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Israel-Hamas Talks Deadlocked as Trump Envoy Turns to Ukraine
The two sides are supposed to negotiate a second phase of the cease-fire agreement that would end the war, but they remain far apart on how to move forward.The New York Times - 2d -
After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.ABC News - 4d -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - 3d -
Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill
Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.NBC News - 1d -
2025: All-Herald Girls Basketball Team
Mar. 14—FIRST TEAM Gracie Foster, guard, Grand Meadow The junior impacted the game in every way as she averaged 14.5 points, seven rebounds, two steals and four assists per game. Breeley Galle, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.The New York Times - 6d -
Three talking points ahead of Villarreal vs Real Madrid | La Liga GW 28
After the intense and physically demanding Champions League outing against Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid must now shift their focus and recover quickly. The team is riding high after securing a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
As cyberwarfare threat looms, cashless Nordic nations go back to banknotes | Miranda Bryant
Nordic countries were early adopters of digital payments. Now, electronic banking is seen as a potential threat to national security. In 2018 a former deputy governor of Sweden’s central bank ...The Guardian - 7h -
Department of Homeland Security begins polygraph tests on employees
Four sources say the Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. NBC ...NBC News - 5d -
March Madness bubble watch tracker: Final look at who's in, out of 2025 NCAA bracket
Here's a final look at the NCAA Tournament bubble, including which college basketball teams are projected to make or miss the March Madness bracket.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
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Fox host asks Trump whether he is 'comfortable' that 'Ukraine may not survive'
Fox News host Maria Bartiromo pressed President Trump on whether he is “comfortable” with the idea that Ukraine “may not survive” the war with Russia. Trump sat down for an interview with Bartiromo ...The Hill - 6d -
2025 Players: Xander Schauffele ready to ignore doctor's orders to fix 'pretty bad' game
Just six rounds into his comeback from a rib injury, Schauffele’s frustration seemed to boil over as he described a game that, right now, is “pretty bad.”Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man on social media, police say
A Florida teenager was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong is convicted of rioting
A social worker who tried to mediate during the peak of Hong Kong's mass anti-government protests in 2019 has been convicted of rioting at a retrialABC News - 5d -
NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China
Companies like East Goes Global serve as social media surrogates for players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.The New York Times - 3d -
Social media impressed by Wisconsin's decisive Big Ten Tournament win over UCLA
Wisconsin advanced in the Big Ten Tournament with a decisive 86-70 win over UCLA on Friday. Social media was impressed by the Badgers' performanceYahoo Sports - 1d -
UK revokes accreditation for two Russian diplomatic officials
It comes after two British officials were accused of spying and ordered to leave Russia on Monday.BBC News - 3d -
Stars Fight For Massive Two Points Against Winnipeg
The Dallas Stars have made their way to Manitoba to play for a massive two points against the Winnipeg Jets.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia
Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue. Vanuatu’s new prime minister has said his government intends to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Breaking down the latest space launch mishaps
You may have noticed all the troubling launch and landing mishaps affecting private space missions lately, from two explosions of a SpaceX Starship to lunar landers that can't stay upright. Bill ...CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Why these 2 states didn't 'spring forward' to daylight saving time this morning
You may have been groggy this morning thanks to our clocks “springing forward” an hour overnight. Unless, of course, you live in either of the two states that don’t observe daylight saving time.The Hill - 6d -
Noem says DHS is polygraphing staffers suspected of leaking immigration raid plans
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says polygraph tests are being used to find staffers in the department who may be leaking information about impending immigration raids. CBS News chief White ...CBS News - 5d -
America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise
The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.The Hill - 1d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: How far do George Kirby and Gerrit Cole's injuries drop them?
With two aces out for Opening Day, how does this change things for Fantasy draftsCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
MLB Spring Breakout series 2025: Five matchups to watch as baseball's top prospects face off
Four top-10 prospects in a single game? Two of the best minor-league pitchers squaring off? Strap in!CBS Sports - 4d -
2025 NFL free agency: Patriots release longtime center, team captain David Andrews
Andrews is a member of the franchise's 2010s All-Decade Team and won two Super Bowls with the Patriots.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Players Championship tee times, pairings: Complete field, groups, schedule in Round 1 at TPC Sawgrass
A number of star-studded groups will be paired together across the first two rounds at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 2d -
Ludvig Åberg, Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau among notable golfers to miss cut at Players Championship 2025
Some big names will be heading home early after two rounds at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 1d -
‘I don’t feel part of society’: how Covid is still taking its toll five years on
The social, educational and financial impact is still making itself felt, especially for those who continue to mourn. Five years ago, on 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared ...The Guardian - 5d -
Dining across the divide: ‘He said you need strong leaders. Then he referenced Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage’
The retired engineer and NHS worker chewed over social housing and strong leaders. Could they find common ground on Covid?. Bob, 67, Newton Abbot , Devon . Occupation Retired businessman, used ...The Guardian - 3d -
Every F1 track in 2025 ranked from worst to best
The Formula One calendar is ever expanding and has now reached 24 rounds, with certain longstanding venues at risk of being usurped by glamorous new locations. We last made this list in 2022 and ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
3 things HELOC borrowers should watch for now
Both existing and prospective HELOC borrowers should be closely monitoring these three factors right now.CBS News - 4d -
Marvin Harrison Jr. jerseys now on sale!
After nearly a year and a settled lawsuit, Cardinals fans can now buy a Marvin Harrison Jr. jersey. They are on sale and available.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Is a $100,000 home equity loan a good idea now?
For some homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan offers an advantageous way to borrow a large sum now. Here's why.CBS News - 1d -
Barcelona’s dream signing faces massive hurdle as club demands €120 million
While it is known that Barcelona have set their sights on Alexander Isak as a dream signing, the financial constraints involved make the move extremely difficult. According to reports from SPORT, ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Carlo Ancelotti sends direct threat to La Liga after Villarreal clash
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has this weekend moved to make crystal clear his feelings with those in a position of power in Spanish football.Real Madrid were of course back in action on ...Yahoo Sports - 54m -
Free Agency: Cowboys add former Panthers 2nd-round RB in unofficial swap
The Cowboys know Miles Sanders well after he spent four years with the Eagles and two with Carolina. Now he'll join an evolving RB room in Dallas.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Portrait may be the only one of England's 9-day queen painted during her lifetime
Research by the charity English Heritage suggests it may have found a portrait of England's shortest-reigning queen Lady Jane GreyABC News - Mar. 7 -
Trump has dropped a high-profile abortion case in Idaho. Here's what that means
A yearslong legal battle over the right to an emergency abortion in Idaho has been abruptly upended now that President Donald Trump has moved to drop the high-profile caseABC News - Mar. 6
