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Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina
Democrats are eager to see former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) jump into the Tar Heel State’s Senate race next year, seeing him as the most formidable challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
‘Song of the North’ Uses Puppets to Help a Persian Epic Spring to Life
Hamid Rahmanian has made it his life’s work to share the richness of Iranian culture. “Song of the North,” at the New Victory Theater, is just the latest installment.The New York Times - 4d -
North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament? Not after another wasted opportunity
North Carolina had a prime chance to strengthen its case for March Madness. Instead the Tar Heels crumbled again and should miss the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Why Indiana basketball missed NCAA Tournament in favor of North Carolina
The selection committee was chaired by North Carolina's athletic director, who recused himself from discussion. Here's the explanation for the Hoosiers missing out.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Deadly nightclub blaze leaves North Macedonia in grief and desperate for accountability
North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injuredABC News - 1d -
15 people detained over deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia
Authorities say an initial investigation into the Club Pulse fire that killed dozens of young revelers in North Macedonia suggests "bribery and corruption" could be behind the tragedy.CBS News - 1d -
North Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests
Authorities in North Macedonia are appealing for calm as students plan fresh protests following the nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani that killed 59 people over the weekendABC News - 16h -
Berlin Brothersvalley girls use 16-0 run to begin 4th, down Marian Catholic
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Berlin Brothersvalley girls basketball team rallied from a five-point deficit after three quarters by going on a colossal run to begin the fourth to defeat Marian Catholic ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Turnbull signs with North Dakota
Jack Turnbull has been a key part of the success of the Zionsville cross country and track teams during the past several seasons. And while he still has high aspirations for his final track season ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial
New evidence of particles damaging crops strengthens the case for an international plastics treaty. New and concerning findings from environmental scientists about the impact of microplastics on ...The Guardian - 2d -
How a journalist saved a woman who walked into the sea
Linda Sinclair has been recognised by the Royal Humane Society and Police Scotland for the rescue in Orkney.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
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China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and ...ABC News - 20h -
North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped
The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
At least 51 dead, dozens more injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
A massive fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia’s eastern town of Kocani has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, interior minister Panche Toshkovski said in a press conferenceABC News - 2d -
Nightclub fire in North Macedonia leaves 59 dead, over 100 injured
Fifty-nine people were killed and more than 100 injured after a fire broke out in a nightclub before dawn Sunday morning in the North Macedonian town of Kocani, according to Interior Minister Pance ...NBC News - 2d -
North Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained
Government declares seven-day period of mourning after fire in eastern town of Kočani kills at least 59. North Macedonia has declared a seven-day period of mourning after a fire in a nightclub ...The Guardian - 2d -
North American iguanas rafted 5,000 miles to colonize Fiji: Study
A subset of North American iguanas likely landed on an isolated group of South Pacific islands about 34 million years ago — having rafted some 5,000 miles from the West Coast of the faraway ...The Hill - 1d -
Mourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire
Demonstrators call for change and justice for 59 victims after tragedy blamed on multiple safety violations. With flags still flying at half mast in North Macedonia, grief over a fire that tore ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bill Belichick reportedly called Marco Rubio to express his interest in the North Carolina job
North Carolina's hiring of the former New England Patriots head coach began among United States senators.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
ACC Tournament - Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 6d -
North Carolina basketball makes NCAA Tournament field as last team in: Social media reacts
North Carolina surprisingly made the 2025 NCAA Tournament field as the last team in, leading to a heated reaction on social media:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NCAA tournament 2025: Selection committee chaired by North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham explains how UNC made the field
North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected that the Tar Heels would miss the cut.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Aid operations in Gaza imperiled as millions of promised USAID dollars do not arrive
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve the fragile Gaza ceasefire, ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He’s the Friendly Taxman.
Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
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Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation
Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of audacious operation
Some say incursion achieved many goals while others wonder if it cost Ukrainian lives for no tangible gain. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Under constant attack from drones attached ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nintendo Used to Operate a Taxi Company and, Allegedly, a Chain of ‘Love Hotels’
One of the most prolific makers of video games and cards took innovation by iteration to an extreme.Inc. - 3d -
Ukraine ceasefire plans moving to operational phase, Starmer says
UK prime minister accuses Putin of trying to delay peace and calls for ‘guns to fall silent’. Keir Starmer has called for the “guns to fall silent in Ukraine” and said military powers will meet ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ukraine’s supporters move to ‘operational phase’ in ceasefire planning, Starmer says
‘Coalition of the willing’ will meet again on Thursday to discuss how a truce could be guaranteedFinancial Times - 3d -
Trojan horse at the border: China's Huawei operates freely in Mexico
Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications firm, has increased its presence in Mexico despite being banned by the U.S. government due to allegations of espionage, racketeering and conspiracy to steal ...The Hill - 2d -
Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy
Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.NBC News - 1d -
Halliday raises $20 million to build AI agents that operate safely on blockchain
Halliday secures $20 million to develop secure AI agents for blockchain, solving critical safety challenges for enterprise applications with immutable guardrails and automated workflows.VentureBeat - 13h -
Ship captain arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over collision with tanker
U.K. police say the Solong cargo ship's captain, identified by the vessel's owner as a Russian national, was detained on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.CBS News - 6d -
Russian captain involved in U.S. tanker collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin, who was the master of the Portugal-flagged cargo vessel Solong, was charged with manslaughter.CBS News - 4d -
Kristen Santos-Griswold rests at short track worlds after relay collision
Kristen Santos-Griswold is the world's top overall short track speed skater this season.Yahoo Sports - 3d
