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Lead At a Miami-area summit on Saturday, President Donald Trump urged leaders from a dozen Latin American countries to use their militaries to confront transnational drug cartels and gangs, framing the groups as an “unacceptable threat” to hemispheric security. The meeting at Trump National Doral came as the administration sought to reassert U.S. influence in … Read more

Lead: Jayson Tatum returned to the Boston court on Friday at TD Garden, 299 days after tearing his right Achilles at Madison Square Garden, and delivered a meaningful performance—15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists—in 27 minutes. The Celtics beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks in a game that briefly turned attention away from league controversies … Read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping told delegates at the annual national parliamentary session on March 7, 2026, that the armed forces must not protect corrupt or disloyal personnel, reinforcing a sweeping anti-corruption campaign in the military. The remarks came amid what Chinese and foreign reporting describe as the largest purge of military officials in roughly half … Read more

Lead: Oscars week converges on Los Angeles from March 7 through March 15, culminating in the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 15 with Conan O’Brien hosting. The days leading up to the telecast include a dense slate of panels, nominee spotlights, luncheons and dozens of private and public parties, from industry … Read more

In January 2024 a New Jersey Pilates teacher, Debi Weiss, dismissed growing breathlessness and fatigue as the flu until symptoms escalated and she sought medical care in March. Tests revealed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, an aggressive blood cancer that had returned and spread to her brain after initial chemotherapy. Her care team at Atlantic Health … Read more

Lead: Scientists have digitally reassembled the crushed skull of ‘‘Little Foot,’’ a nearly 3.67 million‑year‑old Australopithecus specimen excavated from Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa, revealing the upper face and orbital region for the first time. The fossil, recovered after work that began in the 1990s and whose excavation spanned roughly 20 years, is about 90% complete … Read more

Lead: The Miami (OH) RedHawks travel to Athens to face the Ohio Bobcats on Friday, March 6, 2026, with tip-off scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Miami (OH) enters as a 5.5-point favorite with a moneyline of -245 and a total listed at 159.5 points. The preview favors a low-scoring finish and recommends an … Read more

Lead: The family of Tony! Toni! Toné! guitarist and singer D’Wayne Wiggins is locked in a legal fight over what court papers value at roughly $700,000, nearly a year after his death. His daughter Ilahn Wiggins filed court documents saying a niece, Veleta Savannah, has been acting as trustee and blocked the siblings from their … Read more

James Talarico, a 36-year-old Texas state representative, secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate after a disciplined, low-drama campaign centered in Austin and energized by months of organizing. The campaign combined targeted Latino outreach, careful messaging and a serendipitous viral moment when a late-night interview posted online drew more than 9 million views. Talarico’s team … Read more

Lead Inside the Oval Office this week, after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressed him, President Donald Trump offered no clear, detailed plan for how the military campaign against Iran will end. The conflict moved into a new phase after an opening salvo last Saturday, with Pentagon briefings saying U.S. strikes are focused on destroying Iran’s … Read more

Lead The Writers Guild of America on Friday published a Pattern of Demands in advance of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, which begin March 16. Guild voters approved the document by 97.4% of ballots cast. The framework identifies objectives across health and pension contributions, pay and residuals, and professional standards … Read more

March 7, 2026 — A widening conflict in the Persian Gulf is raising the odds of higher food prices and localized shortages worldwide. Major fertilizer factories in the Gulf region remain operational, but shipments have been disrupted by an effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, complicating deliveries to large buyers such as India. Nitrogen-based … Read more

Lead: Preliminary results released Saturday showed the newly formed Rastriya Swatantra (National Independent) Party, led by former rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, ahead in Nepal’s parliamentary contest — the first national election since the 2025 youth-led uprising. The party has been declared winner in 27 of the 165 directly elected seats and was leading in 90 additional … Read more

Lead Real Madrid edged Celta Vigo 2-1 away as a late Fede Valverde strike decided a tight La Liga contest. Thibaut Courtois made two vital saves that kept Madrid in the match, while Aurélien Tchouaméni scored from a corner and was one of the best performers. Trent Alexander-Arnold and several attackers struggled to impose themselves, … Read more

Lead: A federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction barring federal officers from deploying tear gas or similar chemical munitions in quantities likely to seep into Gray’s Landing, a 209-unit low-income apartment complex across from Portland’s ICE field office, unless an imminent threat to life exists. U.S. District Judge Amy Baggio, in a 57-page … Read more