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...
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...
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...
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...
Chicago, UCLA defeated eighth-ranked Michigan State 88-84 in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on Friday, advancing to a semifinal with Purdue. Donovan Dent had 23 points and 12 assists, and Trent Perry added 22, sealing the final possession with free throws. Tyler Bilodeau exited late in the first half with...
Washington — The United States conducted bombing raids on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island this week, the U.S. president announced. He posted that the strikes targeted military facilities and that commanders spared oil infrastructure to avoid disrupting exports. U.S. Central Command and Pentagon statements cited strikes on numerous targets...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Arizona guard Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer to give No. 2 Arizona an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night. Bradley finished with 15 points, and reserve Anthony Dell'Orso also scored 26 with six 3-pointers....
Washington — The U.S. State Department announced publicly on March 14 a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The Rewards for Justice posting lists ten individuals, including Iran's interior minister Eskandar Momeni and intelligence minister Esmail Khatib, saying the targets...
HOUSTON -- Team USA edged Canada 5-3 on Friday at Daikin Park, advancing to the World Baseball Classic semifinals and setting a Sunday matchup with the Dominican Republic. Logan Webb started and yielded 4 2/3 scoreless innings while Kyle Schwarber produced an early run. Canada staged a late rally but...
United States — Cities across the country held St. Patrick's Day parades and festivals Saturday, bringing community groups, bands, floats and family activities to downtown streets. North Myrtle Beach hosted its 36th annual parade with more than 100 floats and a festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Denver began...
