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ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale had an emotional moment at the end of the ACC men’s basketball championship game Saturday, expressing how grateful he was to be back in the broadcast booth after nearly two years away due to health issues.“It’s been, to me, a miracle, really, to sit here with you guys. I can’t tell you how much it meant to me,” said Vitale, whose voice cracked as tears welled in his eyes. “It’s been unbelievable. It’s been a tough three years, those four cancer battles.”Vitale, 85, missed almost two full seasons due to an extensive cancer battle.…

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‘Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice’Stream it on YouTube.When Gavin Creel died of a rare form of cancer last fall, at the age of 48, he left behind an artistic and emotional hole — he was a beloved presence onstage, especially in musical theater, with an easy wit, a sure flair for physical comedy and an old-fashioned elegance. One of his last large-scale endeavors was the musical “Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice,” for which he wrote the book and score, and which he performed in a run at MCC Theater in 2023. The show, which…

A kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school has been deported from the United States, even though she had a valid visa and a court order temporarily blocking her expulsion, according to her lawyer and court papers.Dr. Rasha Alawieh, 34, a Lebanese citizen who had traveled to Lebanon last month to visit relatives, was detained on Thursday when she returned to the United States, according to a court complaint filed by her cousin Yara Chehab.Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the Federal District Court in Massachusetts ordered the government on Friday evening to provide the court with 48…

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 11:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with President Donald Trump “as soon as possible.” In an interview with Fox News on Sunday morning, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said the Canadian side has reached out to the U.S. since Carney was sworn in as prime minister on Friday and was “looking forward” to connecting with Trump. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world,…

“Defending the Indian Ocean against rising Chinese capabilities and power is important,” he said. The Virginia submarine program has been exempted from Pentagon budget cuts as the Trump administration focuses less on the Middle East and Europe, and more on the Indo Pacific, he said. The Trump administration’s number three Pentagon official, Elbridge Colby, told a US Senate confirmation hearing this month the attack submarines are “absolutely essential” for making the defence of Taiwan viable, and production rates must be lifted to first meet US needs and also to fulfill its obligations to sell submarines to Australia under the AUKUS…

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On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Secretary of State Marco RubioSteve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoy to the Middle EastSen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South CarolinaRep. Debbie Dingell, Democrat of MichiganMaryland Gov. Wes Moore, a DemocratClick here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”   MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in Washington.And this week on Face the Nation: With economic turmoil at home, President Trump looks abroad. Russia’s Vladimir Putin responds to a U.S. cease-fire proposal in Ukraine. Plus, the U.S. launches military strikes throughout Yemen.American bombs rained down on…

XRP is showing bullish momentum, currently trading at $2.27, with analysts predicting a 27% short-term rally that could push its price to $2.88. Growing institutional interest, increasing adoption, and regulatory clarity are fueling optimism for XRP’s continued rise.However, while XRP’s potential rally excites investors, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is generating even greater hype with its 2,800% growth projection. Now in the third phase of its presale, this fast-growing altcoin is priced at $0.02 and has already attracted nearly $3.4 million in funding. As the price is set to increase to $0.025 in the next stage, more than 5700 investors have positioned…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Renewable energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Green energy stocks have fallen back to levels last seen five years ago ahead of an environmental, social and governance frenzy that pushed them to record highs, as uncertainty over political support for the clean energy transition away from fossil fuels depresses the market.The S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index, an important barometer that tracks the performance of big clean energy companies, has dropped 16 per cent over the past 12 months.Some investors believed shares would start to recover late last year…