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Who: A U.S. Park Police officer. When: Monday, March 23, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. Where: 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE and later Benning Road SE near Southern Avenue. What happened: the officer, traveling in an unmarked white Tesla while working undercover, was struck by gunfire during what officials described as an ambush … Read more

Lead U.S. workers’ confidence in the job market has eroded sharply, Gallup found in a quarterly poll conducted Oct. 30–Nov. 13, 2025. Just 28% of employed respondents said it is a “good time” to find a quality job, while 72% said it is a bad time — a dramatic reversal from mid‑2022 when 70% were … Read more

Lead For Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the moon moves through Gemini and a Moon Alert is in effect: avoid major purchases (except food and fuel) and delay big decisions after 5:15 p.m. Local and global routines feel talkative and fast-paced under the Gemini moon. Individual signs experience a mix of social ease, financial openings and … Read more

Lead On Mar. 23, 2026, Los Angeles hosted the red-carpet premiere for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, drawing a mix of original cast members, family and contemporary stars. Headliners included Miley Cyrus alongside guests such as JoJo Siwa and podcaster Alex Cooper, with multiple photo agencies documenting arrivals. The event served as both a … Read more

Lead: On March 23, 2026 in Arlington, Texas, 24-year-old right-hander Carter Baumler learned during a fifth-inning mound visit from new manager Skip Schumaker that he had earned a spot on the Texas Rangers’ Opening Day roster. The visit — which included catcher Danny Jansen and all four infielders — came after Baumler retired two batters … Read more

Lead On Monday, March 23, 2026, the Powerball drawing scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET was postponed and later held following an approximately 30-minute delay. The jackpot for that drawing was an estimated $133 million with a cash option of $60.3 million. Organizers said the delay was necessary to ensure all game procedures were completed; the … Read more

Senate leaders confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security on March 23, 2026, in a 54–45 roll-call vote, installing a 48-year-old Republican and member of the Cherokee Nation to run the department. The confirmation comes as the department grapples with a partial funding lapse that has left thousands of employees unpaid and produced chaotic … Read more

Lead On 23 March 2026, many Iranians experienced a brief wave of relief after President Donald Trump announced he would pause plans to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure, saying talks had produced progress. Tehran immediately denied any direct or intermediary discussions with the US president, and officials warned the pause might be only temporary. Mediators in … Read more

Lead Brent crude climbed back above $100 a barrel on Tuesday in Asian trade after steep moves the previous day, as competing accounts surfaced about whether the United States and Iran had engaged in talks. Brent rose 4% to $103.94 while Nymex Light Sweet increased 4.1% to $91.75. The rebound followed a Monday drop of … Read more

On March 23, 2026 the Federal Communications Commission ordered a ban on the importation of new models of foreign-produced consumer wireless routers after an interagency panel concluded those devices pose national security risks. The Commission said companies may petition for case-by-case exemptions, but the directive takes aim at equipment that connects homes and businesses to … Read more

Lead: President Donald Trump on Monday, March 23, 2026, said the United States and Iran were engaged in talks and announced a five-day delay on planned strikes against Iranian power plants — a move that sent oil and equity markets higher but drew swift denials from Iranian officials. The president credited weekend discussions by envoys … Read more

Lead: The 2026 MLB season brings a fresh slate of career benchmarks that could reshape several players’ legacies. From sluggers closing in on historic home-run totals to pitchers chasing all-time strikeout ranks, multiple high-profile names enter the year within striking distance of major milestones. This preview summarizes who is most likely to get there, when … Read more

In Park City and beyond, two Utah firms are moving past policy debates to deploy AI directly inside businesses — and the early results are measurable. MyAdvice has built Maya, bespoke small language models for individual medical and legal practices, while GCommerce is pushing hotel inventory into AI channels to reclaim direct bookings. Deployments report … Read more

Lead Late on Sunday at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck while air traffic controllers were managing a separate late-night emergency. A United Airlines aircraft had aborted takeoff twice and reported an odor in the cabin, and with no gate immediately available controllers and the pilot coordinated … Read more

Lead: The US Senate approved Senator Markwayne Mullin as the head of the Department of Homeland Security in a 54-45 vote, finalizing a swift confirmation that followed his nomination on 5 March. Once sworn in, Mullin—a former mixed martial arts fighter and ex‑House member—will lead immigration enforcement, border protection and airport security amid an ongoing … Read more