Montgomery, Ala. Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted Charles Sonny Burton's death sentence to life without the possibility of parole, citing fairness because the shooter was not executed. Burton, 75, had been convicted as an accomplice in the 1991 AutoZone robbery in Talladega in which Doug Battle was killed. Public...
United States — Multiple cities are staging St. Patrick's Day events this week, with parades, festivals and safety measures. Savannah is preparing its 202nd parade on Tuesday, March 17, and is ranked for green landmarks. Pittsburgh’s parade begins Saturday at 10 a.m., with bars offering themed breakfasts and drink specials....
Austin, Texas — Multiple companies announced conference participation, earnings calls, and regulatory updates this week globally. Genprex said executives will attend BIO Europe Spring in Lisbon March 23–25 to meet industry groups. Spectral AI scheduled fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and a March 24 conference call. Co-Diagnostics confirmed Nasdaq compliance...
Missoula and multiple regions saw forecasts this week for incoming Pacific systems that will deliver prolonged mountain snowfall, valley rain–snow, and strong winds beginning Wednesday night into Thursday; High Wind Watches and First Alert Weather Days were posted with travel, power outage, avalanche and localized flood risks noted. Based on...
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — This week the PGA Tour launched PGA Tour Pass, outlined plans to reduce and centralize its schedule, and proposed expanding elite events and increasing field sizes. On Tuesday the tour released the Pass on its app with partners including Delta, FanDuel and PGA Tour Superstores....
Washington, U.S. forces and Iranian-aligned units engaged in escalating operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz this week, following widespread strikes on Feb. 28 and subsequent confrontations. On March 10, U.S. Central Command reported strikes on 16 Iranian minelaying vessels, while President Trump warned Iran against blocking oil shipments...
Cincinnati — President Donald Trump toured an Ohio pharmaceutical plant and campaigned in nearby Hebron, Kentucky, Wednesday, endorsing Ed Gallrein in a primary challenge to Rep. Thomas Massie. He promoted administration efforts to lower prescription drug prices and argued his policies could steady the economy amid market dislocation tied to...
United States — Gasoline prices rose sharply this week as crude oil climbed amid escalating Middle East tensions, prompting pump price increases across multiple states. AAA and local station data show state averages: Nevada $4.17, Florida $3.63, South Carolina $3.15, Ohio about $3.44 and Georgia $3.32, with national averages reported...
United States — Meteorologists reported warm, dry conditions across multiple regions Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a potent cold front expected to bring showers and thunderstorms midweek. Forecasts warned of isolated severe storms Wednesday night into Thursday with threats of heavy rain and gusty winds, and a Level 2 slight...
New York — Authorities arrested two Pennsylvania teenagers after they tried to detonate improvised explosive devices during counterprotests outside Gracie Mansion Saturday. Investigators say 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi were inspired by ISIS and threw or attempted to set off devices packed with bolts, nails and TATP; one...
