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Cooper Flagg's success, Maine's NCAA Tournament dreams giving The Pine Tree State a March Madness to remember

Maine has never been a state known for producing many college basketball success stories

CBS Sports - 5d

6 M.L.B. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons

Jo Adell has the potential to author one of the great prospect comeback stories of the last decade.

The New York Times - 4d

He Was Once the ‘Subway Ninja.’ He Would Like to Explain.

In the lowest moment of Selwyn Bernardez’s life, he attacked a stranger with a sword. It was another transit horror story, but with a different ending.

The New York Times - 3d

Looking back: Mississippi State in SEC Tournament

Some extra Mizzou stats and thoughts that couldn't get space in the initial thoughts or game story Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'

A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - 2d

Did Russell Wilson just tease his Steelers return on social media?

Russell Wilson may have teased his return to Pittsburgh with a pair of the Steelers-related IG stories.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Animal shelter helps pigeons to restore their reputation

An Oakland animal shelter is trying to help pigeons go from pests to pets. Itay Hod has the story.

CBS News - 1d

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, March 16, 2025

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Nancy Chen.

CBS News - 14h

Penn State wrestling in NCAA Championships: What makes Mitchell Mesenbrink so dominant?

The curious story of how Mitchell Mesenbrink came to Penn State wrestling and became a star.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

What is a Zip, and why is Akron's mascot a kangaroo? | Just Asking

For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of its female mascot Zippy?

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Unfazed Labaron Philon dazzles in first college postseason appearance

It's a modest descriptor for the free layps he gets when Alabama’s opponent turns the ball over. “When I'm guarding somebody else and I can just turn around the see the ball loose, grab it, see a ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’

Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”

Politico - Mar. 6

Juan Hamilton, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Companion and Contested Heir, Dies at 79

As a young potter, he turned up on the doorstep of an octogenarian master of modern painting. They grew so close it became a scandal.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Trump’s Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover: ‘You Can’t Pin Him Down’

President Trump’s shifting positions and outright lies have presented the American public with dueling narratives at every turn.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Von Miller landing spots: Best fits for two-time Super Bowl champion after release from Bills

Miller, who turns 36 in March, has recorded six sacks across the last two seasons

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

Donald Trump bets propel Michael Platt’s BlueCrest to 15% gain

Hedge fund turned family office eclipses rivals with currency and bond wagers on a slowing US economy

Financial Times - Mar. 10

‘The Apprentice,’ Starring Donald Trump, Begins Streaming on Amazon

The company said it would release several seasons of the reality show showcasing Donald J. Trump before he turned to politics.

The New York Times - 6d

Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff

President Trump is planning to gut the work force while trying to turn the I.R.S. into a more political agency.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump backs down on 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada

U-turn comes after province of Ontario removes surcharge for power exports to the US but 25% levies to still take effect

Financial Times - 5d

The Future of Aid

This series examines how the US and other western nations’ turn against foreign assistance is rippling across the world

Financial Times - 5d

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - 5d

Intel’s stock soars as Lip-Bu Tan is named CEO. But he faces a tough task ahead.

With a permanent CEO, Intel now has some stability. But turning around the design and manufacturing businesses won’t be easy.

MarketWatch - 4d

Kobe Bryant: To Be Remarkably Successful, You Need to Be Patiently Impatient

Founders looking turn short-term failure into long-term success need patience, but a certain kind of patience.

Inc. - 4d

Grandparent Doesn’t Agree With ‘Gentle Parenting’

Her mother’s lack of discipline is turning the 10-year-old into a brat, and I’m worried about her future.

The New York Times - 4d

Syria shows dangerous signs of Iraq’s post-Saddam chaos

Democracy and peace are not guaranteed when a dictator falls — sometimes, a country’s fate turns uglier and messier.

The Hill - 4d

This hedge-fund-style ETF is aimed at investors looking to diversify in volatile markets. Here’s what to look for.

Markets have been volatile this year, with some investors turning to alternative strategies for diversification as those increasingly become available to the masses.

MarketWatch - 3d

White House withdraws nomination of vaccine-sceptic pick to head health agency

U-turn on candidacy of Dave Weldon to lead Centers for Disease Control a rare setback for Donald Trump

Financial Times - 3d

EXPLAINED: Cowboys Parsons, Lawrence Twitter exchange stems from long-standing feud

Fans may think that the Lawrence parting shot and Parsons response is a new thing, but it turns out it's been simmering for years.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Shares of DocuSign surge 14% on strong earnings, AI boost

CEO Allan Thygesen said the company has "started to turn the corner on the core business."

CNBC - 3d

How Diamondbacks coach Dave McKay helped Lourdes Gurriel Jr. become an elite defender

The Diamondbacks have a solid right-handed bat in Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and now, he's turned into a very good defensive outfielder.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

‘If I fail, I’ll step down’; Jim Ratcliffe makes promise after revealing cause for Manchester United’s decline

United’s co-owner aims to turn the fortunes of the club around after ‘unpleasant year’

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Softball: Sooners explode late to beat Arkansas in series opener

The first game of Saturday's doubleheader turned into an elite pitching battle between Sam Landry and Robyn Herron.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges

A former pastor of a Texas megachurch is expected to turn himself into Oklahoma authorities Monday on child sexual abuse charges.

NBC News - 6h

Eating avocado toast in London’s old urinals

Indebted local councils want to turn even more of the capital’s WCs into bars, cafés and shops

Financial Times - 1h

The Last Of Us Star Kaitlyn Dever Addresses Backlash And Discourse Around Abby

Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast of HBO's The Last of Us as Abby for its upcoming second season, and anyone who's played the game or knows the game's story understands how central Abby is to the story. ...

GameSpot - 6d

Neurologic Complications of Flu in Kids May Be Up This Year

This is a MedPage Today story. Public health officials are looking into reports of a small potential uptick in neurologic complications of influenza in children -- particularly a rapidly ...

ABC News - Feb. 25

In the subtly powerful 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' stubborn wrongs linger during a funeral

The second feature of writer-director Rungano Nyoni ("I Am Not a Witch") shows her developing strongly with a story graced by buried trauma and female power.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7