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Lead: A Miami-Dade jury declared a mistrial on Monday in the prosecution of former University of Miami player Rashaun Jones, accused of fatally shooting teammate Bryan Pata outside his apartment on Nov. 7, 2006. The panel had been deliberating since Thursday but reported it could not reach a unanimous verdict. Judge Cristina Miranda formally announced … Read more

Lead: Apple announced the iPhone 17e on March 2, 2026, at its Cupertino communications channel as a lower‑cost member of the iPhone 17 family. The 6.1‑inch device ships with Apple’s latest A19 chip and the new C1X cellular modem, a 48MP Fusion camera system and baseline storage of 256GB. Pre-orders begin March 4, with units … Read more

Lead President Trump said Monday he will not rule out sending U.S. ground forces into Iran and reiterated a projected four- to five-week timeline for the military campaign, while saying the operation could run longer if needed. The remarks came as Operation Epic Fury entered its third day, with U.S. officials reporting strikes on Iranian … Read more

Lead The Detroit Lions have agreed to trade running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports via NFL Media. The exchange sends Montgomery, 28, to Houston for a package that includes a Houston fourth-round pick, offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and a seventh-round pick. Montgomery finished the 2025 season with 716 rushing … Read more

President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army service members at a White House ceremony in the East Room, honoring acts of extraordinary valor from World War II, the Vietnam War and the war in Afghanistan. The awards recognized Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds for leadership and resistance as … Read more

Lead: On March 2, 2026, Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly asked the Atlanta Hawks to cancel a planned “Magic City Night” promotion tied to the Atlanta venue Magic City, saying the event sends a troubling message about women and could harm the NBA’s image. Kornet, 30, published an open letter on Medium calling on the … Read more

A series of attacks attributed to Iran and Iran-aligned groups across the Middle East have intensified debate about whether the United States can still reliably offer sanctuary to its forces, partners and commercial interests. In recent months, strikes on military positions, shipping lanes and diplomatic facilities have forced Washington to reassess posture and deterrence options … Read more

Lead Senator Lindsey Graham told Fox News late Sunday that President Donald Trump has exceeded former President Ronald Reagan on foreign policy and signaled Cuba could be the next U.S. focus after a weekend escalation in the Middle East. The remarks came amid reports that Trump ordered major strikes against Iran and that Tehran and … Read more

Lead: On March 2, 2026, Paramount CEO David Ellison told investors that Paramount plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service if regulators approve Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The companies reached agreement last week to sell WBD at $31 per share after Netflix withdrew from the … Read more

North Carolina voters will pick party nominees Tuesday in a slate of contests that includes a competitive U.S. Senate race that could help determine control of the closely divided Senate in November. The ballot also contains contested primaries for U.S. House seats, the state Senate and House, and the state Court of Appeals, with winners … Read more

Qatar said on March 2, 2026, that its air defenses shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets after they entered Qatari airspace, part of a broader series of cross‑border strikes and interceptions across the Gulf since U.S. and Israeli air operations on Saturday. The Qatari defense ministry gave few operational details but said the action … Read more

Lead U.S. lawmakers intensified scrutiny of prediction markets on March 2, 2026, after wagers linked to the fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader drew public outrage following his death in a recent bombardment. Senator Chris Murphy (D–Conn.) called the situation “insane” on X and said he would introduce legislation to prohibit such markets. Companies operating prediction … Read more

Lead: On 2 March 2026, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a ban on Hezbollah’s military and security operations after the Iran-aligned group launched rockets and drones at Israel from Lebanese territory and Israel carried out air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Salam said the group’s role must be confined to politics and ordered security … Read more

The company announced an Indie World livestream for 3 March 2026 that will run for roughly 15 minutes and focus on upcoming indie releases for Nintendo Switch. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 14:00 GMT and aims to highlight a selection of games arriving in the coming months. Regional start times have been published … Read more

Lead: French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday at L’Ile Longue, a base that houses France’s ballistic missile submarines, a shift in Paris’s nuclear posture: France will both expand its arsenal and permit the temporary deployment of nuclear-capable aircraft to allied countries while retaining sole authority over any use. The measures are presented as steps … Read more