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...

Calipari's 900th Win: Arkansas Tops Missouri in Overtime

 

COLUMBIA, Mo. Arkansas defeated Missouri 88-84 in overtime Saturday, giving coach John Calipari his 900th Division I men's victory. Meleek Thomas scored 28 points, and Trevon Brazile added 19 points and nine rebounds; Malique Ewin contributed 17 points and four late free throws. Mark Mitchell scored a career-high 32 as...

U.S. Gas Prices Spike After Middle East Tensions

 

United States. Oil price spikes after recent U.S.-Iran-related strikes and disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz pushed global crude above $100 a barrel, prompting rapid pump-price increases this week. GasBuddy and AAA data show national averages rose roughly 51 cents in seven days to about $3.45 per gallon, with larger...

Bruins extend home streak with 3-1 win Saturday

 

Boston — The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 Saturday at TD Garden, extending their home winning streak to 12 games. Viktor Arvidsson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm added goals, and Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves. Washington’s Aliaksei Protas scored...

USWNT Clinches SheBelieves Cup with Late Winning Goal

 

Harrison, N.J. The U.S. women’s national team reclaimed the 2026 SheBelieves Cup with a 1-0 victory over Colombia on Saturday, secured by Alyssa Thompson’s 82nd-minute goal that completed an unbeaten tournament run. Head coach Emma Hayes highlighted squad depth, tactical adjustments and defensive organization across three matches. Media reports noted...

Trump Threatens Expanded Strikes Against Iran After Claims

 

Washington, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday that the United States is considering expanded strikes inside Iran and warned Tehran would be 'hit very hard' after he claimed Iran had apologized and 'surrendered' to neighboring states. Several outlets reported Iranian officials signaled de-escalation and pledged to halt attacks...

Tuscaloosa: Alabama Beats Auburn, Secures No. 2 Seed

 

Tuscaloosa — Alabama defeated Auburn 96-84 on Saturday, completing a regular-season sweep and officially securing the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament. Labaron Philon Jr. and Aden Holloway each scored 21 points, and Alabama improved to 23-8 (13-5 SEC). The Crimson Tide controlled the game through shooting runs and...

Washington Warns Iran After Tehran Apology, Threats Escalate

 

Washington US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that Iran could face expanded strikes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring states and said Tehran would suspend attacks unless provoked. Trump posted on Truth Social claiming Iran had 'surrendered' and that US and Israeli strikes had degraded Iranian capabilities...

Federal agent shooting footage raises transparency questions

 

Washington: Newly released public videos show a federal immigration agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, during a March 15, 2025 traffic encounter in South Padre Island, Texas. Authorities released recent hours of body-camera and police footage after public records requests by news organizations. DHS internal records alleged the...