Transcript: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Face the Nation — March 15, 2026

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Lead On March 15, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to CBS’s Face the Nation via Zoom about the ongoing U.S.–Iran hostilities. He told host Margaret Brennan Iran has not sought a ceasefire or negotiations and will defend itself “as long as it takes.” Araghchi reiterated Iran’s claim that about 440 kilograms of 60% … Read more

When a ‘Reverse Vacuum’ Became the Go-To Fix for Snoring and Sleep Apnoea

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Lead: In 2019, 37-year-old Nick discovered that the chronic snoring that had isolated him socially was not merely an annoyance but a health problem after a high blood-pressure reading prompted a sleep assessment. The overnight study revealed severe obstructive sleep apnoea and introduced him to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a device he compares to … Read more

Gulf states intercept fresh missiles and drones as Iran vows wider strikes

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Gulf Arab states reported new missile and drone interceptions on March 15, 2026, as Iran warned it could broaden the conflict, while international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz produced no immediate naval commitments. Governments from the United Kingdom to South Korea said they were consulting with allies about protecting shipping, and the International … Read more

2026 NCAA Tournament Final Bracketology: Selection Sunday Projections

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Lead The NCAA will unveil the 68-team tournament field at 6 p.m. ET on CBS as part of the March Madness Selection show, naming 31 automatic qualifiers and 37 at-large teams. On3’s latest bracketology compiles available data and conference tournament outcomes into a projected bracket updated through 11:45 a.m. ET on 3/15. Projections include the … Read more

Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Isn’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon

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Lead: On March 15, 2026, Bloomberg reported that Apple has pushed back plans to ship a so-called ‘liquid glass’ user interface broadly across its products, while related initiatives such as a Siri-centered home hub and experimental foldable hardware remain in flux. The report, published as a subscriber newsletter, said the company is reassessing timing after … Read more

Ukraine’s Anti-Drone Expertise Sought as Iran Targets Neighbors

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Lead: On March 15, 2026, Kyiv said it is receiving multiple requests from U.S., Middle Eastern and European partners to share battlefield-tested anti-drone systems and training as Iran-directed strikes hit Gulf cities and bases. Ukrainian firms and military units that developed low-cost interceptor drones during the war with Russia are being asked to advise and … Read more

Can a groundbreaking cancer therapy help people with multiple sclerosis?

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Lead: A small, early-stage trial at the Cleveland Clinic is testing whether CAR-T — a cancer immunotherapy that reprograms a patient’s T cells — can curb multiple sclerosis (MS) by eliminating overactive B cells. The trial enrolled four people with MS and began infusions between six and 12 months ago; participant Grace Miller received her … Read more

Authorities advise no travel across southern Minnesota as blizzard warnings continue

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Lead On March 15, 2026, state and local officials urged residents in southern Minnesota to avoid travel as blizzard warnings remained in effect across the region. The advisory followed forecasts of heavy snow, high winds and severely reduced visibility that officials said would make roads hazardous. Transportation and emergency agencies mobilized to monitor conditions and … Read more

Abreu’s blast sends Venezuela past Ohtani’s Japan into WBC semi-finals

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Lead In a Miami quarter-final on Saturday at loanDepot Park, Wilyer Abreu delivered a three-run homer that turned a 5-4 deficit into an 8-5 victory, eliminating defending champion Japan. The shot off Hiromi Itoh in the sixth inning gave Venezuela its first World Baseball Classic semi-final berth in 17 years and ended Japan’s 11-game WBC … Read more

Antonelli beats Russell for maiden F1 victory in China as Hamilton takes first GP podium for Ferrari

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Lead Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, holding off Mercedes team mate George Russell to win by 5.515 seconds. The 19-year-old Italian — who had become the youngest polesitter on Saturday — briefly ceded the lead at the start before retaking it on lap two … Read more

U.S. intelligence: Khamenei wary his son would succeed him, sources say

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Lead: U.S. intelligence circulated to President Donald Trump and a small circle on March 15, 2026, indicated that Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, doubted his son Mojtaba Khamenei’s fitness to succeed him. The assessment, shared with senior U.S. officials, described Mojtaba, 56, as perceived by the elder Khamenei as unqualified and noted concerns … Read more

Major March Snowstorm Batters Minnesota

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Lead Minnesota faced a major March snowstorm on the weekend of March 15–16, 2026, producing widespread disruptions across the state. The storm—under a NEXT Weather Alert into Monday—was forecast to deliver more than 1 foot of snow in many locations, with isolated amounts above 18 inches and snowfall rates of 1–3 inches per hour. Strong … Read more

Asia enacts energy austerity — use stairs, work from home as oil spikes

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Lead On March 15, 2026, governments across Asia began enforcing emergency energy measures after the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices sharply higher. Authorities from New Delhi to Manila introduced rationing and conservation steps — from halving LPG fills in Nepal to urging public workers … Read more