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Cast your vote for the Journal-area's boys basketball player of the year!
Boys poll open until Thursday at 3 p.m. The girls poll opens Thursday at 3 p.m.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?
Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.The Hill - 3d -
Reigning D2 champion Wisconsin Lutheran returns to state hoops to lead sectional finals
Six greater Milwaukee teams won sectional finals Saturday to advance to WIAA state, led by reigning D2 champion Wisconsin Lutheran.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
This new MMA gym in Ames is kicking down records
Myriad Mixed Martial Arts Academy, led by a former ISU wrestler, is teaching residents that in MMA, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Area around Big Ben closed as man with Palestinian flag climbs Elizabeth Tower
Pro-Palestine protesters also spray-painted clubhouse at Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland overnight. Westminster Bridge remains closed to traffic after a six-hour standoff between emergency ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Unprecedented number of sick, stranded sea lions being found on L.A.-area beaches
An unusually high number of disoriented marine mammals, sickened by a toxic algae bloom, is being found along Southern California’s coast, prompting concerns 2025 could be the deadliest year yet.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Musk claims cyber attack on social network X came from ‘Ukraine area’
Outage is latest trouble for world’s richest man’s business interests since he joined the Trump administrationFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
NTSB wants helicopter ban near D.C. area's Reagan Airport after deadly midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to severely restrict helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan National Airport, officials said Tuesday, in the wake of a catastrophic midair collision ...NBC News - 6d -
Cowboys trading for Bills former first-round CB Kaiir Elam, adding depth to key area of need
Dallas will receive Elam and a 2025 sixth-round selection while Buffalo will receive a 2025 fifth-rounder and 2026 seventh-rounderCBS Sports - 5d -
L.A. faces flooding and power outages from heavy rain as burn scar areas told to evacuate
The West Coast is braced for an atmospheric river event that threatens flash flooding and power outages from heavy rain and snow, making travel conditions hazardous or even impossible for some ...NBC News - 4d -
Centerville edges Deubrook Area, only high seed to win on opening day of State B girls tourney
No. 5 Bennett County, No. 6 Sanborn Central-Woonsocket and No. 7 Dell Rapids St. Mary pull upsets on opening day of State B girls basketball tourneyYahoo Sports - 3d -
Immigration checkpoints are a way of life in areas within 100 miles from U.S. borders
For a large swath of the U.S. population, checkpoints are a regular part of life, where they must affirm that they are citizens or have legal residency in the U.S.NBC News - 2d -
Rick Armstrong’s top 10 softball teams and 25 players to watch in the Aurora-Elgin area for 2025 season
St. Charles North looks to defend Class 4A state title, but talented Oswego will push again. Top 10 Teams 1. St. Charles North (26-6) Pitcher Paige Murray, who went 19-5, and outfielder Mackenzie ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
IHSAA boys basketball semistate brackets set. Here's the South Bend area pairings
South Bend Riley, Saint Joseph, Jimtown and Triton boys basketball learned its IHSAA semistate pairings Sunday. Here's all the info you need.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Beaver Valley boys high school volleyball: Which area team has been shot at making playoffs?
With the WPIAL boys high school volleyball season getting underway, here is a look at the Beaver Valley teams set to compete this season.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Strunk sisters, Protheroe headline 2024-25 Pocono Record All-Area girls basketball teams
The Mounties led the way with three selections, but the talent was evenly spread out amongst girls basketball in the Poconos.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Vote for the Campbell Clinic Memphis area boys high school athlete of the week, March 10-15
Voting is open for the Campbell Clinic boys high school athlete of the week. The poll closes Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Vote for the Milwaukee-area high school Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week for March 10-15
Vote between JJ Barnes (The Prairie School), Jalen Brown (Tosa West), Melena Glysch (Muskego), Mikaia Litza (Tosa East) and Logan Zahour (Cedarburg).Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs
President Donald Trump has dismissed the growing chorus of CEOs, investors and policymakers who are pleading with the White House for greater clarity about his sweeping tariff agenda.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Minnesota AD Coyle embarks on coach search with belief basketball program can return to prominence
The challenge at Minnesota of growing the men's basketball program into a consistent Big Ten contender has probably never been greater, considering the surging cost of competing in the current ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texas Midwife Charged in Abortion Case
The two arrests in greater Houston appear to be the first time health care providers have been charged with violating abortion bans in their state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.The New York Times - 2h -
Kohl’s stock tumbles on weak outlook as sales slide. Retailer is taking action, CEO says.
Kohl’s has “identified key areas of focus,” CEO Ashley Buchanan said.MarketWatch - 6d -
8 alleged "GoodFellas" gang members, associates charged with violent crimes
The Department of Justice referred to the "GoodFellas" as a "violent gang" that recruits from the Atlanta area.CBS News - 3d -
RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety
Health secretary accuses food companies of ‘exploiting loophole’ over food safety and urges greater transparency. The US secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has directed ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
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 -
Sadiq Khan backs plan for new basketball stadium for London Lions
Team plans 10,000 capacity arena in central area under new Lithuanian ownerFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Deadly floods engulf Argentine city after fierce storm
Eight hours of rainfall hit Bahía Blanca, killing at least 13 people and leaving many areas under water.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Secret Service shoots man 'brandishing' firearm near White House
The man was taken to an area hospital, where his condition "is unknown,” the Secret Service said in a statement.ABC News - Mar. 9 -
Lions watch: Kinghorn & Chessum star but Lawrence injury blow
After an entertaining penultimate round of the Six Nations, BBC Sport looks at the Lions selection battle across three areas.BBC News - 6d -
How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment?
An environmental group in the U.K. says the North Sea tanker collision could become a "disaster in really important protected areas."CBS News - 6d -
Parts of L.A. Urged to Evacuate as ‘Widespread’ Rain and Snow Hit California
A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.The New York Times - 5d -
What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.BBC News - 4d -
Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.BBC News - 4d -
DC housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs
The number of active listings in the D.C. metro area is sharply higher compared with last year.CNBC - 4d -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - 4d -
Mizzou survives in SEC Tournament
It looked like the Tigers returned to form in most areas Thursday night as Mizzou beat Mississippi State.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The South and Midwest Face Threats of Hail, 100 M.P.H. Winds and Tornadoes
A system over the northern part of the U.S. is expected to fuel severe weather across large areas of the country until Monday.The New York Times - 3d -
WATCH: Golden retriever can't pass local bodega without saying 'Hi' to his girlfriend
Duke's owner, Zarah Kelleher, told "Good Morning America" the bodega gave Duke a sense of home when they moved to the area.ABC News - 3d -
Hill a massive addition for West Virginia in the 2027 cycle
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez made it clear that Western Pennsylvania will be a priority area in recruiting.Yahoo Sports - 2d
