Washington Urges India To Accept Russian Crude Cargoes

 

Washington: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that more than 100 million barrels of Russian crude were waiting offshore for China and that the United States asked India to accept some cargoes to stabilize markets this week; he stressed sanctions remain unchanged and that energy infrastructure will not be targeted....

Partial Shutdown Sparks Nationwide Airport Security Delays Sunday

 

New Orleans — Long security lines disrupted travel at U.S. airports this week as a partial federal government shutdown left Transportation Security Administration staff unpaid and reduced staffing levels. Airports including Louis Armstrong New Orleans International and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta reported lines extending into garages and hallways and wait times up...

Kansas City Airport Evacuated During Potential Threat Investigation

 

Kansas City, authorities evacuated Kansas City International Airport Sunday after a reported potential threat prompted officials to clear terminals, ground flights and divert traffic. Airport Police, the Kansas City Aviation Department and FBI personnel coordinated sweeps beginning about 11:15 a.m., escorting roughly 2,000 people onto the tarmac and holding arriving...

UCLA Dominates Iowa, Repeats as Big Ten Champions

 

INDIANAPOLIS, UCLA defeated Iowa 96-45 Sunday to win its second straight Big Ten tournament title, extending its school-record win streak to 25 games. Gianna Kneepkens scored 19 points and Kiki Rice added 15 points and eight assists, earning tournament Most Outstanding Player honors. The Bruins set championship records with a...

Washington: Trump's 'Roaring' Economy Falters Early Entering 2026

 

Washington — President Donald Trump promised a booming 2026 but the year opened with job losses, higher gasoline prices and market volatility, according to recent reports. The administration touted January's 130,000 payroll gain and a State of the Union claim that the economy was "roaring," while more recent data since...

Conference and NBA matchups set for tournament week

 

United States — Conference tournament play begins as multiple regional college and NBA teams meet in scheduled matchups this week overall. Tulane hosts Memphis after split regular-season results; Memphis won 96-95 on March 8 while Tulane won 78-76 on Feb. 1. Cincinnati faces Utah in the Big 12 Tournament following...

Nebraska Edges Iowa in Overtime, Hoiberg Contract Extended

 

LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska defeated Iowa 84-75 in overtime Sunday, securing its 26th victory and matching the program record for wins in a season. The Huskers led late, survived a second-half rally, and clinched the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament. Iowa's Bennett Stirtz earlier scored 21 in a...

Oliveira dominates Holloway, captures BMF at UFC 326

 

Las Vegas — Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 326 on Saturday, claiming the BMF title after dominating on the ground with repeated takedowns and submission threats. All three judges scored the bout 50-45 as Oliveira totaled 20:49 of control time across five rounds. The fight...

Explosive Devices Thrown Near Mayor's Residence During Protest

 

New York: Police identified two suspects and detained six people after smoking projectiles filled with nuts, bolts and screws were thrown near Gracie Mansion during an anti-Muslim demonstration this week. Authorities said the devices were wrapped in tape and ignited; investigators, including the NYPD and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task...

Duke Tops North Carolina; Wilson Out For Season

 

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke defeated No. 17 North Carolina 76-61 on Saturday in the regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium, capitalizing on a 20-2 second-half run and 24 points off turnovers. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 26 points and 15 rebounds in what likely was his final home game. North...