• Thu, 05 Mar 2026

• Dow drops 1,000 points as oil prices climb more
• Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement
• House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump's strategy
• House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide
• Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader as war ripples across the region
• More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
• Suspect in custody in Colorado in the case of 3 women found dead in Utah
• They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track
• Crews in Cuba rush to repair a damaged power plant to ease a blackout
• Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear
• Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
• Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war
• Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers
• Chaos sown by Iran's attacks across the Persian Gulf is key to its strategy
• Voting passes peacefully in Nepal's first election since September youth-led protests
• 'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
• Stranded travelers share firsthand accounts from the Middle East
• US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice
• The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
• Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons

• Wed, 04 Mar 2026

• New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
• Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
• Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon
• China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
• War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
• Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress first vote on the conflict
• Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon
• Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
• US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
• What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
• Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
• Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
• Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
• Camp Mystic victim's family asks a Texas judge to prevent the facility from reopening
• Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic
• US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
• Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
• The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
• Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
• Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
• Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
• Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
• The Latest: US submarine sinks Iranian navy ship as war expands
• Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
• Spain's Snchez says 'no to the war' in Iran despite Trump's trade threat
• A son of Iran's late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father as war rages
• Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
• Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

• Tue, 03 Mar 2026

• Explosions sound in the Iranian capital as war with US and Israel enters a fifth day
• US soldiers who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and reservists
• Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
• Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands hundreds of thousands across the Middle East
• The Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike
• Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher
• A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US
• Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
• High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
• An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all
• Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooting suspect for Christmas is guilty of 2nd-degree murder
• War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
• Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran
• Dutch museum makes 'needle in a haystack' confirmation of Rembrandt painting
• Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's withholding of Medicaid funds
• A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
• Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

• Mon, 02 Mar 2026

• Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOs
• Savannah Guthrie returns to her mothers home in first sighting there since disappearance
• As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify
• Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers
• Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California
• US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war
• FBI joins Cincinnati police search for suspect after 9 wounded in nightclub shooting
• A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: jurors weigh Colin Gray's fate
• Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
• Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely
• Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
• After a storied civil rights career, Jesse Jackson headed home to South Carolina to lie in state
• Gulf airlines restart some UAE flights as governments work to extract citizens from Middle East
• Duke extends No. 1 record in AP Top 25 as Michigan State, Nebraska and Texas Tech crash top 10
• Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line
• UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 heading into postseason; followed by UCLA, South Carolina
• A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
• The Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fighting as conflict widens and intensifies
• Britain says it's not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
• A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Womens Asian Cup game to South Korea
• FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

• Sun, 01 Mar 2026

• 'Sinners' takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown
• US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's death
• Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
• Some celebrate in Iran after supreme leader's death, but deep fear and uncertainty remain
• Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes
• Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel
• At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate
• Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei
• How the AP decided to describe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Irans retaliation, as a war
• Teeth, finger bones and blessings: Buddhist relics inspire belief
• The Latest: Israel hits Tehran as Iran's counterattacks widen after supreme leader is killed
• Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day
• Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings
• Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

• Sat, 28 Feb 2026

• Irans supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
• Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic since 1989, is dead at 86
• The Latest: Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
• Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind
• US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks
• World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
• Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
• Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
• War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
• Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan as 'open war' on border continues
• Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing
• Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race
• Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome
• A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances
• Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment'
• Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
• Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

• Fri, 27 Feb 2026

• Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed
• Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported
• Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
• Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faced grilling over their relationship
• Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push
• Trump raises the possibility of a friendly takeover of Cuba coming out of talks with Havana
• US stocks sink and oil prices rise as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall Street
• Attorney general announces indictment against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
• Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
• NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program by modeling it after speedy Apollo
• UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment
• The Latest: Bill Clinton is questioned about Epstein ties as Trump stumps in Texas
• Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
• Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep
• 19 deputies of China's legislature, including 9 military officers, removed before annual meeting
• Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline
• A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
• 30 years after Pokmon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all
• US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say

• Thu, 26 Feb 2026

• Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use
• Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount
• Columbia student detained by ICE is abruptly released after Mamdani meets with Trump
• Young woman says she was on social media 'all day long' as a child in landmark addiction trial
• Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts
• Prosecutor claims that delayed charges against Abrego Garcia were 'extraordinary' but justified
• Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
• US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms
• The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower
• US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

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