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A large, complex storm system tracked across the United States from Sunday into Monday, producing heavy snow in the upper Midwest, damaging winds across the Plains and late-season thunderstorms that threaten the mid‑Atlantic and Washington, D.C. Forecasters warned that the system — described by AccuWeather as a “triple‑threat March megastorm” — could affect nearly 200 … Read more
In a tense World Baseball Classic semifinal in Miami, Team USA held a 2-1 lead over the Dominican Republic late on Tuesday night as relief arms took the field and the tying run came to bat in the ninth. Paul Skenes started for the United States while Luis Severino opened for the Dominican Republic; the … Read more
Lead: President Donald Trump on Sunday called on China and other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of escalation between the US, Israel and Iran that have effectively halted tanker traffic and sent oil prices above $100 a barrel. The request came as Dubai International Airport briefly suspended flights following a … Read more
Lead Sean Penn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 Oscars for his role in One Battle After Another, becoming the fourth man in Academy history to claim three acting Oscars. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles on March 10, 2026, where Penn was absent and presenter Kieran Culkin accepted … Read more
The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket was unveiled on Selection Sunday, with Duke earning the No. 1 overall seed and joining Arizona, Michigan and Florida as the field’s four top seeds. The final 68-team field included a Last Four of NC State, Texas, SMU and Miami (Ohio), while Oklahoma, Auburn, San Diego State and Indiana just … Read more
Lead: The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien returning as host. The ceremony honored films that led the season’s races — notably Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (16 nominations) and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (13 nominations). Performances included nominated songs from … Read more
Lead Selection Sunday set the stage for March Madness: Duke (32-2) earned the men’s No. 1 overall seed after a 74-70 victory over Virginia in the ACC Tournament final on Saturday. The UConn Huskies (34-0) were given the women’s No. 1 overall seed as they enter the NCAA tournament undefeated. The men’s tournament opens with … Read more
At the 98th Academy Awards on March 10, 2026, Billy Crystal led an emotional In Memoriam tribute to director Rob Reiner, who died on Dec. 14, 2025 in Brentwood. Crystal, a longtime friend and collaborator, recalled their first meeting and traced Reiner’s evolution from comic performer to acclaimed filmmaker. The segment culminated with a group … Read more
On Monday, 16 March 2026, global oil prices climbed as markets reacted to US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island and public comments from President Donald Trump urging allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 1.8% to $104.98 per barrel in early trading, reflecting renewed supply worries after another weekend of Middle … Read more
Lead: Hollywood’s biggest names paraded style on the Oscars red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday, as nominees and guests alike showcased gowns, tuxedos and daring looks ahead of the ceremony. Standout moments included Emma Stone in a shimmering Louis Vuitton gown, Teyana Taylor in custom Chanel and Timothée Chalamet opting for an all-white suit. … Read more
Lead: Hollywood’s biggest night arrived with an equally colossal red carpet — a 25,000-square-foot runway assembled over roughly 2,400 hours by more than 400 workers — and a fashion moment that leaned heavily on Old Hollywood references. Stars leaned into glamour that echoed the Golden Globes and recent awards-season themes, with nominees and presenters delivering … Read more
Lead: On March 15, 2026, a confidential federal work-group report prepared for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended sweeping changes to how the medical system records and studies injuries attributed to Covid vaccines. The document — described by its authors as “written with a sense of urgency” — calls for a new diagnostic … Read more
The 98th Academy Awards are unfolding at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien hosting the live telecast. Sinners leads the season with a record 16 nominations and One Battle After Another follows with 13; winners have been announced across multiple categories as the ceremony progresses. Early winners include Sinners … Read more
Conan O’Brien opened Sunday’s Academy Awards with a pointed and lively monologue that mixed sharp jokes about Hollywood figures with a more solemn appeal to the ceremony’s global significance. The opening sequence—part pre-taped bit, part live entrance—led into gags about Timothée Chalamet’s recent ballet and opera remarks and a mock-impersonation of Netflix chief Ted Sarandos, … Read more
Lead: In Miami on 15 March 2026, the Dominican Republic led the United States 1-0 in the World Baseball Classic semi-final after Johan Caminero belted a two-strike home run in the bottom of the second. Paul Skenes started for the U.S. and showed early dominance, while Luis Severino kept the Dominican lead intact by escaping … Read more
