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Vermont women's basketball punches ticket to March Madness, captures America East title

Vermont women's basketball broke the halftime tie early in the third quarter and never trailed again to punch its ticket to March Madness on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Evans, Timberlake power Bryant to 77-59 win over Maine for America East Tournament championship

The Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time, having made their other trip when they won the Northeast Conference in 2022.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

All full-time workers at Voice of America put on leave following Trump directive

President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.

CBS News - 2d

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen

A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty

ABC News - 17h

Recession fears are mounting — Powell’s stances on these 4 issues could dictate America’s economic path in months ahead

The Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady at its meeting this week, economists say, as it remains in a “wait-and-see” mode until the effects of President Donald Trump’s ...

MarketWatch - 7h

'Discarded like a dirty rag': Chinese state media hails Trump's cuts to Voice of America

State newspaper gloated that the network has "now been discarded by its own government like a dirty rag".

BBC News - 3h

Chinese state media celebrates Trump’s cuts to Voice of America and Radio Free Asia

Global Times hails US president’s order to strip back government funding to news organisations he deems ‘radical’. Chinese state media has reacted gleefully to the Trump administration’s decision ...

The Guardian - 4h

Jobs lost and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts

Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of America

ABC News - Mar. 6

Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.

Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump’s immigration policy: ‘Give me your oligarchs, your rich...’

What happened to America’s heart? Have we forgotten that we are a nation of immigrants?

The Hill - Mar. 8

Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump's 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact

Automakers Volkswagen and Stellantis have confirmed that their vehicles made in North America will be exempt from U.S.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Enemies no more? How Russia's rhetoric about the US is changing

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow has warmed to Trump's America.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Humans Have Been Perfecting Avocados for 7,500 Years

Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Bourbon industry in crosshairs of U.S.-Canada trade war

Distilleries in the heart of America's bourbon industry are finding themselves in the crosshairs of a brewing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.

NBC News - 6d

Donald Trump Jr: championing the Maga economy

ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of America

Financial Times - 6d

You Are Probably Wildly Underestimating How Many Americans Support DEI, New Study Shows

How popular is diversity and inclusion in Trump’s America, really? A new study suggests whatever you’re thinking, you’re probably wrong.

Inc. - 6d

Are there benefits to Trump's tariffs?

America's largest primary aluminum producer, Century Aluminum, applauded Trump's reinstatement of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports.

The Hill - 5d

Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'

After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."

ABC News - 5d

In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment

The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world with a less dependable America.

The New York Times - 4d

How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon This Month

On March 14, skywatchers in the Americas will be able to see the first of 2025’s two total lunar eclipses.

Wired - 4d

How a Russian Mobster Stalked an Iranian Dissident in Brooklyn

Khalid Mehdiyev was sent to America to establish a beachhead for his gang. The organization then gave him a mission: Kill Masih Alinejad.

The New York Times - 4d

WATCH: Millions get a glimpse at ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse

The eclipse was visible throughout most of North and South America, as well as parts of Africa, Europe, Australia and Japan.

ABC News - 3d

Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More

The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.

The New York Times - 3d

WATCH: Golden retriever can't pass local bodega without saying 'Hi' to his girlfriend

Duke's owner, Zarah Kelleher, told "Good Morning America" the bodega gave Duke a sense of home when they moved to the area.

ABC News - 3d

When do March Madness brackets open? When do they close? Everything to know

It's almost time for one of America's favorite pastimes: filling out your March Madness bracket.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says

The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".

BBC News - 2d

USSF prez Parlow Cone elected to FIFA Council

U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone was elected to the FIFA Council on Saturday, as the North America representative from Concacaf.

ESPN - 2d

The Key Reason Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging

A central mystery of Trump’s presidency is whether his actions are in step with what voters want or whether he is going rogue on America.

The New York Times - 16h

These Iguanas Got Carried Away and Ended Up in Fiji, 5,000 Miles From Home

Genetic evidence suggests that the reptiles somehow managed millions of years ago to make an ocean crossing from North America to Fiji.

The New York Times - 15h

DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'

The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.

CNBC - 11h

MMA divisional rankings: How far does Alex Pereira fall at light heavyweight?

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

ESPN - 4d

Who should be the Louisville-area high school Student of the Week?

The Courier Journal is recognizing outstanding high school students and giving you an opportunity to help choose the best of the best.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Which Oklahoma Sooners transfer will be the most impactful?

The Oklahoma Sooners added one of the best players in the portal, but where does he rank among USA TODAY Sports best?

Yahoo Sports - 22h

If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives

OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.

Wired - Mar. 6

The 37 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (March 2025)

Sly Lives!, A Real Pain, and Alien are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

Wired - Mar. 6

Best 7 Coffee Makers (2025): Drip Is Drippin'

The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.

Wired - Mar. 7

The 28 Best Free Steam Games To Play In 2025

Steam is the go-to destination for PC gamers looking to play the latest titles or an old classic that's still kicking around. And there are plenty of free Steam games well worth your time even if ...

GameSpot - Mar. 7

25 Best Free PC Games To Play In 2025

Free PC games date back decades, with browser games being all the rage for young kids in the 2000s and well-known titles such as Solitaire, Minesweeper, and SkiFree, among others, coming installed ...

GameSpot - Mar. 7

Bama bests No. 1 Auburn at buzzer in OT thriller

Mark Sears hit a game-winning floater as time expired as No. 7 Alabama upset rival No. 1 Auburn 93-91 in overtime Saturday.

ESPN - Mar. 8

How to Arrange Your Room for the Best Sleep

These tips and tricks will help your dreams stay sweet.

Wired - Mar. 9

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