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WGN-TV
Retired admiral: 'We might have been a little late' asking for help in Strait of Hormuz
A retired admiral on Monday accused the U.S. of having "been a little late" to ask for help from allied countries in its conflict with Iran and with reopening the closed Strait of Hormuz. "Well, I definitely think we want allies," Vice Adm. John W. "Fozzie" Miller told "On Balance" host Leland Vittert on NewsNation, [...]
3/17/2026, 11:29:38 AM PDT
KTLA
Farmworkers union pulls out of Cesar Chavez Day events as abuse allegations emerge
Upcoming and future events marking the legacy of Cesar Chavez are in doubt after “deeply troubling” abuse allegations surfaced involving the labor rights icon, the United Farm Workers said Tuesday. “Some of the reports are family issues, and not our story to tell or our place to comment on,” UFW said in a statement. “Far [...]
3/17/2026, 11:26:19 AM PDT
ABC News: Top Stories
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling for "new people in charge" of Cuba as the socialist island experiences its third nationwide blackout in four months
3/17/2026, 11:25:14 AM PDT
WGN-TV
Suburban man accused of DUI hit-and-run of 33-year-old
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — A suburban man is facing charges after allegedly striking a 33-year-old and driving away while intoxicated. Officers responded to the the area of Route 22 and Kelsey Road on the report of a person down at around 11:10 p.m. Monday. Deputies arrived and found a 33-year-old man, of Crystal Lake, seriously [...]
3/17/2026, 11:25:11 AM PDT
KTLA
St. Patrick’s Day food deals you can grab today
Luck is on the menu this St. Patrick’s Day as restaurants and food brands roll out deals that might just make your wallet feel as full as a pot of gold. Whether you’re celebrating your Irish roots or simply celebrating the holiday, these offers help everyone save some green. Here’s what you need to know. [...]
3/17/2026, 11:21:50 AM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Spring allergies affect pets, too. Here's what to watch out for
With the arrival of spring this week, people may be experiencing symptoms typically associated with the season such as sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose -- but humans aren't the only ones who suffer from spring allergies.
3/17/2026, 11:20:36 AM PDT
Gothamist
NYC moves to end legal representation of ex-Mayor Adams in sex abuse case
Former Mayor Eric Adams will no longer be represented by city lawyers in a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse four decades ago.





The city’s top lawyer said evidence showed the alleged encounter occurred outside the scope of Adams’ employment. [ more › ]
3/17/2026, 11:20:28 AM PDT
KTLA
867-5309: Famous '80s song phone number now directs to cancer support line
It likely won't be hard to remember the new phone number for a cancer support line: CSC-867-5309.
3/17/2026, 11:20:20 AM PDT
ABC13
Crash involving Amtrak train, 18-wheeler on US-90 causes multiple lanes to close, officials say
Officials said that multiple lanes were shut down on Tuesday after a crash involving an Amtrak train and an 18-wheeler on Highway 90A at Cravens Road.
3/17/2026, 11:20:05 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
She's won 24 Paralympic medals. But Oksana Masters wants to talk about times she lost
Oksana Masters leaves Italy with five new para Nordic skiing medals, extending her reign as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian. She competes in summer sports too and is already eyeing LA 2028.
3/17/2026, 11:19:20 AM PDT
ABC13
Prosecutors rest their money laundering case against Fort Bend County Judge KP George
After prosecutors rested, the defense filed a motion for a directed verdict. The motion asked the judge to find Judge KP George innocent based on a lack of sufficient evidence against him.
3/17/2026, 11:18:59 AM PDT
KTLA
Firefighters knock down fire at church in Mid-City
The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a fire at a reportedly vacant church in Mid-City on Tuesday morning. The church is located at 8951 W. Helms Pace. Firefighters knocked down the fire within 23 minutes of arrival, according to the LAFD. A 9-1-1 caller first reported the incident around 9:43 a.m. and crews responded to [...]
3/17/2026, 11:14:39 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Chicago White Sox Schedule
March 26 at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. March 28 at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. March 29 at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. March 30…
3/17/2026, 11:13:15 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Athletics Schedule
March 27 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. March 28 at Toronto, 3:07 p.m. March 29 at Toronto, 1:37 p.m. March 30…
3/17/2026, 11:13:10 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Baltimore Orioles Schedule
March 26 Minnesota, 3:05 p.m. March 28 Minnesota, 4:05 p.m. March 29 Minnesota, 1:35 p.m. March 30 Texas, 6:35 p.m.…
3/17/2026, 11:13:05 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 L.A. Dodgers Schedule
March 26 Arizona, 8:30 p.m. March 27 Arizona, 10:10 p.m. March 28 Arizona, 9:10 p.m. March 30 Cleveland, 10:10 p.m.…
3/17/2026, 11:13:00 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Cleveland Guardians Schedule
March 26 at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. March 27 at Seattle, 9:45 p.m. March 28 at Seattle, 9:40 p.m. March 29…
3/17/2026, 11:12:55 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Police seek 2 of about 16 involved in fight outside Irish pub in Breckenridge
Police are asking the public for help identifying two individuals who were allegedly involved in a fight with two groups of people outside of an Irish pub in Breckenridge over the weekend.
3/17/2026, 11:12:51 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Colorado Rockies Schedule
March 27 at Miami, 7:10 p.m. March 28 at Miami, 4:10 p.m. March 29 at Miami, 1:40 p.m. March 30…
3/17/2026, 11:12:50 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Detroit Tigers Schedule
March 26 at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. March 27 at San Diego, 9:40 p.m. March 28 at San Diego, 8:40…
3/17/2026, 11:12:45 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Houston Astros Schedule
March 26 L.A. Angels, 4:10 p.m. March 27 L.A. Angels, 8:15 p.m. March 28 L.A. Angels, 7:10 p.m. March 29…
3/17/2026, 11:12:39 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Kansas City Royals Schedule
March 27 at Atlanta, 7:15 p.m. March 28 at Atlanta, 7:15 p.m. March 29 at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. March 30…
3/17/2026, 11:12:34 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 L.A. Angels Schedule
March 26 at Houston, 4:10 p.m. March 27 at Houston, 8:15 p.m. March 28 at Houston, 7:10 p.m. March 29…
3/17/2026, 11:12:29 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Miami Marlins Schedule
March 27 Colorado, 7:10 p.m. March 28 Colorado, 4:10 p.m. March 29 Colorado, 1:40 p.m. March 30 Chicago White Sox,…
3/17/2026, 11:12:24 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Milwaukee Brewers Schedule
March 26 Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. March 28 Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m. March 29 Chicago White Sox, 2:10…
3/17/2026, 11:12:19 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 Minnesota Twins Schedule
March 26 at Baltimore, 3:05 p.m. March 28 at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. March 29 at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. March 30…
3/17/2026, 11:12:01 AM PDT
WTOP News
2026 N.Y. Mets Schedule
March 26 Pittsburgh, 1:15 p.m. March 28 Pittsburgh, 4:10 p.m. March 29 Pittsburgh, 1:40 p.m. March 30 at St. Louis,…
3/17/2026, 11:11:51 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Colorado returning to College Basketball Crown
The Colorado Buffaloes will return to the College Basketball Crown postseason tournament.
3/17/2026, 11:11:36 AM PDT
ABC News: Top Stories
WATCH: Georgia girl killed in bus stop fight was bullied, parents say
The family of a 12-year-old girl who died after a fight at a school bus stop in Georgia earlier this month is demanding a transparent investigation.
3/17/2026, 11:10:44 AM PDT
ABC13
Texas is 1 of 3 states with E. Coli case possibly linked to raw cheese
The FDA recommended that Raw Farm voluntarily remove its raw cheese products from sale, but the company declined. The owner said he refused to recall because investigators have not definitively linked them to any illnesses.
3/17/2026, 11:07:07 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Lil Wayne adds Denver show, extends anniversary tour after high demand
After high demand, Lil Wayne announced he is extending his 2025 tour into 2026 with dozens of shows, including one in Denver.
3/17/2026, 11:06:44 AM PDT
Gothamist
Extra Extra: Al Sharpton is fighting to keep a NoHo Underground Railroad stop from being destroyed
Because plans to demolish a parking garage could destroy the passageway, here are your afternoon links: Building more housing alone won't drive down rents, a penthouse with a massive slide in it, shoes are too big and more. [ more › ]
3/17/2026, 11:05:15 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Glenridge Road bridge struck by tractor-trailer
Glenville Police responded to a crash at the often struck Glenridge Road railroad bridge on Tuesday.
3/17/2026, 11:04:12 AM PDT
ABC News: Top Stories
Video shows apparent meteor in Ohio, Pennsylvania
A "boom" heard in Ohio on Tuesday morning appears to have been from a meteor, the National Weather Service in Cleveland said.
3/17/2026, 11:01:35 AM PDT
KRON4
Major software company Atlassian cuts over 250 jobs in SF
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A major software company cut hundreds of jobs in San Francisco last week. State filings indicate that software giant Atlassian laid off 252 people at its U.S. headquarters on Bush Street last week. The job cuts went into effect Friday and are permanent, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification [...]
3/17/2026, 11:00:17 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
Many California students still labeled English learners — despite testing as fluent
Thousands of California students remain classified as English learners even after they reach proficiency in English, according to research.
3/17/2026, 11:00:00 AM PDT
FOX 2
St. Charles duo charged in sexual abuse of toddler, more victims possible
A St. Charles man and woman are behind bars after an investigation revealed serious concerns about a toddler in their care, including repeated allegations of sexual abuse. Police say there could be additional victims and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
3/17/2026, 10:58:52 AM PDT
ABC13
Costco recalls popular meatloaf meal kit over salmonella concerns
Costco is recalling a popular meatloaf meal kit because it could be contaminated with salmonella.
3/17/2026, 10:58:48 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Loveland police conducting enforcement operations this week: LPD
Loveland police said Tuesday that the department will be conducting several "planned enforcement operations," targeting criminal activity this week.
3/17/2026, 10:58:07 AM PDT
FOX 2
MDC partners to remove invasive carp from Creve Coeur Lake
The Missouri Department of Conservation is leading an effort to remove invasive carp from Creve Coeur Lake, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, and research fish biologists from the Columbia Environmental Research Center.
3/17/2026, 10:57:04 AM PDT
Boston.com
MGB researchers just developed a new risk calculator for obesity. Here’s why that’s a game changer.
The new tool could help predict obesity-related health risks earlier and reshape prevention strategies, researchers say.

The post MGB researchers just developed a new risk calculator for obesity. Here’s why that’s a game changer. appeared first on Boston.com .
3/17/2026, 10:52:56 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
Texas State University police launch new camera monitoring program using student workers
Texas State University police have launched a new safety initiative called “Project Overwatch,” aimed at improving real-time monitoring across campus. The program uses student employees to watch hundreds of cameras, with plans to expand to round-the-clock coverage.
3/17/2026, 10:50:31 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
A look back at the Siena Saints in the NCAA Tournament
The Siena men's basketball team is set to compete against Duke on Thursday in the NCAA Division I Tournament.
3/17/2026, 10:46:49 AM PDT
Gothamist
Police arrest Bronx man in fatal crash with 60-year-old Queens actor in Midtown
The intersection of Broadway and West 53rd Street in Midtown on Feb. 14, 2023





He is charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian in the December 2025 collision on Broadway and West 53rd Street. [ more › ]
3/17/2026, 10:43:00 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Berkshire Co. couple convicted of infants' 2020 death
A Berkshire County jury convicted an Adams couple of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of a 10-month-old foster child.
3/17/2026, 10:42:02 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
A growing number of House Democratic candidates won't back Hakeem Jeffries' leadership
More and more Democratic candidates heading into the November midterms won't commit to backing Hakeem Jeffries as House minority leader.
3/17/2026, 10:41:55 AM PDT
Gothamist
4 dead, including child, after 4-alarm fire in Flushing, Queens
Officials respond to the blaze on Monday.





A 3-year-old girl was among the victims as more than 230 firefighters battled the blaze, officials say. [ more › ]
3/17/2026, 10:41:00 AM PDT
ABC7
Bear breaks into California home, rummages through kitchen while couple sleeps, video shows
Homeowners in Claremont, California awoke to the sound of a bear inside their home.
3/17/2026, 10:39:49 AM PDT
ABC7
Cook surviving on artificial heart saved with donor heart in first-ever UCSF transplant
"I was scared to death because I didn't have a heart for months." A man surviving without a real heart got a lucky break -- UCSF completed its first successful artificial heart to donor heart transplant. Two others died before him, attempting the same procedure.
3/17/2026, 10:37:50 AM PDT
KTLA
Want your tax refund before June? Don't forget this step
Officials previously warned some refunds could be temporarily frozen.
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News 4 Buffalo
3/17/2026, 10:37:29 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Houthis missing in action as U.S., Israel pummel terrorist group's backers in Iran
As American and Israeli forces wage an air campaign with far-reaching implications for the Middle East, Iran's Houthi allies have so far stayed out of the fight. The Yemeni militants may be calculating that direct involvement would invite devastating retaliation, analysts say.
3/17/2026, 10:37:00 AM PDT
Boston.com
Why this ICU nurse is running the 2026 Boston Marathon to support trauma recovery
Erin Daniel is running the 2026 Boston Marathon for Brigham and Women's Hospital's Stepping Strong team.

The post Why this ICU nurse is running the 2026 Boston Marathon to support trauma recovery appeared first on Boston.com .
3/17/2026, 10:36:09 AM PDT
ABC13
Cool Tuesday continues, but highs approach 90 this weekend
We are experiencing weather whiplash this week as temperatures rebound over 50 degrees after Tuesday morning's near freezing lows.
3/17/2026, 10:34:37 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
Children killed in southeast Austin apartment fire identified
First responders identified the three children who were killed in a fire at a southeast Austin apartment complex last week and shared that there's "insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the fire."
3/17/2026, 10:32:19 AM PDT
WGN-TV
Comer formally subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein investigation
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday formally subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about the Epstein files. The committee voted earlier this month to subpoena Bondi, following a motion from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who said it was unclear whether the Justice Department had turned over all records related to the convicted [...]
3/17/2026, 10:31:52 AM PDT
KRON4
'This is tone deaf': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman roasted for tweet thanking coders
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was roasted on social media Tuesday following a tweet thanking software coders for their past work. "I have so much gratitude to people who wrote extremely complex software character-by-character," wrote the billionaire San Francisco tech founder. "It already feels difficult to remember how much effort it really [...]
3/17/2026, 10:29:02 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
NH Supreme Court orders review of case against Logan Clegg
The New Hampshire Supreme Court said a lower court made mistakes in the case against a man who was accused and convicted of killing a...
3/17/2026, 10:27:02 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
FDA probes multistate E. coli outbreak tied to RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to RAW FARM-brand raw cheddar cheese -- and the company has declined a federal recommendation to remove its products from the market.
3/17/2026, 10:26:43 AM PDT
ABC13
12-year-old Georgia girl dies days after collapsing following fight near school bus stop
The family of a 12-year-old girl who died after a fight at a school bus stop in Georgia earlier this month is demanding a transparent investigation.
3/17/2026, 10:26:14 AM PDT
ABC7
Man sentenced for decapitating seagull after it tried to take fries from daughter
A man was sentenced for decapitating a seagull after it attempted to take fries from daughter on the boardwalk.
3/17/2026, 10:25:21 AM PDT
ABC7
Scientists say marijuana doesn't ease anxiety or other mental health conditions
Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn't work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research.
3/17/2026, 10:24:47 AM PDT
ABC7
Official Trailer: Miley Cyrus transforms back into Hannah Montana for the '20th Anniversary Special'
Take a trip down memory lane as Miley Cyrus dons the Hannah Montana wig in the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," premiering March 24 on Disney+ and Hulu.
3/17/2026, 10:22:22 AM PDT
Boston.com
Poll: Mass. Legislature underwater in court of public opinion
Massachusetts residents highly prize transparency and want to see an audit of the Legislature, the poll found.

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3/17/2026, 10:19:43 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
South Florida immigration advocates voice concerns over Haitian families potentially losing TPS
Immigration advocates in South Florida held a briefing to voice their concerns for Haitian families at risk of losing temporary protected status, as children could...
3/17/2026, 10:19:16 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Report: Eagles to sign WR Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown
Marquise Brown is a seven-year NFL vet who was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
3/17/2026, 10:18:04 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Would you need a passport, REAL ID to vote if SAVE Act passes?
The SAVE Act is about to take center stage in the Senate, potentially bringing new, strict identification requirements impacting how you vote.
3/17/2026, 10:16:21 AM PDT
WGN-TV
Loud 'boom' reported across NE Ohio: Possible meteor?
A loud 'boom' was reported across northeast Ohio just before 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
3/17/2026, 10:15:31 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Roots Picnic moves to Belmont Plateau with Jay-Z as headliner
The Roots Picnic will move to Belmont Plateau in West Fairmount Park this year. Jay-Z and the Roots will headline the two-day hip-hop festival, which is now in its 19th year.
3/17/2026, 10:13:11 AM PDT
ABC13
Trial begins for former MCPD officer charged in 2024 crash that killed mom, son and 1 other person
Ex-Missouri City police officer Blademir Viveros is set to stand trial after a crash that killed a mom, her 16-year-old son, and a person in the backseat of his patrol car.
3/17/2026, 10:13:09 AM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Navy delays decommissioning of USS Nimitz until 2027
The U.S. Navy has decided to extend the service life of its oldest serving aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz, until next year.
3/17/2026, 10:09:30 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
White House criticizes Joe Kent's resignation and 'absurd' allegations
The White House and its allies in Congress pushed back Tuesday at criticism of the war in Iran leveled by top counterterrorism official Joe Kent, who resigned his administration post in protest of the military operation.
3/17/2026, 10:07:35 AM PDT
KTLA
Lockdown lifted at Westlake HS in Thousand Oaks after reported threatening phone call
A lockdown has been lifted Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks Tuesday morning following a reported threatening phone call. Officials declared that there was no imminent threat to the school community, students, and staff members. Jason Branham, the school’s principal, originally reported that the front office received a call at 9:20 a.m. from an unidentified [...]
3/17/2026, 10:06:56 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
In eastern Ukraine, white nylon nets now stretch over roads and city streets, a low-tech defense against deadly FPV drones that dominate the battlefield and threaten civilians near the front line.
3/17/2026, 10:06:44 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
1 taken to hospital after stabbing in Denver
Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday morning in Denver.
3/17/2026, 10:04:51 AM PDT
WGN-TV
Chicago firefighter dies after suffering critical injuries while battling blaze on Far North Side
Michael Altman, a 32-year-old Chicago firefighter, tragically died after being critically injured while battling a fire on the city's Far North Side on Monday.
3/17/2026, 10:03:11 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Philadelphia Eagles 2026 depth chart
The latest projection of the Eagles' depth chart for next season.
3/17/2026, 10:02:04 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Future of Sesame Place in jeopardy amid lawsuit over royalties
Sesame Workshop, which owns the Sesame Street brand, is suing theme park owner SeaWorld over a contract dispute that could end the companies' decades-long relationship and jeopardize the future of Sesame Place in Bucks County.
3/17/2026, 10:01:15 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Hyundai stops sales of Palisade SUVs with specific trims after toddler dies in power seat accident
Hyundai is stopping sales of its Palisade SUVs with Limited and Calligraphy trims after a tot died in a power-folding seat accident.
3/17/2026, 10:00:56 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
Opinion: New Balboa Park parking policy still needlessly divides us
When access is tied to residency, it creates an internal border in a region that prides itself on being interconnected.
3/17/2026, 10:00:00 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap
A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.
3/17/2026, 9:57:21 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Daytona Beach Police officer seen repeatedly punching handcuffed suspect in viral video relieved of duty
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A Daytona Beach Police officer is accused of crossing the line with a handcuffed suspect and could face some consequences...
3/17/2026, 9:56:30 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Eagles 2027 compensatory draft pick tracker
The Philadelphia Eagles are likely going to lose a handful of good players in free agency this offseason to other teams around the NFL. However, one of the silver linings is that they will receive a maximum of four compensatory picks in the 2027 NFL Draft for the players they lose, minus the players they gain. Here we'll track each signing (both lost and gained), and whether or not each player will count toward the compensatory pick formula. Bookmark 🔖, please.
3/17/2026, 9:53:48 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
SpaceX crosses 10,000-satellite threshold, owning two-thirds of all active satellites in orbit
SpaceX hit a landmark milestone in the early hours of Tuesday morning, pushing its Starlink internet constellation past 10,000 simultaneously active satellites, a figure that would have seemed fantastical just a decade ago.
3/17/2026, 9:50:31 AM PDT
Observer
Art Central, Hong Kong’s ‘Discovery Fair,’ Is Back With a Record Lineup and an Eye on the Future
Director Corey Andrew Barr explains why the upcoming edition will be the fair's boldest, most forward-looking chapter yet.
3/17/2026, 9:47:32 AM PDT
Daily Heralds - Top Stories
Cary man charged in hit-and-run near Barrington
A Cary man is charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian near Barrington Monday night.
3/17/2026, 9:47:32 AM PDT
The Washington Times stories: News
Ex-LASD deputy sentenced to 63 months for extortion, sham arrest plot
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy and helicopter pilot was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for helping a self-styled cryptocurrency businessman extort a rival and arrange the sham drug-possession arrest of another adversary in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
3/17/2026, 9:47:22 AM PDT
FOX31 Denver
MacKinnon 6th player in history with 4-straight 110-point seasons
Nathan MacKinnon made National Hockey League history on Monday, becoming the sixth player in league history to score at least 110 points in four consecutive seasons.
3/17/2026, 9:47:13 AM PDT
KTLA
HR exec from infamous Coldplay kiss cam video speaks to Oprah about moment that ‘derailed' her life
The woman involved in the infamous Jumbotron scandal at a Coldplay concert last year is speaking out. Last summer, at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, Astronomer HR executive Kristin Cabot was seen in the arms of her married boss, a moment she said derailed her life. She discussed the viral moment in [...]
3/17/2026, 9:46:53 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
Workers union fighting city of Austin IT consolidation plan
Employees are protesting the city's plan to consolidate its information technology staff because they said the plan will put services — from public safety to accurate data collection — in jeopardy.
3/17/2026, 9:46:33 AM PDT
FOX 2
Woman killed after her vehicle strikes tree in St. Louis
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in St. Louis after suffering a medical emergency while driving.
3/17/2026, 9:46:13 AM PDT
Gothamist
NYC salon sued after allegedly telling Black patrons it doesn’t do their ‘kind of hair’
A mother and her 7-year-old daughter were denied service at an Upper East Side salon, according to the lawsuit. [ more › ]
3/17/2026, 9:45:47 AM PDT
ABC7
A plan to build 400 new homes in Sunnyvale could shut down popular Greek restaurant
Plans to tear down old office buildings and put up nearly 400 new homes in Sunnyvale could come at a price. Popular Greek restaurant Agape Grill would likely have to shut down.
3/17/2026, 9:44:00 AM PDT
Daily Heralds - Top Stories
Appellate court upholds trial court keeping Lake County Board candidate off ballot
The Democratic primary race for Lake County Board District 16 in the Round Lake area has taken another turn with an appellate court decision upholding an objection to remove Juan Beto Ruiz’ name from the ballot.
3/17/2026, 9:43:23 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
City of San Diego adopts new speed limits on hundreds of miles of roads
With these new permissions from the state, the city found more than 20% of its roads — 679.1 miles — are candidates for slower speeds.
3/17/2026, 9:42:57 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Sixers mailbag: Nick Nurse's performance as head coach; where is all of this is actually leading?
Answering your Sixers questions regarding Nick Nurse's performance as head coach and Joel Embiid's future.
3/17/2026, 9:35:21 AM PDT
KTLA
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries, but it's going to cost extra
Amazon said Tuesday that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over-the-counter medications, cleaning supplies and electronics.
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KXAN Austin
3/17/2026, 9:34:33 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
Lawmakers tried to kill California’s online community college. Now it’s growing rapidly
Calbright may now be California’s fastest-growing community college, based on tentative enrollment data comparing fall 2024 to fall 2025.
3/17/2026, 9:30:00 AM PDT
KXAN Austin
How often does Austin freeze? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry — Austin's official reporting site — date back to the 1890s. How many freezes has Austin had since then?
3/17/2026, 9:29:54 AM PDT
KRON4
Alameda braces for another ‘beach takeover’ party on St. Patrick’s Day
(KRON) -- Authorities in Alameda are preparing Tuesday for another “beach takeover” party that they said is being advertised to teenagers through social media. The potential beach party on St. Patrick’s Day follows a similar event that unfolded on Saturday, where police said underage drinking and fighting were reported. Police departments of Alameda and the [...]
3/17/2026, 9:29:16 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Cuba’s latest blackout underscores its deepening economic crisis as Rubio calls for new leadership
HAVANA (AP) — Large parts of Cuba were without power on Tuesday after its third blackout in four months underscored the island’s deepening energy and economic crises...
3/17/2026, 9:28:55 AM PDT