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House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash
High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts. House Republicans are gambling on a near party-line vote on Tuesday to avoid a looming ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
USAID order to delete classified records sparks flurry of litigation
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees and outside groups are fighting an order from the agency’s leadership to shred and burn its classified documents as well as personnel ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy
The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is happy.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six monthsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Barca face Atletico rematch after defeat sparked unbeaten streak
Hansi Flick used an expletive to describe Barcelona's poor performance during November, and December was equally bad, with Atletico Madrid's win before Christmas helping them usurp the Catalans at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration's climate rollbacks spark concerns over environmental fallout
The Trump administration is moving forward with what EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calls the "largest deregulatory action in U.S. history," aiming to undo 31 environmental regulations. The changes ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
DeMarcus Lawrence roasted the Cowboys, sparking a feud with Micah Parsons
Never a shortage of drama in the NFLYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Sparked by newfound confidence, Michigan downs Purdue in Big Ten quarters
Michigan bounced back from a three-game losing streak to beat Purdue and advance in the Big Ten Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Discovery of bones, shoes at cartel "extermination center" sparks protests
Protesters gathered across Mexico to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Italian football star sparks outrage with plan to attend Moscow gala
Retired AS Roma player Francesco Totti appears on billboards across Russian capitalFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.
Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 17 -
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Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capitalABC News - Mar. 18 -
Cordarrelle Patterson's 'Happy Birthday' message sparks speculation on Steelers release
Cordarrelle Patterson addressed a seemingly harmless 'Happy Birthday' message from the Steelers social media page and hinted at his potential release.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Rally drivers protest the swearing ban that has sparked a backlash in Formula 1
As Formula 1 drivers grumble about their governing body's crackdown on swearing, their counterparts in rallying staged a protest Wednesday. The FIA, which oversees F1 and the World Rally ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Revamped playoff seeding, if it happens, should spark discussion about schedule formula
The Lions have codified the thing about which many have complained over the years: Division champions hosting wild-card teams with better records.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Can Purdue basketball's unsung heroes spark another March Madness run?
Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament was a Purdue victory. It was not just the Boilermaker stars who stood out against High Point.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
London's Heathrow airport closure sparks global travel chaos
The closure of London’s Heathrow Airport due to a large fire that knocked out power has disrupted international travel, with more than 100 flights affected. Heathrow said the closure would affect ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘See you in court’
Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by Congress. Teachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry
US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations. The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jimmy Butler's presence on the court and in locker room has sparked the Warriors' resurgence
Since Jimmy Butler joined the Golden State Warriors at the trade deadline from Miami, he has brought an energy and winning mentality they were searching for to make a playoff pushABC News - 4d -
Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate
Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.BBC News - 4d -
Maine men's hockey finds offensive spark at the right time
Mar. 25—ORONO — Lynden Breen knows his University of Maine men's hockey team has offensive depth. The Black Bears proved it to Breen, one of their captains, Thursday night during its ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
In Wyoming, DOGE cuts spark fears of impacts to veterans in crisis
An office manager at a VA center in Wyoming, where the veteran suicide rate is 50% higher than the national average, was fired despite a glowing job review.NBC News - 14h -
Roundup: VanFossen sparks Northridge softball onslaught at Tree of Life
Northridge picked up its first victory of the season Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Unlocking Canada’s superpower potential
Capitalising on the G7 nation’s vast geography could spark an economic boomFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59
Pyrotechnics during a concert sparked the blaze, causing mass panic in the crowd.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Starmer's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfareBBC News - Mar. 17 -
Hundreds arrested in third night of Turkey protests
Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.BBC News - 4d -
John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Bus Stop Murder
The tragic story of a schoolgirl who was stabbed to death in a row about a teddy bear.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Marco Odermatt clinches historic 4th consecutive Alpine skiing World Cup overall title
Marco Odermatt is the third Alpine skier to win four overall titles in a row.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Heat's longest losing streak under coach Erik Spoelstra has given Miami a difficult draft dilemma
The Heat have lost eight games in a row to fall to 10th in the Eastern ConferenceCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Rays replace injured Shane McClanahan, Paul Skenes gets call for Pirates
The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a rowCBS Sports - 2d -
Luka Doncic: Lakers 'got a little bit satisfied' during recent eight-game winning streak
After the Lakers lost their third game in a row on Monday, Luka Doncic said they may have gotten complacent after winning eight in a row recently.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump’s cuts put us all at risk
Noaa, my former employer, is an integral part of our daily lives, tracking hurricanes, supporting safe flights and helping farmers. Across the United States , from rural communities to coastal ...The Guardian - Mar. 13
