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Venezuela will have its first female saint after approval from Pope Francis
María Carmen Rendiles is set to become Venezuela’s first female saintABC News - 1d -
Playoff overtime rules approved for regular season
Overtime will remain 10 minutes in the regular season, but both teams will now have a possession, regardless of what happens in the first drive.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Trump approval rating dips: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating has dipped slightly in new polling just more than two months into his second term. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found 49 percent of registered voters approved of ...The Hill - 1d -
NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding
NFL owners did not approve a rules proposal by the Lions to eliminate an automatic first down as part of the penalty for defensive holdingYahoo Sports - 1d -
Democrats' approval remains at low point: Poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating remains at a low point, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released to The Hill on Monday. Thirty-seven percent of voters said they approved of the ...The Hill - 1d -
NFL approves Eagles' proposal to align the regular-season overtime rules with postseason
The NFL approved the Eagles proposal to align the regular-season overtime rules with the postseason rules, potentially eliminating ties in NFL gamesYahoo Sports - 1d -
Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after man mauled to death in latest fatal attack
Slovakia's government has approved a plan to cull 350 bears following a deadly attack on a humanABC News - 7h -
US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billionABC News - 6d -
NFL approves expansion of replay assist
The NFL's replay assist system will cover more plays during the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx sale to Alex Rodriguez group finally looks set to go through
The NBA will still need to approve the sale of the Minnesota franchise.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
FDA Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Despite Warnings
The agency OK’d an artificial vessel to restore blood flow in patients, even though its own scientists flagged questionable study results and potentially fatal ruptures of the product.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
NFL owners approve slight change to kickoffs in 2025
Touchbacks will now come out to the 35-yard line instead of the 30 in an attempt to increase the number of returns.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL approves change to free agent negotiation window
In the two-day "legal tampering" period, teams will now be able to reach out to players and not only agents and arrange travel.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Georgia Legislature approves transgender athlete ban
Georgia lawmakers on Monday sent legislation to bar transgender student-athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who is expected to sign the measure ...The Hill - 1d -
Recapping the approved NFL rule changes coming for 2025
The NFL adopted several rules proposals, including changes to overtime and replay assist, but show down one of the Lions' proposals and tabled anotherYahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL votes to approve replay assist for penalties
Under the new rule, replay can overturn some penalties when there is clear evidence no foul occurred.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.BBC News - 1d -
Breaking: Newly Approved 8-Man Super Conferences Solve Scheduling Woes
For instance, if up to 32 current 11-man programs declare for eight-man there will be one added super conference; if the number exceeds 32 there will be room for up to 64 teams, divided into two ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL owners approve overtime, replay assist, kickoff rules changes
The NFL owners' meetings in Florida saw rules changes enacted in multiple areasYahoo Sports - 21h -
Wisconsin Voters Approve Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Vote
The state has required voters to use photograph identification for nearly a decade, but an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution was seen as making it more difficult to roll back that rule.The New York Times - 18h -
Mason Rudolph gets a sign of approval from unlikeliest of former Steelers quarterbacks
Ben Roethlisberger recently supported the idea that Mason Rudolph has what it takes to lead the Steelers in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors
Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from China’s ByteDanceFinancial Times - 1h -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 1d -
60 percent disapprove of Trump tariffs: Survey
A new poll found that nearly 60% of Americans disagree with President Trump's handling of trade negotiations, with only 38% approving of his trade policies and 40% approving of his overall economic ...The Hill - 2d -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 5d -
The First Berserker Khazan Is More Than Another Soulslike
Our Souls expert Tamoor joins Kurt on the GameSpot show to share his thoughts on The First Berserker Khazan.GameSpot - 4d -
Arsenal to meet Tottenham in first game outside of UK
Arsenal and Tottenham will contest the first north London derby to be held outside the UK in Hong Kong this summer.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL passes resolution allowing games to move to Thursday with three-week notice
The NFL approved a change to flex scheduling procedures at the league meetings in Palm Beach on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mike Vrabel says Commanders, Patriots may hold joint practice in Foxborough in 2025
The Washington Commanders and New England Patriots await league approval to host a joint practice during training camp in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Owners pass a rule guaranteeing each team a possession in overtime
NFL owners approved a rule change allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime during the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump tariffs drive imports into US foreign trade zones
Policy uncertainty fuels surge in use of approved facilities that temporarily exempt businesses from paying leviesFinancial Times - 1d -
Supreme Court rules for the FDA in flavored vapes dispute
The Supreme Court handed a win to the Food and Drug Administration over its refusal to approve flavored e-cigarettes.NBC News - 6h -
The Warriors fan whose courtside looks turned into an NBA fashion brand
One woman's player-approved fashion brand born in the Bay Area is expanding across the NBA.ESPN - 5h -
NFL approves allowing direct contact between teams, impending free agents during negotiating window
The Steelers' proposal to allow for communication between impending free agents and interested teams during the two-day negotiating period before the start of free agency has passed.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL owners approve big rule changes for 2025: Kickoff and overtime to be modified, 'Tush Push' ban tabled
There are a lot of rule changes coming out of the NFL's annual league meetingCBS Sports - 1d -
NFL owners approve rule changes to kickoff and overtime for 2025 season, plus Raiders' seven-round mock draft
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for April 1CBS Sports - 1d -
Meechie Johnson Jr. returning to South Carolina basketball from Ohio State if hardship waiver is approved
Here's the latest transfer portal information for South Carolina basketball and coach Lamont Paris regarding former star guard Meechie Johnson Jr.Yahoo Sports - 1d
