Sanity Test Tag

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1:13
Extremist Jewish settlers attack Israeli army base, AP explains

Senior figures in the Israeli government have condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on a military base in the occupied West Bank. The unrest on Sunday followed recent settler violence and arrests by Israeli security forces.

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1:10
Argentines reel from health care cutbacks

The halting of millions of dollars of free cancer drugs is just one way President Javier Milei’s austerity drive has torn through the public health system that once set Argentina apart in Latin America, ensuring that health care was free for pretty much everyone who couldn’t afford private insurance. (AP video by Victor R. Caivano)

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1:18
Soaring temperatures hit France and Spain as heatwave grips parts of Europe

Tourists and residents alike took to shaded areas as parts of Europe sweltered on Monday.

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1:07
One Life Hack: Choosing sunscreen for darker skin

Melanin offers some protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its own. Here are tips on choosing and using sunscreen if you have darker skin.

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0:36
Heat dome spreads across parts of France with temperatures forecast to hit 40C/104F

A heat dome has spread across parts of France with the national weather agency forecasting temperatures of up to 40 C (104 F) in western and southern parts of the country. Authorities issued an orange alert, advising people to stay hydrated and avoid travel and sun exposure.

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0:59
Defying Catholic decline trends, US diocese ordains 12 men

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests. It’s the second-largest class of new priests in the diocese’s 50-year history. They enter the priesthood just as the first U.S.-born pope begins his papacy. And yet, there remains an acute shortage of clergy like them. In the U.S., the number of priests has declined by more than 40% since 1970.

Rankings

Released March 18
Rank
Teams
Trend
This Week
Points
1
South Carolina 32-0 Southeastern Women
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875 (35)
2
Iowa 29-4 Big Ten Women
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823 (0)
3
USC 26-5 Pacific 12 Women
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809 (0)
4
Texas 30-4 Big 12 Women
1
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756 (0)
5
Stanford 28-5 Pacific 12 Women
-1
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743 (0)
6
UCLA 25-6 Pacific 12 Women
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653 (0)
7
Ohio State 25-5 Big Ten Women
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644 (0)
8
LSU 28-5 Southeastern Women
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622 (0)
9
Notre Dame 26-6 Atlantic Coast Women
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606 (0)
10
UConn 29-5 Big East Women
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604 (0)
11
North Carolina State 27-6 Atlantic Coast Women
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521 (0)
12
Oregon State 24-7 Pacific 12 Women
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476 (0)
13
Virginia Tech 24-7 Atlantic Coast Women
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444 (0)
14
Indiana 24-5 Big Ten Women
1
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411 (0)
15
Kansas State 25-7 Big 12 Women
1
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365 (0)
16
Gonzaga 30-3 West Coast Women
-2
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333 (0)
17
Colorado 22-9 Pacific 12 Women
1
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275 (0)
18
Oklahoma 22-9 Big 12 Women
-1
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268 (0)
19
Baylor 24-7 Big 12 Women
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236 (0)
20
UNLV 30-2 Mountain West Women
1
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181 (0)
21
Utah 22-10 Pacific 12 Women
-1
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180 (0)
22
Syracuse 23-7 Atlantic Coast Women
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154 (0)
23
Louisville 24-9 Atlantic Coast Women
1
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93 (0)
24
Creighton 25-5 Big East Women
-1
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87 (0)
25
Fairfield 31-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Women
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74 (0)
Others receiving votes:
Princeton 48, Nebraska 23, Mississippi 20, Iowa St. 20, Duke 7, West Virginia 7, Richmond 4, Columbia 4, Tennessee 3, Florida St. 3, Kansas 2, Drake 1. Point values in parentheses indicate the number of first place votes.