March 26, 2021 - Page 2

An overnight tornado causes damage near downtown Newnan, Georgia.

Deadly Tornadoes Hit Southern US, Leaving Major Damage

By Mallika Kallingal A wave of tornadoes rolled across five southern states on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and inflicting heavy damage in its wake, according to officials. Early Friday, the city of Newnan, Georgia, reported damage in and around its historic downtown area due to a tornado and repair crews were working

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NCAA Hires Law Firm to Address Gender Equity in Sports

By Claire Colbert National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Mark Emmert announced Thursday that the organization has retained a law firm to help address gaps in gender equity in college sports. The news comes after the NCAA generated backlash over discrepancies between amenities provided to the men’s and women’s basketball teams participating in March Madness

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