US Treasury to add Trump's signature to currency

 

Washington — The U.S. Treasury announced Thursday that President Donald Trump's signature will appear on new U.S. paper currency as part of the nation's 250th anniversary commemorations, marking the first time a sitting president's signature will be featured; officials said the first $100 notes are scheduled for printing in June. Treasury...

LSU rehiring Will Wade after firing Matt McMahon

 

Baton Rouge — LSU announced Thursday it has parted ways with coach Matt McMahon and moved to rehire former head coach Will Wade, who coached LSU from 2017 to 2022 and most recently led NC State during the 2025–26 season before reports of a move surfaced. The rehiring follows Wade’s prior...

Senate Funds TSA, Trump Moves to Pay Agents Amid Shutdown

 

WASHINGTON — The Senate approved early Friday a measure funding the Transportation Security Administration and most Department of Homeland Security components while excluding immigration enforcement; President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay TSA agents amid the shutdown. The unanimous...

Kaufman-Renn tip sends Purdue into Elite Eight

 

San Jose, California. On Thursday night Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped a missed Braden Smith attempt with 0.7 seconds remaining, giving No. 2 Purdue a 79-77 win over No. 11 Texas in the NCAA Sweet 16 at SAP Center and securing Purdue's spot in the Elite Eight. The long-term consequence is Purdue advancing...

House Ethics Committee Holds Hearing on Florida Representative

 

Washington — The House Ethics Committee on Thursday held a rare public adjudicatory hearing into allegations that Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick misused federal COVID-era relief funds and violated campaign finance rules, following a multi-year investigation and a federal indictment earlier this cycle. The hearing, which investigators say presented a "mountain of...

Cold Front, Gusty Winds, and Elevated Fire Alerts Expected

 

United States meteorologists report a warm week followed by a strong cold front arriving Friday into Saturday that will lower temperatures, increase northeast to northwest winds, and produce isolated showers across multiple regions; several local forecasts cite gusts and timing through the weekend. Immediate impacts include Red Flag fire alerts in...

Volunteers, Cyclones meet in Sweet 16 at United Center

 

Chicago — Tennessee, the No. 6 seed, faces No. 2 Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at the United Center on March 27 at 10:10 p.m. ET as both teams seek a Midwest Region semifinal win to advance toward the Elite Eight on March 29. Iowa State listed All‑American...

Savannah Guthrie Pleads For Information After Mother's Disappearance

 

Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC's 'Today,' gave her first televised interview this week, saying her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was last seen Jan. 31 and has been missing since Feb. 1; family members described finding back doors propped open and raised abduction concerns. Law enforcement calls the case an...

Census: Growth Slows, Major Metros Diverge Nationally

 

United States census estimates show national population growth slowed to 0.5% between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, with the Census Bureau reporting reduced international migration and mixed metro outcomes: some smaller and Sun Belt metros grew while Los Angeles, San Diego and Miami declined this year. Local jurisdictions this...

Illinois Faces Houston in Sweet 16 at Toyota

 

HOUSTON -- The No. 2 Houston Cougars will host No. 3 Illinois in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Toyota Center on Thursday night, with tip scheduled for about 9:05 p.m. CT; the arena sits roughly two miles from Houston's campus, making it effectively local for the Cougars. The proximity creates...