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Judge denies emergency effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board
A federal judge denied an effort to immediately reinstate ousted officials at the United States Institute of Peace but assailed the administration over its actions.ABC News - 1d -
Texas AG says courts can’t force state agencies to update trans people’s IDs
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared Friday that state court orders to change the sex markers on Texas birth certificates, driver’s licenses and other state-issued IDs are no longer valid.NBC News - 6d -
Trump’s tariffs will be paid by the poor – while his tax cuts help the rich | Robert Reich
The math doesn’t work in the president’s economic promises, which will create a giant upward transfer of wealth. Donald Trump apparently believes his tariffs will bring so much money to the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
Rwanda-backed rebels enter mineral-rich town in Congo, defying ceasefire calls
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels entered the strategic town of Walikale in eastern Congo late Wednesday, according to residents and civil society leaders, a day after the Congolese and Rwandan presidents ...ABC News - 18h -
Niko Medved emerges as leading candidate to be next Gophers men’s basketball coach
The Gophers’ search for its next men’s basketball coach appears to have a frontrunner: Niko Medved of Colorado State, the Pioneer Press has heard this week. No announcement from the U is imminent. ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department
Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor studentsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
President Trump doesn't rule out a recession amid tariffs against allies
President Trump on Sunday defended his tariffs against some of the United States' allies. However, the continental trade war has rattled global markets and sparked concerns about a possible ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Michigan star QB recruit Bryce Underwood to LeBron James: 'It's over for Ohio State'
Michigan star QB recruit Bryce Underwood was recently on the 'Rich Eisen Show' and told a story about a recent conversation with LeBron James.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
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Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia and taking stand against player entitlement
Rich Rodriguez is back for his second tenure at West Virginia and has thoughts on player entitlement, and the value of a demanding coach.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
‘We have ignored lessons’: how Covid continues to affect lives five years later
The ways the pandemic has shaken Guardian readers’ worlds – from new businesses to difficulty socialising. It’s been five years since the Trump administration declared a nationwide emergency ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Trump meets oil executives as fossil fuel industry lobbies White House to slash regulation
President Donald Trump has ditched the Biden administration's climate commitments and wants to boost fossil fuel production.CNBC - 1d -
The Sims 4's 'Rags to Riches Challenge'
Money is essential in video games, whether for upgrades, expansion, or achieving key milestones. In this episode of Get Good, our cozy gaming expert helps a beginner master early-game earnings in ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Rich Rod bans Mountaineers from TikTok dancing
Telling reporters that he wants his Mountaineers to have "a hard edge," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez has banned his players from dancing on TikTok, saying that this type of social media ...ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Mistrial declared in murder trial of California judge accused of killing wife
LOS ANGELES — A mistrial was declared Monday in the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder in the 2023 shooting of his wife.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Manchester United oil tanker may finally be turning
Manchester United’s supporters noisily insist Ruben Amorim will bring the glory days again and, finally, it does appear that this giant oil tanker is creaking into life.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Diamondbacks' president talks team, honoring Sun Devils and returning to Mexico for games
Luis Gonzalez, a former Arizona Diamondbacks star now in the team's front office, spoke to those gathered at Chase Field about the state of the team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire
A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the benchABC News - Mar. 6 -
For education reform, restore power to the states
President Trump and Linda McMahon, his new Education secretary, are working to return education to states, school districts and families by scaling back the Department of Education and giving ...The Hill - 1d -
Oil prices rise after U.S. vows ‘unrelenting’ attacks on Houthis
Oil futures climbed on Monday, finding support after the U.S. over the weekend launched U.S. strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, raising the risk of disruptions to oil flow in the region.MarketWatch - 3d -
On eve of Olympic election, IOC presidential candidate Samaranch plays down emerging favorite status
With perception growing he can become the next IOC president Thursday, Juan Antonio Samaranch played down his possible status as favorite on the eve of voting. The most open presidential contest ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
North Sea oil tanker owner praises 'heroic' crew
The owners of an oil tanker involved in a collision in the North Sea say its crew limited damage.BBC News - 4d -
Chelsea player declares “it was good with Pochettino” in words on former boss
One Chelsea player has declared that he believes it was actually good at Chelsea under the management of Mauricio Pochettino.The new comes after Chelsea beat Copenhagen 1-0 on Thursday night to ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Family of missing Pitt student requests authorities declare her dead
The family of Sudiksha Konanki has requested that she be declared deceased, the Loudoun County sheriff's office in Virginia tells CBS News. Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic earlier ...CBS News - 2d -
Eye Opener: Plane catches fire at Denver airport after making emergency landing
A plane bursts into flames at Denver's airport with more than 170 people on board, and we have the latest on how everyone survived. Also, President Trump threatens to target alcohol from Europe as ...CBS News - 6d -
Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 monthsABC News - Mar. 8 -
Welcome to Nollywood, the Lagos-born movie universe
The accidental origins, rise, decline and resurgence of Nigeria’s vast and vibrant film industryFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump will not impose 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs tomorrow, says top trade advisor
President Donald Trump also declared that if Canada does not lift other tariffs on the U.S., he will "substantially increase" auto import tariffs next month.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump buys a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House
President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House. Trump declared the vehicles “beautiful” and in particular praised the company’s unusually designed Cybertruck.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump: Iran must stop supplying Houthis immediately
President Trump demanded that the Iranian government stop providing weapons to the Houthis in Yemen on Wednesday, declaring the group will be “annihilated.” “Reports are coming in that while Iran ...The Hill - 1d -
What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic
Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
US judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim to $300m seized superyacht
In a win for US justice department, judge rules ex-leader of Russian oil and gas company lacks plausible claim to yacht. A US judge on Monday ruled that a former chief of the Russian state oil and ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Rodgers emerges as Steelers option, sources say
Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a QB option for the Steelers, league sources told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
US oil tanker and Portuguese cargo ship collide in North Sea
A Portuguese cargo ship struck an oil tanker that was carrying fuel for the U.S. military off the English coast on Monday, sparking explosions, a frantic rescue mission and concerns of a possible ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
How Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is fuelling a petrol price war
The economic case for cutting prices tells only half the storyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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 - Mar. 10 -
5 years since WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic
Five years ago Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the St. Joseph's Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Disease, joined CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration
Five-year transition period declared along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims. Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has hailed the start of a “new history” for ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
The anywhere-but-America trade has been working. But there are limits.
Investors have been rewarded for investing outside the United States — but real headwinds are emerging that could limit the successful trade.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
A judicial doctrine favored by conservatives could stymie Trump
The constitutional significance of the non-delegation doctrine emerged during the early part of the 20th century with the New Deal and the rise of the regulatory state.The Hill - 9h
