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With most male actors at war, a small Ukrainian theater reinvents itself with an all-female cast
The Chernihiv Regional Youth Theater in Ukraine has adapted to the war by having women perform traditionally male roles, after many men left the troupe to fight on the front lineABC News - Mar. 8 -
Russian strike on Ukrainian town kills 11 as US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv
A Russian strike on a town in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region has killed at least 11 people as a wave of heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Russian strike on Ukraine kills more than 10 after Trump threatens sanctions
Russia struck the Donetsk region in Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 11 and wounding 30 people according to Ukraine’s officials, hours after President Trump threatened to impose sanctions on ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Colombia's defense minister vows to recover 29 kidnapped law enforcement officers
Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the recent kidnapping of 29 law enforcement officers in the country’s southwest region and says the government is working to free themABC News - Mar. 8 -
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects talks with the U.S.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said talks between the two countries would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the region.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Trump's 'Gaza Riviera' — a profile in arrogance
President Trump has proposed that the U.S. should take over Gaza and turn it into a Mediterranean resort, displacing 2 million Palestinians and potentially leading to regional instability and ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Myanmar resistance group admits responsibility for killing of Buddhist monk it accused of army ties
A local resistance group fighting against the military government in Myanmar has acknowledged responsibility for the killing last week of a Buddhist monk and his disciple in the country’s eastern ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision
Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Ronaldo withdraws from CBF presidential race
Brazil football great Ronaldo said that he was pulling out of the race to be president of his country's football association (CBF) on Wednesday after failing to gather enough support from regional ...ESPN - 6d -
The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay’s uncontacted people exist
A vast ranch in the country’s Chaco region is quietly deforesting a huge swath of land. Indigenous people say this could be deadly for their isolated relatives but others say there is no evidence ...The Guardian - 6d -
Just months after wildfires, a powerful storm forces evacuations again in southern California
Southern California is on alert as a powerful storm moves into the region, with parts of Los Angeles County given instructions to evacuate. It comes just two months after wildfires sparked and ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. wine and liquor
President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions ...NBC News - 6d -
US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says
Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers ...ABC News - 6d -
‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef
Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays. Cases of measles doubled last year in the European region, climbing to the highest level in ...The Guardian - 6d -
USC Aiken men's basketball opens NCAA Tournament against Catawba
Mar. 13—A third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance is going to have a slightly different feel for the USC Aiken men's basketball team. These Pacers are no newcomers to the big dance, but this ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian troops in Kursk, official says
Russian forces have almost completely surrounded Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, with some Ukrainian units forced to leave their vehicles behind as they pull back, according to a U.S. ...NBC News - 5d -
U.S. Soccer's Parlow Cone voted onto FIFA council
US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone has been elected to the FIFA Council after a vote at the congress of regional body CONCACAF. Parlow Cone was elected as the representative for the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pitt State Women’s Basketball punches ticket to NCAA D-II Sweet 16 with win over Minnesota State Mankato 94-91
PITTSBURG, KS — The Pitt State Gorillas entered the evening coming off of a first round NCAA D-II Central Region Tournament win over Harding University. Karenna Gerber posted 29 points and 11 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US launches new airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
U.S. fighters carried out arial attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen, killing at least 30 people in an effort to stop Houthi attacks on ships in the region. Meanwhile, President Trump invoked the ...NBC News - 3d -
FSU women earn a No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament
No. 6 seed FSU (23-8) will play George Mason in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the Baton Rouge Regional. The date, time and TV for FSU-George Mason is to be determined. The Seminoles ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
St. John’s is No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament, to face Omaha in Round of 64
NEW YORK — Let the Madness begin for St. John’s. Rick Pitino’s resurgent Red Storm are the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region and will face No. 15 Omaha on Thursday in Providence, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Oil prices rise after U.S. vows ‘unrelenting’ attacks on Houthis
Oil futures climbed on Monday, finding support after the U.S. over the weekend launched U.S. strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, raising the risk of disruptions to oil flow in the region.MarketWatch - 2d -
Kash Patel moving ahead with command changes at FBI
Kash Patel is making his mark as the FBI's new director by attempting to decentralize the bureau's command structure while also dividing the agency into three regions. CBS News Department of ...CBS News - 2d -
Ayoka Lee set to return for K-State in the NCAA Tournament
When Kansas State women's basketball takes the court in the NCAA Tournament this week, they'll welcome the return of Ayoka Lee. The Wildcats, a No. 5 seed in the Spokane Regional, will play No. 13 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Trump’s Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration
Building on Biden-era policies, President Trump is strong-arming regional leaders, deploying military force and shredding decades of precedents when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border.The New York Times - 2d -
3/18: CBS Mornings Plus
A ceasefire in the Middle East has collapsed as Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza, escalating tensions in the region. Also, why some patients are getting devastating medical news before doctors ...CBS News - 1d -
Russia attacks Ukraine hours after partial ceasefire agreed in Putin-Trump call
Shortly after call ended, about 45 drones targeted region around Kyiv with anti-aircraft fire audible across capital overnight. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia attacked Ukraine ...The Guardian - 17h -
5 Stunning German Train Trips at a Bargain Price
For less than $65, the Deutschland-Ticket lets you take a month’s worth of unlimited journeys on the country’s regional trains and local transport systems. It’s a low-cost ticket to explore.The New York Times - 17h -
March Madness' top seeds have faced trickier Final Four paths than ever in the transfer portal era
The Wildcats held a No. 2 seed in last year's NCAA Tournament and headed to Los Angeles within their long-running Pac-12 regional footprint with a chance to reach the Final Four. Instead, a ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Trophy Room: 9-year-old gets practice setting hooks during trip to the Northwest Angle
Mar. 19—The Herald's Trophy Room Gallery is the place for hunting and fishing photos from across the region. Do you have a hunting or fishing photo you'd like to share with Herald readers? Email it ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Covid ‘benevolence bump’ endures as acts of kindness 10% higher than before 2020
World Happiness Report 2024 finds volunteering more frequent in most regions as Finland tops chart again and Costa Rica and Mexico enter top 10. The world experienced a “benevolence bump” of ...The Guardian - 2h -
Yanks' Cole concerned about right elbow soreness
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole had imaging on his right elbow and expects to know more about the situation in the next couple of days.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
A Neuroscientist Says You Should Stop Setting Goals and Do This Instead. It’s Brilliant Advice
After leaving Google and her failed startup, Anne-Laure Le Cunff followed her curiosity—and discovered the life she didn’t know she wanted.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
Patriots to add LB Robert Spillane
New England head coach Mike Vrabel is adding a linebacker, a position he should know a thing or two about, to his defense in the form of Robert Spillane.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair
An Israeli military operation has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians who can’t break their fast in their own homes and don’t know when, or if, they will ever return.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants
Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'
A GOP senator says President Trump's tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and Trump knows but the goal is to create open markets and long-term fairnessThe Hill - 6d -
5 reasons why the 'boring' Detroit Pistons are worthy of your attention (and Shaq's too)
Here are five things worth knowing about the 2024-25 Detroit Pistons, who’ve been one of the best stories in the NBA all season long.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Nets' Cam Thomas is 'all over the place' as he heads into free-agency
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will be a restricted free-agent after this season, but no one seems to know what his exact market value will be.Yahoo Sports - 6d
