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A river ‘died' in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
The spill happened on Feb. 18.ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire
New data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.The New York Times - 5d -
2025 NFL power rankings: Where Chargers stand after free agency
The Los Angeles Chargers are sitting near the top 10 in the latest power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Boeing whistleblower’s family claims company’s conduct caused his suicide
Lawsuit alleges US plane maker’s treatment of John Barnett caused his death after he raised safety concerns. The family of a whistleblower at Boeing who killed himself last year is suing the US ...The Guardian - 4d -
After hitting Ukraine hard on peace talks, how far will Trump go to pressure Putin?
"I've gotten some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing," Trump said as he faced questions on what happens next with the Ukraine war ceasefire.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Mourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire
Demonstrators call for change and justice for 59 victims after tragedy blamed on multiple safety violations. With flags still flying at half mast in North Macedonia, grief over a fire that tore ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Girls basketball coach fired after pulling player's ponytail in angry confrontation
A Hall of Fame girls basketball coach in upstate New York apologized Sunday after being fired over the weekend for violently yanking the ponytail of his star player and appearing to berate her ...NBC News - 2d -
Stanford football coach Troy Taylor fired after bullying allegations
Stanford fired Troy Taylor, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied and belittled female staffersYahoo Sports - 3h -
NTSB wants helicopter ban near D.C. area's Reagan Airport after deadly midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to severely restrict helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan National Airport, officials said Tuesday, in the wake of a catastrophic midair collision ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Panama reopens talks about the future of a controversial copper mine, but opposition remains
More than a year after Panama’s Supreme Court halted operations at a huge copper mine because its government concession was deemed unconstitutional, there’s a fresh push with the new Panamanian ...ABC News - 4d -
Brown University tells international community to avoid foreign travel
Brown University is advising its international staffers and students to reconsider foreign travel plans after an assistant professor at its medical school was deported this weekend, the latest ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Would Schools Close in a Future Pandemic?
Five years after the global Covid pandemic was declared, there is widespread agreement that closing classrooms was devastating for children. Here is what leaders say they may do next time.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Minnesota fires coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons at alma mater with 56-71 record
Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson after four years of repeatedly rebuilding rosters at his alma materABC News - Mar. 13 -
Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons with 56-71 record
Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons with 56-71 recordABC News - Mar. 13 -
Iowa reportedly fires men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery after 15 seasons
Iowa men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery has reportedly been fired after 15 seasons with the HawkeyesYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Texas fires basketball coach Rodney Terry after another quick exit from NCAA Tournament
Texas fires basketball coach Rodney Terry after another quick exit from NCAA TournamentABC News - 2d -
Russia and Ukraine carry out attacks after Putin-Trump call
The attacks came hours after Vladimir Putin said Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy sites.BBC News - 6d -
Smoke plume over Disney World was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire
A smoke plume that towered over Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire, a representative from Disney told AP.NBC News - 2d -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Woman accused of drowning dog in Orlando airport bathroom so she could board plane
A Florida woman was arrested after police said she drowned her dog in an Orlando airport bathroom so she could board a plane.NBC News - 5d -
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on
Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?
The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
2025 NFL power rankings: Bears trending up after free agency
Following the first wave of free agency, here's where NFL experts have the Bears in their 2025 offseason power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debuts
The Panthers won nine of their first 14 games since the NHL season resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off break and remain atop the Atlantic Division with 11 left to play.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Trade resumes as Pakistan and Afghanistan reopen key Torkham border crossing after nearly a month
Officials say trade between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan has resumed Wednesday at a key border post following a dispute that turned into exchanges of gunfireABC News - 6d -
German embassy in Syria reopens after 13-year hiatus due to civil war
Yahoo News - 5d -
‘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 - Mar. 15 -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea after U.S. and South Korea begin military drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual combined drills.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after U.S., South start annual drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea after South Korean and U.S. troops began their large annual combined drills, Seoul said.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike
New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Nation's No. 42 recruit Brandie Harrod decommits from Auburn after coach firing
Putnam North's Brandie Harrod has been committed to Auburn since September, but after the school fired coach Johnnie Harris she decommitted.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
New York Basketball Hall of Fame coach Jim Zullo fired after pulling player's hair
Jim Zullo has been fired as coach of the Northville HS team for pulling the hair of a player after a loss in a New York state title game.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texas fires men's basketball coach Rodney Terry after exit in First Four, per reports
Texas has fired men's basketball coach Rodney Terry after two-plus seasons. The Longhorns lost to Xavier in the First Four on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Texas fires coach Rodney Terry after Longhorns make another quick exit from NCAA Tournament
The University of Texas fired basketball coach Rodney Terry on Sunday after a disappointing first season in the Southeastern Conference and another quick exit from the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
PIAA BOYS BASKETBALL: Riverside falls to West Catholic in 3A quarters
BETHLEHEM — After making it further than any Riverside roster in the last 25 years, the Vikings’ season came to a close Saturday. Riverside couldn’t claw back from an early deficit and ultimately ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires
New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
11 or more players could leave Chelsea in major fire-sale this summer
Chelsea could reportedly be set to sell as many as an entire XI of players this summer, or perhaps even more than that.The Blues have a slightly bloated squad after huge amounts of spending in the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Search resumes for British tourist after Thai boat fire
Alexandra Clarke was reported missing on Sunday after a boat she was on burned and sank.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Trump antisemitism task force chief: Columbia settlement 'not even close'
Leo Terrell, chief of the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, says Columbia University is “not even close” to meeting the Trump administration's demands for reforms in order to return some ...The Hill - 4d -
Man awarded $50 million after Starbucks hot tea causes permanent disfigurement
A California delivery driver was awarded $50 million in damages after a jury agreed a Starbucks location was negligent in its handling of a scalding hot tea.NBC News - Mar. 16
