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Illini cut loose: Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59Mar 28, 2026 10:03 pm - Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa's underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005. This will be the sixth trip to the Final Four for Illinois, which has never won a national title.
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The top moments from this year’s CPAC conference in TexasMar 28, 2026 9:11 pm - For the first time in nearly a decade, President Donald Trump did not attend one of the biggest annual meetings of conservatives. But even in his absence, the Conservative Political Action Conference revolved around him.
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‘No Kings’ rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstrationMar 28, 2026 8:52 pm - Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement.
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Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic tiesMar 28, 2026 7:06 pm - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as Ukraine seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran's attacks during the war in the Middle East.
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Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling warsMar 28, 2026 7:01 pm - Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the principality of Monaco on Saturday to use their wealth and influence for good and reject the “idolatry of power and money” that is fueling wars around the world.
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Masters offers a locker room unlike any other with first photos of new Player Services BuildingMar 28, 2026 4:20 pm - AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy went upstairs in the Augusta National clubhouse the night he won the Masters, eager to see the small locker room only for Masters champions. H...
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Tiger Woods is facing an uncertain future off the golf course after his DUI arrest in FloridaMar 28, 2026 3:15 pm - Tiger Woods got out of jail and into the passenger seat of a dark SUV, his face as vacant as his mug shot as he was driven away to a future again filled with so much ...
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Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energyMar 28, 2026 1:57 pm - The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies. The conflict has virtually choked off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. Analysts say the crisis is a stark reminder that energy security is not just about stockpiles and shipping, but also about the lagging transition to renewable energy.
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The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food pricesMar 28, 2026 1:52 pm - Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up and fertilizer supplies are waning due to Tehran's near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli bombing.
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4 strategies for an organized tax seasonMar 28, 2026 12:24 pm - Every year, tax day sneaks up in a hurry. Whether you use tax preparation software or outsource to a certified public accountant, here are some key strategies to ensure a smooth and worry-free tax season.