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Columbus, Ohio — U.S. military confirmed that a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on March 12, 2026, after an unspecified incident involving another aircraft in friendly airspace. U.S. Central Command and the Department of Defense identified six crewmembers killed, including Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons of the Ohio Air National Guard. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags lowered until the airmen's funerals. Local communities and families held memorials and public statements this week as officials released service biographies and condolences. Officials and families shared memories. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep the chokepoint open, warning of strikes against Iranian vessels and shoreline; the U.S. said it would escort tankers amid disrupted traffic and rising oil concerns. Separately, Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters to 'correct course' regarding coverage of the Iran war or face license renewal scrutiny. Governments and maritime operators continue to actively respond to heightened security and communications scrutiny. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting independent analysis.

United States. A fast-moving storm system will spread severe thunderstorms from Sunday night into Monday across multiple regions, producing damaging straight-line winds, isolated tornadoes and hail, according to local forecasts and the Storm Prediction Center. Forecasters issued alerts Sunday and designated Monday as an Alert Day in some markets; residents are urged to prepare safety plans, monitor watches and warnings, and secure outdoor items. Cooler air will follow, with temperatures falling sharply Monday and into Tuesday across affected areas. Utilities and emergency services are mobilizing now for potential outages and emergency responses. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Nashville — Arkansas defeated Ole Miss 93-90 in overtime Saturday to reach the SEC tournament final, after Ole Miss upset Alabama and became the first 15-seed to reach the semifinals. Darius Acuff scored 24 and led Arkansas; Vanderbilt beat Florida to set a title matchup Sunday. ESPN Analytics favored Arkansas and bracketologists project a mid-single-digit NCAA seed for the Razorbacks; recruiting interest around Ole Miss continued amid the run. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Florida meteorologists reported widespread unstable weather as a cold front approached this weekend, producing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across central and southern regions. Local forecasts said warm, moist air would feed storms with marginal to slight severe risk, including gusty winds, small hail, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding from one to two inches of rain, with isolated pockets possibly receiving four to six inches. Forecasters warned gusts near sixty miles per hour in stronger storms and predicted temperatures would fall below average after the front passes. Residents should monitor updates. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Chicago — Michigan and Wisconsin meet in Saturday's Big Ten Tournament semifinal after Wisconsin's 91-88 overtime win over Illinois and Michigan's 71-67 quarterfinal victory over Ohio State. Michigan enters as a 3 seed with a 30-2 record; Wisconsin is 23rd with a 24-9 record and earlier defeated Michigan on Jan. 10. Key performers include Wisconsin's John Blackwell and Nick Boyd and Michigan's Elliot Cadeau and Yaxel Lendeborg. Bettors listed Michigan as an 11.5-point favorite with a 161.5 over/under. The winner advances to the Big Ten title game and improves NCAA tournament positioning considerably. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

MIAMI. The Dominican Republic defeated South Korea 10-0 on Friday to now advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals, capping the game with Austin Wells's three-run, walk-off homer in the seventh inning. Cristopher Sanchez struck out eight over five shutout innings, and the win tied the tournament home-run record at 14. South Korea starter Ryu Hyun-jin, who allowed three runs in 1 2/3 innings, announced his retirement from international play after the loss. The Dominican Republic advanced to WBC semifinal since 2017. Team USA prepares to face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 reopened food pantries to assist unpaid workers. TSA officials and unions reported staffing losses, citing more than 300 resignations and that 60,000 employees received paychecks worth zero; some workers received half-paychecks earlier. Officials advised travelers to arrive earlier as spring break travel increased. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 attacks and pro-government rallies rejected talks. Trump told NBC he would not accept terms until Iran abandoned nuclear ambitions, while officials warned of tanker disruptions and rising oil tensions this week, raising energy and shipping concerns. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 him at the trade deadline; he scored 20, and Brandin Podziemski had 25. Draymond Green was scratched with lower‑back soreness, and the Warriors lost Seth Curry, Al Horford and Quinten Post to injuries during the game, extending Golden State’s losing streak to four. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.