Allied ships urged to secure Strait amid media warnings

 

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep the chokepoint open, warning of strikes against Iranian vessels and shoreline; the U.S. said it would escort tankers amid disrupted traffic...

Fast-moving squall line threatens multiple regions Monday

 

United States. A fast-moving storm system will spread severe thunderstorms from Sunday night into Monday across multiple regions, producing damaging straight-line winds, isolated tornadoes and hail, according to local forecasts and the Storm Prediction Center. Forecasters issued alerts Sunday and designated Monday as an Alert Day in some markets; residents...

Arkansas Advances After Overtime Win Over Ole Miss

 

Nashville — Arkansas defeated Ole Miss 93-90 in overtime Saturday to reach the SEC tournament final, after Ole Miss upset Alabama and became the first 15-seed to reach the semifinals. Darius Acuff scored 24 and led Arkansas; Vanderbilt beat Florida to set a title matchup Sunday. ESPN Analytics favored Arkansas...

Florida braces for storms as cold front approaches

 

Florida meteorologists reported widespread unstable weather as a cold front approached this weekend, producing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across central and southern regions. Local forecasts said warm, moist air would feed storms with marginal to slight severe risk, including gusty winds, small hail, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding...

Michigan, Wisconsin Set For Big Ten Semifinal Rematch

 

Chicago — Michigan and Wisconsin meet in Saturday's Big Ten Tournament semifinal after Wisconsin's 91-88 overtime win over Illinois and Michigan's 71-67 quarterfinal victory over Ohio State. Michigan enters as a 3 seed with a 30-2 record; Wisconsin is 23rd with a 24-9 record and earlier defeated Michigan on Jan....

Dominican Republic's dominance sends Korea home; Ryu retires

 

MIAMI. The Dominican Republic defeated South Korea 10-0 on Friday to now advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals, capping the game with Austin Wells's three-run, walk-off homer in the seventh inning. Cristopher Sanchez struck out eight over five shutout innings, and the win tied the tournament home-run record at 14....

TSA Missed Paychecks Cause Long Airport Security Lines

 

Atlanta: Airports nationwide experienced long security lines after TSA agents missed their first full paycheck amid a partial Department of Homeland Security funding lapse that began on February 14. Airports including Hartsfield-Jackson, William P. Hobby, Salt Lake City International, New Orleans and Philadelphia reported extended waits, occasional checkpoint closures, and...

Trump rejects Iran deal as strikes and counterattacks continue

 

Washington, President Donald Trump said on March 13 that Iran had been 'totally defeated' by US and Israeli military operations but was seeking a deal he would not accept. He cited strikes on Kharg Island and pledged naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran launched drone and missile...

Timberwolves defeat injury-hit Warriors 127-117 in San Francisco

 

San Francisco — The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the injury‑plagued Golden State Warriors 127-117 Friday night at Chase Center. Anthony Edwards scored 42 points, shooting 13 of 22 and 12 of 12 on free throws, while Rudy Gobert added 18 points and nine rebounds. Golden State started Kristaps Porziņģis after acquiring...

Ole Miss Shocks Alabama 80-79 in SEC Tournament

 

Nashville, Ole Miss defeated No. 2 Alabama 80-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal on Friday night, eliminating the Crimson Tide after a game in Nashville. The 15-seed Rebels advanced after earlier wins over Texas and Georgia, shooting efficiently in the second half. Alabama's Labaron Philon scored 28 points, but his...