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College Basketball Playoffs: Who’s Favored and Why

March 17, 2026

The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four

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Raven Johnson: A Basketball Star with Roots and Resilience

March 17, 2026

A young athlete from Atlanta has become a symbol of hard work on the court. Raven Johnson grew up in a city known for its sports culture, where she played at Westlake High School. While there, she helped her team capture four consecutive state championships and earned national honors as a top

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Storm Shakes the East as Heat Wave Looms

March 17, 2026

A huge winter storm is rattling the eastern United States, bringing blizzard‑like conditions across the Midwest and Plains. Meteorologists warned on Monday that this “March megastorm” could affect millions, prompting a flurry of alerts. The National Weather Service says strong winds and sudden drops

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UConn Heads the Pack, But Others Still Have a Chance

March 16, 2026

The University of Connecticut is seen as the clear leader heading into this year’s women’s NCAA basketball tournament, with odds suggesting they could add a 13th title to their record. The betting market has set them at –265, the tightest pre‑tournament spread since 2018. This means most people thin

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March Madness Bracket Shake‑Ups: Who Made It, Who Missed Out

March 16, 2026

The NCAA tournament brackets are in and the surprises are already talking. Some schools that dominated their seasons barely made it, while a few underdogs got the nods they deserved. Miami (Ohio) finished 31‑0, but a weak schedule and a first‑round loss in the MAC tournament left its at‑large hop

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Tornado Touches Charlotte Warehouse, Leaves Minor Damage

March 16, 2026

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF‑0 tornado struck a warehouse in northeast Charlotte on Monday, ripping the roof off and causing some damage to the property. The tornado’s winds reached about 85 miles per hour, and the storm covered a path of roughly one and a half miles. Fortunatel

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Storm Alert: Strong Winds and Possible Tornadoes Hit Central North Carolina

March 16, 2026

A powerful cold front is moving into central North Carolina, sparking a rare Level 4 severe weather warning. The forecast calls for widespread thunderstorms that could bring strong wind gusts and even a few long‑track tornadoes. Winds up to 40 mph are expected across the day, not just in storms, and

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Storm Warning Hits the East Coast

March 16, 2026

A strong weather system is rolling into the eastern United States on Monday, threatening large swaths from Florida to New York with severe thunderstorms. The forecast calls for damaging winds that could top 75 miles per hour and the possibility of several powerful tornadoes. Residents in cities such

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Storm Chaos: Blizzards, Power Outages and Flight Delays Hit the East Coast

March 16, 2026

A giant cold front has turned the United States into a weather battleground. In the Midwest, snow is piling up at record‑breaking rates, with places like Three Lakes, Michigan, seeing almost three feet of accumulation and gusty winds that turn fresh snow into blizzards. The storm’s wet, heavy flak

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March Madness 2026: Bracket Insights and Surprises Ahead

March 16, 2026

College basketball fans have been busy filling out their brackets since the 2026 NCAA Tournament field was announced. While no one can predict every game, careful analysis of each matchup can help fans spot potential upsets and confirm favorites. Below is a fresh look at the early rounds, organized