March Madness begins this week with the First Four games on Tuesday and the tournament officially tipping off on Thursday. CBS Sports college basketball insider, analyst and sideline reporter Jon Rothstein breaks down the favorites to win it all, powerhouse teams who aren’t the top seeds and possible Cinderellas of the tournament.
Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday in Kouri Richins’ murder trial. She’s accused of giving her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago before she later published a children’s book about grief. The case included 13 days of testimony, but the defense did not call any witnesses. If convicted, Richins could …
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) – The United States is “fine” with some Iranian, Indian and Chinese ships going through the Strait of Hormuz for now, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, adding that any action to mitigate higher prices would depend on how long the Iran war lasts. “We are seeing more and more …
A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known. The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile nature and spectacular leaps from …
Iran’s foreign minister says regime hasn’t asked for ceasefire or negotiations, contradicting Trump – CBS News Watch CBS News Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi contradicted President Trump’s claims about Tehran seeking a deal to end the war in the Middle East. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi and Ramy Inocencio report.
As the partial government shutdown continues, travelers are dealing with flight cancellations and long security lines at some airports due in part to staffing issues. On Sunday, airline CEOs sent a letter to Congress calling on politicians to reach a deal to fund DHS.
Trump demands other countries help reopen Strait of Hormuz – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is calling on other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway south of Iran that’s crucial to moving oil tankers in and out of the Persian Gulf. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Israel attacked Tehran overnight as explosions continue across Lebanon against Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Iran and Hezbollah launched one of their most intense rocket and missile strikes across Israel since fighting began. Charlie D’Agata has the latest on the Iran war.
UConn edged UCLA as the No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament when the bracket was announced Sunday night. Having the top spot in March Madness didn’t really matter to Huskies coach Geno Auriemma as he looks to lead the team to another undefeated season with the school’s 13th national championship. “We have been in that …
Eye Opener: Massive storm brings record-breaking snowfall – CBS News Watch CBS News Winter isn’t over yet as a late-season storm drops record-breaking snow in parts of the Midwest. Plus, President Trump demands help to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as oil prices rise. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.