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Second top Republican retires in battleground Wisconsin, fueling Democratic hopes 03/19/2026 05:42pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� A second Republican leader in the Wisconsin Legislature announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection this fall, another sign of the seismic shift in politics in the key battleground state as Democrats get increasingly optimistic about gaining a majority. The two highest-r Duke, Baylor taking similar approaches to March Madness despite different trajectories 03/19/2026 05:41pm • DURHAM, N.C. (AP) ��� The Duke and Baylor basketball teams might be headed in opposite directions, yet they are approaching the women's NCAA Tournament with a similar view. For two programs with identical records, the postseason offers the opportunity to reset and apply the lessons from mirror-image Arts commission clears the way for US Mint to produce Trump commemorative gold coin to mark America's 250th anniversary 03/19/2026 05:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Arts commission clears the way for US Mint to produce Trump commemorative gold coin to mark America's 250th anniversary. Brazil rolls out law boosting online protection of minors 03/19/2026 05:37pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ��� A Brazilian law that seeks to shield minors from addictive, violent and pornographic online content took effect this week, with experts calling it a milestone in the protection of children and adolescents. The issue gained traction in August, after influencer Felipe Bressanim NCAA oversight committee approves trial rule that gives players a break for first targeting penalty 03/19/2026 05:32pm • For at least one season, a targeting penalty will no longer automatically take a player off the field for the following game. The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Thursday approved a one-year trial rule that gives a player a break for his first targeting penalty. For the Gemini: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 03/19/2026 05:32pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� NEW YORK (AP) ��� Gemini Space Station Inc. (GEMI) on Thursday reported a loss of $140.8 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of $1.22. The crypto exchange posted revenue of $60.3 million in the period. For the year, the Sandfort brothers��� whirlwind 24 hours: An NBA debut, then Nebraska���s first NCAA win 03/19/2026 05:30pm • OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) ��� Pryce Sandfort and his brother, Payton, achieved two basketball firsts in a whirlwind 24-hour window. First, Payton Sandfort made his NBA debut and scored his first points on a 3-pointer for the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 121-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. O Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss entire season 03/19/2026 05:28pm • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) ��� San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2026 season. The right-hander had felt soreness in his throwing elbow after pitching in a Cactus League game on March 10. After the Giants diagnosed Birdsong with a forearm strain and Speedo stunt from swim team helps Miami (Ohio) ride a wave of success into March Madness 03/19/2026 05:10pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) ��� Travis Steele heard the murmurs inside the arena burst into a rock-concert explosion of noise as 27 lithe men ��� wearing nothing but Speedos, goggles and swim caps ��� bum-rushed the stands behind the basket and waved their arms to provide a nearly-nude distraction on opposing Trade with Cuba collapses as Trump escalates pressure on Communist Party leadership 03/19/2026 05:08pm • MIAMI (AP) ��� The Cuban Communist Party has shown an astonishing resilience over six decades in power. Whether it's the United States trade embargo to counter Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, or the widespread starvation of the ���special period��� that followed the breakup of its Cold War patron, Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul 03/19/2026 05:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Sen. Markwayne Mullin moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's next homeland security secretary after a Senate committee Thursday narrowly advanced his nomination. The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Legislation hopes to eliminate a common DC rat hangout 03/19/2026 05:05pm • D.C. city has the fastest growing rat population in the country, according to a study last year. Some city leaders are trying to cut that population by eliminating a favorite rodent hangout. Trash cans along the city's sidewalks don't have lids.��D.C. Council member Christina Henderson said t NYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office, inching forward a campaign promise 03/19/2026 05:02pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday unveiled a new office dedicated to community safety, a tentative first step toward fulfilling a key campaign pledge to reduce the role of police in responding to mental health emergencies. Mamdani initially envisioned a $1 billion-per Senegal and Morocco's dispute over Africa Cup title has extended beyond sports 03/19/2026 05:00pm • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) ��� Morocco being awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title after governing body judges overturned Senegal���s victory two months after the chaotic final stunned soccer fans worldwide. While Moroccans took to the streets to celebrate their team���s belated success, the decision by Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says 03/19/2026 04:59pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money. The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior administration