In an emergency ruling, the justices preserved the district of a Republican congresswoman, despite a lower-court ruling that it illegally diluted the power of minority voters. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/supreme-court-malliotakis-new-york.html Author : Abbie VanSickle and Grace Ashford Publish date : 2026-03-03 01:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The war in the Mideast has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up gas prices and raise the cost of other goods. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/02/oil-prices-strait-hormuz/ Author : Evan Halper, Rachel Siegel Publish date : 2026-03-02 19:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Todd Meadows, the newest "Deadliest Catch" deckhand, died Feb. 25, while fishing off the coast of Alaska. He was 25.Captain Rick Shelford called Meadows' death the "most tragic day in the history" of his boat, the Aleutian Lady, in a statement shared on social media. Circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately available.‘DEADLIEST CATCH’ STAR SIG HANSEN CONFRONTS MORTALITY AFTER LIFE-THREATENING HEALTH SCARES AT SEA"Todd was the newest member of our crew, he quickly became family," Shelford wrote online. "His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away.""His smile was contagious, and the sound of his
Here are images from Iran, Israel, Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/iran-israel-trump-attack-photos.html Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-03-02 22:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
An internal government database reviewed by The Washington Post demonstrates the vast scope of the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to revise or remove information on African American history, climate change and other topics at hundreds of national park sites. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/03/02/national-parks-signs-censorship-slavery/ Author : Karin Brulliard, Brady Dennis Publish date : 2026-03-02 18:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In a dramatic turn of events that's captured the attention of animal lovers worldwide, Punch — the young macaque at a zoo in Japan famous for his inseparable bond with a stuffed orangutan toy — has reached a major milestone in his journey toward social integration.On Thursday, visitors and staff at the Ichikawa Zoological and Botanical Garden witnessed a breakthrough: Punch was seen cuddling with and hitching a ride on the back of a fellow macaque.Punch’s story began with hardship. He was abandoned by his mother shortly after his birth in July 2025 — and to ensure his survival, zookeepers
The American public has received too little information to effectively judge the goals and objectives of the largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East in a generation. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/opinion/international-world/iran-hegseth-war.html Author : W.J. Hennigan Publish date : 2026-03-02 20:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Four U.S. service members have been killed, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine said in a news briefing that more deaths are likely. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/02/us-israel-iran-hezbollah-military-strikes-live-updates/ Author : Washington Post staff Publish date : 2026-03-02 20:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Iran's secretary for its Supreme National Security Council on Sunday said President Donald Trump's "delusional fantasies" have plunged the region into chaos while putting Israel above American interests. Ali Larjani posted on X that Trump's actions against the Islamic Republic have now prompted fears of American troop casualties. "With his delusional actions, he turned his self-made ‘America First’ slogan into ‘Israel First’ and sacrificed American soldiers for Israel's power-hungry ambitions and with new fabrications, it is once again imposing the cost of assassinating its own character on American soldiers and families," he wrote of Operation Epic Fury. AMERICA STRIKES IRAN AGAIN — HAS
Prime Minister Mark Carney focused on business during a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, with little mention of India’s alleged role in a deadly shooting in 2023. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/world/canada/carney-india-modi.html Author : Ian Austen Publish date : 2026-03-02 17:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Fifty-two percent of Americans oppose the strikes, and two-thirds say the Trump administration hasn’t clearly explained the goals of the military action. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2026/trump-iran-strikes-poll-americans/ Author : Scott Clement, Eric Lau, Isabelle Gibson Publish date : 2026-03-02 16:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump on Monday declared that the joint U.S.-Israeli operation to "crush the threat" in Iran is "ahead of schedule."Trump provided an update on "Operation Epic Fury" during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, vowing that the U.S. will "easily prevail" over the "terrorist regime.""We have the strongest and most powerful, by far, military in the world, and we will easily prevail. We're already substantially ahead of our time projections, but whatever the time is, it's okay. Whatever it takes."The U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on Saturday morning, a joint military campaign that officials
The number of billionaires in the United States has soared, with nowhere feeling the effects quite like Jackson, Wyo. Here’s where all that money came from. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/billionaire-boom-takeaways.html Author : Katie Benner and Steven Rich Publish date : 2026-03-02 15:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Ending tax-exempt status of business-like nonprofits can improve nation’s dire fiscal outlook. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/02/nonprofit-tax-exemption-charity-government-debt/ Author : Scott Hodge Publish date : 2026-03-02 12:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
More U.S. forces are headed to the Middle East, according to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff Gen. Dan Caine, as the U.S. escalates its campaign against Iran. "The flow of forces continues today. In fact, Admiral Cooper will receive additional forces even today," Caine said during a Pentagon briefing Monday morning, referring to Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper. Caine declined to provide troop numbers, saying, "I don't want to talk specifics, because that would tip the enemy off. We have more tactical aviation flowing into theater just based on the time it took to get it out there.""I think
Iran and allied militias, including Hezbollah, attacked Israel and U.S. targets in the Gulf in retaliation for Ayatollah Khamenei’s death. Israel struck in Lebanon as President Trump said that the U.S. assault on Iran would last “four or five weeks.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/02/world/iran-us-israel-attack-trump Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-03-02 12:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking proposals for 140 diesel buses, including 45 with wheelchair capabilities, amid issues with its electric bus fleet. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/03/02/montgomery-schools-diesel-bus-order/ Author : Kendall Staton Publish date : 2026-03-02 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Chad Baker-Mazara, a top scorer on the USC Trojans’ men’s basketball team, abruptly exited the program on Sunday, the school announced.Baker-Mazara was the team’s second-leading scorer and started 22 of the Trojans’ 26 games. He had 14 points in an 82-67 loss to No. 12 Nebraska on Saturday. He only played three of his 19 minutes in the second half after going down hard on the baseline.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMUSC didn’t give a reason for his departure."We have nothing additional to add at this time," team spokesperson Kristen Keller told The Associated Press.Trojans head coach Eric
How long prices remain high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-prices.html Author : Rebecca F. Elliott Publish date : 2026-03-02 09:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Letter writer is a driver for an employer who refuses to plan ahead. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/03/02/asking-eric-driver-needs-schedule/ Author : R. Eric Thomas Publish date : 2026-03-02 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Well, so much for all the weekend punditry that was to follow Donald Trump's State of the Union. And the expert analysis of the tariff confusion caused by the president's loss in the Supreme Court? That's on hold too. When Trump unleashed the bombing barrage against Iran, joined by Israeli forces, he did more than take a giant, risky step against the world's leading sponsor of terrorism. The attacks targeted Iran’s supreme leader, and succeeded in killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a remarkable military achievement. IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER ALI KHAMENEI DEAD AFTER IDF STRIKE HITS TEHRAN COMPOUND, ISRAELI SOURCE CONFIRMSBehind such pinpoint targeting, Trump uttered
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Whoever takes his place will shape the Middle East’s future. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/world/ali-khamenei-iran-us-israel.html Author : Katrin Bennhold Publish date : 2026-03-02 06:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Millions of workers don’t have employer-sponsored retirement accounts. But the president’s proposal in the State of the Union speech may not answer their needs. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/28/trump-retirement-accounts-tsp/ Author : Michelle Singletary Publish date : 2026-02-28 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Authorities said they found an Iranian flag and photos of regime leaders in the apartment of the gunman in the shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, on Sunday morning.The flag and the images were discovered during a search of the suspect's home, according to CBS News, after the shooting early Sunday morning that left three people dead and 14 wounded.The shooter was also wearing a sweatshirt that read "Property of Allah" and an undershirt featuring an Iranian flag when he carried out the attack, according to law enforcement sources.The suspect, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, was a 53-year-old naturalized U.S.
The Afghan military said it had thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on the former U.S. base, Bagram airfield, amid an intensifying campaign that has targeted dozens of military sites across the country. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/world/asia/pakistan-afghanistan-bagram-attack.html Author : Elian Peltier and Safiullah Padshah Publish date : 2026-03-02 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.