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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Day of Sports Action on TV

Morning starts with NHRA qualifying at Firebird Motorsports Park, taped for FS2 and later on FS1. At noon, the same event airs again on FS1. Early afternoon brings a mix of racing and college sports. NBC shows the Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Birmingham at 1 p. m. , while FS2 airs MotoG

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

The quiet leader who shaped U. S. justice

Robert Mueller spent decades as a prosecutor and FBI director, earning respect for his steady, methodical approach. Born into a well-off family near Philadelphia, he joined the Marines after college and served in Vietnam, where he was wounded and decorated for bravery. After law school, he climbed t

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

How one Kansas freshman guard bounced back from health scares to chase March Madness glory

Darryn Peterson wasn’t a sure thing when the season started. The Kansas freshman guard, expected to be a top NBA prospect, spent most of the year dealing with cramps so bad they landed him in the hospital once. That moment forced him to rethink how he treated his body, making tough calls like leavin

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Mar 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Modern Artillery: Why the US Army Needs a New Howitzer

The U. S. Army is at a turning point in its artillery strategy. Traditional howitzers, like the M109 Paladin, must stop to fire and then move again. This pause makes them easy targets for enemy radar that can spot a firing gun within seconds. Stryker units use the M777A2, a towed howitzer t

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

“Upsets Ahead: When the Big Seeds Might Drop”

Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Jimmy Gracey’s Wallet Turns Up in Spanish Sea

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20‑year‑old college student from Chicago, vanished while on spring break in Barcelona. The last sighting was outside a club called Shoko near Barceloneta Beach. On Thursday, Spanish police reported finding his wallet drifting in the water close to Somorrostro beach. They had

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Renaming the Legacy: A Call to Reexamine How We Honor Figures

The recent claims that Cesar Chavez, a celebrated labor leader, sexually abused young girls have sparked a wave of demands to remove his name from public places. The accusations surfaced after a detailed New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez allegedly assaulted two underage girls in the

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Miami Wins First NCAA Game in 27 Years While Prairie View Makes History

The RedHawks from Miami, Ohio, ended a 27‑year drought by defeating SMU 89-79 in the tournament’s opening round. Their star, Eian Elmer, poured in 22 points and hit six of nine from beyond the arc. Brant Byers added 19, and Luke Skaljac chipped in 17 as Miami, the only team to finish their regular s

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