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Illinois vs UConn, title‑game pressure. See photos - USA Today

Photos capture the tension and emotion as Illinois faces UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four semifinal with a title game spot on the line.



Over a dozen injured after car strikes pedestrians at Lao New Year parade in Louisiana - NBC News

At least 13 people were hospitalized after a car struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year in Louisiana, officials said.



Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with entertaining split decision - espn.com

Deontay Wilder beat Derek Chisora in a scrappy but entertaining brawl Saturday to put himself back in the conversation for bigger fights at heavyweight.



March For Our Lives Calls Out 'The Drama's 'Misaligned' Marketing - Deadline

Gun violence prevention org March for Our Lives called out 'The Drama's 'deeply misaligned' marketing campaign ahead of the A24 film's premiere.



Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps on handle heat and "forcefully eject" - CBS News

One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.



Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot - Politico

Iran has promised a reward for whoever turns in the missing service member.



Easter Box Office: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Heads for Gigantic $188.6M U.S. Bow, $371M Globally - The Hollywood Reporter

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's edgy 'The Drama' could come in behind expectations, while Ryan Gosling's sleeper hit 'Project Hail Mary' is passing the $200 million mark domestically this weekend.



Who were sustained as new General Authority Seventies at the April 2026 general conference - Church News

Eight new General Authority Seventies and a new member of the Presidency of the Seventy were among those announced among leadership changes.



China's Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Leaves America In The Dust - bgr.com

China is at the cutting edge of technology, and its strongest wind tunnel boasts wind speeds of Mach 30 — far greater than anything that the U.S. has made.



Scientist whose mother and sisters died of ALS complications hopes experimental treatment will save his life - CBS News

Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.



Second US fighter jet downed by Strait of Hormuz as search for F-15E crew member in Iran continues - Fox News

The U.S.-Iran conflict escalated Friday after an F-15E fighter jet was downed. The pilot was rescued, but the Weapons System Officer is missing. A second U.S. fighter jet went down by the Strait of Hormuz, and that pilot was also rescued.



Michigan vs Arizona Prediction, Odds, Start Time, Pick for 2026 Final Four - Action Network

Read for Michigan vs Arizona predictions, picks and odds for their Final Four game on Saturday, April 4.



Ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George says U.S. soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character" in outgoing email - CBS News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.



White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at Justice Department, sources say - CBS News

The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.



Geno Auriemma apologizes after tense endgame exchange with Dawn Staley in UConn loss - AP News

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four. A visibly upset Auriemma went over to Staley in the final seconds of South Carolina…



Blake Lively uses dragon emoji after judge tosses Justin Baldoni sexual harassment claims - The Seattle Times

Despite the legal setback, Lively is still allowed to pursue claims Baldoni retaliated against her after she accused him of a “hostile work environment” on set.



WGA Reaches Surprise Deal With Studios a Month Before Contract Expires - Variety

The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the studios, nearly a month before its contract was due to expire.



Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine - Space

Mission Control isn't concerned about the Orion toilet smell, but is looking into to it.



A subdued Wisconsin Supreme Court race tilts Democrats’ way - Politico

Both parties are spending a fraction of the total that broke records for a spring election last year. But Democrats are in the driver’s seat in Madison.