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On 4 March 2026 an Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, sank roughly 40 nautical miles (75 km) off Galle, Sri Lanka, after sending a distress signal between 06:00 and 07:00 local time (00:30–01:30 GMT). Sri Lankan authorities say they have rescued 32 wounded crew members and recovered several bodies, while at least 100 people remain unaccounted … Read more

On a January evening in Minneapolis, a local observer—identified here only by her first name, Emily—says she was followed by an ICE vehicle, photographed and addressed aloud by an agent who recited her home address, prompting her to avoid returning home for hours. That encounter is one of dozens NPR reviewed through interviews and court … Read more

In the immediate aftermath of the Iran strikes this week, previously loyal conservative media figures publicly broke with President Donald Trump, criticizing both the decision and its rationale. High-profile commentators including Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Matt Walsh questioned the administration’s account and suggested Israel’s influence played a major role. The White House has responded … Read more

Lead: On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick won their Republican primaries across the state, fending off multiple lesser-known GOP challengers and preserving their paths to November’s general election. Both incumbents are seeking fourth four-year terms and leave the primary season with large campaign resources and solid support … Read more

Lead On Tuesday, US and Ecuadorian forces began coordinated operations aimed at disrupting drug-smuggling networks operating through Ecuador’s ports and airports, Southern Command said. The announcement, made by US Southern Command and acknowledged by Ecuador’s defense ministry, offered few operational details because offensive plans were classified. The move follows Ecuador’s statement that Washington has entered … Read more

Lead Stock futures opened lower on the evening of March 3, 2026, as investors digested fresh developments in the U.S.-Iran war and a sharp rise in oil prices. Futures tied to the Dow fell about 0.33%, the S&P 500 futures slipped 0.34% and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.45%. Major U.S. averages had ended the prior … Read more

Lead On Tuesday in Los Angeles the Lakers eked out a win over the Pelicans in a game that hinged on one dominant quarter. After a lax first three periods, Los Angeles flipped a defensive switch in the fourth and closed out the victory. The final stretch produced the decisive stops and late shots that … Read more

On the night of Feb. 2–3, 2026 in Springfield, Ohio, local residents opened spare rooms and basements to Haitian families who feared immediate immigration enforcement after the Trump administration moved to terminate Temporary Protected Status (T.P.S.) for Haiti. More than 10,000 Haitians live in Springfield, a city of about 58,000 between Dayton and Columbus, many … Read more

Lead: On March 3, 2026, in a closely watched Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Austin state Rep. James Talarico narrowly outpolled Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett as returns rolled in from across Texas. The Associated Press called the contest in the early hours of March 4 after county tallies shifted, while several high‑profile statewide GOP contests, … Read more

Lead In Washington this week, Congress took its first formal votes over a five-day-old conflict between the United States and Iran, testing lawmakers’ authority to constrain further military action. The Senate moved to consider a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would require congressional approval before additional strikes; the House prepared a similar vote for … Read more

Lead: Over the past week US officials have scrambled to withdraw non-emergency staff and advise American citizens to leave parts of the Middle East after a sharp escalation of hostilities with Iran and allied actors. Washington has closed several diplomatic posts, repositioned forces and said it destroyed Iranian maritime and land targets while Tehran and … Read more

Lead Incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee holds a slim advantage over challenger Nida Allam in the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District as ballots are still being tallied. With 99% of precincts reported, the Associated Press shows Foushee leading by just over 1,000 votes in a district that includes Durham and Chapel Hill. State … Read more

Harry Styles’ fifth studio set, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., arrives this Friday and resists easy categorization. After six years with One Direction and solo milestones in 2017, 2019 and 2022, Styles has again chosen restraint over instant gratification: the record favors punchy production and simmering melodies more than nonstop dance-floor grooves. The album … Read more

Christian Bale, who famously played Patrick Bateman in the 2000 film American Psycho, offered measured support this week for Luca Guadagnino’s new adaptation. Speaking at the premiere of his latest film The Bride on Tuesday, Bale called the project a brave undertaking and wished the filmmakers well. He declined to speculate on casting, saying he … Read more

Diego Simeone and Hansi Flick spoke briefly on the pitch after Tuesday night’s Copa del Rey tie in which Atletico Madrid advanced to the final on a 4-3 aggregate victory over Barcelona. Barcelona won the second leg 3-0 but fell short on aggregate, eliminating them from the domestic cup. Simeone said he congratulated Flick on … Read more