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Nashville, Ole Miss defeated No. 2 Alabama 80-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal on Friday night, eliminating the Crimson Tide after a game in Nashville. The 15-seed Rebels advanced after earlier wins over Texas and Georgia, shooting efficiently in the second half. Alabama's Labaron Philon scored 28 points, but his late shot was blocked with 5.8 seconds remaining. Ole Miss guard Ilias Kamardine scored 16 points and hit a late three as the shot clock expired. Alabama coach Nate Oats acknowledged missed adjustments, including not calling a timeout on the final possession. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Chicago, UCLA defeated eighth-ranked Michigan State 88-84 in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on Friday, advancing to a semifinal with Purdue. Donovan Dent had 23 points and 12 assists, and Trent Perry added 22, sealing the final possession with free throws. Tyler Bilodeau exited late in the first half with a noncontact right knee injury and did not return; coach Mick Cronin said Bilodeau would likely miss the next game pending imaging. Michigan State mounted late comebacks but could not overcome UCLA’s lead. The game followed a lopsided February meeting between teams. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — The United States conducted bombing raids on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island this week, the U.S. president announced. He posted that the strikes targeted military facilities and that commanders spared oil infrastructure to avoid disrupting exports. U.S. Central Command and Pentagon statements cited strikes on numerous targets and reported damage to vessels, while media outlets cited expert analysis on the island's role handling about 90 percent of Iran's crude exports. Video footage released by U.S. administration accompanied the statements. No independent verification of damage was reported in the reviewed accounts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Arizona guard Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer to give No. 2 Arizona an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night. Bradley finished with 15 points, and reserve Anthony Dell'Orso also scored 26 with six 3-pointers. Ivan Kharchenkov contributed 17 points while Tobe Awaka had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Milan Momcilovic scored 28 for Iowa State, which had tied the game with a 3-pointer from Tamin Lipsey with 15.2 seconds remaining. Arizona advances to the conference final. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — The U.S. State Department announced publicly on March 14 a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The Rewards for Justice posting lists ten individuals, including Iran's interior minister Eskandar Momeni and intelligence minister Esmail Khatib, saying the targets command elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused of directing terrorism. The action followed coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes and subsequent missile and drone exchanges on February 28. The Department urged secure tips via its channels and noted relocation eligibility for reliable informants. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

HOUSTON -- Team USA edged Canada 5-3 on Friday at Daikin Park, advancing to the World Baseball Classic semifinals and setting a Sunday matchup with the Dominican Republic. Logan Webb started and yielded 4 2/3 scoreless innings while Kyle Schwarber produced an early run. Canada staged a late rally but fell short before 38,054 fans. Paul Skenes is slated to start the semifinal with an expanded 95-pitch limit, facing a Dominican lineup that has hit 14 tournament home runs. The Dominicans earlier beat Korea 10-0 to reach the semifinals. Officials confirmed attendance. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States — Cities across the country held St. Patrick's Day parades and festivals Saturday, bringing community groups, bands, floats and family activities to downtown streets. North Myrtle Beach hosted its 36th annual parade with more than 100 floats and a festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Denver began its parade at 9:30 a.m.; Atlanta's procession ran from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Springfield Township marked its 106th event along a nearly two-mile route; Buffalo and Springfield (Mo.) staged parades with adjusted routes and community programming. Organizers reported large crowds and live entertainment. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

WASHINGTON. A federal judge on March 11 quashed Justice Department grand jury subpoenas issued in January to the Federal Reserve and targeting Chair Jerome Powell, finding the government offered little evidence and the subpoenas appeared designed to pressure Powell to cut interest rates or resign. Powell disclosed the investigation on Jan. 11 after testimony about a $2.5 billion building renovation. The ruling said subpoenas’ dominant purpose was harassment; U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said she will appeal. The decision has delayed Senate consideration of a Fed nominee and drawn criticism on Capitol Hill. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Grand Forks, North Dakota — A multi-state storm produced high winds, heavy snow and travel disruptions this week. Meteorologists and the National Weather Service issued watches and advisories as gusts reached 89 mph in western North Dakota and 49 mph in Grand Forks on March 12–13, with localized accumulations near six inches. Forecasters warned of additional wind-driven snow and blizzard-like conditions across Colorado, Iowa, Wyoming and New Hampshire for Saturday into Sunday, with wind gusts forecast between 30–70 mph and snow totals varying by elevation. Officials advised caution and delayed openings. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Friday U.S. forces increased strikes against Iran, declaring plans to 'defeat, destroy, disable' Tehran's military capabilities and asserting Iran's new supreme leader is 'wounded and likely disfigured.' The Pentagon reported heaviest day of strikes and confirmed a KC-135 refueling tanker crash in western Iraq that killed six airmen, raising U.S. war deaths to 13. The State Department offered a $10 million Rewards for Justice bounty for Iran leaders' information, while President Trump solicited international support to secure Gulf shipping lanes as attacks continued. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.