E. Jean Carroll arrives at Manhattan federal court, Tuesday in New York. A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million.
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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

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NEW YORK — A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.


			
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March Madness: Pair in Final Four, Monday settles last 2

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March Madness has reached the Elite Eight! And unlike in the men’s bracket, two No. 1 seeds are still playing in the women’s bracket. Perennial contender UConn saw its streak of 14 straight Final Fours end, but there’s plenty of intrigue and sharpshooters left in the tourney. LSU has completed its rapid rise with Kim Mulkey, reaching the Final Four in its second season under the former Baylor coach. The Tigers are in the Final Four for the first time in 15 years after beating Miami 54-42. And what about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark? The star of the No. 2 seed Hawkeyes put on quite a show in Seattle, finishing with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 97-83 win over fifth-seeded Louisville. Iowa is in the Final Four for the first time in 30 years. Here is what to know:


			
				                                Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates after striking out Mike Trout for the final out of Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic championship. Japan held on for a 3-2 win over the United States.
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Ohtani strikes out Angels teammate Trout to seal Japan’s victory over USA in WBC...

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MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 Tuesday night for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.


			
				                                The New York Yankees’ Joe Pepitone holds a bat in New York, March 10, 1962. Pepitone, a key figure on the 1960s Yankees who gained reknown for his flamboyant personality, has died at age 82. He was living with his daughter Cara Pepitone at her house in Kansas City, Mo., and was found dead Monday, according to BJ Pepitone, a son of the former player.
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Joe Pepitone, flamboyant Yankees All-Star, dead at 82

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NEW YORK — Joe Pepitone, an All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman on the 1960s New York Yankees who gained renown for his flamboyant personality, hairpieces and penchant for nightlife, has died. He was 82.


			
				                                Northern Kentucky celebrates after defeating Cleveland State in an NCAA game for the Horizon League men’s tournament championship last week in Indianapolis.
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March Madness: Norse ride again, a KU deja vu for Howard

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Northern Kentucky coach Darrin Horn might be looking forward to his team’s NCAA Tournament appearance even more than his players.


			
				                                Houston guard Jamal Shead reacts after a basket against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Picking the Bracket: Houston wins, 40 years after ‘83 loss

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If you’re like most of the country, you probably didn’t count on a No. 8 seed reaching the national title game last year — or a No. 15 seed making it to the Elite Eight.


			
				                                South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston holds up the championship trophy after defeating Tennessee 74-58 to win the championship game of the Southeastern Conference women’s tournament in Greenville, S.C., on Sunday.
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March Madness 2023: South Carolina women chasing 3rd title

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March Madness is here! Here is what to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament, including the favorites and underdogs as well as key games and how to watch: TOP SEEDS


			
				                                Penn State’s Camren Wynter (11) travels with the ball as Purdue’s Braden Smith, left, and Mason Gillis defend, ending Penn State’s comeback during the second half of the Big Ten championship game Sunday in Chicago. Purdue won 67-65.
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Edey’s 30 helps No. 5 Purdue hold off Penn State in Big Ten

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CHICAGO — Zach Edey draped the net around his neck and had no plans to relinquish it until whenever coach Matt Painter asked for it.

WBS Penguins edged by Toronto in third period

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The Penguins faced the Eastern Conference’s top team without their top scorer on Wednesday.


			
				                                Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, left, assistant coach and Scranton native Gerry McNamara, center, and associate head coach Adrian Autry watch from the sideline during a game earlier this season. Boeheim coached his final game with the school on Wednesday, with Autry set to take over.
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Jim Boeheim’s long career at Syracuse ends; Autry takes over as head coach

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Jim Boeheim enrolled at Syracuse in 1962. Played there until 1966. Started coaching there in 1969. Took over the program as head coach in 1976.

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