Bill Chappell
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National
New parity helps women's March Madness live up to the name, more than ever
For the first time this century, two No. 1 seeds didn't make it to NCAA women's basketball's Sweet 16. And teams who geared up with transfers are challenging historically dominant programs.
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The U.S. military releases footage of Black Sea drone crash with Russian jet
The 42-second video comes two days after the Pentagon accused a Russian aircraft of colliding with an uncrewed MQ-9 Reaper drone. The Kremlin has denied that it intentionally downed the vehicle.
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Federal judge in Texas hears case that could force a major abortion pill off market
If the case succeeds, it could have sweeping repercussions — for abortion clinics and patients across the nation, as well as for the FDA's drug-approval process.
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Biden reassures bank customers and says the failed firms' leaders are fired
President Biden also said insiders and investors won't be bailed out, but that companies that used the bank will be able to pay their employees and bills.
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What we know about Trump possibly facing criminal indictment in New York City
Trump has been invited to testify before a Manhattan grand jury, typically the last step before a criminal indictment. Trump could become the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted.
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Former NBA superstar Shawn Kemp is arrested over a shooting in a parking lot
People close to Kemp say the case is one of self-defense, after the former Seattle SuperSonics star allegedly tracked down a stolen iPhone.
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The 4 kidnapped Americans are part of a large wave of U.S. medical tourism in Mexico
Before the pandemic halted travel, some 1.2 million American citizens visited Mexico for health care. The number is rising quickly again, with border restrictions eased.
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Here are 8 big revelations from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial
How the jury interprets details is crucial: Prosecutors want jurors to find the South Carolina man guilty beyond reasonable doubt of killing his wife and son, based on circumstantial evidence.
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What happens now after Russia suspends the last nuclear arms treaty with the U.S.?
Just before he invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with other leaders that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." So why is he eroding a key treaty?
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A huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs
The term forecasters are using to describe the overall weather pattern is "anomalous" — for its unusual cold and warmth. In California, it could be the coldest storm in years.