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New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a citywide travel ban and state of emergency on Sunday as a nor'easter moved into the northeastern United States. City officials ordered streets, bridges and highways closed to nonessential vehicles from 9:00 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday, suspended transit services, and closed public schools while sanitation crews and emergency teams deployed plows and outreach units. The National Weather Service warned of blizzard conditions with rates of two to three inches hourly, wind gusts over 50 mph, and potential power outages. Officials urged residents to remain home. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Palm Beach, Florida. U.S. Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man who entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago early Sunday, authorities said. Law enforcement observed the man near the resort's north gate carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can at about 1:30 a.m. They ordered him to drop the items; he reportedly raised the firearm and was fired upon. No protectees or officers were physically injured. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating and reviewing footage and the suspect's background. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will raise a global tariff on imports to 15 percent after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff program. Trump posted the increase on Truth Social following a 6-3 ruling that limited his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; he had announced a 10 percent levy. The administration said it will review legal options and determine legally permissible tariffs, while some lawmakers urged caution about blanket tariffs and highlighted congressional authority. The announcement may prompt legal challenges, market and diplomatic responses. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — US officials said this week that President Donald Trump questioned why Iran has not "capitulated" despite a US military build-up intended to pressure Tehran into a nuclear agreement. Washington deployed two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and weaponry and resumed Oman-mediated talks with Iran in Geneva aimed at averting military conflict. US envoy Steve Witkoff voiced the president's concern in a Fox News interview on Feb 21. Iran's mission to the UN warned on Friday that US statements risk military aggression, while Tehran said a draft proposal would be ready within days. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it will suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday as part of emergency measures during a partial government shutdown that began Feb. 14. DHS said it will redirect staff to prioritize the general traveling public, halt enrollments and renewals, and pause expedited services. The Transportation Security Administration subsequently said PreCheck would remain operational while evaluating staffing case-by-case. Airports including Denver International and Chicago O'Hare reported varied effects as the suspension rollout unfolded this weekend. Lawmakers and officials publicly disputed the move. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — President Donald Trump weighed military options against Iran on Feb 23 as diplomacy entered a last‑ditch phase, while negotiators resumed Oman‑mediated talks this week and scheduled a Geneva session for Thursday. The US dispatched warships, aircraft and weaponry to the Middle East; Trump said on Feb 19 he would decide within 10–15 days whether to order strikes. Iran conducted small naval drills with Russia and reported planned Chinese exercises in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran’s UN mission warned of catastrophic regional consequences if the US attacks. No further details have emerged. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Baltimore — On Saturday and Sunday, NCAA mid-major basketball teams recorded conference wins and overtime finishes across the Mid-Eastern, Big South and Patriot League. Morgan State beat Delaware State 82-68 as Alfred Worrell Jr. scored 25 points. Coppin State defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 71-65 in overtime with Hussain Williams contributing 13 points. UNC Asheville edged Radford 74-73 in overtime on Toyaz Solomon’s 23-point. Norfolk State defeated South Carolina State 90-71, and American beat Lafayette 75-61 as Geoff Sprouse scored 28. Game results and box scores were compiled from AP-syndicated reports and local outlets. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, US. President Donald Trump announced Saturday he is dispatching a hospital ship to Greenland, saying the vessel will treat 'many people who are sick.' Trump posted the claim on Truth Social and included an image depicting the USNS Mercy. He said he is coordinating with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, whom he appointed envoy to the Arctic in December. Danish and Greenland officials had not confirmed a request for the ship, and reports noted recent talks and visits involving Denmark's king and NATO discussions. No operational details or deployment confirmations were provided. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States — Emergency crews responded to residential fires in Louisiana, Maryland, Illinois, Wisconsin and Georgia. Bayou Vista firefighters extinguished Friday kitchen blaze after a homeowner stepped into a room; no injuries were reported. Montgomery County crews contained a Germantown fire with a sprinkler system, causing about $25,000 in damage. Chicago fires in Logan Square Saturday displaced 29 people, including children; Red Cross assisted. Beaver Dam crews controlled an early Sunday basement fire and found the house unoccupied. In Lula, a Sunday morning blaze destroyed a home and sent one person to hospital. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

TRUCKEE, Calif. Crews recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers killed in an avalanche near Castle Peak on Saturday after weather and unstable snowpack delayed recovery operations. Helicopters from the California National Guard and Highway Patrol hoisted remains and transferred them to snowcats, while officials used water to intentionally release unstable snow to mitigate further avalanches. The group of 15 included four guides and 11 clients; six people survived. Authorities extended a temporary flight restriction over the site. Officials identified several victims and said search teams had resumed operations when conditions allowed. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.