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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 - 4d

What We Know About the Month-Old Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay

President Trump said the base would house as many as 30,000 migrants awaiting deportation. But construction of a tent city was halted weeks ago.

The New York Times - 4d

Body of woman caught in fishing nets off Massachusetts coast appears to be burial at sea

The body of a woman was caught in the nets of a fishing boat off the coast of Massachusetts last week, and officials now believe she was buried at sea.

NBC News - 3d

Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east

Six weeks after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu, the region is facing a setback in its fight against the mpox outbreak

ABC News - 3d

House narrowly passes six-month funding bill as shutdown deadline nears

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans voiced confidence that they can push through a stopgap funding bill and avert a government shutdown at the end of this week.

NBC News - 3d

Most of the S&P 500 is already in correction territory as benchmark teeters near milestone

As of Monday's close, 366 S&P 500 components, or 73%, were trading 10% or more below their respective 52-week highs.

CNBC - 3d

Which teams are GUARANTEED no. 1 seeds in NCAA tourney? | College Basketball Power Hour

Join Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young as they unravel the madness from the first week of March on the latest episode of College Basketball Power Hour.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Video shows 9-year-old North Carolina boy save choking classmate with Heimlich

Dramatic video caught the moment a 9-year-old North Carolina student saved his classmate from choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver last week.

NBC News - 3d

House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia

Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.

ABC News - 3d

2,000 Striking N.Y. Prison Officers Fired and Barred From Public Jobs

Gov. Kathy Hochul made good on a threat to punish those who failed to meet a Monday deadline for returning to their posts after a three-week work stoppage.

The New York Times - 3d

How will Lakers survive without LeBron James?

LeBron’s groin injury, sidelining him for a week or two, disrupts the Lakers' rhythm just as they gear up against tough competition like the Bucks and Nuggets.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

UK expels Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in tit-for-tat response to expulsions in Moscow

Britain’s government says it has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in a tit-for-tat response to the expulsion of two British embassy staff in Moscow earlier this week

ABC News - 2d

Where Could Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Sign In The Summer? Five Potential Fits

Following last week’s NHL trade deadline, a major storyline has been the future of Toronto Maple Leafs star right winger Mitch Marner.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump defends mass firings, claiming many federal workers 'don't work at all'

President Trump said he feels "very badly" for the thousands of federal workers who lost their jobs in recent weeks but "many of them don't work at all."

NBC News - 2d

Netflix dives into the talk show realm with 'Everybody's Live With John Mulaney'

Comedian and former "SNL" writer John Mulaney hosts Netflix's new talk show "Everybody's Live With John Mulaney," which is set to run for 12 weeks.

NBC News - 2d

With live-action 'Snow White,' Disney finds itself again in culture war crosshairs

Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Ferrari CEO says automaker is doing 'scenario planning' to counter potential impact of tariffs

"We are watching what's going to happen in the next month, next weeks," said the Ferrari CEO at CONVERGE LIVE. "We are on the same boat in terms of tariffs."

CNBC - 1d

Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with his condition improving

Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.

NBC News - 1d

Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving

Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia

ABC News - 1d

Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler? Who are some sleeper picks? Previewing the Players storylines

From Scheffler's attempt at a three-peat to Colin Morikawa's chances to get back in the winner's circle, we have five big topics to keep an eye on this week.

ESPN - 1d

Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijing

When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.

The New York Times - 1d

Nvidia unveils 50 Series upgrades like RTX Remix inside Half-Life 2 RTX demo ahead of GDC

Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Nvidia shared more details on the power of its latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards.

VentureBeat - 1d

Fantasy Basketball: Paul George leads list of players to drop ahead of the playoffs

The fantasy hoops playoffs start next week. Tough decisions might need to be made to keep advancing, including dropping some notable players.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Gerrit Cole's UCL surgery includes internal bracing, potentially shortening recovery time for Yankees ace

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole underwent UCL surgery this week, which included internal bracing. This procedure reduces inflammation and speeds up recovery time.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Xavier Worthy considers his legal options against Tia Jones

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested nearly a week ago, based on allegations of violence made by his former fiancé, Tia Jones.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The UK is reassessing its nuclear deterrent because of Trump

The first seven weeks of Trump’s second term have unbalanced fundamental strategic assumptions that the United Kingdom and Europe have relied on for decades.

The Hill - 13h

Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 Duke

Top-ranked Duke now faces serious injury questions that threaten to linger well beyond however long the Blue Devils play this week in Charlotte.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Sources: George, doctors mulling star's injuries

76ers forward Paul George is consulting with doctors this week on treatment options for his groin and knee injuries, including a possible procedure, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 12h

2025 Pennzoil 400 betting, predictions, odds: Top three NASCAR longshot picks for Las Vegas Motor Speedway

SportsLine's model has simulated the 2025 Pennzoil 400 10,000 times and released its NASCAR at Las Vegas best bets for this week

CBS Sports - 12h

Trump Demands Major Changes in Columbia Discipline and Admissions Rules

A letter outlining “immediate next steps” arrived less than a week after the administration said it was canceling $400 million in grants and contracts.

The New York Times - 11h

2025 NASCAR at Las Vegas Fantasy rankings, lineups, start-sit advice, racing picks at Pennzoil 400

SportsLine's Mike McClure gives his top NASCAR Fantasy picks for this week's 2025 Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday

CBS Sports - 11h

DeAndre Hopkins: I didn't think teaming up with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry was a possibility

When wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins agreed to a deal with the Ravens this week, many people dusted off a tweet of his from February 2020.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.

NBC News - 10h

With mass rehirings ordered and a plea to the Supreme Court, Trump's court fights scale new heights

Judges this week ordered the government to reinstate thousands of workers, while the administration turned to the Supreme Court for help rolling back judicial powers.

NBC News - 9h

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 - 8h

Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.

CNBC - 7h

Experts say EPA's rollback of regulations could affect Americans' health

This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say that could have implications for health.

CBS News - 7h

Bills say Michael Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi will be suspended for PED violations

The Bills signed Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi as free agents this week, but neither of them will be able to help the defensive line for the early part of the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Tim Walz Talks to Anxious Iowa Democrats as Post-Election Travels Pick Up

Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota and last year’s Democratic nominee for vice president, has been meeting with members of his party in recent weeks.

The New York Times - 3h

A Look at a Very Silicon Valley Approach to Repopulation

On Uncanny Valley this week, our hosts talk about the pronatalism movement, and how the push to increase birth rates is trending among some of Silicon Valley's biggest and wealthiest names.

Wired - Mar. 6

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