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Trump and the end of American soft power

Joseph Nye coined the term for the influence countries exert through attraction. Here he sets out why exclusive nationalism is likely to prove a losing strategy

Financial Times - Mar. 8

NWSL confirms probe into Bay FC coaching staff

An investigation has been opened into the technical staff of Bay FC, National Women's Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman confirmed on Friday.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.

The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Dominant France win ends Ireland's Grand Slam hopes

Watch highlights as France beat Ireland 42-27 to end Irish Grand Slam hopes and go top of the Six Nations table.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Five-try Scotland survive spirited Wales comeback

Five-try Scotland overcome a hugely spirited Wales in a frenetic Six Nations contest at Murrayfield, condemning the visitors to a 16th defeat in a row.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Wales must not be 'chewed up' by losing run

Interim head coach Matt Sherratt says Wales must not fixate on breaking their record losing sequence after a 35-29 Six Nations defeat to Scotland.

BBC News - Mar. 8

France angry after Dupont suffers 'serious' injury

France head coach Fabien Galthie fears captain Antoine Dupont has sustained a "serious" knee injury during their Six Nations victory over Ireland.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to advance ceasefire talks

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations on Saturday also rejected calls by President Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population.

CBS News - Mar. 8

As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability

Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.

NBC News - Mar. 9

France captain Dupont has cruciate knee injury

France captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee during Les Bleus' Six Nations win over Ireland on Saturday.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Steve Kornacki: How the economy is responding to Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to look at how the markets are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Watch Energy Secretary Chris Wright speak live about Trump's energy agenda

Wright is member of Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, the former CEO of Liberty Energy and a former board member of the nuclear startup Oklo.

CNBC - 6d

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

The New York Times - 6d

Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others

The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.

CBS News - 6d

Philippines' Duterte arrested under ICC warrant

Members of the Philippine National Police met the former president as he arrived in Manila, the capital, on a flight from Hong Kong, the office said.

ABC News - 5d

U.S. soccer is learning more from SheBelieves Cup loss than it would have from a win

A U.S. women's national team loss to a formidable Japan in the SheBelieves Cup final taught a American young squad some critical lessons.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines

Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.

The Hill - 5d

Steve Kornacki: Can Republicans build on Trump’s momentum in Wisconsin?

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Wisconsin's shifting electorate ahead of the state's Supreme Court election.

NBC News - 5d

Ship owner says arrested cargo vessel captain involved in North Sea collision is Russian

The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in British police custody, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday.

NBC News - 4d

Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything

From video game developers to a nuclear power plant, companies across China are adopting DeepSeek’s AI models to boost stock prices and flaunt their national pride.

Wired - 4d

Son of ex-Brazil star Marcelo gets Spain U17 call

Enzo Alves, son of former Real Madrid and Brazil left back Marcelo, was called up for Spain's under-17 national team on Tuesday.

ESPN - 4d

England's Marcus Smith returns as Freeman starts at centre

Marcus Smith returns to England's starting XV at full-back and Tommy Freeman moves to outside centre for the Six Nations finale against Wales.

BBC News - 4d

Crowley replaces Prendergast as Ireland change six for Italy

Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.

BBC News - 3d

Swanson to miss NWSL start for personal reasons

Chicago Stars FC forward Mallory Swanson will miss the start of the 2025 National Women's Soccer League season due to personal reasons, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

ESPN - 3d

Gray dropped by Scotland for finale against title-chasing France

Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson replace the benched Jonny Gray and injured Jack Dempsey for Scotland's final Six Nations match away to France.

BBC News - 3d

America's Mideast partners welcome Trump's U-turn on displacing Gazans

Along with Arab nations backing an alternative to Trump's "Riviera of the Mideast" proposal, Hamas also cautiously welcomed his sharp change in rhetoric.

CBS News - 3d

Harrison prepares for IHSAA regional final against reigning state champ Fishers

The Harrison boys basketball team knows all the stats for its opponent in Saturday's regional: Nationally ranked Fishers. Instead, the Raiders will focus on their own consistency.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'Lifting the trophy in your suit was certainly an odd one'

A decade ago the final round of the Six Nations produced one of the most dramatic days in the competition's long history with Ireland ultimately left celebrating.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ireland defence must 'hugely step up' - Ryan

Ireland second row James Ryan says Ireland's defence will need to be much better in Saturday's concluding Six Nations match against Italy.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Prince Amukamara named to the 2025 class of the NFHS Hall of Fame

Former Nebraska All-American Prince Amukamara has been selected to the 2025 NFHS National High School Hall of Fame class.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Henderson 'embodies everything' Tuchel wants to build with England

Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson "embodies everything" new England manager Thomas Tuchel aims to achieve after being recalled to the national side.

BBC News - 2d

Israel accused of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza by U.N. experts

United Nations-backed human rights experts accused Israel of the use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence in its war with Hamas in Gaza.

NBC News - 2d

Hamas says it will release U.S.-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel is wary

Hamas said it accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, but Israel cast doubt on the offer.

CBS News - 2d

Victory is everything, but not enough for England

England have laid down gauntlet with a team selection that aims to beat old rivals and land new titles in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales

BBC News - 2d

Hamas says it will release U.S.-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel is wary

Hamas said it accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, but Israel cast doubt on the offer.

CBS News - 2d

France v Scotland match preview, coverage & key stats

Preview, team news and match facts as Scotland seek to deny France the Six Nations title by winning at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

D.C. housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs

The supply of homes for sale across the nation always rises ahead of the busy spring market, but the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is seeing an outsized increase, according to Realtor.com.

NBC News - 2d

Fresh Off a Record-Breaking Season, the NWSL Eyes Another Year of Growth

Why the National Women’s Soccer League inked sponsorship deals with Gen-Z brands like Alex Cooper’s Unwell Hydration and E.l.f. Beauty.

Inc. - 2d

Former Alabama DT Dalvin Tomlinson signs two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals

Former Alabama Crimson Tide two-time national champion Dalvin Tomlinson signs a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals worth up to $29 million.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Tulsi Gabbard launches investigation into leaks at spy agencies

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she has ordered an investigation into “politically motivated leaks” from inside the intelligence community.

NBC News - 2d

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