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NCAA tournament 2025: Selection committee chaired by North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham explains how UNC made the field

North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected that the Tar Heels would miss the cut.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

3/16: CBS Weekend News

Deadly storm spawns tornadoes, killing over 30; Southern California company looks to make sustainable guitars

CBS News - 18h

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, March 16, 2025

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Nancy Chen.

CBS News - 19h

Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke star freshman 'full steam ahead' with goal to play in NCAA Tournament opener

Duke coach Jon Scheyer said Sunday the team is eyeing Flagg to make his return on Friday in the first round

CBS Sports - 18h

March Madness upset predictions 2025: Pick these early NCAA Tournament exits

Who will make early exits in 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket? Our best March Madness upset predictions are in.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Bedford girls basketball aims for first trip to state semis at Breslin

Bedford girls basketball looks to make school history in final stages of Division 1 state tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

2025 NCAA tournament: What you need to know about the Midwest region

Can Houston make it to the Final Four after losing as a No. 1 seed in the Sweet 16 in each of the past two seasons?

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Who are the Big Ten's College Football Playoff contenders in 2025? Surprise team joins list of usual suspects

Ohio State and Penn State will always be in good position, but another team has the juice to make a run

CBS Sports - 5h

Breaking down Tennessee basketball's chances for 2025 Final Four, Elite Eight, Sweet 16

Breaking down Tennessee basketball's chances to make the 2025 Final Four, Elite Eight and Sweet 16 in March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

March Madness 2025: Predicting the NCAA Tournament Final Four before the start of play

Here are the four teams expected to make the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament during March Madness, including the Florida Gators.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

College basketball analyst furious that UNC basketball made NCAA Tournament

College Basketball analyst Jon Rothstein is not too happy about UNC making March Madness 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Jacksonville Jaguars roster outlook at first wave of NFL free agency

After making nine free agent signings, what does the Jacksonville Jaguars roster now look like?

Yahoo Sports - 1h

These Iguanas Got Carried Away and Ended Up in Fiji, 5,000 Miles From Home

Genetic evidence suggests that the reptiles somehow managed millions of years ago to make an ocean crossing from North America to Fiji.

The New York Times - 1h

A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East

Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Kieran Culkin Asked for More Kids at the Oscars. When Is an In-Joke Worth the Risk?

Some personal stories can make the jump to crowd-pleasing anecdote without a hitch. But taking a private joke to prime time has its risks.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Dest set for PSV return after 11 months out

USMNT defender Sergiño Dest is set to make his return for PSV Eindhoven on Saturday after an 11-month injury layoff.

ESPN - Mar. 8

James Carville is wrong. Democrats should fight, not ‘play dead.’

Democrats must fight back against Trump and his agenda, as a lack of action will make them appear weak and Americans will despise weakness.

The Hill - Mar. 8

'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'

Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.

BBC News - Mar. 8

GB's Kartal earns career-best win at Indian Wells

British lucky loser Sonay Kartal continues to make the most of her reprieve at Indian Wells by earning the biggest win of her career.

BBC News - Mar. 8

How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party

Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Motorsports Isn’t Just a Man’s World Anymore

Driving history is littered with sons of famous fathers following in dad’s footsteps. Now F1 Academy driver Lia Block is making a name for herself.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run

NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school's men's basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Florida State hires Seminole alum Luke Loucks as new head basketball coach, succeeding Leonard Hamilton

Loucks played for outgoing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton from 2008-12, making the NCAA tournament in each of his four seasons.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.

Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.

CBS News - Mar. 10

In Napa Vineyards, AI Boosts Grape Expectations

Artificial intelligence applications, from smart tractors to precision irrigation, are making their way into viticulture, while generative AI is creating labels and helping sell wine.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Liverpool's Hinds subjected to 'sexually inappropriate comments'

Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds says she is "determined to make a stand" after being subjected to "sexually inappropriate comments" from a fan.

BBC News - 6d

Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump made the stock market a marker of success. Now he's hedging as markets dip.

When President Donald Trump wanted to make the case for his first term’s success in an interview last month, he turned to the stock market.

NBC News - 6d

Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge

Dow futures make tepid advance in the wake of a broad market plunge that had the blue-chip index shedding nearly 900 points.

CBS News - 6d

I'm a neurologist—here are 3 things I do every day to decrease my risk of dementia and keep my brain sharp

"I encourage all of my patients to make adjustments and incorporate habits in their daily lives for better brain health," says Dr. Baibing Chen.

CNBC - 6d

More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues

Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.

The New York Times - 6d

DOJ lawyers decline to let OMP's acting director testify about mass firings

The Trump administration could be sanctioned after the DOJ declined to make a top administration official available for sworn testimony regarding the recent mass firings.

ABC News - 5d

US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump

That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.

BBC News - 5d

2025 Fantasy Baseball: Top rookie prospects to consider in drafts

Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens puts the spotlight on some key youngsters who could make a huge impact whenever they get the chance.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Why 'world class' Asensio can face employers PSG for Villa

Marco Asensio's Paris St-Germain career has been forgettable - but he now has the chance in the Champions League to make them remember his name.

BBC News - 4d

Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive

President Donald Trump's full-speed-ahead approach to making radical change has forced his allies to fight from a defensive posture.

NBC News - 4d

'Red Scare' author lets past political hysteria teach us about the present

Clay Risen examines Cold War hysteria in an even-handed way, trusting readers to make the connection between McCarthyism and the MAGA movement.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Bardella, Leader of France’s Far-Right National Rally, Heads to Israel

As Jordan Bardella, its young president, tries to distance the party from its history of antisemitism, it is making common cause with Israel against “Islamist ideology.”

The New York Times - 4d

How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.

CBS News - 4d

OpenAI urges U.S. to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material

OpenAI is asking the U.S. government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from copyrighted material, citing a need to “strengthen America’s lead” globally in advancing the technology.

NBC News - 3d

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