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Journalist killed in Mexico, at least the 3rd such murder this year
For years, Mexico has been one of the world's most dangerous countries outside a war zone for journalists.CBS News - 2d -
Mum admits killing baby found in woodland
Joanne Sharkey, 55, pleads guilty to manslaughter of baby found in 1998.BBC News - 4h -
How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Europe must trim its welfare state to build a warfare state
There is no way of defending the continent without cuts to social spendingFinancial Times - 1d -
Breaking down the state of education in the U.S.
Two major reports released in the past month show the nation's fourth and eighth graders overall have declined in math and reading since 2019. But, surprisingly adults aren't doing much better. Nat ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
The deteriorating state of US relations with Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, farmers sound off about how tariffs will impact their industryFinancial Times - 2h -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Cleveland State defeats Detroit Mercy 73-65
Led by Tahj Staveskie's 22 points, the Cleveland State Vikings defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 73-65ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Alabama State hosts Matthews and Florida A&M
Florida A&M Rattlers (12-12, 9-4 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (12-14, 8-5 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Sources: Fresno State subject of betting inquiry
Fresno State has removed one player from the men's basketball team and suspended two others as the school has drawn scrutiny for potential ties to sports gambling, sources confirmed to ESPN prior ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Golden State Was a Mess. Jimmy Butler Changed Everything.
It’s clear that Butler’s presence has helped Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But his impact goes far beyond aiding the Warriors’ superstars.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State
Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso BeaconsABC News - Feb. 25 -
King Charles invites Trump to UK for a state visit
King Charles III has invited President Trump for a state visit to the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the president during their meeting Thursday in Washington. Starmer ...The Hill - 6d -
DOGE's ripple effects in the states: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s initiative to dramatically slash the federal workforce is increasingly having a political ripple effect at the state level.NBC News - 6d -
Alcorn State hosts Bush and Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M visits the Alcorn State Braves after Braelon Bush scored 24 points in the Panthers' 64-56 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsABC News - 5d -
Saturday Sessions: Michael Marcagi performs "Flyover State"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going ...CBS News - 5d -
South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency
Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.NBC News - 3d -
Belmont takes down Murray State 70-60
Led by Carter Whitt's 18 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Murray State Racers 70-60ABC News - 3d -
The state of the union under Trump is ... definitely not strong
President Trump faces a challenge in his speech to Congress, as he must address the shaky state of the nation, rising inflation, and his controversial economic policies, while also trying to rally ...The Hill - 3d -
Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine. • Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best ...The Guardian - 3d -
9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow
One of the most contagious viruses in the world is spreading around the United States. So far in 2025 there have been three distinct measles outbreaks and at least 164 cases reported to the Centers ...The Hill - 2d -
Challenge for the ACC: Convince Florida State and Clemson to stay
By reaching a deal with Clemson and Florida State, the ACC bought itself five years to save the conference.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arab States Propose Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan
Trying to counter President Trump’s call to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders have begun to outline their own vision for Palestinians in the territory.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump hails Rubio’s performance as Secretary of State
President Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s performance on the job during his address to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday. “We have Marco Rubio in charge. Good luck Marco. Now ...The Hill - 1d -
Deadly winter storms battle states nationwide
A deadly winter storm has spawned blizzards in the midwest and thunderstorms and tornadoes across the south. NBC News’ Kathy Park reports from Mississippi, where an EF2 touched down.NBC News - 16h -
UCSD hosts Askew and Long Beach State
Long Beach State plays the UCSD Tritons after Devin Askew scored 25 points in the Beach's 70-60 loss to the UC Irvine AnteatersABC News - 6h -
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West AfricaABC News - Feb. 20 -
Entire Alabama police department put on leave after grand jury recommends its abolition
The mayor of Hanceville, Alabama has placed its entire police department on administrative leave, after a grand jury, said the department was “an ongoing threat to public safety.”NBC News - Feb. 20 -
DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions
Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Education Department’s Student Loan Databases
The American Federation of Teachers, a union representing more than 1.8 million educators, had sued to keep members of Mr. Musk’s government efficiency team out of the Education Department’s systems.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Judge blocks Department of Education, federal personnel office from sharing data with DOGE
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing the personal information of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Trump ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Justice Department tells judges it can't comply with court-ordered deadline to release frozen aid funding
The Trump administration said in a court filing Wednesday it cannot comply with a federal judge's order to release foreign aid funding by midnight, despite being directed to do so almost two weeks ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Washington Post opinion editor departs as Bezos pushes to promote ‘personal liberties and free markets’
Opinion editor leaves as Amazon executive and newspaper owner says ‘viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Trump administration removes student loan repayment applications from Education Department website
The Trump administration has taken down the applications for popular student loan repayment plans from the U.S. Department of Education's website.CNBC - 6d -
Democrats call for Education Department to rescind threats to end to federal funding for schools with DEI programs
A group of Democrats are calling on the Department of Education to rescind threats of defunding schools with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Hill received an exclusive look at ...The Hill - 6d -
Scot Loeffler leaves Bowling Green for Eagles: Falcons coach abruptly departs for assistant job in NFL
Loeffler spent six seasons and made three bowl appearances with the FalconsCBS Sports - 6d -
Kennedy Jr backtracks and says US measles outbreak is now a ‘top priority’ for health department
Health secretary earlier said outbreak was ‘not unusual’ but with first US measles death in decade steps up response. Two days after initially downplaying the outbreak as “not unusual,” the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
Acting U.S. attorney in D.C. stirs controversy with Justice Department demotions over Jan. 6
The reshaping of the U.S. Justice Department continues with more career prosecutors being fired or being moved out of long-held positions. CBS News has learned nearly a dozen senior prosecutors who ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?
President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian livesABC News - Feb. 19