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Washington: The US Treasury on March 21 issued a 30-day authorisation allowing sale and delivery of Iranian-origin crude and petroleum products already loaded on vessels as of March 20, permitting transfers under a Treasury general licence through April 19, 2026, according to official statements.

The action aims to release roughly 140 million barrels stranded at sea to ease supply pressures and curb price spikes; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver is narrowly tailored, will not permit new production or purchases, and seeks to stabilise markets amid regional tensions this week.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — On Friday night Tyler Fay pitched Alabama's first nine-inning, complete-game no-hitter in 84 years, striking out 13 and throwing 132 pitches as the Crimson Tide beat Florida 6-0 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

Following the game Alabama improved to 16-7 overall and earned its first SEC win, while Florida fell to near 19-4; coaches and players commented after the game and the performance drew national attention and rotation implications this weekend.

Tampa. The No. 1 seed Florida Gators defeated Prairie View A&M 114-55 on Friday in the NCAA South Region first round, turning a 15-15 tie into a dominant 60-21 halftime lead with sustained paint scoring and efficient shooting.

Florida's victory produced a 59-point margin and advanced the Gators to face ninth-seeded Iowa in the Round of 32 on Sunday; coach Todd Golden highlighted 29 assists and seven turnovers, while Rueben Chinyelu recorded a double-double.

Chicago. The Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth Friday night with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, becoming the first NHL team this season to secure a postseason spot. Nathan MacKinnon recorded three assists while Martin Necas, Nazem Kadri, Brock Nelson and Valeri Nichushkin scored in the game.

Colorado moved four points ahead of idle Dallas for the Western Conference lead and extended a gap over the Minnesota Wild by ten points this week; the team heads into the upcoming Olympic break with a notable power-play uptick and continues a multi-game road trip.

San Francisco: A federal jury on Friday found Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter shareholders by making two false or misleading statements in May 2022 about bot counts and pausing his $44 billion takeover, after a civil trial that began on March 2 and included in‑person testimony from Musk.

The verdict holds Musk liable for specific statements but rejects a claim of an overarching fraud scheme; plaintiffs' counsel estimates damages near $2.5 billion, Musk's lawyers called the decision a 'bump in the road' and said they will appeal, leaving final financial outcomes pending further proceedings.

Iowa City — No. 2 seed Iowa women's basketball defeated No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson 58-48 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 21 in the NCAA Tournament first round, overcoming a restless layoff and extreme indoor temperatures that pushed on-court conditions late in the game.

The Hawkeyes advanced to a second-round matchup against 10-seed Virginia scheduled for March 23; postgame reactions highlighted missed free throws, fan discomfort from the lack of air conditioning, and coach Jan Jensen's continued national recognition after a 26-6 season.

Honolulu: Emergency officials issued evacuation orders Friday for communities downstream of the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam after heavy rains caused severe flooding on Oahu, prompting sirens and alerts as authorities warned the dam was at risk of imminent failure and advised residents to leave immediately.

Officials reported more than 230 rescues and evacuation orders affecting about 5,500 people Friday morning; Governor Josh Green activated the Hawaii National Guard and sought federal assistance, while crews continued air and water searches and warned more rain is expected this weekend, complicating assessments and recovery efforts.

Washington. The Senate on Friday failed again to advance a House-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, voting 47-37 and falling short of the 60 votes required; DHS has been partly shut down since Feb. 14, disrupting TSA payroll and airport screening operations.

Lawmakers held bipartisan meetings with White House border czar Tom Homan Thursday and Friday, and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said he would offer a TSA-only funding measure Saturday; on Saturday the president posted that he would deploy ICE to airports starting Monday unless funding is approved.

NORMAN, Okla. — On Friday night No. 4-seeded Oklahoma defeated No. 13-seeded Idaho 89-59 at Lloyd Noble Center, with Raegan Beers scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Sahara Williams adding 17 points and 10 rebounds, advancing the Sooners into the NCAA Tournament second round.

The Sooners, now 25-7, will face No. 5 Michigan State on Sunday; Idaho’s 18-game win streak ended as the Vandals shot 25 percent overall and produced a three-point third quarter on 1-of-18 shooting, while Oklahoma’s balanced offense and defense produced the decisive margin.

Los Angeles — Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and action star, died this week at age 86, his family said Friday. Family posted a statement saying he fell ill Thursday on Kauai and died surrounded by relatives; they asked for privacy about circumstances. TMZ first reported a medical emergency in the week and said Norris had been hospitalized. Norris marked his 86th birthday this month with a social media video. He won multiple martial arts titles, founded Chun Kuk Do, and starred in television and films including Walker, Texas Ranger. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.