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...

Illinois defeats Houston 65-55, advances to Elite Eight

 

HOUSTON — Illinois defeated No. 2 seed Houston 65-55 Thursday night at the Toyota Center, advancing to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight after a 17-0 second-half run and balanced contributions from David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler. The win, achieved with Illinois holding a rebounding edge and limiting Houston to about 34%...

Iowa advances to Elite Eight after upset win over Nebraska

 

Houston — Ninth-seeded Iowa defeated Nebraska 77-71 Thursday at the Toyota Center to reach the Elite Eight. Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Alvaro Folgueiras added 16, while coach Ben McCollum’s first-year program advanced after previously upsetting top-seeded Florida in the tournament’s second round. The Hawkeyes (24-12) will play Illinois on...

Warm day, severe storms expected across Midwest overnight

 

Indianapolis: Record-high temperatures are forecast for Thursday as a strong cold front approaches, with local and regional forecasts warning of strong to severe thunderstorms across parts of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan late Thursday into early Friday, concentrated from Thursday evening through the predawn hours. Authorities and weather services caution residents about...

US Says Talks Continue As Strikes Cripple Iran

 

Washington, DC — On March 26 the White House said U.S. forces have conducted strikes on Iranian military and coastal facilities under Operation Epic Fury while backchannel talks with Tehran continue; officials declined to identify Iranian interlocutors and described the campaign as degrading Iran's missile and naval capabilities. The administration said...

U.S. President to Visit China for May Summit

 

Washington — The White House announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14–15, after the meeting was postponed earlier in March due to U.S. and Israeli military operations related to the Iran conflict. Officials said First Lady...

Unpaid TSA Workers Disrupt Airports During Funding Impasse

 

United States — TSA screeners have worked without pay for more than 40 days amid a Department of Homeland Security funding impasse, producing airport checkpoint delays and long lines this week as travelers encounter extended wait times and frontline staff continue screening without compensation. This week airports and executives, including Charleston...

Amazon launches Big Spring Sale with widespread discounts

 

United States: Amazon launched its Big Spring Sale on March 25, 2026, offering nationwide discounts across Amazon devices, electronics, home goods and apparel; early price drops appeared before the official start and the promotional window runs through March 31 with rotating doorbusters and editor-picked offers. Retailers, publishers and shoppers responded immediately:...

Florida woman pleads not guilty in Rihanna home shooting

 

Los Angeles — A 35-year-old Florida woman, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, allegedly fired multiple rounds at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest property on March 8 while the singer, partner A$AP Rocky and their three children were present; Ortiz was arrested shortly thereafter and faced attempted murder and multiple firearm charges this week. This week...

McDavid reaches 1,200 points, scores 401st goal

 

Salt Lake City: Connor McDavid scored twice Tuesday at the Delta Center, reaching 401 career goals and 1,200 points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Mammoth 5-2; Jack Roslovic added two goals and Evan Bouchard recorded three assists during the contest. The win moved Edmonton higher in the Pacific Division...