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Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base
Footage and satellite images reviewed by The Times show civilians in the compound. Thousands have fled violent unrest in the country’s coastal region.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - 6d -
Education Department guts its workforce as it looks to wind down agency
Around 3,000 people work in the department's Washington headquarters, and roughly 1,000 are staffed in 10 regional offices across the country.NBC News - 6d -
From daring invasion to rapid retreat: the end of Ukraine’s Kursk gambit
‘Our problems started long before,’ says Ukrainian soldier after seven months in occupied Russian regionFinancial Times - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: Mandatory evacuations on border with Kursk as Putin mulls ceasefire
Moscow offers heavily qualified support for US-Ukraine proposal as Russia regains more of Kursk region Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
Northern Ireland risks becoming ‘collateral damage’ in transatlantic trade war
Post-Brexit deal means EU tariffs would apply, putting the region at a disadvantage if UK wins US tariff exemptionFinancial Times - 4d -
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Trap Ukraine’s Forces Amid Cease-Fire Talks
The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.The New York Times - 2d -
‘It Got Everything’: Oklahoma Residents Who Escaped Fires Brace for Losses
Hundreds of homes and other buildings were destroyed in Oklahoma, as fierce winds and wildfires swept the region.The New York Times - 2d -
Michigan State is 2-seed in March Madness, opponent is Bryant in NCAA tournament
It’s Michigan State basketball vs. Bryant in March Madness to open the 2025 NCAA tournament in the South region.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
All eyes on top eight teams, top 16 seeds ahead of Selection Sunday
Where the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds play in the regionals is as big of a question as which bubble teams will be in the field.ESPN - 1d -
NC State women’s basketball to face Vermont to open March Madness in 2025 NCAA Tournament
NC State women's basketball earned the No. 2 seed in the Spokane Regional for March Madness. Here's more.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UConn's 2025 NCAA Tournament selection draws Arkansas State matchup, No. 2 seed
The UConn women's basketball team is the No. 2 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament's Spokane Region 4.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
VOTE: YMCA South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week, March 10-16, 2025
All five nominees this week — one from Michigan and four from Indiana — led their teams to basketball regional championships.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Here are the highlights from Home of Champions tournament as Bartow finishes runner-up
Bartow, Lake Region, Lake Wales, Auburndale among Polk teams that played in Bartow's annual softball tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
March Madness men's tournament analysis: Teams and players to watch
Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
March Madness women's tournament analysis: Teams and players to watch
Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Auburn's March Madness 2025 bracket considered the toughest by USA TODAY's Blake Toppmeyer
USA TODAY's Blake Toppmeyer predicts Auburn to run into a 'boobytrap' as the south region's top seed.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Asian (AFC) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, scores, results, table
There is so much going on in the AFC region, with long fights for one of eight automatic places at the 2026 World CupYahoo Sports - 20h -
2025 March Madness bracket picks: NCAA Tournament Cinderella teams to consider when filling out your bracket
Here are the best picks in each region to win your heart ... and, OK, maybe your office pool, tooCBS Sports - 20h -
Texas has 'stronger brand than New York' as Wall Street looks south, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The Texas governor spoke to CNBC after Nasdaq announced it was opening a regional headquarters in Dallas.CNBC - 1h -
Big East tournament bracket, schedule: Rick Pitino, St. John's look to fend off Dan Hurley, UConn at Madison Square Garden
St. John's picked up its first conference title in decades this season while UConn stumbled to the finish line.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Zuby Ejiofor sinks OT buzzer-beater to lead No. 6 St. John's over No. 20 Marquette
The Red Storm will enter the Big East tournament as the top seed for the first time since 1986.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 15 as dozens reported missing, officials say
Officials in Argentina say heavy rains that flooded a city on the country's east coast have killed at least 15 peopleABC News - Mar. 9 -
Anna Foster replaces Mishal Husain on Radio 4's Today
Foster was previously a Middle East correspondent and presented on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 5 Live.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Hear coastguard distress call as black smoke billows from North Sea collision
An oil tanker involved in a collision with a cargo vessel off east Yorkshire's coast is on fire.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Fire on tanker out after North Sea collision
The cargo ship Solong and the tanker Stena Immaculate collided off East Yorkshire on Monday.BBC News - 5d -
Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93
Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, colorful compositions.The New York Times - 4d -
New York Giants host QB Joe Flacco on free agent visit
The New York Giants hosted veteran quarterback Joe Flacco in East Rutherford on Thursday for a free agent visit.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
New York Giants re-signing offensive lineman Aaron Stinnie
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with OL Aaron Stinnie, who will return to East Rutherford for a second season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former Penn State running back Miles Sanders signing with Dallas Cowboys, per report
Former Penn State running back will be joining Saquon Barkley's NFC East rivals.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ship captain charged over North Sea collision
The Solong cargo ship and Stena Immaculate tanker collided off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday.BBC News - 3d -
Marquette basketball March Madness predictions: Projecting where Golden Eagles could land
The Golden Eagles head into Selection Sunday at 23-10 after losing to St. John's in the Big East tournament semifinals.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texans free-agent CB Kris Boyd agrees to deal with Jets
The Houston Texans are losing a key piece of their special teams to another AFC East competitorYahoo Sports - 2d -
Creighton, UConn men's basketball scuffle at end of Bluejays' Big Ten Tournament win
Creighton and UConn men's basketball got into a scuffle in the waning seconds of the Bluejays' Big East Tournament semifinal victory FridayYahoo Sports - 2d -
Could Washington draft James Pearce Jr. to fill a need?
Could former Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. be drafted by a NFC East team to fill a need?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Where Providence basketball stands ahead of March Madness, NIT bracket reveal
Providence lost in first round of Big East Tournament. Here's where its March Madness resume stands.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New York Giants will host QB Jameis Winston on a free agent visit
The New York Giants will host veteran QB Jameis Winston for a free agent visit in East Rutherford on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Almost 290,000 properties without power as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings dangerous rain
South-east Queensland and northern NSW struggle to recover amid heavy downpours and flash flooding. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Swathes of south-east ...The Guardian - Mar. 9
