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World Baseball Classic score: Japan holds off USA as Shohei Ohtani closes out team's third WBC championship

Team Japan beat Mike Trout and the Americans 3-2 Tuesday night in Miami

Earthquake in Afghanistan kills at least 13, nine of them in Pakistan

At least 13 people were killed and more than 90 injured in Pakistan and Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck late on Tuesday, government officials said.

California Storm Live | Intense Storm Leaves Hundreds Without Power | More Rain and Wind to Come

California Storm Live | The latest burst of heavy, wind-blown rain and snow churned out of the Pacific into California, triggering scattered floods and muds...

UN warns against 'vampiric' global water use

A new report warning of "endemic" water scarcity is released ahead of a three-day water summit.

Uganda’s new anti-homosexuality law bans identification as LGBTQ

Law could be the first to criminalise identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ): Rights Watch

Trump has not been told whether DA Alvin Bragg plans to charge him: sources

Former President Donald Trump has not been notified about whether charges will be filed against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for his alleged role in facilitating a 2016 hush money…

RNA base in asteroid samples suggests origins of life on Earth: study

The black particles from an asteroid some 300 million kilometres away look unremarkable, like pieces of charcoal, but they hold a component of life itself.

South Carolina law enforcement to investigate Stephen Smith's death as homicide: attorney

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigators will investigate the death of Stephen Smith as a homicide, according to an attorney for Smith's family.

Exclusive: Communications between Stormy Daniels and Trump attorney turned over to Manhattan DA

Communications between adult-film star Stormy Daniels and an attorney who is now representing former President Donald Trump have been turned over to the Manhattan district attorney's office, Daniels' lawyer told CNN.

Ron DeSantis sharpens attacks on Trump's 'daily drama'

In a TV interview, the Florida Republican takes shots at his possible rival's leadership style.

Stephen Smith's case is now being investigated as a homicide, South Carolina law enforcement says

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of Stephen Smith, a 19-year-old nursing student whose body was found in the middle of a South Carolina road in 2015, as a homicide, an agency spokesperson told CNN.

'Urgent threat': CDC warns of deadly fungus rapidly spreading in U.S., including Wisconsin

The CDC says the fungus is spreading at an "alarming rate" in U.S. healthcare facilities and is resistant to anti-fungal drugs.

DeSantis jumps into Trump indictment fray

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hit out at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for what he described as a 'political spectacle' over the expected indictmen...

New iPhone 15 Exclusive Confirms Stunning Apple Design Decision

Apple's iPhone 15 range is going to be a record breaker...

World Baseball Classic final live updates: Trea Turner homers again for Team USA vs. Japan

Cowboys land Michigan DT at No. 26 in Daniel Jeremiah's new mock draft

Mazi Smith led all DTs at the scouting combine with 34 bench press reps and would help fill a need, with 2 Dallas linemen in free agency. | From @ToddBrock24f7

'Heroic' security guards stop armed man in 'devil mask' from entering strip club: Police

The guards helped restrain the suspect until police arrived.

Badger tunnels halt traffic on Dutch railways

Trains in the north and south of the Netherlands are affected, with some services stopping for a week.

Google Opens Up Access to Bard AI Chatbot

Google today began allowing users to sign up to use Bard, its AI-powered chatbot that rivals Microsoft's Bing chatbot. First announced back in...

Rep. Schiff demands end to 'poverty wages' for LA school workers on strike - KABC

Rep. Adam Schiff offered his support to tens of thousands of service workers in the LAUSD who have walked off the job, saying they should not be earning "poverty" wages.

Man diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 29 shares symptoms: 'It hit me pretty hard'

More young people are getting colon cancer. A man diagnosed at age 29 shares symptoms as part of this trend — pelvic pain, blood in stool, not being able to ...

At least 9 killed after powerful earthquake rocks Pakistan and Afghanistan

The U.S. geological survey recorded a 6.5 magnitude temblor in the far northeast of Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border.

Putin and Xi play peacemakers on Ukraine and pledge to expand ties in show of unity in Moscow

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin posed as peacebrokers during a chummy visit in Moscow on Tuesday, again touting a supposed plan to end Russia's raging war in Ukraine that has been panned by the United States as a one-sided attempt to hand the Kremlin leader cov…

News Wrap: Xi, Putin discuss China's peace proposal for Ukraine

In our news wrap Tuesday, China's President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a second day as the two nations appeared to strengthen t...

Miguel Luna Perez can pursue ADA claim, Supreme Court rules

The ruling said a young Michigan man can pursue an Americans with Disabilities Act claim while seeking via the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Daily Crunch: Bing allows users to generate images using 'very latest DALL-E models'

Hello, friends, and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.

8 dolphins dead after washing ashore on New Jersey beach

The dolphins were sent to a state laboratory where a necropsy will be performed.

USA v Japan: World Baseball Classic final – live

Rolling report: Japan won 3-2 over Team USA at Miami’s LoanDepot Park to capture their third World Baseball Classic championship

Newly-released video shows what happened to Irvo Otieno inside Henrico Jail

Newly-released video from inside Henrico Jail West showed Irvo Otieno in the moments leading up to his March 6, 2023 transfer to Central State Hospital where he died during the admissions process.

Willis Reed, legendary New York Knicks center and Hall of Famer, dies at age 80

The Hall of Fame center led the New York Knicks to championships in 1970 and 1973.

Pentagon will expedite delivery of tanks, Patriot systems to Ukraine

The Pentagon is on track to send Abrams tanks and Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine faster than originally planned, the Defense Department’s top spokesman said Tuesday.  The department will send a refurbished older model of Abrams tanks to Ukraine to…

RNA compound and vitamin B3 found in samples from near-Earth asteroid

Organic molecules, including uracil and niacin, have been detected in samples collected by Japan's Hayabusa2 mission from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu. Uracil is a component of RNA while niacin is better known as vitamin B3, a key cofactor for metabolism.

Grand jury indicts the 10 people charged in Irvo Otieno's death

Three hospital employees and seven sheriff's deputies have been indicted on charges of second-degree murder.

Protests, appeals, referendum: What’s next for France’s pension reform?

After the French government this week survived two no-confidence votes sparked by the use of special executive power to push pension reforms through parliament, President Emmanuel Macron faces public outrage and constitutional appeals amid swirling rumours of…

Another storm hits Southern California with heavy rain, snow

Heavy rain fell across metropolitan Los Angeles Tuesday morning as a major storm hit Southern California on the first full day of spring, marking the first d...

Finland is the No. 1 happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row

The World Happiness Report released its 2023 ranking of the happiest countries. Once again, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland topped the list.

GameStop stock soars after retailer posts first quarterly profit in two years

GameStop has been in the midst of a turnaround and posted its first quarterly profit in two years.

Russian cruise missiles destroyed in Crimea blast, Ukraine says

Ukrainian authorities stopped short of taking responsibility for the attack but said the strike should prompt Russia to leave the Black Sea peninsula.

SpaceX's Starlink and other satellite internet providers are making light pollution worse for astronomers

Light pollution from SpaceX’s Starlink and other satellite internet constellations are causing trouble for astronomers. They’re urging policymakers to regulate satellite launches in a series of new papers published in the journal Nature Astronomy.

Sen. Rand Paul says Manhattan DA leading Trump investigation should 'be put in jail'

House GOP committee chairs have asked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to testify on the investigation into money paid to Stormy Daniels.

March Madness 2023: Ranking all Sweet 16 games as NCAA Tournament rolls on to regional semifinals

Here is the breakdown of which games are going to be the best in Thursday and Friday's regional semifinals

Biden designates new national monuments in Nevada, Texas

President Biden on Tuesday designated two new national monuments in Nevada and Texas. Biden designated Nevada’s Avi Kwa Ame, also known as Spirit Mountain, and Texas’s Castner Range as monuments, protecting a total of nearly 514,000 acres of public lands from…

LAUSD strike: Why Los Angeles staff, teachers are on strike

Unions are protesting low wages and “unfair” working conditions during the three-day strike.

Eating certain foods can do the same thing as Ozempic and related drugs — without the side-effects

Harnessing the power of food with "good fats" may help to help you feel fuller without introducing any drugs

Potentially deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading at an 'alarming rate,' CDC says

Candida auris was limited to New York City and Chicago, but has since been detected in more than half of U.S. states and has become endemic in some areas.

Amazon layoffs will shut down camera review site DPReview.com after 25 years

Updates stop on April 10, site will be available for "a limited period" after.

Strong earthquake strikes Afghanistan, with tremors felt in Pakistan and India

A strong earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Tuesday, with tremors felt in cities in Pakistan and India.

SI Ranks the Sweet 16 Teams Left in the NCAA Tournament

Your bracket is in tatters. Your favorite team is out. Where do you turn now? Pat Forde re-ranks the 16 teams that will be fighting for a trip to Houston.

'Marsupial sabertooth' had massive canines with roots that grew over the top of its skull

An unusal animal with canines similar to those of a saber-toothed cat and the wide-set eyes of a cow lived in South America about 5 million years ago. Now, researchers have studied fossils of the extinct creature to understand how it saw the world.

The Google Bard AI chatbot is now available. How to get access.

We tried it.

Donald Trump News LIVE | Demonstration Outside Court Ahead Of Possible Trump Indictment | USA News - CNN

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

MacGPT is the next must-have app for your Mac's menu bar

This simple utility puts the ChatGPT interface in the toolbar.

Tanzania says five dead in Marburg virus outbreak

A mysterious disease that killed five people in Tanzania has been identified as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, a cousin of Ebola, the health ministry said Tues

ChatGPT Bug Reportedly Exposed People's Conversation History

Titles of past conversations with the AI chatbot were visible, but not the full conversations.

Ukraine says it's time 'to leave' after Russian cruise missiles destroyed in Crimea strike

Ukraine signals to Russia that it's time "to leave" after a train carrying Russian cruise missiles was targeted in a drone strike this week.

Putin: China peace plan could be basis to end war

Mr Putin says China's plan could end the war - but he claims Ukraine and the West are not ready for peace.

Ukraine updates: Japan PM Kishida offers support to Kyiv

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have held a second day of talks, with the Russian leader saying China's proposals on the conflict could serve as a basis for peace. Follow DW for the latest.

Deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate, CDC says

A drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus has been spreading rapidly through U.S. health care facilities, a new government study finds.

Microsoft's Bing Adds AI Image Creator Powered by Dall-E

It's working with OpenAI, the creator of Dall-E, to encourage "responsible use" of the AI image generator.

If you had Covid before you were vaccinated, you might have less immunity than you think, study says

The study, led by Stanford University researchers, challenges prior studies that suggest a Covid infection enhances a vaccinated individual's immune response.

Shohei Ohtani 'prepared' to pitch in relief in Japan-United States WBC title game; Angels say it's 'his call'

The Angels star may come out of the bullpen in the final game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Supreme Court backs disabled student in special education clash

Miguel Perez was assigned an aide who didn't know sign language. The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that he didn't have to wait to sue for damages.

McCarthy downplays N.Y. case against Trump, dismisses it as 'personal money'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) sought to downplay the N.Y. case against former president Donald Trump, saying it involved “personal money” and shouldn’t be able to be prosecuted under the statute of limitations.

Google Lets People Start Trying Bard, Its Own AI Chatbot

The search giant is rolling out access to the AI chatbot starting in the US and UK.

Building block of life found in sample from asteroid Ryugu

The discovery of the nucleobase uracil is a big step forward for astrobiology.

New method gets better performance out of atomically thin transistors

A new way of making wafer-scale electronics out of atomically thin sheets.

TikTok CEO appeals to U.S. users ahead of House testimony

Chew emphasized the large scale of TikTok users, small and medium-sized businesses and its own employees based in the U.S. that rely on the company.

Microsoft brings DALL-E's AI image generation to Bing and Edge

Microsoft now lets you create AI images in Bing and Edge using DALL-E..

First Republic shares rebound as Yellen signals backing for smaller lenders

Bank’s stock jumps 41% as concerns over sector ease

Israeli minister says there's 'no such thing as a Palestinian people,' inviting US rebuke

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich denied the existence of a Palestinian people or nationhood over the weekend, prompting a rebuke from the United States just weeks after calling for a Palestinian town to be "erased."

Macron to address government plan, protests after surviving no-confidence vote on pension reform

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Wednesday via televised interviews after surviving two no-confidence votes on an unpopular pension reform.

Microsoft Bing now uses OpenAI's DALL-E A.I. to turn text into images

Microsoft's new tool will use OpenAI's DALL-E to create text-prompted images.

Fungus Candida auris infections spreading across US, CDC warns

The CDC is calling Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, an 'urgent threat' as screened cases have tripled from 2020 to 2021.

Apple will add a new button to the iPhone 15 and ditch a switch, rumours suggest

Apple may scrap the mute switch on its upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max it has been suggested following an alleged product leak.

Fox News producer accuses network lawyers of 'coercive' coaching in Dominion case

Abby Grossberg alleges network attorneys ‘intimidated’ her to take blame for airing voting conspiracies as part of culture of misogyny

Video shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor in the moments before his death

Surveillance video released by a prosecutor Tuesday shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor by multiple security officers at a Virginia state mental health facility in the moments leading up to his death earlier this month.

Rand Paul tweets NY DA ‘should be put in jail’

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday suggested that the Manhattan district attorney “should be put in jail” amid anticipation that former President Trump could be hit with an indictment today as prosecutors probe payments made to adult-film star Stormy Daniels d…

USA vs. Japan: Shohei Ohtani 'prepared' to pitch in relief in WBC title game; Angels say it's 'his call'

The Angels star may be poised to come out of the bullpen in the final game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Space Debris Caught On Video Burning Up In The Atmosphere

Sometimes the burning fires in the sky are terrifying meteors or unidentified flying objects, and sometimes they're this.

Daniel Jeremiah 2023 NFL mock draft 3.0: Bucs, Colts, Panthers, Texans, Vikings pick QBs in Round 1

After a wild opening wave of free agency -- with signings, releases and trades reshaping rosters across the league -- it's time to assess the impact on the 2023 NFL Draft. Daniel Jeremiah reveals his forecast for Round 1.

VIDEO: Henrico deputies, hospital staff shown on top of Irvo Otieno before his death

Video obtained by 8News shows the moments leading up to Irvo Otieno’s death.

30000 Los Angeles school workers go on strike over support workers' pay

More than 500,000 students in Los Angeles, the country’s second-largest school district, are home from school because of a three-day strike. Some 30,000 supp...

Ron DeSantis takes a shot at Trump, drawing laughter

Ukraine Russia war live updates: Kyiv says Russian missiles destroyed

A "mysterious" explosion in Crimea destroyed Russian cruise missiles that likely were being readied to strike Ukrainian cities, Kyiv says. Updates.

Trump grand jury live updates: Waiting game on looming indictment in porn star Stormy Daniels payoff

Donald Trump expects to be charged over a hush money payoff to porn star Stormy Daniels. Follow live updates on the grand jury probe of the former president.

Deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate, CDC says

A drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus has been spreading rapidly through U.S. health care facilities, a new government study finds.

Reciprocal IVF: What to know, from how it works to how much it costs

Reciprocal IVF, or partner-assisted IVF, is a process gaining visibility online. Here's what to know about the fertility option.

Asteroid forms a debris cloud after intentional hit from spacecraft

Astronomers who watched the aftermath of a NASA spacecraft colliding with an asteroid released new images. Taken by the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile, they reveal detailed views of a debris cloud following the DART mission.

Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine war

Both leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict.

Cowboys $16 Million of Cap Room; Next Free Agency Target with Brandin Cooks New Contract Restructure?

New Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks has had his contract restructured, thus creating more cap room for Dallas. Does this mean the free agency shopping will continue?

Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up World Baseball Classic championship vs. USA

Japan to meet Team USA in WBC championship on Tuesday

Massive Solar Eruption Blasts NASA Probe Head-On Before Impacting Earth

A massive eruption of solar material, known as a coronal mass ejection or CME, was detected escaping from the Sun at 11:36 p.m. EDT on March 12, 2023. The CME erupted from the side of the Sun opposite Earth. While resarchers are still gathering data to determ…

Putin Xi Meet LIVE | Xi Jinping In Russia LIVE | Xi Jinping Presents Peace Plan For Ukraine War - CNN

Putin Xi Meet LIVE | Xi Jinping In Russia LIVE | Xi Jinping Presents Peace Plan For Ukraine War Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have met at the Kremlin and tou...

Manchin rips Biden administration's 'radical policy agenda' after 'absolutely infuriating' ESG veto

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin condemned President Biden's administration after the president vetoed a resolution that would nullify the Department of Labor's proposed rule on ESG standards.

Live updates: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin hold formal talks on Moscow visit day 2

China's Xi Jinping's state visit is strongest show of support yet for Moscow since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

DCF alerted to Derby children weeks before fatal NY crash, official says

Connecticut DCF official says agency interviewed four of the Derby kids killed in Scarsdale, N.Y. crash at the request of New York Child Protective Services.

Arab states condemn Israeli minister’s ‘no Palestinians’ remark

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Bezalel Smotrich says there ‘isn’t a Palestinian people’.

Rick Pitino celebrates becoming new St. John's coach with toast at Manhattan hotel

Rick Pitino was the toast of the town on Monday, and he did exactly that after accepting the St. John’s head coaching job.

California woman captures lights in sky that was space junk near I-5

A Mount Shasta resident caught on film a beautiful fiery lightshow over California. Here's what it was.

Cases of rare tick-borne disease on the rise in 8 states, CDC says

Tick-borne illness cases in the United States are up 25% since 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the cases is a rare disease, babesiosis, which is found mainly in the Northeast and Midwest.

Time To Say Goodbye to the Traditional BMI?

Scientists from the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) have created a biological BMI, an alternative to the "traditional" approach. <i>Technology Networks</i> interviewed the lead researchers to understand why it could be a useful alternative measure of heal…

Five Important Takeaways From the First Wave of NFL Free Agency

From a value signing in Cincinnati, to what we can learn from the Broncos’ spending spree, to the one team that should make a play for Lamar Jackson, here’s what we learned from the first week of free agency

How the 'marsupial sabertooth' thylacosmilus saw its world

A new study investigates how an extinct, carnivorous marsupial relative with canines so large they extended across the top of its skull could hunt effectively despite having wide-set eyes, like a cow or a horse. The skulls of carnivores typically have forward…

Ukraine war live updates: Xi invites Putin to China as talks in Moscow continue; Russian mercenaries say Kyiv is preparing counterattack

It's the second day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Moscow Tuesday. He and President Putin could sign a number of bilateral agreements today.

Watch solar tornado as tall as 14 Earths hurl plasma cloud into space (video)

Solar tornadoes are made of plasma and shaped by the sun's magnetic field.

Saber-Toothed Marsupial Predator Compensated for Its Teeth With Cow Eyes

The unusual creature's eyes may have moved to make room for its massive canines.

Underpaid, overpaid 2023 NFL free agents based on expectations: Jimmy Garoppolo, Orlando Brown Jr. and more | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics

New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo cashed in, whereas new Kansas City Chiefs tackle Orlando Brown will earn less than projected.

Russian cruise missiles destroyed in strike in Crimea, Ukraine Defense Ministry says

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense said late Monday that a strike destroyed Russian "Kalibr" cruise missiles that were being transported by train in the town of Dzhankoi, in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Trump warns of arrest, calls for protest, but online support is muted

Rather than organizing protests, prominent Trump supporters online are driving a different narrative: That any public events are a law enforcement "trap."

Copper Mountain deaths: 2 Illinois HS students who died in Colorado sledding accident ID'd - WLS

Two Illinois teenagers died in a sledding accident over the weekend at Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado.

Oppo's Find X6 Pro packs a 1-inch sensor and a periscopic camera | Engadget

Oppo's Find X6 Pro packs a 1-inch sensor for its main camera, along with a periscopic camera to offer 3x optical zoom or 6x in-sensor zoom.

The Google Pixel Watch's March update makes it a better dumb watch

The watch can now tell the time even when it is powered down

Fox News producer files explosive lawsuits against the network, alleging she was coerced into providing misleading Dominion testimony

A Fox News producer on Monday filed a pair of explosive lawsuits against the right-wing talk channel, alleging that the network's lawyers coerced her into providing misleading testimony in Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation case against the comp…

Former US President Donald Trump Tells Supporters He'll Be Arrested

Solar storm DANGER! NASA spots giant hole on Sun blasting solar winds towards Earth

Solar storm threat looms on the Earth as a massive coronal hole opens up on the Sun and spews fast-moving solar winds towards the Earth. NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory has detected the development.

Colorado dentist allegedly poisoned wife's protein shakes to start life with lover

The affidavit paints a picture of what led up to the alleged murder — including a troubled marriage, infidelity, financial problems and even a past incident in which Craig reportedly poisoned…

Biden signs bill on Covid origins declassification; China has denied a lab leak | Details | WION

Joe Biden has signed a bill that requires the declassification of information related to the origins of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. Washington has ...

Trump launches furious lewd, homophobic attack on DeSantis as Florida governor muted on indictment

Former president lashes out on Truth Social after Florida governor’s dig at him over possible indictment

Shohei Ohtani delivers grand USA-Japan World Baseball Classic final

After helping Japan reach the World Baseball Classic final, Shohei Ohtani will play on the grandest stage of his professional career on Tuesday night.

What Putin and Xi each get out of their "friendship"

Xi Jinping is visiting his "dear friend" at a very difficult time.

OpenAI Shut Down ChatGPT to Fix Bug Exposing User Chat Titles

OpenAI temporarily shut down its popular ChatGPT service on Monday morning after receiving reports of a bug that allowed some users to see the titles of other users’ chat histories.

In Paris streets, heaps of garbage become protest symbol

PARIS (AP) — Garbage. Heaps, mounds and piles of it are growing daily — and in some places standing higher than a human being. A strike by Paris garbage collectors, which begins its 16th day on Tuesday, is taking a toll on the renowned aesthetics of the Fren…

See Kim Jong Un's mock nuclear counterattack on US and South Korea

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un revealed his mock nuclear counterattack against the US and South Korea after the two countries took part in joint air drills. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading at an Alarming Rate, CDC Says - NBC 5 Dallas

The fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris, or C. auris, can cause severe illness in people with weakened immune systems.

Satellites Pose 'Unprecedented Global Threat', Scientists Warn. Here's Why.

March Madness 2023: Reseeding the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 teams from Alabama to Princeton

Hitting reset on the 2023 NCAA Tournament field with a reranking of the 16 teams remaining

Los Angeles school workers will go on a 3-day strike, shutting down the nation's second-largest district. Here's what they want

A union representing 30,000 Los Angeles school custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and other support staff will start a three-day strike Tuesday, effectively stopping classes for more than a half million students in the nation's second-largest school d…

US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine

The Chinese and Russian leaders meet again on Tuesday during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow.

Abigail Zwerner gives first interview about shooting at Richneck Elementary

Zwerner spoke in a TV interview that aired on NBC Nightly News.

Virginia teacher allegedly shot by 6-year-old student tells NBC she 'tries to stay positive' in first interview since shooting

The first-grade teacher who was allegedly shot by a 6-year-old student in her Newport News, Virginia, classroom has spoken out for the first time since the January incident, saying in an interview with NBC that she has tried to "stay positive."

Japan rallies for thrilling walk-off win over Mexico in World Baseball Classic semifinal to reach final

Two-time World Baseball Classic winner Japan and reigning champion United States will play for the title on Tuesday night.

Colorado dentist poisons wife: James Toliver Craig, dentist accused of poisoning wife Angela Craig, arrested, police say - KABC

According to the affidavit, investigators found that Craig had conducted numerous online searches about poisons.

Japan plates 2 in ninth, ousts Mexico in World Baseball Classic

Japan rallied with two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to stun Mexico and advance to Tuesday's World Baseball Classic final against Team USA.

With Trump indictment possible, officials on watch for protests

Authorities in New York, Atlanta and Palm Beach, Fla., said they were assessing their responses to protests.

Law enforcement not expecting possible Trump arraignment until next week: report

Former President Donald Trump is not expected to be arraigned until next week if he’s indicted over an alleged hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, according to a report.  A l…

Biden orders release of intelligence on potential links between Covid and Wuhan lab

Move poses political risk for US president, who has a difficult relationship with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

CDC study warns of ‘dramatic increase’ in deadly fungus across US

Candida aurism, a rare and sometimes deadly fungal disease, is spreading through the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned this week, citing a “dramatic” increase in cases. The fungus, which affects primarily old people and those w…

2 Illinois teens on spring break killed in a sledding accident at Colorado's Copper Mountain

Two teens on spring break were killed Sunday night in a sledding accident in a closed area of Copper Mountain Ski Resort in central Colorado.

The Sims Is About To Get Some Competition From Life By You

Life by You has EA's life sim franchise squarely in its sights

Rick Pitino and St. John's can save one another

It is a marriage and a merger of mutual salvation.

Finish Line: The world's happiest countries

There was a surge in benevolence across the globe.

New iPhone 15 Exclusive Confirms Stunning Apple Design Decision

Apple's iPhone 15 range is going to be a record breaker...

Abigail Zwerner, Virginia teacher shot by a student, describes grueling recovery: "Some days I can't get out of bed"

Abigail Zwerner, the Virginia teacher who was seriously wounded when police say a 6-year-old student intentionally shot her during class, says her recovery...

Rick Pitino plans to quickly make St. John's a 'special ticket again'

After over decades of disappointment, mediocre results and bottom-half Big East finishes, there is legitimate hope that St. John’s may finally be on its way back to national relevance.

China's Xi visits 'friendly neighbor' in Moscow; Russia cites 'monstrous consequences' of Putin arrest warrant: Ukraine live updates

Chinese leader Xi Jinping 's visit comes as Putin faces pressure from sanctions and from an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court.

Russia's Medvedev goes on tirade against International Criminal Court, threatens The Hague with missile strike

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev suggested on Monday that the Kremlin could fire a hypersonic missile at the International Criminal Court.

Trump-Manhattan DA case: Bob Costello testifies to grand jury, says Michael Cohen is a 'serial liar'

Robert Costello, the former legal advisor to ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen, appeared before the grand jury in the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into former President Trump Monday, and testified that Cohen is a “serial liar.”

WBC: Cuban bullpen catcher Ivan Prieto Gonzalez defects in Miami

Ivan Prieto Gonzalez was the bullpen catcher for the Cuban baseball team during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago

In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg​​, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and his former "fixer," Michael Cohen.

O.K., Let’s Call Out Rick Pitino’s Latest Coaching Move For What It Really Is

Did the coach use Iona and vice versa? Yes. Could this latest pairing produce basketball bliss? Perhaps. But let’s call out Pitino’s latest grandiose declaration for what it is.

Joe Manchin blasts Biden’s ‘absolutely infuriating’ ESG veto

Accusing him of putting “radical policy” ahead of the country’s “economic, energy and national security needs,” Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday ripped President Biden’s vet…

NYPD, Secret Service discuss security plans should Trump be indicted

The Manhattan DA is probing the 2016 hush payment to Stormy Daniels.

Cuban Catcher Becomes First Player To Defect During World Baseball Classic

Cuba’s bullpen catcher, Iván Prieto González, has allegedly defected from Cuba to the U.S. Read more on the defect here.

Sources - Texans add TE Dalton Schultz, RB Devin Singletary

The Texans agreed to one-year deals with tight end Dalton Schultz and running back Devin Singletary, sources told ESPN on Monday.

DeSantis needles Trump as he breaks silence on hush money case

Breaking his silence on Donald Trump's legal troubles, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday criticized the Manhattan district attorney who is pursuing charges against the former president and vowed his office would not be involved if the matter trickles into T…

White House celebrates Persian New Year

Supreme Court divided over Navajo Nation water rights claim involving Colorado River

Major water rights case could have impact across America's West.

Texans signing ex-Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz, ex-Bills RB Devin Singletary

The Houston Texans are signing former Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz and former Bills RB Devin Singletary, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Monday.

Police: Dentist killed wife by lacing shakes with poison

Police believe a Colorado dentist laced his wife’s pre-workout protein shakes with arsenic and cyanide, eventually killing his spouse so he could be with a woman he was having an affair with

Trump lawyers move to quash Georgia grand jury report, evidence

An excerpt of the report about efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn Georgia's vote in 2020 concluded that some witnesses may have lied under oath.

Some Pixel Superfans are getting invites to try Google Bard

Google’s new ChatGPT rival could soon make its first public appearance

An emerging fungal threat spread at an alarming rate in US health care facilities, study says

Clinical cases of Candida auris, an emerging fungus considered an urgent threat, nearly doubled in 2021, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

French government survives no-confidence votes over pension reform

Parliament adopted a divisive pension bill Monday raising the retirement age in France from 62 to 64, after lawmakers in the lower chamber rejected two no-confidence votes against the government.

Murdaugh-linked Stephen Smith not killed by hit and run, death not properly investigated: lawyers

Smith’s body will be exhumed seven years after it was found in the middle of a South Carolina road in a suspicious scene.

The story of one man who was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 35

Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. If you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment.

ESPN's Rob Demovsky on Who Blinks First in Jets-Packers Aaron Rodgers Standoff | The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN’s Rob Demovsky tells Rich Eisen what’s holding up the Green Bay Packers-New York Jets Aaron Rodgers trade.Tune in to the Emmy-nominated Rich Eisen Show ...

Tick-borne parasite is spreading in the Northeast, CDC says

A tick-borne illness called babesiosis is spreading in the northeastern U.S.

Alarm sounded over light pollution from satellites as global threat to nature

PARIS: Astronomers warned that the light pollution created by the soaring number of satellites orbiting Earth poses an unprecedented global threat to nature. The number of satellites in low...

Oath Keepers associates found guilty of conspiracy in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Four associates of the far-right group were found guilty as charged.

Jury convicts three in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion

A Florida jury convicted three men in the murder of rapper XXXTentacion on Monday.

New York City braces for Trump indictment after ex-president urges protests

Workers erected barricades around a Manhattan courthouse on Monday as New York City braced for a possible indictment of Donald Trump over an alleged hush-money payment to a porn star during his 2016 campaign.

Microsoft to give more than microsecond's thought about your Windows 11 needs

Concerns over consistent dialog boxes, pinning, default apps mulled

Jeff Woodke, humanitarian worker kidnapped in Niger, has been freed

American humanitarian worker Jeff Woodke was kidnapped from his home in Niger in 2016 by men who ambushed his guards and forced him into their truck.

France's government survives no-confidence votes and controversial pension reforms will move ahead

Two no-confidence votes against French President Emmanuel Macron's government have failed in the country's parliament, clearing the way for his hugely unpopular pension reforms to be implemented and sparking new protests in Paris.

Sources - Rick Pitino agrees to 6-year deal with St. John's

Iona coach Rick Pitino has been named the new coach at St. John's.

What to know about kefir, one of the original gut-friendly foods

Kefir is a fermented dairy drink that can boost your digestive system and your health.

World can still avoid worst of climate collapse with genuine change, IPCC says

Positive framing of otherwise grim report a counterblast to those who dismiss hopes of limiting global heating to 1.5C

'Mysterious streaks of light' over California weren't that mysterious

No, aliens were not flying above California on Friday night. But what were those lights?

US inches up to 15th on list of happiest countries

Story at a glance Americans are pretty happy compared with the rest of the world. That’s according to the latest World Happiness Report, published Monday, which ranked the United States 15th on the list of the world’s happiest countries in 2023, up from 16th …

Some 8BitDo controllers now work with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV

The latest firmware update for 8BitDo’s most popular controllers extends their compatibility to Apple iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV devices running the most recent software update.

Putin to Xi: We will discuss your plan to end the war in Ukraine

China's leader, whose Ukraine plan has been criticised in the West, gets a warm welcome in Moscow.

A 4-Decade Secret: One Man’s Story of Sabotaging Carter’s Reelection

WASHINGTON — It has been more than four decades, but Ben Barnes said he remembers it vividly. His longtime political mentor invited him on a mission to the...

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer on trading up to No. 1: 'We wanted to be in position to get a QB'

The Carolina Panthers are in the driver's seat of the 2023 NFL Draft after trading up to No. 1 overall. General manager Scott Fitterer and head coach Frank Reich discussed their new draft position on Monday.

Hungary Blocked Joint EU Statement on Putin's ICC Arrest Warrant

Hungary blocked European Union member states from issuing a joint statement about an international arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to people familiar with the matter.

Biden issues his first veto on retirement investment resolution

President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday on a resolution to overturn a retirement investment rule that allows managers of retirement funds to consider the impact of climate change and other environmental, social and governance factor…

Sweet 16 teams, ranked by chances to win March Madness in 2023 men’s NCAA tournament

Let’s rank the Sweet 16 by their national title chances.

Microsoft wants changing default apps in Windows to be less of a mess

But it probably won't stop the OS from reminding you that Edge exists.

Tchia review: Zelda-inspired world with experimental transformation

Tchia, which will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC on March 21, embraces its Zelda roots before moving past them with transformation-based combat and puzzles.

Multiomic signatures of body mass index identify heterogeneous health phenotypes and responses to a lifestyle intervention

Integrated analyses reveal that multiomics captured the heterogeneity of metabolic states accompanying obesity and changes in metabolic health in response to lifestyle intervention that are not apparent in body mass index measurements.

New T-Mobile Dining Rewards program entices you to save your appetite for Tuesdays

Or you can carb-load with Little Caesars for a discount

Ukraine launch counter-offensive as fierce battle for Bakhmut rages on

Ukrainian forces have launched a counter-attack south-west of Bakhmut to push Russian troops away from the last remaining supply route to the besieged city, ...

Montana woman shares her journey with colon cancer

Shelly Cowan noticed some changes in her body in 2012 which led her to her doctor's office for a colonoscopy. At 38 years old, Shelly was diagnosed with colon cancer.

DeSantis slams ‘Soros-funded’ Manhattan DA for ‘weaponizing the office’ as Trump rumors swirl

Ron DeSantis slammed Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg as a “Soros-funded prosecutor” who is “pursuing a political agenda and weaponizing the office" as he mulls a case against Trump

EU agrees to supply Ukraine with 1mn artillery rounds within a year

German weapons maker Rheinmetall says more subsidies are needed to ramp up European production

3 key questions about colorectal cancer

Dr. Anthony D. Williams, MD. of the Detroit Medical Center, offers insight to three questions about colorectal cancer.

Student Critically Injured in Shooting at Arlington Lamar HS, One Arrested - NBC 5 Dallas

Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas is on lockdown afte rtwo students were shot on campus Monday morning.

US aid worker Jeff Woodke, held hostage six years in Africa, is freed

​An American aid worker kidnapped by militants in West Africa in 2016 has been released from custody, the Biden administration said on Monday.

Finland declared happiest country for sixth time in a row

It’s always happy hour in Helsinki! Finland was dubbed the world’s happiest nation for the sixth consecutive year in the annual World Happiness Report, released Monday. The list is larg…

Drone strikes, sabotage, shelling: Russia's war on Ukraine comes to Russia

The war now encroaches on the daily lives of Russian citizens with near-constant reports of fires, drone attacks and shelling.

Trump grand jury live updates: Expected indictment in payoff to porn star Stormy Daniels

Former President Donald Trump said he expects to be charged over a hush money payoff to porn star Stormy Daniels. Follow live updates on the grand jury probe.

How Stormy Daniels became one of the most powerful people in politics

Stormy Daniels was dancing her way through a ‘Make America Horny Again’ tour when news emerged that she had received hush money payments from Donald Trump. As those payments sit at the centre of a possible indictment against Trump, Io Dodds explains how Danie…

Iraq War Veterans, 20 Years Later: 'I Don't Know How to Explain the War to Myself' | Op-Docs

Months after the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, I began filming the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (known as the Gunners) in Ba...

Adam Schefter Explains Text, Call That Annoyed Aaron Rodgers

The NFL insider tried his best.

iPhone 15 Pro Leak Reveals Unified Volume Button and Mute Button

As previously rumored, the next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a unified volume button and a mute button, according to...

After arrest warrant for Putin, Russia opens case against ICC

Russia says the ICC has knowingly accused an innocent person of a crime, in another show of defiance against the court.

Vaccine makers prep bird flu shot for humans 'just in case'

Some of the world's leading makers of flu vaccines say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans within months if a new strain of avian influenza ever jumps across the species divide.

Macron’s government faces vote of no confidence after pushing up retirement age

France's prime minster faces a vote of no-confidence after she pushed through unpopular changes to the federal pension program in a move backed by President Emanuel Macron.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson fallout with Eagles: What happened in negotiations, how safety ended up with Lions

A timeline of what happened regarding Gardner-Johnson and how he ended up with the Lions

10 Observations from Gonzaga’s win over TCU

Another Sweet 16 run for the Zags

American missionary held hostage for years in Niger released

Jeffery Woodke, a Christian humanitarian aid worker, was kidnapped in 2016.

Scarsdale accident: 5 young victims from Derby, Connecticut identified - WABC

"It's the unimaginable. Having to now make arrangements for five of your children to be buried is a very difficult thing for anyone," superintendent of schools in Derby, Matt Conway, said.

Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers in addition to earlier cuts

Amazon will lay off 9,000 more employees, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff Monday.

Acer ebii unveiled as computer-maker's first AI-infused electric bike

The Acer ebii has just been unveiled as a new high-tech electric bicycle from the leading computer component manufacturer.

UN climate report shows world is flying blind into the storm

Another thing to fear about climate change is how much scientists still don’t know.

Kansas State's Jerome Tang takes swipe at Kentucky's 'tradition' after March Madness win

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang talked about what it meant to beat Kentucky and did not mince words when talking about schools with tradition.

Pennsylvania mother mauled to death by neighbor's Great Danes that she had gone over to feed with her son

"As soon as he saw the dogs starting to attack his mother, he ran across the road to have his brother call 911," the coroner said.

Buster Murdaugh releases statement on death of Stephen Smith as family plans to exhume body

Stephen Smith's death was brought to national attention in a Netflix documentary about the Murdaugh family.

UBS reaches agreement to buy Credit Suisse after upping offer

UBS reportedly reached a deal with Swiss regulators to buy Credit Suisse for $2 billion in a move to prevent the potential collapse of Credit Suisse from roiling markets.

Buster Murdaugh denies 'vicious rumors' surrounding death of Stephen Smith

“These baseless rumors of my involvement with Stephen and his death are false,” Buster said in his first comments on his gay ex-classmate’s death.

🔴 Live: French govt survives no-confidence votes, pension reform adopted

The French government on Monday survived two no-confidence votes filed by opposition lawmakers incensed that President Emmanuel Macron used a special constitutional power to force through an unpopular pension reform without a parliamentary vote. The pension r…

The SpaceX steamroller has shifted into a higher gear this year

We're not at airline-like operations yet, but we're getting a lot closer.

Kamado Joe's new ceramic grill has built-in smart features and one-button ignition

Kamado Joe addresses common grilling frustrations with a small dose of tech on its new Konnected Joe grill..

The $17 billion wipeout of Credit Suisse bondholders has not gone down well in Europe

Credit Suisse’s additional tier one bonds are set to be wiped out following the struggling bank’s takeover by UBS.

Samsung's expanded OLED TV lineup includes a new lower-priced series

Samsung has widened its OLED TV range to include the more affordable S90C..

Generative AI's Next Frontier Is Video

A simple prompt can generate a three-second video on a new AI tool from the startup Runway, hinting at a future of AI-created films and videos

Experts predict every men's March Madness 2023 Sweet 16 game

We're salivating over these second-weekend matchups. Who wins out in the regional semifinals, and by how much?

Russia defies Putin arrest warrant by opening its own case against ICC

Russia's top investigative body said on Monday it had opened a criminal case against the International Criminal Court prosecutor and judges who issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin on war crimes charges.

Deep Impact: Heat Waves Happen at the Bottom of the Ocean Too

First assessment of bottom marine heat waves opens a window on the deep. The 2013-2016 marine heat wave known as “The Blob” warmed a vast expanse of surface waters across the northeastern Pacific, disrupting West Coast marine ecosystems, depressing salmon ret…

McCarthy urges against protests if Trump is indicted

Indian Consulate In San Francisco Attacked By Khalistan Supporters

Several videos, filmed by the attackers themselves, showed men smashing the glass on doors and windows of the consulate building with the wooden butt of the Khalistan flags they were earlier seen waving.

Buster Murdaugh says he had nothing to do with teen's hit-and-run death

Buster Murdaugh, son of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, is pleading to have his name omitted from news coverage of the death of a young man in 2015.

Israel soars to 4th place in global happiness list, highest since ranking started

UN-sponsored index, based on data from 2020-2022, predates government's divisive judicial overhaul plan; list is again topped by Finland, with US 15th, Britain 19th and France 21st

Microsoft planning mobile app store launch, says Phil Spencer

Microsoft is planning to launch its own app store for games across mobile devices, according to Phil Spencer. In March …

Protesters gather in Miami and run onto the field at Cuba-U.S. World Baseball Classic semifinal

A mix of protesters and fans gathered in Miami on Sunday as Team Cuba began its World Baseball Classic semifinal game against the United States.

China's Xi arrives in Moscow for first visit since Russia invaded Ukraine

Xi Jinping has landed in Moscow for meetings with Vladimir Putin, the first time China's leader has visited his neighbor and close strategic partner since Russia began its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

Astronauts to Get New Space Suits – The Presidential Prayer Team

Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in the sky over Sacramento: "We were in shock"

The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.

NFL free agency: How C.J. Gardner-Johnson impacts Detroit Lions roster

Projecting the role of the newest Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and the ripple effect his signing has in the secondary.

China’s Xi lands in Moscow ahead of Putin meeting: Live updates

All eyes are on Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Moscow that begins Monday. How deep Beijing and Moscow's relationship goes will be under scrutiny.

This epic NASA map shows where to see US solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024 (photos)

If you missed 2017's "Great American Eclipse" because you didn't know where to see it, NASA is ensuring this won't happen again.

Bitcoin climbs to 9-month high as bank turmoil sparks rally

Bitcoin climbed to a nine-month high on Monday as turmoil in the banking sector drives some investors to turn to digital assets, as the cryptocurrency built on its best week in four years.

Apple's 512GB Mac Mini M2 is $99 off right now | Engadget

Apple's Mac Mini M2 is the cheapest way to get the company's latest processors, and now Amazon is offering the more desirable model at the best price we've seen..

Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. Know the signs and protect yourself : Shots - Health News

If you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment for colorectal cancer.

Fear, burnout and insubordination: Insiders spill details about life at the highest levels of FBI

A discrimination case has pulled back the curtain on the tense atmosphere at the bureau's legal office.

Millions of dead fish have been found in an Australian river due to low oxygen levels

Millions of dead fish have been found dead in an Australian river due to dangerously low oxygen levels in the water caused by receding flood waters, government officials said.

Former Australian soldier arrested for alleged war crime in Afghanistan

A former soldier has become the first serving Australian serviceman or veteran charged with the war crime of murder for allegedly killing a civilian while on deployment in Afghanistan.

Bettors react to March Madness bad beat in TCU-Gonzaga

Damion Baugh’s 3-pointer at the buzzer for TCU on Sunday night didn’t beat Gonzaga but it did cost a plenty of bettors by making the final score 84-81.

Scientists Discover Intense Heatwaves Lurking at The Bottom of The Ocean

Millions of dead fish clog up Australian river; Mysterious skylight spotted | Trending on WION

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Millions of dead and rotting fish have clogged a vast stretch of river ne...

Americans are buying cheaper Ozempic from Canada and Mexico

Three Americans share how they're looking abroad to get the weight-loss treatment that's changed their lives, because their insurers won't cover it.

New York Community Bank agrees to buy a large portion of Signature Bank

The 40 branches of Signature Bank will become Flagstar Bank, starting Monday. Flagstar is one of New York Community Bank's subsidiaries.

Women's NCAA tournament: How Ole Miss upset 1-seed Stanford in March Madness

An upset finally rocked the women's March Madness bracket. No. 8 seed Ole Miss is moving on, 1-seed Stanford is out and half the Sweet 16 is set.

Newsom under pressure to take executive action on reparations if California Legislature doesn't act

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing increased pressure to use his executive authority to dole out billions of dollars to Black residents in reparations.

Women's NCAA tournament: How Ole Miss upset 1-seed Stanford in March Madness

An upset finally rocked the women's March Madness bracket. No. 8 seed Ole Miss is moving on, 1-seed Stanford is out and half the Sweet 16 is set.

Two decades on, how the UK/US-led invasion turbo-charged Iraq into chaos

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why Iraqis are still living with the consequences 20 years on.

2023 NCAA Tournament bracket: Scouting each team in the Sweet 16 as March Madness rolls on

A closer look at all the matchups ahead in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16

North Korea: Latest missile simulated nuclear counterattack

The North’s leader Kim Jong Un instructed his military to hold more drills to sharpen the war readiness of his nuclear forces in the face of “aggression” by his enemies, state media reported.

McCarthy says Americans should not protest if Trump is indicted

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Americans should not protest if former President Donald Trump is indicted and arrested in a hush-money investigation in New...

Miami Beach enacts spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings

The curfew will be from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, with an additional curfew likely to be put in place Thursday through next Monday.

Former Taiwan president Ma open to meeting leaders on landmark China trip

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is "at his host's disposal" when it comes to meeting senior leaders during a trip to China this month, but there are no plans for him to visit Beijing, a senior official from Ma's office said on Monday.

FAU coach Dusty May apologizes for player's rude dunk at end of win over FDU

Seconds away from a Sweet Sixteen berth, Florida Atlantic’s Alijah Martin got carried away.

Ranked: The 20 Happiest Countries In The World In 2023

An annual report ranks the world's happiest countries. (Guess where the U.S. ranks?)

Why a Trump indictment would have huge political and national implications

America's political and legal institutions are bracing for their next extreme test posed by former President Donald Trump.

‘We don’t want spring break’: Miami Beach imposes curfew after shootings

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber announced a curfew on Sunday after two fatal shootings over the weekend on Ocean Drive amid an influx of spring-breakers and out-of-city visitors. “As I’ve said many times, we don’t ask for spring break in our city. We don’t want …

Scarsdale, NY car crash today: 5 Connecticut children ages 8 to 17 killed on Hutchinson River Parkway - KABC

Police believe the vehicle was being driven by a 16-year-old boy when it veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale, hit a tree and caught fire.

Menindee: Australia begins mass fish death clean-up

Authorities are working out what to do with millions of rotting fish and reassuring the public about water quality.

Man Arrested in Deadly Miami Beach Spring Break Shooting Caught on Camera

A man was arrested as surveillance video allegedly shows a shooter firing into a crowd of spring breakers in Miami Beach and killing a man.

Kim Jong Un talks up North Korea's nuclear capability as daughter watches latest missile test

North Korea must be ready to launch nuclear counter strikes at any time to deter war, state media quoted leader Kim Jong Un as saying on Monday, as he accused the United States and South Korea of expanding joint military drills near the country's doorstep.

Macron faces no-confidence votes amid nationwide protests

French opposition parties are hoping to topple the government.

McCarthy calls for no protests or violence if Trump is arrested

"We want calmness out there," McCarthy said.

Biden warns Israeli leader on judicial changes

President tells Netanyahu that democratic values « must remain a hallmark of the U.S.-Israel relationship »

Cases of tick-borne babesiosis increase significantly in New England

New research shows that the tick-borne disease babesiosis is getting much more common in some New England states.

NFL free agency: Lions players are going CRAZY after adding C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Both Detroit Lions players and fans can suddenly feel something special growing in Detroit after signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency.

2023 World Baseball Classic scores, WBC bracket, results: Team USA takes down Cuba in semifinals

The 2023 WBC has reached the knockout stage

China’s Xi calls for ‘rational way’ out of Ukraine conflict

On his way to Moscow, China’s president is trying to cast Beijing as a peacemaker after more than a year of war.

2023 NFL free agency: Lions agree to one-year deal with ex-Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, per report

The talented safety will have to prove himself once again in 2023

Ozempic Is a Weight-Loss Sensation, But These Foods Give The Same Effect

You've probably heard about the medication Ozempic, used to manage type 2 diabetes and as a weight-loss drug.

Trump shadow looms large over House GOP policy retreat

House Republicans had hoped to use their annual retreat to get on the same page about upcoming policy battles and devise a strategy to preserve their fragile majority.

Xi Will Go To Moscow With Ukraine Questions Looming| Xi Jingping Moscow Visit | Russia Ukraine War - CNN

Xi Will Go To Moscow With Ukraine Questions Looming| Xi Jingping Moscow Visit | Russia Ukraine War Chinese President Xi Jinping's much-anticipated trip to Ru...

State of emergency declared in Miami Beach after deadly shootings

The mayor of Miami Beach has declared a state of emergency in the city filled with spring breakers after two deadly shootings were reported over the past few...

Kentucky basketball loses to Kansas State in the Round of 32 | Rapid Reaction

And that’ll do it for 2022-23 Kentucky Basketball.During the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon, No. 6 Kentucky’s season came to an end ...

How College Students Built a Satellite With AA Batteries and a $20 Microprocessor - Slashdot

With all the space junk cluttering our orbits, Popular Science writes, "Lowering costs while also shortening satellite lifespans is important if space exploration and utilization is to remain safe and viable. "As luck would have it, a group of students and…

Michigan college baseball player shot after team's 1st win of season

The victim went back to the dugout at the field shortly after the game to retrieve a personal item when he was hit by gunfire.

Covid has not affected people’s happiness around world, study reveals

World Happiness Report finds higher levels of benevolence in all global regions than before the pandemic

North Korea says latest missile test simulated nuclear counterstrike

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday it simulated a nuclear attack on South Korea with a ballistic missile launch over the weekend that was its fifth missile demonstration this month to protest the largest joint military exercises in years betwee…

Five children killed in fiery crash in New York; lone survivor is 9 years old

The vehicle veered off a parkway, crashed into a tree and caught fire. The only survivor was a 9-year-old boy who had been riding in the cargo area.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo strikes again as underdog in NCAA tournament

Michigan State basketball will continue onto the second week of March Madness, after blitzing Marquette with a late run to reach the Sweet 16

Michigan State basketball beats Marquette, 69-60, to reach Sweet 16

Michigan State basketball is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 after the 69-60 win over Marquette in the NCAA tournament on Sunday.

Adam Thielen headed to Panthers on 3-year deal, source says

Adam Thielen is joining the Panthers, filling their veteran wide receiver void.

How Chinese citizens are reacting to Xi's visiting Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited his international “best friend”, China’s leader Xi Jinping, to Moscow for a three-day state visit beginning Marc...

Five Connecticut kids killed in New York car crash

Five kids were killed and another was injured after their car veered off a road and crashed into a tree early Sunday in Westchester County, New York, according to authorities.

Putin visits occupied city of Mariupol in Ukraine

The move was a show of defiance after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest on war crimes charges.

Persian New Year event in Skokie celebrates women, freedom

Ecuador, Peru authorities assess damage after earthquake that killed at least 15

Ecuadorian and Peruvian authorities worked on Sunday to assess the damage caused by the previous day's strong earthquake that shook the region, leaving at least 15 dead and hundreds injured.

Twitter threatens to lock some accounts as soon as Monday

Twitter users using two-factor authentication without paying for Twitter Blue may have accounts locked if they don’t disable it by March 20.

Xi Putin meeting: What to expect from China-Russia talks

Our correspondents Steve Rosenberg and Stephen McDonell tell us what to expect from the talks.

Tick-borne disease babesiosis now considered endemic in northern New England

Most cases are transmitted to humans by bites from blacklegged ticks also known as deer ticks, the same insects that carry Lyme disease.

Miami Beach issues curfew after 2 people killed during spring break festivities

Officials said businesses must close early and enforced a state of emergency.

Biden expresses concern over Israel's judicial overhaul plan in "candid" call with Netanyahu

It is the first time the two leaders have discussed the controversial plan to weaken Israel's Supreme Court.

Macron's leadership at risk amid tensions over pension plan

A parody photo appearing on protest signs and online in France shows President Emmanuel Macron sitting on piles of garbage