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‘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 -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy accuses Putin of seeking to prolong war amid buildup of forces
Ukrainian president maintains his troops are still fighting in Russia’s Kursk region and warns that Moscow is ‘doing everything’ to prevent a ceasefire. What we know on day 1,117. See all our ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 -
No. 6 seed Illinois glad to be sent to ‘Big Ten country’ in Milwaukee for its NCAA Tournament opener
Illinois coach Brad Underwood said he loved the location of his team’s NCAA Tournament draw Sunday evening. The Illini earned the No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region and will play their first-round ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Gonzaga earns No. 8 seed in NCAA Tournament, opens against No. 9 Georgia in Wichita
Mar. 16—Gonzaga is headed to Wichita, Kansas. The Zags earned a No. 8 seed for the NCAA Tournament where they will play No. 9 Georgia in the opening round on Thursday in the Midwest Region. The ...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 - 18h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 3h -
'Deli Boys' aims to flip the script on the stories of guys behind the counter
The stars of Hulu's new crime comedy, Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, joined series creator Abdullah Saeed to discuss how their show breaks assumptions about South Asians.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Soldier goes on the run with teen after his wife's murder. Is she in danger?
After Cati Blauvelt, 22, was murdered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, her husband, former U.S. Army recruiter John Blauvelt, fled with his 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Thompson. U.S. Marshals led ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
UND's Eaglestaff drops Summit-record 51 in upset
Treysen Eaglestaff scored a Summit League-record 51 points -- also the most in Division I this season -- to power North Dakota to an 85-69 victory over South Dakota State in the quarterfinals of ...ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Ex-Cyclone Alfred reaches mainland as heavy rain and damaging floods expected
Communities in northern NSW and south-east Queensland remain on alert for heavy rain and flooding . Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and updates Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
North Korea unveils work on nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Northern lights sightings expected in Scotland over weekend
Met Office says aurora borealis may be visible across north of country and possibly even further south. The northern lights are expected to be visible in Scotland this weekend, the Met Office has ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Top Trump advisers get involved as the fight to win his presidential library site heats up
The search for President Donald Trump’s post-administration presidential library site is intensifying in South Florida, with Trump's son Eric and a top Trump administration adviser, Steve Witkoff, ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Notre Dame edges Cal in ACC's first 4OT game
Markus Burton scored a career-high 43 points on Saturday, as Notre Dame outlasted California 112-110 in South Bend, Indiana, in the ACC's first four-overtime game, a key win for the 14-17 Irish, ...ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Staley: S. Carolina deserves No. 1 overall seed
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley lobbied for her team following a dominant run through the SEC tournament, culminating in a rout of No. 1 Texas in Sunday's championship game.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard proved the pen could be mightier than the sword
An appreciation of South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose plays that bore witness to the cruelty of apartheid, including 'Blood Knot,' 'Boesman and Lena,' 'A Lesson From Aloes' and 'My ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Palmeiras slam 'absurd' punishment for racism
Palmeiras president Leila Mejdalani Pereira said CONMEBOL's punishment of Cerro Porteno for racial abuse against Palmeiras Under-20 player Luighi was too lenient, criticizing the South American ...ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Much of the country is bracing for the risk of severe weather
Intense storms with winds gusting up to 90 mph and hail the size of baseballs are forecast to strike a large area of the Midwest and the South on Friday, the National Weather Service warned.NBC News - 6d -
Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors
Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets ...ABC News - 5d -
Women’s March Madness 2025 Selection Sunday: How to watch, who will be No. 1 seeds?
One of the most exciting times in sports is almost here. The 2025 NCAA Tournament starts next week with 68 teams readying for college basketball’s showcase event. South Carolina is looking to ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Bayern defender Kim ruled out against Union and maybe longer
Bayern Munich centre back Min jae Kim is the latest name at the Bundesliga leaders to suffer an injury. The South Korea international will be out for "the next couple of weeks" with an Achilles ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Penn State 2026 running back commit schedules an official visit to see Notre Dame
Notre Dame football is looking like they could flip Penn State running back commit Messiah Mickens, who has scheduled an official visit to South Bend.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Extreme weather and powerful winds predicted for 100 million Americans
Sprawling storm system to affect vast swath of territory from Canada to Texas with tornadoes threatening in south. The National Weather Service has predicted extreme weather across a vast swath of ...The Guardian - 5d
