columbusnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for columbusnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page columbusnews.net http://www.columbusnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:22:33 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:22:33 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Virginia Tech, Richmond renew in-state rivalry in NIT]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274179240/virginia-tech-richmond-renew-in-state-rivalry-in-nit Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:13 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274179240/virginia-tech-richmond-renew-in-state-rivalry-in-nit <![CDATA[No. 10 seeds Virginia, Colorado State dial in for First Four]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:40:12 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four <![CDATA[Stabilized with coach in place, Ohio State hits NIT to face Cornell]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178779/stabilized-with-coach-in-place-ohio-state-hits-nit-to-face-cornell Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:55:12 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178779/stabilized-with-coach-in-place-ohio-state-hits-nit-to-face-cornell <![CDATA[Triple Take: Wide receivers]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the wide receivers. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading the S]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers <![CDATA[Ohio mom who left toddler alone 10 days when she went on vacation pleads guilty to aggravated murder]]> CLEVELAND (AP) - An Ohio mother whose 16-month-old daughter died after being left home alone in a playpen for 10 days last summer while she went on vacation was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole.

Kristel Candelario, 32, had pleaded guilty last month to aggravated murder and child endangerment as part of a plea deal with Cuyahoga County prosecutors, who dismissed two murder counts an]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274179000/ohio-mom-who-left-toddler-alone-10-days-when-she-went-on-vacation-pleads-guilty-to-aggravated-murder Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:21:05 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274179000/ohio-mom-who-left-toddler-alone-10-days-when-she-went-on-vacation-pleads-guilty-to-aggravated-murder <![CDATA[Books see 'exponential' surge in women's NCAA tourney action]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178393/books-see-exponential-surge-in-women-ncaa-tourney-action Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:55:18 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178393/books-see-exponential-surge-in-women-ncaa-tourney-action <![CDATA[Four No. 1 seeds lead women's Top 25 poll]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178392/four-no-1-seeds-lead-women-top-25-poll Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:55:13 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274178392/four-no-1-seeds-lead-women-top-25-poll <![CDATA[NIT bracket: Indiana State, Seton Hall among top seeds]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274175123/nit-bracket-indiana-state-seton-hall-among-top-seeds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:07 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274175123/nit-bracket-indiana-state-seton-hall-among-top-seeds <![CDATA[Women's NCAA bracket: South Carolina, Iowa among No. 1 seeds]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:06 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds <![CDATA[Challenges for disabled siblings needing foster care]]> Highlighting children with disabilities in the adoption process

As siblings in foster care, the fear of being separated is daunting. But thanks to a loving family in Jacksonville, Fla., for two brothers in Ohio, that bond remains unbroken.

Despite Dalton's cerebral palsy and numerous medical challenges, brother

During a campaign rally in ]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174625/zelensky-one-of-the-greatest-salesmen-in-history-trump Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:13:22 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174625/zelensky-one-of-the-greatest-salesmen-in-history-trump <![CDATA[Ohio State promotes Jake Diebler to head coach]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174558/ohio-state-promotes-jake-diebler-to-head-coach Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:05:13 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174558/ohio-state-promotes-jake-diebler-to-head-coach <![CDATA[Roster Move: Bears agree to trade Justin Fields to Steelers]]> Larry Mayer

The Bears on Saturday agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-round selection based on playing time, pending Fields passing his physical with Pittsburgh.

"We have engaged in multiple trade conversations in recent weeks and believe trading Justin at this time to Pittsburgh is what is best for both Justin a]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174410/roster-move-bears-agree-to-trade-justin-fields-to-steelers Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:37:10 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174410/roster-move-bears-agree-to-trade-justin-fields-to-steelers <![CDATA[TWENTYMAN: 8 pro days to watch this week]]> Tim Twentyman

With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, the next steps in the pre-draft process are college pro days and the allotted 30 pre-draft visits to NFL team facilities for prospects.

Each week leading up to April's NFL Draft in Detroit, we'll highlight the key pro days around the country.

8. Missouri, Fri., March 22

Who to watch: It will be interesti]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:25:04 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week <![CDATA[Trump warns of bloodbath if he loses]]> The US might never have another election if he doesn?t win in November, the former president has said

Former US President Donald Trump has warned of a "bloodbath" for the American automobile industry and the country as a whole if he doesn't win a second term in the US election on November 5.

Trump made the remark during a rally in Vandalia, Ohio on Saturday while speaking about his plans to]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174350/trump-warns-of-bloodbath-if-he-loses Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:13:49 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174350/trump-warns-of-bloodbath-if-he-loses <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> Washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:05:24 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174259/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast <![CDATA["Will terminate every open border policy...": Trump tears into Biden administration over illegal immigrants issue]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174004/will-terminate-every-open-border-policy-trump-tears-into-biden-administration-over-illegal-immigrants-issue Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:19 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274174004/will-terminate-every-open-border-policy-trump-tears-into-biden-administration-over-illegal-immigrants-issue <![CDATA[Donald Trump "wants another January 6," says Biden campaign spokesperson after former president's 'bloodbath' statement]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173997/donald-trump-wants-another-january-6-says-biden-campaign-spokesperson-after-former-president-bloodbath-statement Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:16 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173997/donald-trump-wants-another-january-6-says-biden-campaign-spokesperson-after-former-president-bloodbath-statement <![CDATA[US: Trump warns of 'bloodbath' if he is not elected President]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173989/us-trump-warns-of-bloodbath-if-he-is-not-elected-president Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:13 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173989/us-trump-warns-of-bloodbath-if-he-is-not-elected-president <![CDATA[Some in Path of Deadly Tornadoes in Central US Face Long Recovery]]> Lakeview, Ohio - Residents in a swath of the central United States hit by deadly tornadoes were cleaning up, assessing damage and helping neighbors on Saturday. But it will be a long recovery from the storms that ripped through parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas.

Thursday night's storms claimed three lives in the Indian Lake area of Ohio's Logan County, one of the hardest-hit regions, and about 40 peop]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173876/some-in-path-of-deadly-tornadoes-in-central-us-face-long-recovery Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:35:05 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173876/some-in-path-of-deadly-tornadoes-in-central-us-face-long-recovery <![CDATA[Seahawks Sign LB Jerome Baker]]> The Seahawks signed former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday afternoon.  Ari Horton

The Seahawks signed linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday, addressing a need at the linebacker position after unrestricted free agents Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks signed with the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins, respectively. Earlier this week, the Seahawks signed former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyrel D]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173837/seahawks-sign-lb-jerome-baker Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:50:06 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173837/seahawks-sign-lb-jerome-baker <![CDATA[Trump warns of bloodbath if he loses presidential vote]]> The US might never have another election if he doesn?t win in November, the former president has said

Former US President Donald Trump has warned of a "bloodbath" for the American automobile industry and the whole country if he doesn't win a second term as a result of the vote on November 5.

Trump made the remark during a rally in Vandalia, Ohio on Saturday while he was speaking about his p]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173775/trump-warns-of-bloodbath-if-he-loses-presidential-vote Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:13:53 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173775/trump-warns-of-bloodbath-if-he-loses-presidential-vote <![CDATA[Top 25 roundup: Mississippi State routs No. 5 Tennessee]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173703/top-25-roundup-mississippi-state-routs-no-5-tennessee Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:44:50 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274173703/top-25-roundup-mississippi-state-routs-no-5-tennessee <![CDATA[Families encouraged to take up reading with their kids]]> March is National Reading Month, and educators say most schoolchildren in Indiana and across the country are reading at or below a basic level for their age.

It's estimated that 25 million children in the United States don't read as well as they should, making it difficult for them to succeed in school and also later in life. The group signed legislation to purge Indiana's voter rolls, with the goal of preventing election fraud.

The Republican-sponsored bill introduces new requirements, including proof of residency for first-time voters.

Ami Gandhi, director of strategic initiatives and Midwest voting rights for the http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274164679/depaul-hires-former-ohio-state-coach-chris-holtmann Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:25:06 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274164679/depaul-hires-former-ohio-state-coach-chris-holtmann <![CDATA[Triple Take: Interior offensive line]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the interior offensive linemen. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downl]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274164429/triple-take-interior-offensive-line Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:30:09 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274164429/triple-take-interior-offensive-line <![CDATA[Report: South Carolina's Lamont Paris lands new deal]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274164090/report-south-carolina-lamont-paris-lands-new-deal Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:40:07 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274164090/report-south-carolina-lamont-paris-lands-new-deal <![CDATA[Cardinals Release D.J. Humphries]]> Veteran left tackle hurt ACL late in 2023 season Darren Urban

The options for left tackle in 2024 changed for the Cardinals on Wednesday after the team released veteran D.J. Humphries after nine seasons.

Humphries, who tore his ACL against the Eagles on New Year's Eve, faces a long rehab and would not have been ready for the start of the 2024 season. Between that and a salary cap number of $22.9 million t]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156610/cardinals-release-dj-humphries Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:03:03 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156610/cardinals-release-dj-humphries <![CDATA[Jeff Hafley excited to get to work with energetic defensive staff]]> Matt LaFleur sees bright future for Packers’ defense, new offensive assistant Sean Mannion Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY - As much as Jeff Hafley's time and effort centered on college football the past five years, the Packers' new defensive coordinator never took his eye off the pro game.

To aid his Boston College teams, Hafley spent countless nights watching NFL cutups to see what his friends at the ne]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156564/jeff-hafley-excited-to-get-to-work-with-energetic-defensive-staff Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:12:09 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156564/jeff-hafley-excited-to-get-to-work-with-energetic-defensive-staff <![CDATA[Ohio State, Iowa out to bolster NCAA tourney aspirations]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156318/ohio-state-iowa-out-to-bolster-ncaa-tourney-aspirations Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:55:07 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156318/ohio-state-iowa-out-to-bolster-ncaa-tourney-aspirations <![CDATA[Cordell Hull Lake staff garners Water Safety Team Award]]> PADUCAH, Ky. (March 13, 2024) - The staff at Cordell Hull Lake received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division's Water Safety Team Award during a workshop here March 5, 2024, for outstanding work in educating the public about being safe recreating in the water and boating on the lake.

Tim Dunn, USACE Nashville District Operations Division deputy chief, presented the award to Resource]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156295/cordell-hull-lake-staff-garners-water-safety-team-award Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:47:52 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156295/cordell-hull-lake-staff-garners-water-safety-team-award <![CDATA[Park ranger awarded for outstanding work promoting water safety]]> PADUCAH, Ky. (March 13, 2024) - Park Ranger Gabby Fontaine received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division's Water Safety Award during a workshop here March 5, 2024, for her outstanding work promoting water and boating safety at Old Hickory Lake during the 2023 recreation season.

Tim Dunn, USACE Nashville District Operations Division deputy chief, presented the award to Fontaine on b]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156191/park-ranger-awarded-for-outstanding-work-promoting-water-safety Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:16:06 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274156191/park-ranger-awarded-for-outstanding-work-promoting-water-safety <![CDATA[Lake Cumberland park ranger receives Star of Life Award]]> PADUCAH, Ky. (March 12, 2024) - Park Ranger Tanner Rich received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division's Star of Life Award during a workshop here March 5, 2024, for his actions to assist and provide first aid to a severely injured woman at Lake Cumberland during the 2023 recreation season.

The Star of Life Award is presented to Corps employees or volunteers whose actions contribute]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274154764/lake-cumberland-park-ranger-receives-star-of-life-award Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:37:15 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274154764/lake-cumberland-park-ranger-receives-star-of-life-award <![CDATA[UAE, Egypt continue to airdrop humanitarian aid in northern Gaza as part of Operation 'Birds of Goodness']]> ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt continued to airdrop humanitarian and relief aid into the northern Gaza Strip.

The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has announced the implementation of the fourth airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid, carried out by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of the]]> http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:24:24 GMT http://www.columbusnews.net/news/274149328/uae-egypt-continue-to-airdrop-humanitarian-aid-in-northern-gaza-as-part-of-operation-birds-of-goodness