WEEKEND: U-CONN, BUTLER ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
VIDEO EXTRA: Butler Coach Brad Stevens talked TV station WISH about the Final Four.
-In what's been dubbed the battle of the Cinderella's, the Butler Bulldogs defeated VCU for their second straight championship game appearance. Later Saturday night, U-Conn fought off Kentucky for a bid against Butler. KGT will have complete post-game coverage and reaction in a special 11am (EST) Tuesday morning.
-HOUSE REPUBLICANS WANT BIG CUTS: Congressional Republicans are pushing for big cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
-SHEEN KICKS OF TOUR IN DETROIT: The Detroit News reports crowds left Charlie Sheen's act at the Fox Theater.
FRIDAY'S NEWS:
-AMERICAN PLANES PULL OUT OF LIBYA: Pentagon officials say the U.S. will no longer provide air-support of the no-fly zone over Libya.
-ALLIED FORCES BOMB LIBYA/CIA SENDS TEAMS IN: Top government officials have sent CIA teams into Libya to reportedly aid rebels.
-UN STAFFERS KILLED: At least 7 United Nations staffers were killed during hostile protests in Afghanistan.
-THE FINAL FOUR/BUTLER IS BACK: Butler is dancing for the second time. CNN takes a look at this "Cinderella" story.
THURSDAY'S NEWS:
-LIBYAN FOREIGN MINISTER RESIGNS: Moussa Koussa, Libya's foreign minister, met with world leaders in London to say he is resigning his position.
-G20 SUMMIT FOCUS ON CURRENCY: American Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner calls for more flexibility in global currencies.
CRISIS IN JAPAN: IAEA officials are calling for a larger evacuation zone near the troubled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.
CRISIS IN JAPAN/AMERICAN IMPACT: MSNBC reports of low levels of radition found in US milk supplies.
WEDNESDAY'S NEWS:
OBAMA PUSHES NEW ENERGY GOALS: President Obama outlined a plan to reduce American dependence on imported oil products.
CARTER ATTACKS US POLICY ON CUBA: Former President Jimmy Carter spoke out against the United States' trade policy with Cuba.
TUESDAY'S NEWS:
WORLD LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS LIBYA
-U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joins other world leaders in London to talk about the on-going air strikes in Libya, as NATO continues control of operations.
-ALLIED FORCES BOMB LIBYA: REACTION IN FROM OBAMA SPEECH
VIDEO EXTRA: Courtesy of PBS NewsHour
-CNN has gathered a list of reaction from high profile American leaders including U.S. Sen. John McCain, foreign policy contributor Fareed Zakaria, and former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.
-SYRIA'S GOVERNMENT RESIGNS: Syria's president accepted the resignations of top government officials amid tens of thousands in protest.
-SPORTS/BONDS TRIAL RESUMES: The Giambi brothers will testify in court Tuesday.
-SPORTS/COACHES BREAK DOWN FINAL FOUR TEAMS: Fox Sports gathered a group of coaches to analyze the prospects of Butler, VCU, U-Conn, and Kentucky in this year's Final Four match-ups.
-KGT COVERS MSU: Michigan State Head Football Coach Mark Dantonio talks about preparing for the Rose Bowl.
MONDAY'S NEWS:
-ALLIED FORCES BOMB LIBYA/OBAMA SPEAKS ON MISSION: President Obama delivered a prime time address regarding the on-going air strikes against Libyan forces.
-THE FINAL FOUR IS SET! (Netcast included)
VIDEO EXTRA: Report from FOX Sports
-In a stunning round of emotional weekend action, the Final Four has been set with Butler returning for a second time to go up against VCU. Kentucky defeated UNC on Sunday to face off with U-Conn in the Final Four action April 2. KGT's Dave Kinchen and Gavin Witter provided in-depth coverage on the Sunday night live show and week of 3/28 netcast. Listen in! (Also on the show, a look at NATO's takeover in air attacks on Libya and remembering former U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferarro).
*NOTE: Extended opening theme includes "Right Now" by Van Halen and "I Want It All" by Queen, along with a news clip courtesy of CBS Sports/ESPN.
-ALLIED FORCES BOMB LIBYA/OBAMA TO ADDRESS UNITED STATES ON MISSION: President Obama will address the nation Monday night on the mission in Libya, now that NATO has assumed control of military operations.
-CRISIS IN JAPAN/PLUTONIUM FOUND IN SOIL NEAR PLANT: Low levels of plutonium have been found outside of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan.
-MADONNA SUED OVER SCRAPPED SCHOOL PLANS: The Guardian reports singer Madonna is being sued by charity workers after plans for a Malawi school were scrapped.
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