ORLANDO and BOSTON — Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg returned from a left midfoot sprain this week, rejoining Dallas’ lineup Thursday against the Orlando Magic and again Friday at TD Garden. He scored 18 points in Orlando but Dallas lost 115-114 after a late three-pointer; he then produced 16 points, eight...
United States — Meteorologists warn of a multi-state severe weather threat spanning Friday into Saturday as a strong cold front advances east. Warm, moist air and strong southwesterly winds will push temperatures into 70s and 80s, creating instability for thunderstorms. Forecasts from regional news teams widely show Level 1–2 severe...
Torrey, Utah — Authorities arrested Ivan W. Miller, 22, after three women were found shot to death on March 4 in Wayne County: two hikers and a woman at her Lyman home. Prosecutors allege Miller killed the victims to steal vehicles and credit cards after he damaged his truck hitting...
WASHINGTON. President Donald Trump named Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as his nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security on March 5, replacing Kristi Noem, whom he designated "Special Envoy of the Americas" in a Truth Social post. The change follows bipartisan criticism of Noem's leadership, including scrutiny over a US$220 million...
BOSTON, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum returned to play Friday, nearly ten months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during last May’s playoffs. The team officially upgraded him from sidelined to questionable on Thursday and then available ahead of the home game versus the Dallas Mavericks. Celtics president Brad Stevens...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her, effective March 31, 2026. Trump said Noem will become Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a Western Hemisphere security initiative set to be...
Washington: Attorneys general and governors from more than 20 states filed a lawsuit Thursday to block President Donald Trump's newly announced global tariffs, arguing he exceeded statutory and constitutional authority. The suit contends the administration violated the Trade Act of 1974 by invoking Section 122 to impose up to 15%...
VENTURA, Calif. — Authorities arrested Britney Spears Wednesday night and booked her early Thursday, records show. The California Highway Patrol is identified as the arresting agency; public booking records list her occupation as “celebrity.” Reports conflict on specific charges: booking logs did not list a charge publicly while multiple entertainment...
Multiple U.S. cities. Local forecasts report an active spring pattern bringing warm temperatures, showers and thunderstorms through the weekend into next week. Temperatures will reach upper 70s to low 80s Thursday and Friday across parts of the Southeast and Ohio Valley. A strong cold front will move in Saturday, increasing...
Iowa City — Michigan defeated Iowa 71-68 Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, securing an undefeated true-road regular season and finishing 28-2 overall and 18-1 in Big Ten play. Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg each scored 16 points; Aday Mara added 14 with tiebreaking baskets in the final 1:22. Iowa rallied...
