James “Weston” Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University engineering student, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto after disappearing during a family trip to Japan. His mother said a volunteer search-and-rescue group found him after a weeklong search.
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Japanese police, volunteers, dogs and helicopters are searching for James “Weston” Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student who disappeared near Kyoto while on vacation with his family. Severe weather and deep mud have hampered the search, but his family says there is still hope.
Duke University earned the top overall seed in the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, followed by Arizona, Michigan, and Florida, with the tournament beginning Tuesday and culminating in the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 6. The selection committee’s decisions were influenced by recent performances and injuries, leading to notable seed changes and the exclusion of teams like Auburn, which sparked controversy. Nebraska, preparing for its first tournament game since 1986, hopes to break its winless streak as it faces Troy, with strong fan support expected due to the team’s improved performance and favorable location.
Cornell University has responded to a series of threatening messages targeting its Jewish community by condemning the "horrendous, antisemitic messages" and warning that the school will not tolerate antisemitism. The university has dispatched campus police to the Jewish center and notified the FBI of a potential hate crime, and is providing support services for anyone affected. President Martha E. Pollack has also stated that the university is deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all members of its community.
At least 18 people have been killed and 13 injured in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night. The suspect, Robert Card, is considered armed and dangerous and authorities are urging residents to stay home and shelter in place. The manhunt for Card is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lewiston Police Department.
Florida A&M University has suspended all football-related activities after a rap music video featuring some of the team's players was filmed without permission in a football locker room. Head Football Coach Willie R. Simmons has stated that the video contained language not consistent with the university's values and has barred players from the team's facilities until the incident is sorted out. The university is currently investigating the incident and has yet to announce any disciplinary action against the players involved.
President Joe Biden has appointed CIA Director William Burns to his cabinet, praising him for his expertise and leadership in confronting national security challenges. Burns has been instrumental in the White House strategy to declassify intelligence findings on Russia's attempted invasion of Ukraine, and his elevation to the cabinet is a testament to his influence and work in U.S. support for Ukraine. The move is seen as a symbolic gesture that underscores the Biden administration's commitment to intelligence in national security decision-making.
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced his resignation on Wednesday following an independent review into his past research as a neuroscientist. The review found flaws in five papers in which he was a principal author, but cleared him of any fraud or falsification of scientific data. The Board of Trustees expressed their appreciation for Tessier-Lavigne’s service and their commitment to ensuring the highest standards of integrity in research and scholarship. No successor has been announced.