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DNC shortlists five cities; Chicago leads contention

Chicago — The Democratic National Committee placed five U.S. cities on a shortlist this week to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, with Chicago identified as a front-runner to host in both 2028 and 2032. The D…

Shreveport transmission main break prompts city response

Shreveport, Louisiana — A ruptured 42-inch transmission main near Cross Lake over the weekend disrupted water service, prompting a citywide voluntary boil advisory and closures of some government offices and schools. Cit…

Companies Report Q4 and FY2025 Earnings, Dividends Declared

SANTA CLARA, Calif. Public companies reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results, releasing unaudited statements and dividend plans. Tuya, Agora, Webco, Oxford Square and Niagen disclosed earnings showing revenue gro…

Trump Threatens Cutting All Trade Ties With Spain

WASHINGTON, President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to sever all United States trade with Spain after Madrid declined to allow U.S. forces to use jointly operated bases for strikes against Iran. He told German Chanc…

Texas primaries spotlight Cornyn, Paxton amid Iran conflict

Dallas — Texas voters held primary elections Tuesday to select party nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and state offices, with incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn facing challengers Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt. Re…

Washington: Noem faces Senate over immigration and security

Washington, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee in her first congressional appearance since two Minneapolis protesters were shot and killed during federal immig…

Trump Hosts German Chancellor Merz Amid Iran Tensions

Washington, President Donald Trump met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Tuesday for scheduled bilateral talks focusing on Iran, trade, Ukraine and transatlantic security cooperation. The leaders hel…

Supreme Court temporarily restores parental notification powers

Washington, U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted emergency appeal allowing California schools to notify parents if students identify as transgender without consent, temporarily blocking a state law that prohibited automa…

House releases Clinton depositions in Epstein investigation videos

Washington — The House Oversight Committee released video recordings Monday of closed-door depositions by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about convicted sex offender Jeffrey E…

U.S. Continues Campaign Against Iran; Objectives Outlined

Washington — President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. forces completed initial objectives in an ongoing campaign against Iran and remain prepared to continue. He listed four goals: degrade missile capabilities, de…

Warm surge precedes multi-day storm and flood risks

United States — Multiple regional weather services report that warm, humid air will precede rounds of rain and thunderstorms this week, escalating to severe hazards midweek. Tuesday will produce widespread warmth and iso…

US Companies Announce Energy, Mining, Real Estate Developments

United States. Multiple companies announced corporate actions this week, including CTO Realty Growth's acquisition of Palms Crossing in McAllen, Texas for $81.6 million; enCore Energy's Executive Chair William M. Sheriff…

Congressman Baird’s Wife Dies After Crash-Related Complications

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Jim Baird’s office announced Sunday that his wife, Danise Baird, died from complications related to injuries sustained in a Jan. 5 car crash in Washington that hospitalized both. The statement sai…

Several U.S. Companies Report Diverse Fourth-Quarter Financial Results

United States — On Monday, multiple U.S. companies reported fourth-quarter results showing mixed profits and losses, per AP earnings snapshots and analyst estimates also accompanied several reports. Apartment Investment …

Nationwide Census Shows Women Represent Small Construction Share

United States. New U.S. Census Bureau data show 11.7% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women, while the sector faces an estimated 349,000-worker shortage. The Department of Labor's Women in Apprentic…

Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke Announces He Will Retire

HELENA — Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to Montana’s western congressional district, saying medical procedures and recovery will prevent full-time service. In a letter, Zinke thanked su…

Kuwait Air Defences Mistakenly Shoot Down Three F-15Es

Washington: On March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles supporting Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait at 11:03 p.m. ET in an apparent friendly-fire incident, United States Central Command said. Kuwaiti air def…

Markets react as strikes push crude prices higher

Washington, Markets reacted to joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran this week, driving crude futures higher when trading resumed Sunday evening. Traders and analysts reported disruptions to shipments and attacks on …

Congress Prepares War Powers Vote After Iran Strikes

Washington. Congress will vote this week after the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran, killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior officials. Lawmakers…

U.S.-Israel Joint Strikes Reportedly Sink Nine Iranian Ships

Washington — President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. forces destroyed and sank nine Iranian naval ships and damaged Iran’s naval headquarters after joint strikes with Israel. U.S. Central Command reported overnight …

Texas Democrats Clash in High-Stakes Senate Primary Race

Austin, Texas. Democrats are engaged in a contentious U.S. Senate primary as Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico compete for the party nomination ahead of the March 3 primary. Early voting closed Feb. 27,…

U.S.-Israeli Strikes Kill Iran's Supreme Leader Today

Washington U.S. and Israeli forces launched coordinated airstrikes early Saturday on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and striking multiple military and command sites rapidly across the country. Tehran…

Hurricanes extend streak with 5-2 win over Red Wings

Raleigh, N.C. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 Saturday, extending their winning streak to five games on home ice and pushing a 12-game point streak to 10-0-2. Shayne Gostisbehere recorded a goa…

CENTCOM Launches Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

Washington — U.S. Central Command launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28 at President Trump's direction, striking IRGC command centers, air defenses, missile and drone launch sites, and airfields beginning at 1:15 a.m. …

Texas GOP primary: Cornyn faces Paxton and Hunt

Austin — Republican voters in Texas held a pivotal Senate primary Tuesday this week as Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt competed for the GOP nomination. Cornyn received major establishme…

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