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Iowa’s surprising NCAA Tournament run ended Sunday in Iowa City when No. 3 Illinois eliminated the Hawkeyes in the Elite Eight. Coach Ben McCollum, senior guard Bennett Stirtz and forward Cam Manyawu met with reporters after the defeat to address the game, the season and what the run means for the program. Key themes included … Read more
Lead: Hundreds of employees at Bath Iron Works in Portland, Maine, voted Saturday to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, bringing an end to a weeklong strike that began last Monday. The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association (BMDA), affiliated with the UAW, approved the pact at an hourslong meeting and the agreement takes effect immediately. … Read more
Lead Top executives from U.S. oil companies at the country’s largest energy conference this week warned that recent U.S.–Iran hostilities and what they described as President Trump’s abrupt decision to strike Iran could trigger significant disruptions to crude and refined-product supply chains. Executives said financial markets so far have not priced in the full scale … Read more
JD Vance Tops CPAC Straw Poll as Leading GOP Pick at 2026 Gathering Lead: At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Grapevine, Texas, a straw poll released on March 28, 2026, showed Ohio Senator and Vice‑President JD Vance leading as the preferred Republican presidential candidate. About 53% of the more than 1,600 attendees … Read more
Lead President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday instructing the Department of Homeland Security to arrange immediate pay for Transportation Security Administration officers as U.S. airports cope with long security waits during spring break. The move aims to relieve staffing shortages that have left some checkpoints closed and passengers stranded, but officials acknowledge … Read more
On 28 March 2026 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the United States men’s national team lost a friendly to Belgium in a match notable less for the scoreline than for two odd features: mandatory World Cup‑style hydration breaks and a confusing light‑on‑light kit matchup. Inside the 70,000‑seat, climate‑controlled arena—kept at about 72°F (22°C) by an … Read more
Lead: In Houston on Saturday night the Illinois men’s basketball team defeated Iowa 71-59 to advance to the Final Four. The Fighting Illini will face the winner of Duke vs Connecticut on Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The victory marks Illinois’ sixth Final Four appearance and its first since 2005. Keaton … Read more
Across the United States on Saturday, thousands gathered in the latest “No Kings” demonstrations to protest what organizers and participants describe as democratic erosion under President Donald Trump. Rallies were reported in every region, including a large march through Washington, D.C., past the Lincoln Memorial and along the National Mall. Organizers said more than 3,100 … Read more
Lead: In an Elite Eight game on March 30, Arizona defeated Purdue 79-64 in a matchup that decided a trip to the Final Four. Purdue led 38-31 at halftime after a strong first-half effort, but a collapsing offense and roster setbacks in the second half allowed Arizona to seize control. The loss ends Purdue’s season … Read more
Lead: On Saturday, tens of thousands gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through downtown Seattle in the third “No Kings” rally opposing President Donald Trump. Washington’s attorney general, Nick Brown, spoke to a packed crowd that organizers say numbered between 90,000 and 100,000 in the city. The demonstration — part of an estimated 3,100 … Read more
On March 28, 2026, more than 3,560 Transportation Security Administration employees — exceeding 12 percent of the agency’s workforce — called out of duty, the largest single-day absence since a partial federal shutdown began. The spike came as unpaid airport screeners missed two full paychecks after Department of Homeland Security funding lapsed on February 14. … Read more
Lead On March 28, 2026 in Seattle, Joe Pyfer delivered the biggest victory of his professional career, stopping Israel Adesanya by TKO at 4:18 of the second round at UFC Fight Night. Pyfer, who entered the bout 16-3 and ranked No. 14 at middleweight, landed decisive strikes, secured a takedown and finished from the back. … Read more
Arizona reached the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 2001 after a 79-64 victory over No. 2 seed Purdue on Mar. 28 in San Jose. The top-seeded Wildcats set a school single-season wins mark with their 36th victory and arrive in Indianapolis on a 13-game winning streak. Freshmen Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov and … Read more
Lead On Saturday, 29 March 2026, Ukraine and Qatar signed a defence agreement that includes cooperation on countering missiles and drones, the Qatari government said, part of a wider Gulf tour by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Earlier this week Ukraine finalised a separate air-defence deal with Saudi Arabia and Zelenskyy said a similar 10-year pact with … Read more
Lead On March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, No. 1 seed Texas routed Kentucky 76-54 to reach the women’s Elite Eight, pulling away early and leaving the Wildcats little chance to rally. Texas opened with a 29-11 first quarter and led 48-26 at the half, a margin that set the tone for a comfortable victory … Read more
