC News - Feb. 19 -
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa
The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting
The absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio hung over the year’s first high-level meeting of the world’s largest economies, with diplomats fretting over turbulent times.The New York Times - 6d -
USAID aid freeze triggers health care crisis in Africa
USAID's 90-day freeze on all services has resulted in a significant loss of trust, critical health care, food aid, and medical supplies, causing life-threatening consequences for Malawian patients, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub
Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAIDFinancial Times - 4d -
‘No longer on the margins’: how women are outperfoming men in Africa’s art market
In 2024, the top five highest-priced sales of African art were all by women, according to research, reflecting increased recognition and demand for their work. When female African artists ...The Guardian - 3d -
Must leaders be men? In Africa, it's time for the patriarchy to give way | Minna Salami
All-male elections at the African Union highlighted the exclusion of talented women from power. The continent cannot thrive like that. What does it mean to be African? Is it simply being one of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rain washes out Champions Trophy game between South Africa and Australia
Rain has washed out the Champions Trophy game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia without a ball being bowledABC News - 2d -
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National Gallery of Australia says it covered Palestinian flags on tapestry after security assessment
Critics say NGA decision ‘is nothing less than a disgraceful act of censorship’ that is ‘rooted in political cowardice’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 6d -
Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.
How to make sure you get what you pay for.MarketWatch - 5d -
Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park to protest employee cuts
Nature lovers flock to Yosemite National Park every February to witness the majestic "firefall" event, but this year’s crowds were met a different spectacle: an upside-down American flag hung on a ...NBC News - 3d -
Yosemite National Park workers hang upside-down U.S flag to protest cuts
A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall.CBS News - 2d -
3 red flag phrases 'gaslighters' use in romantic relationships: Gaslighting is 'extremely hard to call out,' psychologist says
"The behavior is intended to control the other person and ultimately make them more dependent on the gaslighter for reassurance or security," one expert says.CNBC - 2d -
Fired Yosemite workers say upside-down U.S. flag was a call to protect public lands
Laid-off employees who hung a U.S. flag upside-down at Yosemite National Park say the action was a call to protect the nation's public lands.NBC News - 1d -
3 shot dead outside driver's licensing office, suspect at large
Three people were shot and killed in a parking lot outside a driver's licensing office in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, police said.ABC News - 5d -
What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles spreads in Texas
In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.NBC News - 5d -
1 officer dead, 5 shot in hostage situation at hospital
The suspect, Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, entered the hospital with handgun and zip ties Saturday morning and took several staff members hostage, state officials said.ABC News - 4d -
2 Virginia Beach police officers shot and killed during traffic stop
The police department asked the public for patience as it works on the investigation and "grieve the loss of their own."CBS News - 4d -
Aldrich Potgieter hangs on to 1-shot lead in Mexico Open
Aldrich Potgieter has a one-shot lead in the Mexico OpenABC News - 4d -
Police officer, gunman killed after shots fired at York, Pennsylvania hospital
A gunman, armed with a handgun and carrying zip ties, went inside UPMC's ICU, and took staffers hostage before he was ultimately killed by police in a shootout, the York County DA said.CBS News - 4d -
Alex Rodriguez banks half-court shot to win Bucknell student $10,000
A-Rod went off the glass to win a massive prize for a Bucknell student on Sunday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A-Rod sinks half-court shot, wins $10K for fan
Former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez showed his skill on the hardwood Sunday, making a half-court shot to win a Bucknell student $10,000.ESPN - 3d -
5 women, 3 men shot dead in the street in Mexico
Guanajuato is home to several popular tourist destinations, but it is also considered Mexico's most violent state, according to official homicide statistics.CBS News - 3d -
WATCH: A-Rod sinks half-court shot, winning student $10,000
Former baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez nailed the shot at a Bucknell University basketball game, and the payday went to a lucky student.ABC News - 3d -
Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to nearly 100 cases. Here's what to know about measles vaccines and those who may need a booster.CBS News - 3d -
California judge testifies that he accidentally shot and killed his wife
A man accused in a shooting that killed two homeless people and wounded three others has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.NBC News - 2d -
Anti-vaccine movement falsely blames measles shots for Texas outbreak
As a measles outbreak sweeps through Texas, anti-vaccine groups are pushing a familiar and false theory: The virus is being caused by the vaccine itself.NBC News - 1d -
At least 2 people hurt as shots are fired near a courthouse in western Germany
Police say that at least two people were injured when shots were fired near a courthouse in western GermanyABC News - 1d
