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Lindsey Vonn at 41: Record-setter, crash survivor and still deciding her own future

Legendary alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn is focused on recovering from a serious leg injury suffered at the Milan Cortina Olympics while keeping her future in competitive skiing an open question.

March 16, 2026

D.C.’s wild Monday: Rare severe weather threat, 70-degree warmth, and a polar plunge

The Washington region is bracing for a rare high-end severe-weather threat Monday, with tornado watches in effect, damaging winds possible and temperatures expected to tumble sharply -- dropping as much as 40 to 50 degrees -- after the storms move through.

March 16, 2026

Trump demanded allies send warships to Strait of Hormuz — they all said no

World leaders on Monday rebuffed President Trump's demand that U.S. allies commit warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with key partners offering noncommittal statements or outright refusals.

March 16, 2026

Vance’s muted response to Iran war raises 2028 questions as Rubio’s star rises

The U.S. attack on Iran has shaken the political calculus surrounding the 2028 Republican presidential race, injecting new uncertainty into what had been a settled assumption that Vice President J.D. Vance would lead the ticket.

March 15, 2026

Navy officer gets 41 months for cyberstalking ex-wife, her boyfriend

A Navy lieutenant commander has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for cyberstalking his ex-wife and her boyfriend over several years, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland announced.

March 15, 2026

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dead at 64

Phil Campbell, the Welsh guitarist who spent more than three decades as the driving force behind Motorhead's legendary sound, died Friday at the age of 64 following complications from surgery, his family announced Saturday.

March 14, 2026

Critics split on Oscar frontrunner as ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ head into Sunday

The 98th Academy Awards, set for Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, have produced one of the most fiercely contested Oscar races in recent memory.

March 14, 2026

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, destroying military targets while preserving oil infrastructure

The United States military struck Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export hub, Friday in a large-scale precision operation that destroyed more than 90 military targets while deliberately sparing the island's oil infrastructure, officials said Saturday.

March 14, 2026

In simulation, AI agents coordinated propaganda campaign with no further human input

A USC simulation study warns that AI agents can take over a disinformation campaign once a goal is set -- with no further human guidance needed -- raising questions about elections, public health messaging and the reliability of online information.

March 13, 2026

Culture Wire: Oscars under high security for ceremony, Chaz Bono gets married and more

"Malcolm in the Middle" returns, Chaz Bono gets married and Oscars security is tightened before the ceremony on Sunday.

March 13, 2026

‘Muslims don’t belong’: GOP congressman’s posts trigger formal censure push

A pair of House Republicans are facing Democratic censure demands after a series of inflammatory anti-Muslim social media posts that followed violent attacks in Michigan and Virginia.

March 13, 2026

Pizza, pie and more: The best food deals to celebrate Pi Day 2026

Pi Day falls on Saturday, and whether you're a math enthusiast, a pie lover or simply a bargain hunter, a number of restaurant chains and grocery stores are marking the occasion with discounts, freebies and themed promotions tied to the number 3.14.

March 13, 2026

Ernie Anastos, Hall of Fame NYC news anchor, dies at 82

Ernie Anastos, the Emmy Award-winning television newsman who anchored the evening news at four of New York City's flagship stations over a career spanning more than 40 years, died early Thursday. He was 82.

March 12, 2026

Fire breaks out aboard USS Gerald R. Ford in Red Sea, 2 sailors injured

A non-combat fire broke out Thursday aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford while the aircraft carrier was operating in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy announced.

March 12, 2026

Jack Osbourne honors legendary father by naming daughter ‘Ozzy’

Jack Osbourne has welcomed his fifth child and paid tribute to his late father in the process, naming his newborn daughter after the iconic heavy metal frontman.

March 12, 2026

Culture Wire: ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ returns, new ‘Landman’ season announced and more

The hit Hulu reality series dropped its full 10-episode fourth season Thursday, diving headfirst into the fallout from last season's "soft-swinging" scandal while introducing a new "Dads of TikTok" storyline that has already divided fans.

March 12, 2026

What is sharia, and how do Muslims understand it?

Sharia -- the body of religious guidance derived from the Quran, the sayings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad, and centuries of Islamic scholarly interpretation -- is often discussed in public debate primarily in terms of criminal penalties. Research on how Muslims themselves understand Islamic law suggests a much broader and more complex framework.

March 12, 2026

What to know about the active shooter and vehicle attack at Temple Israel in Michigan

An active shooter and apparent vehicle ramming attack unfolded Thursday afternoon at Temple Israel, one of the largest Reform Jewish synagogues in the United States, located in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, roughly 25 miles northwest of Detroit.

March 12, 2026

Shooting at Old Dominion University: What you should know

A gunman opened fire Thursday morning at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, injuring two people before being killed, university officials confirmed. The incident prompted an emergency lockdown across campus and placed several nearby schools on secure hold.

March 12, 2026

CPSC recalls helmets, magnets over injury risks, swallowing hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two product recalls Thursday involving items that pose serious injury or death risks to consumers, including children.

March 12, 2026