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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
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
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
Lead Hollywood gathers Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the 2026 Academy Awards, where two Warner Bros. films — Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners — are positioned to dominate the evening. One Battle After Another enters the telecast as the bookmakers’ favorite, while Sinners arrives … Read more
The Pentagon on Saturday identified six U.S. service members who died this week when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq after an incident involving another tanker. U.S. Central Command said the other plane landed safely and that initial assessments indicate the crash was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. The six … Read more
Lead: On day 16 of the expanding conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump said he is not ready to negotiate an end to hostilities and urged allied navies to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran vowed to restrict passage to what it described as its “enemies,” and Iran’s military … Read more
At AAA’s Rey de Reyes main event, Dominik Mysterio retained the AAA Mega Championship by pinning El Hijo del Vikingo after a multi-stipulation, interference-filled bout. The match carried two high-stakes conditions: if Vikingo lost he would be barred from challenging for the title while Mysterio remains champion; if Mysterio lost he would be forced to … Read more
Lead: On 15 March 2026 at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, Kimi Antonelli converted a record-breaking pole into his maiden Formula 1 victory. The result came as Mercedes delivered their second 1-2 finish of the season, with George Russell joining the winner on the podium. Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium wearing Ferrari’s colours, … Read more
Who: Venezuela and Italy meet in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals. When and where: Monday, March 16 at 8 p.m. ET at loanDepot Park in Miami. What: The winner advances to Tuesday’s championship game; Italy arrives unbeaten (5-0) after surprising results, while Venezuela is 4-1 and back in the semis for the first time … Read more
Lead On March 15, 2026, planetary currents put a spotlight on communication and drive: Mars and Mercury bring momentum for those celebrating birthdays now, while a coming new moon and the Sun’s exit from Pisces on March 20 reshape plans and priorities. The brief forecasts below outline where energy, relationships and finances are likely to … Read more
Lead A powerful bomb cyclone will impact Michigan from Sunday night into Monday, March 15–16, 2026, producing three distinct weather zones across the state. Southern Lower Michigan is expected to see rain and thunderstorms, including potentially severe wind gusts; a central corridor will face a wintry mix and localized ice storms; and the Upper Peninsula … Read more
Lead: Construction on the Vineyard Wind offshore project reached completion the night of March 13, 2026, marking the first major U.S. offshore wind project to finish during President Donald Trump’s time in office. The final turbine blades were installed, project spokesperson Craig Gilvarg said, and the farm — 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and … Read more
Lead Championship Saturday dramatically reshaped the March picture as 11 conference tournaments wrapped and automatic bids were awarded across the country. Houston fell 79-74 to Arizona in the Big 12 final and UConn was beaten 72-52 by St. John’s in the Big East title game, costing both teams a clear path to a No. 1 … Read more
Lead On Saturday, a federal judge ruled that Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty may attend and speak at a Kennedy Center board meeting considering President Donald Trump’s plan to close the performing arts center for two years of renovations, but the court declined to order that she be allowed to cast a vote. The decision requires … Read more
Saturday Night Live opened its March 14 episode by lampooning soaring U.S. gas prices and tying the issue to the ongoing conflict with Iran, centering a sketch on a family at the pump and James Austin Johnson’s impression of former President Donald Trump. Host Harry Styles, who also performed musically, appeared in the episode’s broader … Read more
