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Illinois rolled past Iowa in Saturday's Elite Eight in the South Regional, punching the Fighting Illini's first Final Four ticket since 2005 despite a buzzer delay.
Sheridan Gorman, 18, was allegedly shot and killed near Loyola University Chicago by Jose Medina-Medina, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, according to authorities.
While voicing support for women's sports, commentator Stephen A. Smith suggested transgender women competing in female sports harms biological females.
A new WalletHub study ranks Louisiana as the most stressed U.S. state in 2026, citing poverty, limited health care access and high unemployment rates.
Nate Smith admits he threw a drink at Morgan Wallen on stage during their tour, saying Wallen forgave him and that he thought he was being funny.
A Mayo Clinic study suggests postmenopausal women lost 35% more weight combining hormone therapy with tirzepatide, though experts urge caution on the findings.
Shonique Williams confronted Trump supporters at Cerritos College, where a heated exchange over politics, race and policy escalated into a campus free speech area.
Childhood nostalgia hits hard as fans revisit 10 beloved discontinued snacks from the '80s and '90s, from Planters PB Crisps to Cheetos Paws.
Podcaster Hasan Piker visited Cuba and claimed people were partying despite daily rolling blackouts, while staying in a five-star, generator-powered hotel.
Ukraine's president offered the country's counter-drone technology to Gulf nations, seeking missile support as Ukraine faces a critical air defense deficit.
Miss Grand Thailand contestant Kamolwan Chanago's veneers fell out on stage, but she handled the on-camera mishap with composure, earning cheers from the crowd.
Jewish summer camps are adding security fees amid rising antisemitism as organizations work to keep tens of thousands of children safe.
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA over its two-site regional format, saying that poor shootaround times and new equipment hurt the quality of play.
A thief was caught on camera siphoning gas from a transport van at a Clovis, California, school serving nearly 190 students who have intellectual disabilities.
Ilia Malinin rebounded from Olympic disappointment to win a third straight world title, showcasing resilience and dominance on the ice.
IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin walked away from a high-speed crash ahead of the Grand Prix of Alabama after losing control and hitting the wall rear-end first.
Jane Fonda urges Americans to join the "No Kings" protests, suggesting they bring five new people and warning the country faces "existential" threats under Trump.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said retirement is off the table after the Spartans' loss to UConn in the Sweet 16 Friday night, saying he still has things to accomplish.
Rick Pitino says the NCAA should let losing teams speak first after St. John's was left waiting while Duke celebrated its 80-75 Sweet 16 victory.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of over two dozen ethics violations, but Democratic leaders have so far withheld condemnation.
Scott MacFarlane joins MeidasTouch, continuing a trend of ex-mainstream journalists like Don Lemon, Jim Acosta and Katie Couric embracing far-left media.
Jimmy Kimmel defended his Markwayne Mullin plumber jokes, saying critics misinterpreted his remarks after Republicans accused him of mocking blue-collar workers.
MLB's new robot ump system lets players challenge ball and strike calls by tapping their heads, with results appearing on stadium screens within seconds.
Ghost tapping scams use small contactless charges to test stolen card details, the BBB warns. Learn to spot unauthorized NFC charges before fraud spreads.
A Southwest Airlines flight carried out a go-around at Hollywood Burbank Airport in California, and the pilot was heard on video saying the runway wasn't fully clear.