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River Clean‑Up Sparks Doubt Even After Safety Checks

March 6, 2026

The Potomac River got a huge hit when a big sewage pipe broke six weeks ago, dumping almost 250 million gallons of raw waste into the water. A few months later, health officials announced that the river is now safe for swimming and fishing again. Yet many people still hesitate to get in. The news h

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Cardinals Missed Chance to Trade Rising Star Kyler Murray

March 5, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals faced a tough decision with their quarterback, Kyler Murray. In 2022 they signed him to a five‑year contract worth $230 million, but the deal included an unusual “independent study” clause. The clause suggested that Murray needed extra motivation, which made fans and analysts u

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Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

March 5, 2026

Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all

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Science Money Keeps Maine’s Ocean Jobs Alive

March 4, 2026

Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t

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Government Stumbles Over Legal Battle With Law Firms

March 3, 2026

The federal government recently flipped its stance on a legal showdown with several law firms. After attempting to pull out of the fight, it decided to keep fighting, showing a confusing back‑and‑forth. A week ago, the Department of Justice asked an appeals court in Washington, D. C. if it could dr

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Arizona Holds Off Iowa State to Grab Big 12 Crown

March 3, 2026

The Arizona Wildcats finished the regular season with a decisive win, beating Iowa State 73‑57 to claim the Big 12 title outright. Jaden Bradley poured in 17 points, while Motiejus Krivas added a solid 13. The victory gave coach Tommy Lloyd his 140th win, the most in NCAA history for a coach’s first

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Middle East Conflict Spreads, Travelers Urged to Leave

March 3, 2026

The United States has told citizens in six Gulf countries that they must leave immediately because of growing danger. The warning comes after Washington and Israel carried out strikes against Iranian targets, sparking a wave of retaliatory attacks across the region. Embassies in Jordan, Bahrain, I

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Future Stars: What the 2026 NFL Draft Could Look Like

March 3, 2026

The 2026 draft is almost here, and CBS Sports has flipped its mock to reflect new trends after the combine. The biggest change is a trade that would move the Buffalo Bills into the top ten to grab a new wide‑receiver. The Bills want more weapons for Josh Allen after criticism of their offense las

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Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

March 3, 2026

Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s

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Commanders Pay $1 Million to Washington After Fan‑Deception Lawsuit

March 3, 2026

The Washington Commanders have agreed to give the District of Columbia $1 million after a lawsuit from 2022 accused them of lying to fans about investigations into sexual misconduct and a toxic workplace. The case began in late 2021 when the team’s former owner, Karl Racine, used consumer‑protect

River Clean‑Up Sparks Doubt Even After Safety Checks

Cardinals Missed Chance to Trade Rising Star Kyler Murray

Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

Science Money Keeps Maine’s Ocean Jobs Alive

Government Stumbles Over Legal Battle With Law Firms

Arizona Holds Off Iowa State to Grab Big 12 Crown

Middle East Conflict Spreads, Travelers Urged to Leave

Future Stars: What the 2026 NFL Draft Could Look Like

Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

Commanders Pay $1 Million to Washington After Fan‑Deception Lawsuit

Commanders Pay $1 Million to Washington After Fan‑Deception Lawsuit