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The NFL and U.S. State Department just launched a historic partnership to spread American football around the world as a force for good. Through Super Bowls, international games, and the 2028 Olympics, they'll use sports to build bridges across cultures.
Fifth-seeded Michigan State overcame a halftime deficit and survived a last-second three-point attempt to edge 12th-seeded Colorado State 65-62 in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Grace VanSlooten's double-double and Kennedy Blair's clutch shooting powered the Spartans' comeback despite facing an inspired underdog playing without their leading scorer.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
Winston-Salem State's softball team is heading to the championship game after a thrilling 7-5 comeback victory over Bowie State. The Rams held off a fierce seventh-inning rally to secure their spot in Saturday's title game.
Alaska lawmakers are considering making the giant green cabbage the official state vegetable, honoring a farming tradition that produced a world record 138-pound head. The proposal celebrates the state's thriving agricultural community and its oversized produce champions.
For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.
South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.
Down by five entering the fourth quarter, Fayetteville State women's basketball stormed back to defeat Bowie State 49-46 and earn a spot in Saturday's CIAA Championship. The Broncos held their opponents scoreless for the final four minutes in a defensive masterclass.
Nearly three-quarters of San José State student athletes just achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher, pushing the entire department to its best academic performance ever. The Fall 2025 semester marks the second straight year of rising grades across all 20 sports teams.
Oklahoma State University's student-athletes are proving that championship performance happens in the classroom too. The athletic department just matched its all-time record with a 92% graduation rate.
A 16-day celebration bringing all 50 states and six U.S. territories together will transform Washington D.C.'s National Mall this June. The Great American State Fair marks 250 years of American history with a 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions, and cultural exhibits stretching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument.
Two Ohio State research teams are joining a massive federal effort to double America's scientific productivity using artificial intelligence. The Genesis Mission brings together top scientists to tackle challenges from clean energy to national security.
Colorado State's track and field teams went out in style, with the men's team scoring 200 points to win their second straight Mountain West outdoor championship. Seniors delivered photo finishes and personal bests in the program's final conference meet before departing the MW.
Kaduna State has earned Nigeria's third-best state ranking and a four-star rating from an independent performance assessment. The recognition reflects real improvements in governance, healthcare, education, and citizen services across the northern Nigerian state.
New research from UC Berkeley shows state cybersecurity programs are generating startup-level returns, with some delivering $20 in value for every dollar invested. The findings offer cash-strapped states a compelling reason to boost cyber defenses.
Thousands of fans flooded Bozeman's Main Street to celebrate Montana State's dramatic overtime victory for the FCS national championship. The 35-34 win over Illinois State marked the Bobcats' first football title in 42 years and brought an entire state together in blue and gold.
After the Trump administration tried to block a nationwide electric vehicle charging program, states fought back and won. Now all 50 states are moving forward with plans to build thousands of charging stations along major highways.
Nigeria's Pharmaceutical Society is celebrating Adamawa State's healthcare overhaul as a blueprint for the nation. The rare recognition highlights infrastructure improvements and patient-focused reforms transforming one of Nigeria's northeastern states.
The Department of Education is shifting student loans to Treasury and giving states more control over federal funding. Officials say the move could save hundreds of millions while empowering local communities to make their own education decisions.
Southern states are solving America's housing crisis by cutting red tape and making it easier to build new homes. Their strategy is keeping prices lower while northern states struggle with restrictive rules.
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