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Democratic-led states sue over dismantling of Education Department

The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Israel-Hamas Talks Deadlocked as Trump Envoy Turns to Ukraine

The two sides are supposed to negotiate a second phase of the cease-fire agreement that would end the war, but they remain far apart on how to move forward.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions

The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”

The New York Times - Mar. 13

China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal

The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Iowa basketball coaching candidates: 8 names who could replace Fran McCaffery

After Iowa fired Fran McCaffery, here's a look at eight candidates the Hawkeyes could hire as their next basketball coach, including Drake's Ben McCollum.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 15

Bread Lines and Salty Drinking Water: Israeli Aid Block Sets Gaza Back Again

Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure Hamas in truce talks.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Montpellier v Saint-Etienne abandoned after fan trouble

The Ligue 1 match between relegation rivals Montpellier and Saint-Etienne is abandoned after home fans threw flares on to the pitch and part of a stand caught on fire.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Deadly nightclub blaze leaves North Macedonia in grief and desperate for accountability

North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injured

ABC News - Mar. 17

Trump’s Plan to Discuss Ukraine’s Power Plants With Putin Prompts Questions

The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Aid group in Haiti temporarily shutters hospital after gangs attack convoy evacuating medical staff

Doctors Without Borders says that four of its vehicles came under fire while they evacuated staff from a hospital in Haiti’s capital as gang violence surges

ABC News - Mar. 17

Influencer accused of taking baby wombat from mother speaks out

The American influencer who came under fire for allegedly taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia is breaking her silence.

ABC News - Mar. 17

3/14: CBS Evening News

American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing; Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93

CBS News - Mar. 17

EPA considers eliminating its science arm

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the elimination of its science arm and firing most of that branch's employees according to documents reviewed by the Democratic staff of the ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

Harper replaces Pingeton as Missouri head coach

Kellie Harper, who was fired by Tennessee at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, has been named as the new head coach at Missouri, the school announced Tuesday.

ESPN - Mar. 18

Nightclub tragedy in North Macedonia hits a generation already doubting its future

North Macedonia is mourning the victims of a catastrophic nightclub fire that killed 59 people, mostly teenagers and young adults, and triggered nationwide protests against safety failures

ABC News - 6d

Trump, Musk play role in March Madness saga about Native American team

Adam Strom, fired as coach of the women's basketball team at Haskell Indian Nations University under DOGE, stayed as a volunteer. His team rallied.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas

Israel said it recaptured an area from which it withdrew in the recent cease-fire, in the most significant ground operation since the truce with Hamas collapsed.

The New York Times - 6d

Former Notre Dame, Metamora basketball all-stater enters NCAA transfer portal from Iowa

Cooper Koch is the sixth Iowa basketball player to enter NCAA transfer portal since its coach's firing, and 'will stay in contact' with the program.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

LA Olympics head says 2028 games will be a catalyst for rebuild

After deadly fires that devastated much of Los Angeles organizers of the 2028 Olympics tell the IOC how the city will rebuild with help from the games

ABC News - 5d

U.S. jobless claims still showed few private-sector layoffs, but more ex-federal workers got benefits

The private sector is still culling very few jobs, the latest report on jobless claims shows, but more federal workers fired by the Trump administration are applying for benefits.

MarketWatch - 5d

Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution

A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation resigned under fire Thursday after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution.

NBC News - 5d

Rick Pitino scandal: Why former Louisville coach forfeited title, left Cardinals program

Rick Pitino was fired at Louisville amid a scandal involving recruits. Here's a look back at what transpired to end his tenure with the Cardinals:

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What We Know About the Closure and Reopening of Heathrow Airport

A fire at a substation in London cut off power to one of the world’s busiest airports, causing travel disruptions globally. But some flights resumed Friday evening.

The New York Times - 3d

‘Wake-up call’: ministers launch urgent investigation into Heathrow shutdown

Government says lessons need to be learned after the substation fire that caused chaos for 300,000 passengers. The government has launched an urgent investigation into the power shutdown that ...

The Guardian - 3d

Putin’s Aims in Trump Talks on Ukraine

Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring President Trump’s push for a cease-fire in Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s war aims haven’t shifted.

The New York Times - 1d

Heathrow closure deeply concerning, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer says he is 'deeply concerned' about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire on Friday.

BBC News - 1d

Israel’s Renewed Offensive in Gaza Displaces Palestinians Once Again

The Israeli military’s renewed drive into Gaza has pushed families to flee neighborhoods they had only recently returned to during a cease-fire.

The New York Times - 1d

Texas hires Xavier’s Sean Miller, the coach who beat the Longhorns in the NCAA Tournament

The news comes a day after Texas fired Rodney Terry, and less than a week after Miller and Xavier knocked the Longhorns out of March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Report: Josh Pastner agrees to become UNLV’s coach

Josh Pastner takes over Kevin Kruger, who was fired after going 76-55 over four seasons and failing to reach the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know

Kyiv and Moscow have had separate discussions with Washington about a temporary pause on strikes on energy sites and a cease-fire in the Black Sea.

The New York Times - 11h

Sudan aid groups say 54 killed in an airstrike blamed on the military in Darfur

Aid groups in Sudan say a military airstrike hit a local market in the country’s western region, igniting a huge fire and killing at least 54 people

ABC News - 8h

What to know about Signal, which Pentagon previously discouraged workers from using

As the White House comes under fire for allegedly using Signal to discuss foreign policy plans, the encrypted messaging platform has now come into the spotlight.

ABC News - 4h

In Wyoming, DOGE cuts spark fears of impacts to veterans in crisis

An office manager at a VA center in Wyoming, where the veteran suicide rate is 50% higher than the national average, was fired despite a glowing job review.

NBC News - 3h

'Carry on Mason's legacy.' HSE's Mason Alexander remembered by friends, family, mentors

Mason Alexander, just 18 years old, died March 1 when a car he was riding in struck a tree and caught on fire in Fishers.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink

The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.

Thousands of people, including researchers, scientists, medical professionals and cancer survivors rallied across the U.S. in protest of the Trump Administration’s firings, budget and grants cuts ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks

Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say

The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

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