Auriemma and Staley clash after Final Four semifinal

 

Phoenix — In Friday's Final Four semifinal, South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48, and UConn coach Geno Auriemma engaged in a heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, approaching her about a handshake as assistants from both teams intervened and separated the coaches. Saturday, Auriemma issued a public apology via...

Artemis II passes key milestones en route to Moon

 

Houston — On Flight Day 4 this week, the Artemis II crew passed the halfway and subsequently the two‑thirds point of their translunar journey, practiced manual spacecraft control aboard Orion, and continued preparations to photograph the lunar far side during a planned flyby scheduled for Monday. NASA released imagery showing lunar...

Cold fronts bring cooler, breezy start across several regions

 

United States: Cold fronts moved across multiple regions this weekend and Monday, producing cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and pockets of precipitation in northern states and dry, breezy conditions in the Southeast, according to local forecasts issued Monday and over the Easter period. Local weather offices reported lows in the 20s to...

Easter Weekend Fires Kill One, Displace Several Families

 

Brockton, Massachusetts. An overnight house fire on Glendale Avenue late Saturday killed a woman and injured two, while subsequent weekend residential fires in Mason, Pontiac, Loveland and Shreveport prompted evacuations and multi‑department firefighting responses on Sunday and early Monday. Local officials said crews contained several blazes, displacing at least eight families...

Naismith Hall Announces Diverse Class For 2026 Enshrinement

 

Indianapolis. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on April 4, naming nine inductees including players, coaches, a referee and the 1996 U.S. women's national team; the announcement was made in Indianapolis ahead of the NCAA Final Four weekend. Springfield, Massachusetts will host enshrinement ceremonies on August...

Scheffler Arrives At Masters With Newborn, Champions Return

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National on Sunday with his nine-day-old son, Remy, after withdrawing from the Houston Open two weeks earlier due to the impending birth; Rory McIlroy returns to the course as the defending Masters champion after last April’s victory. This week the tournament opens amid...

US Revokes Residency, Detains Soleimani Relatives

 

Washington: The U.S. State Department terminated lawful permanent resident status for relatives of slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani on April 4, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested the named individuals after Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the revocations. The detained niece and daughter are in ICE custody and face...

UCLA advances; Dodgers place Mookie Betts on IL

 

PHOENIX — UCLA center Lauren Betts made a late block Friday that helped preserve a 51-44 win over Texas in the Women's Final Four semifinal, sending the Bruins to the NCAA championship; the game included 23 turnovers and low shooting from Texas star Madison Booker. WASHINGTON — In separate coverage this...

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Hormuz

 

Washington: On Saturday, April 4, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran had 48 hours to strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating earlier threats and referencing a March 26 extension of the deadline to April 6. The ultimatum raises immediate diplomatic and security...

Steelers Face Rodgers Uncertainty Ahead Of 2026 Season

 

Pittsburgh — The Steelers remain without a firm answer from Aaron Rodgers about his 2026 playing status, with head coach Mike McCarthy saying on Tuesday that team communication leaves him "confident" but that the decision remains personal and unresolved. The lack of clarity has prompted external criticism and roster discussion this...