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UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan
A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...ABC News - 1d -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - 2d -
American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.NBC News - 2d -
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Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years
George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.BBC News - 2d -
Pentagon releases guidance on trans military ban, seeks to lift court order
The Defense Department released new guidance on how it will enforce President Trump’s ban on transgender people in the military, and asked a federal judge to lift her recent order blocking the ban.NBC News - 1d -
Poll: Who was the top high school girls basketball player of the year?
Vote for the top high school girls basketball player of the yearYahoo Sports - 6d -
Who is the high school girls soccer preseason player of the year around Springfield?
Here are nominees from 11 different schools for the high school preseason girls soccer player of the year poll.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
High School Lacrosse: What to know for Beaver Valley teams as 2025 season begins
As the WPIAL high school lacrosse season gets underway, here is a look at each boys and girls program in the Beaver Valley competing this year.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
First steps to dismantle Education Department begin
The Department of Education is cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with plans to dismantle the agency. The bulk of the department's responsibilities include ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef
Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays. Cases of measles doubled last year in the European region, climbing to the highest level in ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump signs executive order aiming to dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, calling for Congress to support its full elimination.NBC News - 2d -
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 - 3d -
Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter. The life of a 79-year-old British man imprisoned along with his ...The Guardian - 6d -
Top House Democrats urge McMahon, Trump administration to reverse decision on Department of Education
Top House Democrats urged Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the Trump administration to reverse a Thursday move to begin dismantling the Department of Education. “Students, teachers, and ...The Hill - 1d -
Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up
Local box office has struggled since movie ban was lifted in 2018Financial Times - Mar. 9 -
Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored
The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protectedABC News - Mar. 8 -
Michigan high school girls basketball: Fowler smothers Ewen-Trout Creek for Div. 4 title
Fowler dominated Ewen-Trout Creek in MHSAA girls basketball Division 4 state championship for the school's third title in the past five years.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Vote for Louisville-area girls basketball Player of the Year before polls close Thursday
Vote for The Courier Journal high school girls basketball Player of the Year for the Louisville area. The poll closes Thursday. Meet the nominees.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
American held by Taliban for years released: State Department
George Glezmann, an American airline mechanic held by the Taliban since 2022, has been released, the State Department announced Thursday. “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in ...The Hill - 2d -
Kennedy praises cellphone bans in schools, citing mix of science and misinformation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at a new target this week as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: cell phones in schools.NBC News - 15h -
Dream Team Girls Coach of the Year: Schroeder elevates Columbus Grove to new heights
Mar. 14—COLUMBUS GROVE — Columbus Grove has just had something that head coach Brian Schroeder calls "that" this year. He has a hard time pinpointing exactly what "that" is, but it's best described ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools
Opposition says it will attempt to amend a Labour government bill to include the ban.BBC News - 6d -
Alabama high school basketball: 2025 ASWA All-State teams with players and coach of the year
Alabama high school basketball: See the 2025 ASWA All-State boys and girls teams with players and coach of the year for all classes.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Chinese students slam GOP bill that would ban them from U.S. schools, say it's ‘new Chinese Exclusion Act’
Several Chinese students slammed legislation that was introduced last week by Republican lawmakers that seeks to keep them out of American schools.NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries
New memo lists 41 countries – including Afghanistan, Cuba and Syria – that could face new restrictions, evoking first-term Muslim ban. The Trump administration is considering issuing travel ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
2025 Deseret News high school girls basketball 6A All-State team
The 2025 6A girls basketball all-state team for first team, second team, third team and honorable mention as voted by the coaches.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Deseret News high school girls basketball 5A All-State team
The 2025 5A girls basketball all-state team for first team, second team, third team and honorable mention as voted by the coaches.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Deseret News high school girls basketball 2A All-State team
The 2025 2A girls basketball all-state team for first team, second team, third team and honorable mention as voted by the coaches.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Deseret News high school girls basketball 1A All-State team
The 2025 1A girls basketball all-state team for first team, second team, third team and honorable mention as voted by the coaches.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Deseret News high school girls basketball 3A All-State team
The 2025 3A girls basketball all-state team for first team, second team, third team and honorable mention as voted by the coaches.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Deseret News high school girls basketball 4A All-State team
The 2025 4A girls basketball all-state team for first team, second team, third team and honorable mention as voted by the coaches.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Brian Eliason tabbed as new Mitchell girls golf coach
Mar. 14—MITCHELL — Mitchell High School has appointed Brian Eliason as the Kernels' new girls golf head coach ahead of a new season. Eliason is succeeding Jeff Meyerink, who took the head golf ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two yearsABC News - 2d -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years
George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.ABC News - 2d -
Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliationABC News - Mar. 9 -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - 2d -
Stark County High School Athlete of the Week | Gianna Ritchie, Preston Dazey win the vote
Here's who won the Stark County Athlete of the Week, which honors a county boy and girl high school athlete throughout the school year.Yahoo Sports - 1d
