Final Fours in the Same City? Not Anytime Soon.

An idea that has bounced around college sports for years will not be used for at least another decade.

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The U.S. men's soccer team qualifies for the World Cup despite its loss to Costa Rica

The U.S. will learn on Friday which three nations it will face in the group stage of the World Cup, which starts Nov. 21. The men's team returns after a 2018 loss that broke its qualifying streak.

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World Cup 2022: What to Know as Teams Prepare for Qatar

The tournament doesn’t kick off until November. Here are the basics.

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Will skiing survive? Resorts struggle through a winter of climate and housing woes

In the West, ski resorts are banking on a Spring Break surge after a rough winter of prolonged drought, labor and housing shortages and frustrated customers.

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Two Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

The operation in Jenin follows a recent series of attacks in Israel that have left 11 people dead.

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Biden is considering tapping oil reserves to control gas prices

The consideration to tap the strategic reserve comes as prices have spiked since the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

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Wesley Matthews Does Dirty Work for Milwaukee Bucks

Wesley Matthews does the little things for the Milwaukee Bucks. “We talk about trying to make everything difficult,” said Coach Mike Budenholzer.

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Hong Kong: Top UK judges resign from highest court

The judges say China's new national security law has made their role on highest court untenable.

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Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?

The draw for the World Cup in Qatar is Friday. Here’s a look at the countries that have qualified and how they might fare.

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Covid.gov: New website offers a single stop for COVID info, tests and treatment

The new government website includes a locator tool for more than 2,000 sites to access "test to treat" services for COVID. It's meant to be a one-stop shop for Americans' pandemic needs.

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In Tennis, Racket Smashing Gets Out of Hand

Long accepted as an entertaining idiosyncrasy of the sport, players hurling rackets have recently generated a spate of close calls, as ball people and chair umpires dodge injury.

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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment.

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Donald Trump's 6 January call logs show seven-hour gap

The committee investigating the Capitol riots had sought to obtain the presidential records.

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Chris Rock, Will Smith, and the long history of Black hair in America

Will Smith smacked Chris Rock over an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.

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Does video show Russian prisoners being shot?

Ukrainian authorities investigate a video apparently showing Russian PoWs being shot in the legs.

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Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned.

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French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally.

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NFL is requiring teams to hire women or minorities as coaches for 2022 season

According to league data, the percentage of people of color in coaching positions increased from 35% in 2020 to 39% in 2021.

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Statue celebrates 'Mothers of Gynecology' at Black women's birthing conference

Atists present the 'Mothers of Gynecology' statue and address inequality for Black women's health and infant mortality.

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Ukraine war: Russian officials seize Swiss watches apparently worth millions

Agents raided a Moscow premises of luxury brand Audemars Piguet, according to a report in Swiss media.

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Kyrie Irving Makes His Brooklyn Return

With new vaccine rules in place, the Nets can finally play their star guard at the Barclays Center.

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Kenya to receive millions seized in Jersey to help fight Covid

In a novel scheme, Jersey will send millions of dollars back to Kenya to buy life-saving equipment.

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Oregon has funding for addiction recovery programs, but not enough employees

The state of Oregon is channeling millions of dollars into addiction recovery programs due to a law that passed in 2020. But the state is having trouble finding the workforce to fill these jobs.

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Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming

Enrollment in two-year colleges has dropped nationwide by about 750,000 students. But degree programs in construction trades are booming.

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Even with risky survival rate, shortages of ECMO machines cost lives, study finds

For COVID patients, ECMO is a last-ditch respiratory treatment in which only about half survive. Yet a new small study suggests many lives would still have been saved if there had been more machines.

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Misinformation is derailing renewable energy projects across the United States

The spread of misinformation about solar and wind energy is leading some states and counties to restrict or even reject projects. Researchers say it's a threat to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

Sixteen men and three women are dead after the shooting in the state of Michoacán, officials say.

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Women’s March Madness: Elite 8 Schedule, Tip Times and Analysis

No. 1 seed South Carolina plays No. 10 seed Creighton (7 p.m. Eastern, ESPN). No. 1 seed Stanford plays No. 2 seed Texas (9 p.m. Eastern, ESPN).

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In Ohio's GOP Senate race, there are Trump wannabees — but no Trump endorsement

The lack of a Trump endorsement hasn't stopped individual Republican candidates from selling themselves to voters as the most Trump-like in the primary.

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The secrets of China's 'secret sauce'

It's called Lu sauce. It dates back 1,500 years (at least) and for chef Peter in Beijing, it's new as the brew of soy sauce, ginger, garlic he cooks up each night — with a special touch from his mom.

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Aaron Judge and Yankees Ready for Stacked A.L. East

In a division of big bats and headline names, four teams are separated by tiny margins. “This division is always good, but it feels really good,” said Aaron Boone.

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That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake

Stanford researchers uncovered more than 1,000 of these LinkedIn profiles. A technology that has been used to promote misinformation online has now entered the corporate world.

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El Salvador's leader wants to go in even bigger on bitcoin

After making the cryptocurrency legal tender, President Nayib Bukele plans to launch bitcoin-backed bonds to raise $1 billion for the country.

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Ukraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power.

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How to watch the Oscars on Sunday night

The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. ET.

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China plane crash: All 141 passengers and crew dead, officials confirm

Rescue teams are still searching for the second black box at the site of the plane crash in Guangxi.

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'Writing With Fire' is up for an Oscar. But its subjects say they're misrepresented

The documentary tells the story of a news outlet run by women from marginalized communities. The directors are thrilled by the nomination. But the reporters say their full story wasn't told.

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The Saudi Formula 1 race will go on despite a Houthi missile attack near the track

Missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels targeted the Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jeddah — not far from the auto racetrack in the city.

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Taylor Hawkins: Bogota festival crowd reacts to Foo Fighters drummer's death

The band had been due to perform at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.

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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies at 50

The long-time drummer for the mega-platinum band has died. In an online post late Friday, the band led by Dave Grohl did not release a cause, but called Hawkins' passing a "tragic and untimely loss."

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George Floyd remembered in new choral work

In "A Knee on the Neck," composer Adolphus Hailstork and librettist Herbert Martin pay tribute to Floyd's memory and offer hope for the future – while wrestling with the realities of the present day.

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Thomas' texts urged White House chief of staff to pursue overturning the election

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Robert Costa of CBS News about post 2020 presidential election texts sent by conservative activist Ginni Thomas, who's married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

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U.S. Ties Mexico, Extending World Cup Wait

Fine margins are the hallmark of World Cup qualifying. For the Americans, their rivals and a handful of other teams around the world, Thursday was no different.

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Document indicates China could boost military in Solomons

One Asia-Pacific security observer says Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. would all be "very concerned" about the draft agreement.

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EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia

The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

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The U.S. men's team inches closer to World Cup qualification

The U.S. and Mexico finish in an intense scoreless draw played before a half-capacity stadium due to sanctions imposed over fans' anti-gay slurs.

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Ukraine war: A dangerous escape on the 'Rescue Express'

A risky night-time race to safety lies ahead for exhausted families fleeing Kyiv each day.

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The U.S. will take in up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war

The United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and other displaced people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, a senior administration official told reporters traveling with President Biden.

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Russian warship destroyed in occupied port of Berdyansk, says Ukraine

Ukraine's navy says the Orsk, which was used to ferry Russian troops, was hit in Berdyansk.

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LGBT people in Iraq live in fear of lives - HRW

A new report describes "routine" attacks on members of the community, including torture and murder.

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War in Ukraine: Explosion seen in Berdyansk as navy claims to destroy Russian ship

The Ukrainian navy says it has destroyed a Russian landing ship named the Orsk in the port city of Berdyansk.

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The Los Angeles Angels Move On After Eric Kay Trial

A team with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani — and very little on-field success — spent the winter dealing with the lockout and a messy trial over the death of a former player.

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Madeleine Albright, trailblazing diplomat and mentor, dies at 84

Albright, who arrived in the U.S. as an 11-year-old refugee, became the first woman to serve as secretary of state.

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Moderna seeks FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6

No deaths were reported in tests, and there were no signs of myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a side effect.

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Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again.

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Mets at 60: Before They Were Amazin’, They Were Amazing

National League baseball returned to New York City 60 years ago, and Manager Casey Stengel knew exactly what he was brought in to sell.

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China plane crash: Search teams find flight's black box

Crews had struggled against rain and flooded terrain to find key clues to the plane’s sudden fall.

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A Once Promising Tennis Player Speaks Out Against a Former U.S.T.A. Coach

After being sexually assaulted by a coach at the U.S.T.A. national training center in Orlando in 2018, Kylie McKenzie is starting over on the court, and telling her story with hopes that she can help other women.

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War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'

A photographer from the UK travels to western Ukraine to rescue pets displaced by war.

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WATCH: Ukrainian sailing club protest super yacht linked to Abramovich in Turkey

A Ukrainian sailing team protested the arrival of a super yacht linked to Roman Abramovich in Turkey.

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Colorado Democrats look to crack down on insider election threats and misinformation

One controversial provision would ban anyone overseeing elections from knowingly or recklessly making false statements about the process. That's raised First Amendment concerns.

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