Iran conflict pushes fertilizer and fuel costs higher

 

Bismarck, N.D. Farmers across the United States reported rising fertilizer and fuel costs this week nationwide as the war in Iran disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, producers and extension agents said. Several farmers reported fertilizer bills up as much as 40 percent and millions of acres rely on...

Venezuela Claims First World Baseball Classic Title Wednesday

 

Miami — Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday, winning its first World Baseball Classic title on Eugenio Suárez's ninth-inning double. Bryce Harper's eighth-inning two-run homer had tied the score, but Venezuela rallied and Daniel Palencia struck out the final batter in the ninth. About 36,190 fans attended at loanDepot...

Tramon Mark's Late Jumper Sends Texas Into Tournament

 

DAYTON, Ohio. Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining Tuesday, giving Texas a 68-66 victory over North Carolina State in a First Four NCAA Tournament game. Mark scored 17 points as the Longhorns, who entered the tournament 19-14 after losing five of six, advanced as the No....

Illinois Primary Sets Pritzker-Bailey Rematch for November 2026

 

SPRINGFIELD — Republican Darren Bailey won Illinois' GOP primary Tuesday, setting a November rematch with Democratic incumbent Governor J.B. Pritzker, who secured the Democratic nomination unopposed. Unofficial Associated Press returns called Bailey with 50 percent of the vote to Ted Dabrowski's about 32 percent, with other GOP candidates trailing. Lt....

US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Hormuz

 

Washington: US forces struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz on March 18, employing multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetrator munitions, Central Command said. The strikes targeted hardened coastal positions CENTCOM described as posing a risk to international shipping after Iran temporarily closed the waterway. US officials said the action followed...

Mark's jumper sends Texas forward; Howard wins first

 

DAYTON, Ohio, Texas advanced in the NCAA Tournament after Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining, giving the Longhorns a 68-66 First Four win over North Carolina State on Tuesday night. Mark scored 17 points as Texas (19-14) earned an 11-seed in the West and will face...

Biss Wins Democratic Primary in Illinois’ 9th District

 

Chicago, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary Tuesday to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky, defeating progressive activist Kat Abughazaleh and multiple challengers in the heavily Democratic 9th District. The Associated Press called the race late Tuesday as Biss led with about 29–30 percent while Abughazaleh trailed in the mid-20s,...

Multiple U.S. Fires Prompt Responses, Investigations Over Days

 

United States. Fire departments in multiple states responded to structure fires, containing blazes and investigating causes. On Monday crews contained a chimney fire in Stella, Wisconsin. Early Tuesday, Palm Beach County units fought a sugar plant blaze that prompted evacuations and a second alarm. Later Tuesday night, firefighters battled a...

Cities, organizations suspend Cesar Chavez Day after allegations

 

United States — Multiple organizations and cities suspended Cesar Chavez Day events this week after investigative reporting and public statements raised allegations of sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez. The United Farm Workers and the Cesar Chavez Foundation withdrew or distanced themselves from celebrations; several municipalities and institutions paused honors, covered...

Comer subpoenas Bondi for testimony in Epstein probe

 

Washington. House Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday, ordering a deposition April 14 to question the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The committee approved a subpoena motion March 4 with support from five...