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Girl, 13, charged with murder of woman and arson

Police say they believe the victim is 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires

Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.

CBS News - Mar. 11

The World Doesn’t Properly Appreciate the N.B.A.’s Most Dominant Player

Future basketball fans will have a difficult time believing Nikola Jokic’s brilliance, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

Former Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin believes that the economy is not in trouble and that people are overreacting to the new administration's policy changes.

The Hill - 6d

What is CBS Sports' biggest question for Oklahoma Sooners this spring?

CBS Sports believes that the Oklahoma Sooners have to fix their offensive line to compete in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Universities Have a New Tactic to Keep Athletes From Transferring: Charge Them

Some schools believe buyout clauses in N.I.L. contracts could compel players to stay.

The New York Times - 4d

Will AI save the UK government £45bn a year?

Ministers believe that increased use of artificial intelligence can help fix the public finances but experts have their doubts

Financial Times - 4d

Ovens and bone fragments - BBC visits Mexican cartel 'extermination' site

The BBC's Will Grant visits the site believed to have been used by drug cartels to dispose of victims' remains.

BBC News - 4d

Arizona Cardinals get good grade for free agent deal with LB Josh Sweat

ESPN believes that the Cardinals' four-year deal for Josh Sweat has the potential to be a bargain.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

WATCH: Brutal foul mistake costs South Carolina State in MEAC final with NCAA Tournament bid on the line

South Carolina State apparently believed it was still trailing after a late game-tying basket

CBS Sports - 3d

Technology provides benefits for West Virginia football

Technology has come a long way in the game of football and Rich Rodriguez believes that it certainly has a place.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

NFL analyst: New York Giants are 'a quarterback away' from competing

One NFL analyst believes the New York Giants are just a quarterback away from becoming serious playoff contenders.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Are You Inspiring Others?: 9 Strategies for Inspirational Leadership

Inspirational leaders boost team performance, increase passion, and make true believers out of everyone else.

Inc. - 2d

March Madness 2025: West Virginia responds to NCAA tournament snub — 'Shocked, saddened and disappointed'

In a statement, head coach Darian DeVries said that the team believes that it has 'a résumé that is worthy of an NCAA Tournament team.'

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Lithuania accuses Russia over Ikea store fire in its capital city

Nato allies believe Russia is running sabotage operations to undermine European support for Ukraine.

BBC News - 1d

Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis

Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.

CNBC - 1d

2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Expert predictions after free agency

The Giants haven't yet added a veteran quarterback to their roster. Experts believe they could trade up in the 2025 NFL draft because of that.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought

Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.

The New York Times - 19h

Natural gas may be first to offer a hint when Russia-Ukraine peace deal is near

Watch natural-gas futures for signs energy traders believe a credible Russia-Ukraine peace deal is at hand.

MarketWatch - 4h

Projecting Michigan football defense depth chart as spring ball begins

With spring ball starting on Tuesday, here is what we believe the depth chart looks like on defense.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Ice arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest comes as Trump vows to deport foreign students involved in protests against Israel’s war. A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s student ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

FAFSA site sees outage after Education Department mass layoff

The studentaid.gov website was down for hours Wednesday after the Education Department laid off half its workforce. Downdetector saw hundreds of users report the outage of the Free Application ...

The Hill - 5d

Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants

Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment

Financial Times - Mar. 7

Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department

Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor students

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Arrest of Columbia Palestine activist is ‘first of many’, Trump says

Detention of former graduate student and US green card holder Mahmoud Khalil sparks outrage

Financial Times - Mar. 11

3/10: CBS Evening News Plus

Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia faces deportation; Reporter Notebook: What does curiosity sound like?

CBS News - Mar. 11

Roblox fashion sphere grows as Bunka launches Digital Fashion Program

Bunka Fashion College debuted its Digital Fashion Program, with its students making avatar looks alongside physical clothing.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - 6d

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - 6d

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - 6d

D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University

Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.

The New York Times - 4d

Rubio says "we're going to keep doing it" after arrest of Columbia activist

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.

CBS News - 2d

Rubio says "we're going to keep doing it" after arrest of Columbia activist

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.

CBS News - 1d

Rubio says "we're going to keep doing it" after arrest of Columbia activist

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.

CBS News - 1d

What to Know About Colleges Offering Free Tuition

Dozens of schools say they provide free tuition to students whose families earn under a certain income. How does it work?

The New York Times - 1d

Here's how to maximize your college financial aid offer — experts break it down

For most students and their families, financial aid is the most important factor in their decisions about college.

CNBC - 1d

Minecraft Education launches replica of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican

Students can step inside this legendary St. Peter's Basilica building and take on the role of its caretakers in Minecraft Education.

VentureBeat - 16h

Would Trump Risk a Recession?

The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

A key week for Ukraine's future - BBC's Kyiv correspondent explains why

Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.

ABC News - Mar. 10

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