Lead: Local reporting by KIRO 7 Seattle says six U.S. service members were killed when an aircraft crashed over Iraq, and one of the deceased is a woman from Washington state. The incident, reported by the Seattle station, has prompted an investigation and notifications to families. Official details about the aircraft type, cause and identities … Read more
Central North Carolina faces a rare Level 4-of-5 severe-weather risk on Monday, March 16, 2026, as a strong cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service and local agencies warned that widespread thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts and the potential for several long-track tornadoes could occur, with a Tornado Watch in effect for parts … Read more
Lead A team of astronomers reports that L98-59d — a planet about 1.6 times Earth’s size orbiting a red dwarf 35 light‑years away — appears to be dominated by a global magma ocean rather than a conventional rocky or water world. New analyses combining James Webb Space Telescope spectroscopy and dynamical modelling suggest surface temperatures … Read more
Lead On March 16, 2026, the United States beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a World Baseball Classic semifinal at loanDepot Park, a game decided by two disputed strike calls — the most consequential on the final pitch. Mason Miller’s full-count slider to Geraldo Perdomo was called a strike despite being well below the knees, … Read more
President Donald Trump has pressed China and other partners to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz as the war between the US, Israel and Iran intensifies across the region. The request comes amid Iranian restrictions on traffic through the strait, sustained strikes on Iran and neighboring states, and mounting global energy volatility. US officials … Read more
At the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another dominated the ceremony, taking home six Oscars including Best Picture and Best Directing. The show, hosted by Conan O’Brien in Los Angeles, also honored Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan with major acting awards. Sinners won four statuettes, and Frankenstein and … Read more
Lead: The 68-team 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament field was finalized on March 15, 2026, after 31 Division I conference tournaments delivered automatic bids to their champions. The bracket was revealed at 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15 on CBS. Those 31 automatic qualifiers — from UMBC to Cal Baptist — join 37 at-large … Read more
March 16, 2026 — In a World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami, Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 after home-plate umpire Cory Blaser called a game-ending third strike on Geraldo Perdomo that pitch-tracking data showed well below the zone. The call came with the tying run at third and followed a long, eight-pitch at-bat … Read more
Lead: Strong storms are expected to pass through Upstate South Carolina and parts of western North Carolina Monday morning, with the primary window from about 4 a.m. to noon and the Upstate focused on 5 a.m. to noon. Meteorologists warn of a multi-hazard event that may include damaging straight-line winds, isolated tornadoes, large hail and … Read more
Lead On March 16, 2026, President Donald Trump intensified appeals to U.S. allies to help reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the widening war with Iran. The appeal comes as Israel and the U.S. have carried out strikes and Iran has responded with attacks on shipping and infrastructure, disrupting energy flows. Several states signalled … Read more
The 98th Academy Awards, held Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by Conan O’Brien, crowned the leading films and performances of the past year. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another prevailed as Best Picture and led the winners with six trophies, while Ryan Coogler’s Sinners—fresh off a record 16 … Read more
Lead: Apple rolled out its newest MacBook lineup in mid-March 2026, with pre-order shipments arriving nationwide on March 15, 2026. Retailers have already started modest launch-week promotions: up to $320 off select M4 Air units, roughly $200 off several M5 Pro and M5 MacBook Pro configurations, and open-box Neo units from $569. The price moves … Read more
Lead: Five members of Iran’s women’s national soccer delegation who were granted humanitarian visas in Australia have declined to remain and are reported to be returning to Iran, Australian media and officials said on March 16, 2026. The visas — issued after the players sought asylum following concerns of possible persecution after failing to sing … Read more
March Madness is underway and the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament field of 68 is set, with Duke named the No. 1 overall seed and Arizona, Michigan and defending champion Florida occupying the other top seed spots. Sports Illustrated analysts Pat Forde, Kevin Sweeney and Bryan Fischer have released their full bracket predictions, projecting different Final … Read more
Lead Rising tensions around Iran have renewed concerns that geopolitical shocks could push global inflation higher. Markets are pricing greater risk to energy supplies and shipping routes, while businesses and central banks watch for a second wave of price pressures. The episode has immediately lifted volatility across oil, insurance and currency markets, prompting fresh debate … Read more
