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Here Comes The Sun: First sister Valerie Biden Owens and a Black culinary exhibit
Valerie Biden Owens sits down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss how she has supported her big brother, Joe, over the years. We also take you to a new exhibit called "African/American: Making the ...CBS News - 2d -
Focus group: Black men who voted for Trump largely approve of his presidency
A focus group produced by Syracuse University, Engagious and Sago highlights African-American men from varying swing states and political backgrounds largely standing by their vote for President ...NBC News - 1d -
Focus group: Black men who voted for Trump largely approve of his presidency
A focus group produced by Syracuse University, Engagious and Sago highlights African-American men from varying swing states and political backgrounds largely standing by their vote for President ...NBC News - 1d -
2024 Trump voters react to his first two months:’ He’s cleaning house’ even if I don’t ‘100% agree’
African-American men who voted for President Trump in 2024 talk about his first two months in office, their views on the Democratic party, and their expectations for DOGE's work. This focus group ...NBC News - 18h -
2024 Trump voters react to his first two months:’ He’s cleaning house’ even if I don’t ‘100% agree’
African-American men who voted for President Trump in 2024 talk about his first two months in office, their views on the Democratic party, and their expectations for DOGE's work. This focus group ...NBC News - 18h -
Power dining in Lagos: an insider guide
The restaurants that really mean business in west Africa’s finance hubFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Jaren Jackson Jr. injury update: Grizzlies star (ankle) nears return as Ja Morant 'can't wait' to be reunited
Only one team in the West has a better record than MemphisCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Seattle Seahawks sign former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp stays in the NFC West, signing with the Seattle SeahawksYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 dead in cross-country storm system
A new tornado watch was issued Sunday for parts of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.ABC News - Mar. 16 -
Jalek Swoll extends Factory Triumph contract through 2026
Jalek Swoll was injured just prior to the 250 West divisional opener.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Former Dolphins receiver set to join Seahawks, per report
After three seasons in Miami, River Cracraft is heading west.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Watch Kevin Durant drop 42, Suns hand Cavaliers fourth straight loss
With the win, Phoenix ties Dallas for the 10 seed in the West and a spot in the play-in.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
High School softball season kicks off with full slate of action
Meadowbrook, Philo, West M, and Crooksville among area winners on Day 1Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion as women and girls endanger their lives
Sierra Leone could become the second country in West Africa to decriminalize abortionABC News - 4d -
Met Police ends ‘criminal’ probe into substation fire that closed Heathrow
Officers find ‘no evidence’ the origins of the west London blaze were ‘suspicious’Financial Times - 3d -
Rebecca Wisocky on how her character discovers her power in this week's "Ghosts"
The hit CBS comedy "Ghosts" reveals a new twist as Hetty, played by Rebecca Wisocky, discovers her unique ability. This week's episode explores her Gilded Age aristocrat character's Irish roots, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
MLB: Max Kranick makes Mets’ Opening Day roster
Max Kranick grew up a huge New York Mets fan, going to games at Shea Stadium and Citi Field with his family and rooting for his favorite player David Wright. Now, the Valley View graduate gets to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
1 dead and several injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast
Officials say flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 yearsABC News - Mar. 8 -
Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham
. This was Newcastle United dealing with a routine chore with maximum efficiency. The exciting stuff, they hope, comes when they return to London with hopes of ending their long wait for silverware ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez bans players from dancing on TikTok: 'We try to have a hard edge'
Rodriguez doesn't have issue with players using the app -- just dancingCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok
"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina in action, Mountain West trio fight for NCAA Tournament lives
A look at the bubble teams in action during Thursday's conference tournaments, including a double-bubble gameCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
Former Rams WR Cooper Kupp to sign with NFC West rival after 8 years in LA
Cooper Kupp is heading home to Washington. He's expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks and will likely get $15 million or more.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
West York battles to bitter end in loss to Hershey in PIAA 5A state quarterfinals
The Bulldogs' magical run in the PIAA state tournament came to a close with a loss to Hershey in the 5A quarterfinals on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
‘They lock us in like sheep’: new Israeli checkpoints and barriers raise fears in the West Bank
Israel’s growing network of roadblocks are cutting off communities from major transport routes, disrupting work, education and aid supplies. The road to Atara from Ramallah winds through the hills ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Jonny Evans set to leave Man United in the summer, West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United chasing his signature
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is planning a clearout in the summer and Jonny Evans is one high-profile name on that list.The Northern Ireland veteran signed for a second time with the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Colorado State vs. Boise State odds, how to watch, prediction, free 2025 Mountain West Championship picks
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for the Boise State Broncos vs. Colorado State Rams Saturday on CBS and streaming on Paramount+CBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
UConn men’s basketball earns No. 8 seed in West Region, to meet Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament first round
STORRS – The path to a third consecutive NCAA Tournament title is a bit overgrown and rugged, having not been walked in over half a century. John Wooden’s UCLA teams won seven national ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
NCAA Tournament snubs: West Virginia, Boise State lead teams left out of March Madness
Instead of deservingly playing in the NCAA men's tournament, these teams will only be able to watch March Madness.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
West Region will feature 3 Hall of Fame coaches, another with consecutive national titles
Rick Pitino's latest rebuilding project will take him to Providence, where he pulled off one of the biggest surprises in March Madness history by leading the Friars to the 1987 Final Four. Pitino ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Left out of the NCAA Tournament: Indiana, Boise State, West Virginia, Ohio State and more
Indiana won't play another game with retiring coach Mike Woodson after being left out of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers (19-13) have no plans to play elsewhere this season after being one of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
Michail Antonio was ‘close to dying’ as West Ham star opens up on car crash
The striker revealed how close he came to losing his life after crashing his Ferrari into a tree in DecemberYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
West Virginia governor threatens legal action against NCAA after Mountaineers’ tournament snub
Governor Patrick Morrisey called the decision a 'miscarriage of justice.'Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Left out of the NCAA Tournament: Indiana, Boise State, West Virginia, Ohio State and more
Indiana has played its final game with retiring coach Mike Woodson after being left out of the NCAA TournamentABC News - Mar. 17 -
2025 NCAA Tournament bracket West Region: March Madness predictions, upsets, players to watch
Florida, UConn and St. John's all are eyeing a trip to the Final Four in a stacked regionalCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
CBS Sports' Matt Norlander says it's 'insane' that West Virginia didn't make NCAA Tournament field
The Mountaineers had superior credentials to some schools that were selectedCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
Indiana hires away West Virginia's Darian DeVries after his first season in Morgantown
After just one season with the Mountaineers, former Drake coach Darian DeVries has been hired as the next head coach at Indiana.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 18 -
Indiana hires Darian DeVries away from West Virginia as new head coach
DeVries went 19-13 with the Mountaineers just one season after they finished 9-23 and last in the Big 12.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Kanye West sort-of releases new album, 'Bully,' amid more hateful posts
"Bully" was "not finished and half the vocals AI," but it arrived amid more insulting social media posts.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 19
