At Least 16 Dead As Severe Storms Rip through South and Midwest

Tyrese Jones authors masterpiece in South Bend Riley double overtime regional victory

An instant classic between South Bend Riley and Warsaw boys basketball had an all-time performance from Wildcats junior Tyrese Jones.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98

She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Ricardo Scofidio, Boldly Imaginative Architect, Is Dead at 89

With Diller Scofidio + Renfro, he brought a conceptual-art sensibility to cultural landmarks like Lincoln Center and to innovative public spaces like Manhattan’s High Line.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

The Players Championship: Every winner through the years

Here's a look at the players who have won The Players, since 1974.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

The new economic stars born through crisis

Financial stress is forcing reform and recovery in many overlooked countries

Financial Times - 6d

Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway

Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.

BBC News - 3d

Jamaican reggae star Cocoa Tea dead at 65

The singer, born in the village of Rocky Point, Jamaica, was known for a romantic voice that shaped and shifted with generations of dancehall and lovers rock.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France

Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.

CBS News - 2d

NBC to broadcast Olympics in the U.S. through 2036

Comcast NBCUniversal signs deal with IOC for U.S. broadcast rights worth $3 billion.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.

The New York Times - 2d

Felice Picano, Champion of Gay Literature, Is Dead at 81

At a time when, in his words, “nobody was writing about gay life,” he produced groundbreaking novels and memoirs and published books by Harvey Fierstein and others.

The New York Times - 1d

Saints, Hull KR and Salford through to last eight

St Helens defeat Leeds Rhinos, while Hull KR and Salford Red Devils beat Championship opposition in the Challenge Cup fourth round.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

France 35-16 Scotland: What Townsend said

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend told ITV he has "mixed feelings" after his side's defeat. "We asked the players to deliver a performance of effort and physicality and they did that," Townsend ...

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Dozens believed dead in North Macedonia nightclub fire

A switchboard operator at the Kocani General Hospital told ABC News, "It’s a catastrophic tragedy."

ABC News - 1h

Manchester United v Real Sociedad: Europa League last-16, second leg – live

Updates from a finely-poised last-16 tie (agg 1-1, 8pm KO) Get in touch! Email Daniel | Live scores It’s big night tonight for Højlund. He’s improved a bit in the last couple of games – ...

The Guardian - 2d

Madison Keys extends winning streak to 16 with wipeout of Belinda Bencic at Indian Wells

Madison Keys extended her winning streak to 16 matches, reaching the BNP Paribas Open semifinals with a 6-1, 6-1 wipeout of wild-card entry Belinda Bencic on Thursday. The Australian Open champion ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Killorn scores tiebreaking goal midway through 3rd period, Ducks beat Predators 2-1

Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, Lukas Dostal stopped 28 shots, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Friday night. Troy Terry also ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

From Bell Labs to Lumon Industries: The Building That Brings ‘Severance’ to Life

Bell Works, the setting of the hit serial for Apple TV+, is now a tourist attraction, drawing fans to the architectural wonder.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.

ABC News - Mar. 8

BlackRock's Fink says Trump deportations will have severe impact on agriculture, construction

"I think that over the next six to nine months, we're going to see a little more elevated inflation," Fink said the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.

CNBC - 5d

Warren calls on Oz to sever financial ties to health care, pharmaceutical companies

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has written a letter to Mehmet Oz, asking him to make a series of commitments to avoid conflicts of interests ahead of his confirmation hearing Friday to lead the ...

The Hill - 3d

Stars Defenseman Still Has to Clear Several Hurdles Before Return

With the playoffs starting next month, Dallas Stars fans are chomping at the bit to find out when both Tyler Seguin and Miro Heiskanen can return to the lineup. Heiskanen has not played since ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is the best player in the NBA standing at 6-foot-8

Or at least that is the point of view of Bleacher Report.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening political division in the key U.S. ally as he faces insurrection charges over his failed attempt to ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

‘Etched in my mind’: witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing

Brad Sigmon was executed on Friday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001. A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing ...

The Guardian - 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 - 5d

South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid

Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of living

ABC News - 3d

Guatemala steps up patrols along border as US extends border security goals south

As the United States government works to effectively extend its border security objectives south into Central America, countries like Guatemala have come under renewed scrutiny and pressure to step ...

ABC News - 2d

Rubio declares South African ambassador to US 'persona non grata' over Trump comments

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South African ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool “persona non grata” and accused the diplomat of being a “race-baiting politician” over his recent ...

The Hill - 1d

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American

ABC News - 1d

Shooting at Toronto pub wounds at least 12 people, police say

Canadian police say a dozen people were injured in a shooting at a pub in eastern Toronto

ABC News - Mar. 8

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

Aaron Rodgers update: Jets to release four-time league MVP after start of new league year, per report

New York will take on $49 million in dead money by releasing Rodgers

CBS Sports - 3d

South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo

African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi who were sent to fight insurgents in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have ...

ABC News - 2d

South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season

South Florida will conduct a national search for a new men's basketball coach after Ben Fletcher filled the role on an interim basis this season following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim. ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

A perfect measles’ storm: Vaccine skepticism and failed leadership broke public trust

The U.S. can restore confidence in its public health institutions and those who represent them if it responds decisively in situations like the Texas measles outbreak.

The Hill - Mar. 8