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The Blue Devils face the Mountain Hawks in Greensboro.

Consumers didn't get the escape velocity memo, the one that says economic and financial things are getting better and better. A Thomson Reuters/Univ. of Michigan survey released Friday found consumer sentiment down, especially on expectations for the next six months.

The wolf population in Isle Royal National Park could go extinct in a few years, according to a recent study.

There are 16 games on Friday as the field gets narrowed.

A leading survey of U.S. consumer confidence showed consumers were less optimistic in early March than they had been through most of 2012, as inflation worries put a damper on improving views of current wealth.

A recent scientific study provides evidence that the brown recluse spider is spreading out of southern regions into areas where the climate is becoming warmer.

Number 2 Ohio State takes on number 15 Loyola in Pittsburgh.

Where to watch March Madness on Thursday.

Outside money isn't the only thing shaping this protracted, unpredictable primary. There's also the simple matter of how states award the delegates that are crucial to securing the nomination.

The tournament starts on Thursday.

Need help with your bracket? Here are some unconventional bracket strategies to separate you from the rest of the pack.

We're just a few short days away from March Madness! There are plenty of tough picks to make in this year's NCAA Men's Tournament, but there's only so much time to make them. All brackets will automatically close on Thursday, March 15 at 12 p.m. ET.

March Madness 2012 is underway and you can get in on the action by wagering on some wacky prop bets from around the Internet.

We've compiled a number of experts' completed NCAA Tournament 2012 brackets for you to study while making your March Madness picks.

Winding along country roads exploring historic bourbon distilleries and listening to the sounds of the rolling hills, Kentucky's Bluegrass Country will overwhelm you with its gentle, honest charm.

Polls suggest both of the Southern states up for grabs Tuesday night will be close races, and not just between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. Newt Gingrich has a rare chance to rack up another win, and either he or Santorum could still emerge as a strong alternative to Romney.

This NCAA Tournament TV Channel Guide decodes the mystery and shows you where to watch every March Madness game on cable and via free online live stream.

A look at the NCAA tournament draw.

Here are the odds for every team to win the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness is finally upon us. On Sunday night, the NCAA Selection Committee unveiled the 68 teams that will play in the 2012 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, solidifying the brackets into place. If you want a printable bracket, click here.

NCAA Tournament 2012 television schedule, announcing pairings, and game times.