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Man with Palestinian flag comes down from Big Ben tower
The protester came down just after midnight, after telling negotiators he would stop "on his own terms".BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Missed shots at the moon are still scores for commercial space companies
The original assumption was that commercial lunar landings would be, to use a basketball term, “shots on goal” with some of them failing.The Hill - 6d -
US energy groups call on Trump to take steadier approach on policy
Executives seek more predictable long-term rules after executive order whirlwind on climate, LNG, drilling and windFinancial Times - 5d -
Late Night Takes Stock of Trump’s Effect on the Markets
“In the first Trump term, it took a disease to destroy the economy,” Stephen Colbert said. “This time, he’s the disease.”The New York Times - 4d -
Tiger Woods isn’t going out like this
When Woods decides to retire from competitive golf, it will be on his own terms — not because of a ruptured Achilles.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.
A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire.CBS News - 2d -
Philadelphia Eagles signing ex-New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with former New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
New York Giants re-signing offensive lineman Aaron Stinnie
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with OL Aaron Stinnie, who will return to East Rutherford for a second season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years
An infection can also leave children and adults with other long-term health problems.The New York Times - 1d -
How the Stock Market Has Done Under Trump
When President Trump entered his first term, stocks were steadily marching upward. This time, the trajectory has inverted.The New York Times - 1d -
Thief who murdered Amazon driver jailed for at least 30 years
Mark Ross given 30-year minimum term for killing driver whose van he was trying to steal in crash.BBC News - 1d -
The Stock Market Tends to Rally Big After a Correction
The S&P 500 is down 10 percent from its recent high, but long-term investors shouldn’t sweat it.Inc. - 1d -
Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation
Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.CBS News - 1d -
Why it might get worse for US stocks
Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaroundFinancial Times - 1d -
Seahawks sign Washington local Cooper Kupp to team
Cooper Kupp is coming home to Washington. The NFL says the Seahawks have agreed to terms with the wide receiver.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Philadelphia Eagles sign ex-New York Giants LB Patrick Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with former New York Giants linebacker Patrick Johnson.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Rams re-sign DT Larrell Murchison
The Rams have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Larrell Murchison on a one-year deal, the team announced.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts'
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.BBC News - 2h -
Nottingham Forest beats ailing Man City 1-0 to strengthen chances of Champions League qualification
Nottingham Forest’s improbable bid for Champions League qualification was boosted by a 1-0 win over ailing Manchester City in the Premier League with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring the goal in the 83rd ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...ABC News - 4d -
Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme
Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat toward his failed 2016 congressional bid.CBS News - 3d -
Judge denies CFPB funding relief to Baltimore
A federal judge on Friday handed the Trump administration a win by declining to temporarily block its bid to strip the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of its reserve funds, after ...The Hill - 1d -
Fran Garcia and Brahim to start: Predicted Real Madrid line-up against Villarreal
Real Madrid face Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica on matchday 28 of La Liga on Saturday, March 15th, at 18:30 local time. The Whites will be bidding to secure an important victory in the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Man City held by Brighton to leave Champions League hopes in balance
Manchester City twice blew the lead in a 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday as Abdukodir Khusanov's own goal dented their bid to qualify for the Champions League.Reduced to fighting for a ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Christian Ings scores 16, hits go-ahead free throw, and Norfolk State claims MEAC championship
With the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, Norfolk State will be making its third tournament appearance since 2021 and its fourth overall. After Norfolk State led 61-51 near the two-minute ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Draper stuns two-time defending champ Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final
Jack Draper ended Carlos Alcaraz's bid for a rare Indian Wells ATP Masters three-peat on Saturday, toppling the Spaniard to book a title clash with Holger Rune.Draper ended Alcaraz's 16-match ...Yahoo Sports - 45m -
Johnson looks to pass stopgap as government shutdown deadline looms
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking to lock down the votes to pass his stopgap funding bill and avert a government shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as he works to keep the lights on in Washington ...The Hill - 5d -
Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites
In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...The Hill - 5d -
Watch: Trump, Johnson host Irish leader for Capitol luncheon
President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) welcomed Irish leader Micheál Martin for the "Friends of Ireland" luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol. The visit comes as Trump faces ...The Hill - 3d -
Johnson says Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners as Elon Musk’s flagship electric vehicle company faces mounting backlash ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender
House Democrats say they won't vote for the House GOP's spending plan. Democrats across the Capitol aren't so sure.Politico - Mar. 7 -
Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva dies after battle with cancer
Grijalva had served in the House since 2003 and was a former co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus.ABC News - 2d -
SXSW 2025: Brandon Sklenar, H.E.R., Aaron Paul and more in the L.A. Times studio
Check out photos of all the stars coming through the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin, Texas this weekend.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 8 -
LSU’s Kim Mulkey allows assistant to coach SEC tourney game while she grieves death in family
LSU did not say whether Mulkey or Bob Starkey will coach the Tigers in Saturday’s semifinal against No. 1 Texas.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Chiefs' Worthy arrested on family violence charge
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Friday in Texas.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Kennedy Links Measles Outbreak to Poor Diet and Health, Citing Fringe Theories
In a recent interview, the health secretary also suggested that the measles vaccine had harmed children in West Texas, center of an outbreak.The New York Times - 4d -
Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and USC all have stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
U.S. citizen child recovering from brain cancer deported to Mexico with undocumented parents
The Texas family was on their way to an emergency medical checkup, they said, when they were detained at an immigration checkpoint.NBC News - 3d -
Is Charley Crockett country music's next big 40-year-old thing?
The prolific singer and songwriter from Texas is about to make his major-label debut — with his 15th album.Los Angeles Times - 2d