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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 said Tatum would return only when physically and mentally ready. Tatum logged 27 minutes, scoring 15 points with 12 rebounds and seven assists as the Celtics beat the Mavericks 120-100. Boston remains second in the Eastern Conference with 20 regular-season games left. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 unveiled Saturday in Doral, Florida. Noem faced bipartisan criticism and intense questioning this week on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement, department spending and deadly enforcement operations. Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar will immediately lead the department during the transition while Mullin seeks Senate confirmation. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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% duties after the Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs under emergency powers. Plaintiffs cite harms to consumers, businesses and farmers and note estimates of billions in past tariff costs and household impacts. The administration announced the tariffs the same day this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 outlets reported a DUI. Her vehicle was towed or impounded, and officials released her the following morning with a citation and a May 4 court date. A representative called the incident “completely inexcusable” and said Spears will comply with the law. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 storm coverage and severe threats including damaging winds and hail. Flood watches and warnings persist in parts of central Ohio after heavy overnight rain earlier this week. Behind the front, colder air may produce snow on the storm’s backside late next week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 late with an 11-1 run but missed multiple tying attempts in the closing seconds. Michigan committed 18 turnovers that led to 26 Iowa points, yet executed late stops to preserve the win. Officials confirmed the final result. The game occurred March 5, 2026. Based on 10 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington. Congress will vote Thursday on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security after funding officially lapsed on Feb. 14 nationwide. Republicans urged lawmakers this week to restore full DHS funding, citing the U.S.-Iran war and heightened homeland threats. Democrats said they will fund most DHS agencies but oppose funding ICE and CBP without immigration-enforcement reforms after the January shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The Senate planned a procedural vote at 1:45 p.m., and the House scheduled a 4 p.m. vote. Leadership statements emphasized urgency; procedural hurdles remained. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — A federal judge moved this week to begin implementing refunds after the Supreme Court's Feb. 20 ruling invalidated tariffs imposed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Judge Richard Eaton said importers of record are entitled to benefit and will oversee refund cases; he scheduled a closed settlement conference March 6. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported collecting about US$166 billion from more than 330,000 importers and proposed a streamlined refund system potentially ready in 45 days. Separately, two dozen states filed suit challenging a subsequent 15% tariff plan. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — The Senate on Wednesday rejected a war powers resolution 47-53 intended to limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further military actions against Iran. The vote split largely by party with notable cross-party votes; lawmakers said the House would consider a related measure Thursday. Sponsors included Sen. Tim Kaine and House proposers cited included Khanna-Massie; several senators publicly explained their votes. The outcome preserves executive operational discretion while intensifying congressional debate over authorization and oversight. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. UAB defeated Charlotte 80-74 Wednesday night as Chance Westry posted 20 points and 11 assists, Evan Chatman added 19 points, and KyeRon Lindsay scored 12. WASHINGTON Jean Aranguren scored 20 to lift George Washington past Saint Bonaventure 91-82 in overtime. EVANSVILLE, Ind. Milos Nenadic scored 24 as Lindenwood beat Little Rock 72-62 in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament first round. GLEN RIDGE, N.J. Glen Ridge boys and girls teams advanced to sectional semifinals; the girls later beat Verona 34-31 on March 4 to reach the quarterfinals. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research for further verification only.