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Chicago. Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials attended a celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The Rainbow PUSH Coalition organized the service at a Black church venue with a 10,000-seat arena following earlier memorials in South Carolina and Chicago. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed attendees; gospel singer BeBe Winans performed. Speakers praised Jackson's civil rights leadership and political campaigns, and Obama highlighted Jackson's role expanding democratic participation while referencing contemporary political divisions. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas withdrew his bid for reelection Thursday after admitting this week to an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide. House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leaders urged Gonzales to withdraw and the House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry. Gonzales posted his decision on X and said he will serve the remainder of his term. The withdrawal makes YouTuber Brandon Herrera the GOP nominee by default for the district’s runoff. The developments followed publication of explicit texts and local reporting this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

HOUSTON — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday, overcoming a short-handed roster and late-game heroics. Brandon Podziemski scored 26 points and De’Anthony Melton added 23; Reed Sheppard led Houston with 30. Stephen Curry sat out his 12th straight game with a knee issue and will be re-evaluated around Tuesday. Coach Steve Kerr noted multiple key players were unavailable, and two-way guard LJ Cryer returned from injury to contribute 12 points and bench contributions. The game featured decisive free throws, a late Melton tip-in and a Podziemski three. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

DENVER — LeBron James broke the NBA record for career made field goals on Thursday, sinking a baseline turnaround jumper for his 15,838th basket in the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets. The milestone surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 career field goals. James finished the game with 16 points, eight assists and five rebounds but the Lakers lost 120-113 as Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double. James briefly left with a left-elbow concern before returning late in the fourth quarter. He entered his 23rd season having already held the NBA all-time scoring mark. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — President Donald Trump hosted Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at the White House on Thursday to honor the team's 2025 MLS Cup victory, receiving a pink No. 47 jersey and ball. Trump praised Messi, the club and coach Javier Mascherano, noted the U.S. role in hosting the 2026 World Cup and referenced military operations in Iran. Messi stood with team members during the East Room ceremony while some outlets highlighted political implications of the visit. The event followed Inter Miami's championship and preceded the club's U.S. fixtures. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Nashville, U.S. immigration agents detained Estefany Rodriguez Flores, a reporter for Spanish-language outlet Nashville Noticias, during a traffic stop on Wednesday, March 4, and transferred her to an ICE detention center. Her attorneys filed an emergency petition asserting officers did not present a warrant and seeking immediate release; a federal judge ordered ICE to respond by Friday, March 6. ICE said officers held an administrative warrant and later stated she will receive due process. Court filings note she entered the United States in 2021 and has pending immigration matters, court records show. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State edged Rutgers 91-87 Thursday as Jeremy Fears and Coen Carr scored 21 points each, moving the Spartans to 25-5 overall and 15-4 in Big Ten play. Michigan State built a 19-point second-half lead before Rutgers mounted a late run and defensive lapses; Fears sealed the win with two free throws with 2.9 seconds remaining. The victory clinched a top-four seed and a double-bye into the Big Ten Tournament; coach Tom Izzo acknowledged late-game errors while celebrating Senior Night. The Spartans will visit No. 3 Michigan on Sunday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington. The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control on March 5 issued a Russia-related licence authorising delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Russian origin loaded on vessels as of March 5, 2026, to India, with transactions authorised through end of April 3, 2026. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the temporary waiver aims to keep oil flowing into global markets, covers shipments stranded at sea, and will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government. The waiver requires Indian firms to purchase and receive cargoes at Indian ports. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 rebounds and six assists in a 120-100 loss to the Celtics, whose Jayson Tatum made his season debut following an Achilles injury. Flagg reached the 1,000-career-point milestone during the sequence. Teams and media reported the performances and injuries across multiple game recaps. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 risk tiers, dense fog advisories, and potential for damaging straight-line winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Authorities issued First Alert Weather notices and advised caution during peak afternoon and evening hours Saturday. Flooding concerns may persist after one-half to one inch of rain. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.