Michelle Obama, author and former first lady, went from Chicago’s South Side to global prominence. She is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year.
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Women’s NCAA Tournament live updates: Virginia Tech joins South Carolina in Final Four
Virginia Tech outlasted Ohio State to make its first Final Four, hours after reigning champ South Carolina reached its third Final Four in a row.
2023’s Women of the Year honorees are paving the way for others
This program celebrates the leadership, vision and generosity of Women of the Year honorees including Michelle Obama, Goldie Hawn, and many more.
Grace Young chosen as one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year
Cookbook author Grace Young went from plating perfection to protecting Chinatowns during the pandemic. She is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Elite 8 live updates: Will Texas or Miami join San Diego State in Final Four?
No. 5 seed San Diego State edged No. 6 Creighton 57-56 to reach its first-ever Final Four. No. 2 Texas faces No. 5 Miami in final Elite Eight game.
NCAA Tournament Elite 8 updates: UConn, Florida Atlantic advance to men’s Final Four
No. 9 Florida Atlantic and No. 4 Connecticut punched tickets to the men’s Final Four on Saturday. The field will be completed Sunday.
Tornadoes rip through Mississippi and Alabama overnight; 26 reported dead
At least 23 people were dead with four missing after tornadoes ripped through Mississippi overnight.
Sheryl Lee Ralph chosen as one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year
Sheryl Lee Ralph, the second Black woman to win a supporting actress Emmy for a comedy, is a USA TODAY Woman of the Year for her work and activism.
Islamic holy month of Ramadan celebrated around the world
Ramadan is designed for fasting, time with loved ones and prayer, including asking for forgiveness for sins. Muslims believe it was during this month God gave the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad and told him he was in charge of carrying God’s message.
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Sea life could benefit from the nation’s new ‘Ocean Climate Action Plan’
Photos from the New England Aquarium and others show the diverse marine life in the nation’s oceans.