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Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.

CBS News - 5d

How Lili Reinhart Turned Her Acne Struggles Into a Skin Care Line

The ‘Riverdale’ actor sat down with Inc. at SXSW to discuss her new entrepreneurial venture, Personal Day, as well as her approach to social media.

Inc. - 6d

Best Sheets for Every Bed and Budget, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.

Wired - 5d

Nissan, Facing Mounting Challenges, Replaces Its C.E.O.

The automaker said on Tuesday that Makoto Uchida would step down. The company has said it would slash global production capacity and cut thousands of jobs.

The New York Times - 5d

Cavs win 15th straight for 2nd time this season

The NBA-leading Cavaliers rallied from 18 down in the third quarter to beat the Nets and match the longest winning streak in franchise history.

ESPN - 4d

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.

CNBC - 4d

Sturgeon remains the biggest name in Scottish politics

Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.

BBC News - 4d

What to know about pro-Palestinian activist's deportation case

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Louisiana for now. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks it down.

CBS News - 3d

Suns' Mason Plumlee, Rockets' Steven Adams ejected after fight breaks out early in matchup in Houston

The two centers locked up while jostling for position in the paint before suddenly throwing each other down to the court at the Toyota Center.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken

Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken

Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.

The New York Times - 3d

Death Toll in 1999 Columbine School Shooting Climbs to 14 With Homicide Ruling

Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was paralyzed from the waist down when she was shot in the chest and back, died on Feb. 16. A coroner classified the death as a homicide.

The New York Times - 2d

Q&A: How LSU's Flau'jae Johnson defies expectations with 2 (!) successful careers simultaneously

Flau'jae Johnson has careers in basketball and music. For The Win recently sat down with the LSU star to talk about how she defies expectations.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Davante Adams: No negotiation for No. 17, Puka Nacua was already switching

After word came down that Davante Adams was joining the Rams over the weekend, receiver Puka Nacua referred to his new teammate as “No. 17” in an interview.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Victory is everything, but not enough for England

England have laid down gauntlet with a team selection that aims to beat old rivals and land new titles in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales

BBC News - 2d

Cowboys Beef: DeMarcus Lawrence vs Micah Parsons Breakdown + NFL Free Agency Winners & Losers | Inside Coverage

The Inside Coverage crew breaks down the beef between DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and discusses the winners and losers of NFL free agency.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Rangers growing frustrated with questionable calls on Matt Rempe: ‘He’s not really doing anything’

With a ginormous target on his back, Rangers fourth liner Matt Rempe continues being called for questionable penalties in big games down the stretch.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Florida Gators baseball heads to Tennessee for weekend series with undefeated Volunteers

After taking down one unbeaten, top-10 program during the week, Florida is set for a three-game battle with another, the No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Why allergy season is getting longer, worse

Allergy season may be getting longer and worse due to the effects of climate change. CBS News' Dave Malkoff breaks down the effects on your health.

CBS News - 2d

Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office

After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.

The New York Times - 2d

Four-star edge Rodney Dunham names top five schools

Rodney Dunham, cut his list down to five schools and the Georgia Bulldogs made the cut along with two other SEC schools

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?

The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.

The New York Times - 1d

Notre Dame football stories roll from Dave Casper to entertain Pro Football Hall of Fame crowd

Heading into a season when Notre Dame hopes to return to the national finals, a Fighting Irish great shakes down some thunder at the Hall of Fame.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

As Rich Rodriguez bans TikTok dancing, what would Nick Saban say? | Toppmeyer

West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez went to a place where President Donald Trump refused to go: He cracked down on TikTok.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies

A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say.

Wired - 1d

Q&A: Napheesa Collier on Unrivaled pushing personal brands, March Madness and more

Unrivaled intentionally pushes personal brands of its WNBA player-led league. For The Win sat down with co-founder Napheesa Collier to discuss why.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

25 best free agents available for the New Orleans Saints

Free agency is beginning to quiet down, but there are still good players available. Here are our top 25 remaining targets for the New Orleans Saints.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, preview, date: Expert who hit 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles makes picks

When is the Kentucky Derby 2025? Jody Demling revealed his 2025 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs

CBS Sports - 1d

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election

Albania’s opposition has protested the left-wing government’s decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections

ABC News - 1d

Does defense win championships? Moses Brown and Ponaganset girls are about to find out

Defense was the story of the 2025 RIIL Girls Basketball semifinals as Moses Brown shut down North Kingstown and Ponaganset did the same against Portsmouth.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Inside the Tennessee basketball timeout that stopped Auburn run in Vols' SEC Tournament win

When Auburn went on a 10-0 run, Tennessee basketball turned to Zakai Zeigler in a timeout to calm things down in SEC Tournament semifinal win

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Oyster River girls basketball team falls to No. 2 Milford in Division II championship game

"We were up for the challenge. (Milford) just kept grinding it down and they got us at the end," Oyster River girls basketball coach Bryan Wall.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Duke basketball shook off a nightmare scenario to secure ACC Tournament championship

Duke basketball faced what seemed to be an overwhelming amount of adversity in its ACC Tournament opener. The Blue Devils still cut down the nets.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Gloucester-Hartpury beat Sarries to win third straight PWR title

Gloucester-Hartpury lay down a dominant second-half performance to beat Saracens and win their third Premiership Women's Rugby title in a row.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

TGL Golf, Unrivaled TV Ratings Don’t Tell Full Story of First Seasons

Failure’s not too hard to spot. Success? That’s a little harder to pin down. In sports, catastrophic failure has its own specific gravity, so much so that we can evoke some of the most ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

If Lake Placid becomes the Olympic sliding site, New York's Rockefeller Center will be a big part

Picture this: A sliding athlete wins an Olympic medal in Lake Placid next winter, then is chauffeured down to New York for an award ceremony at Rockefeller Center a few days later with thousands of ...

ABC News - Mar. 7

3 groups to watch in the final push to fund the government

The government will shut down next Saturday morning unless Congress can rally around a funding measure by the end of the week, setting up the first big legislative spending fight of President ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials

President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

DHS administering lie detector tests to employees in effort to find leakers

Last month, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said DHS would start polygraphing employees in order to crack down on who may be leaking information to the media about its immigration raids.

CBS News - Mar. 8

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