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March 2, 2026.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31

March 2, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close. Antetokounmpo had 19 points and 11 rebounds Monday night in Milwaukee’s 108-81 loss to the Boston Celtics, his first action since straining his right calf on Jan. 23. The two-time MVP has missed a career-high 29 games this season, 23 of those with calf injuries. Antetokounmpo says he has to be smart and methodical in his rehab and noted that he’s 31, not 23.

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Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks to reporters after casting his ballot on the first day of in-person early voting in the state's primary election, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race

March 2, 2026

North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber. The main contenders are ex-Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley. They’ll run in their respective party nominee elections Tuesday for the seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis. He decided last summer not to run after clashes with President Donald Trump. Experts say outside money could make this Senate race one of the most expensive ever. Other statewide and House primary elections also fill the ballot.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, greets supporters during a campaign stop, in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

March 2, 2026

The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas. Republican leaders in Washington openly fret that a victory by conservative firebrand Ken Paxton over four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn would give Democrats a good chance of winning the seat come November. The contest has already cost Republicans tens of millions of dollars, and there will be much more spent ahead of a May 26 runoff if no one gets 50% in the three-way primary. Democrats, meanwhile, are picking between two rising stars with conflicting styles, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico.

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FILE - Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson, File)

Man convicted of 1991 fatal shooting of police officer is set to be executed in Florida

March 2, 2026

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop is set to be executed in Florida. Billy Leon Kearse is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Florida State Prison near Starke. Kearse was initially sentenced to death in 1991 after being convicted of first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm. The Florida Supreme Court ordered a new sentencing, and he was resentenced in 1997. This is Florida’s third execution scheduled for 2026, following a record 19 executions last year. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was set in 2014 with eight executions.

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Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks during a campaign stop in The Woodlands, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off for Senate

March 2, 2026

Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to hold on for a fifth term in Texas’ GOP primary. Democrats will choose whether to send Rep. Jasmine Crockett or state Rep. James Talarico to a November general election where the party once again hopes it has a chance. Tuesday’s primaries in Texas are among the first of the 2026 midterms. Cornyn faces a challenge from MAGA favorite and state Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. The contest is expected to go to a May runoff. Crockett and Talarico each argue that they are the stronger general election candidate in a state that backed President Donald Trump by 13 points.

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Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) drives on Arizona forward Koa Peat during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa St

March 2, 2026

Jaden Bradley scored 17 points, Motiejus Krivas added 13 and No. 2 Arizona clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State. The Wildcats secured at least a share of the conference crown by using big runs in each half to beat No. 14 Kansas 84-61 on Saturday. Arizona earned it outright by smothering Iowa State defensively to give Tommy Lloyd his 140th victory, most in NCAA history in a coach’s first five seasons. Coming off their first home loss of the season, the Cyclones labored against Arizona’s physical defense, shooting 29% from the floor, including 7 of 30 from 3-point range. Tamin Lipsey led Iowa State with 17 points.

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Duke's Cameron Boozer (12) drives the ball past North Carolina State's Darrion Williams (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Cameron Boozer helped No. 1 Duke secure the outright ACC title. He had the marks to prove it, too

March 2, 2026

Duke star freshman Cameron Boozer had a pair of long, thick and inflamed scatches wrapped around his right shoulder after a lopsided win at N.C. State. The victory secured the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title for the Blue Devils. Boozer finished with 26 points in the 93-64 win. He joked that “the Wolfpack got me” afterward with “long claws.” Boozer says the scratches came from one of the Wolfpack’s big men after halftime.

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North Carolina State's Darrion Williams, left, tries to drive the ball around Duke's Cameron Boozer (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

No. 1 Duke clinches outright ACC title with 93-64 win at NC State

March 2, 2026

Star freshman Cameron Boozer scored 26 points and top-ranked Duke shot 55.2% to beat N.C. State 93-64. The win secured the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title. The Blue Devils had already clinched the No. 1 seed for next week’s ACC Tournament with a weekend rout of No. 13 Virginia. Boozer made 8 of 10 shots to go with nine rebounds. Dame Sarr added 14 of his 16 points before halftime. Darrion Williams scored 17 points for the Wolfpack. N.C. State has lost five of six. Three of those losses have come by 29 or more points.

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Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis (7) gestures after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors center Porzingis misses 5th straight game with illness coach Steve Kerr calls “mysterious”

March 2, 2026

Golden State center Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with a medical issue that has sidelined him for a week and a half. Porzingis had returned to practice Friday and was listed as questionable for Saturday’s home loss to the Lakers, then missed his fifth straight game Monday with an illness. It’s unclear if he will travel for the team’s upcoming three-game trip.

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Farid, who gave only his first name, from Iran, works at Jordan Market, a Middle Eastern and Persian market along Westwood Boulevard, in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, pauses next to The Lion and Sun flags, the pre-revolution Iranian national flag, at the heart of the largest Iranian diaspora community in the United States, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues

March 2, 2026

Many in the Iranian American diaspora spent the weekend glued to their TVs, watching news of U.S. and Israeli bombs falling on Iran, some hoping for a brighter future for their homeland but terrified relatives would suffer harm. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who violently crushed dissent in his decadeslong rule of the country, was killed early in the U.S. and Israeli attack. In the United States, many celebrated, some taking to the streets to cheer the toppling of the man they saw as a tyrant. But many said the remain worried for their families in Iran and for what comes next even as the war continues.

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb works out during spring training baseball Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

March 2, 2026

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday. DeRosa added that two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is expected to start Saturday against Britain, followed by NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes versus Mexico on Monday. New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean is tentatively scheduled to start Tuesday in the final pool-play game against Italy, though he’s dealing with an illness and wasn’t with the U.S. team for Monday’s practice.

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FILE - A student views her cell phone at Ronald McNair Sr. High School, Aug. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

March 2, 2026

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed. Medical experts say these feelings are normal and expected, but it is important for people to have coping mechanisms. Experts also urged people to find ways to consume news responsibly: limiting their social media intake, eliminating doomscrolling and avoiding graphic images.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, addresses supporters during a campaign stop, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary

March 2, 2026

Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully in response to news of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. In the closing hours of campaigning before Tuesday’s election, some candidates gave the war a glancing mention in their prepared remarks. Others didn’t mention it at all. With many unknowns about the attacks and the United States’ long-term plans, candidates were cautious in discussing details or opinions about what may happen next in the fast-moving military action.

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In a first as president, Trump says he’ll attend the White House correspondents’ dinner

March 2, 2026

President Donald Trump says he plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, the first time he’s done so as president. On Monday evening, Trump posted on his social media site that the group asked him “nicely” to serve as the dinner’s honoree. He said the event ties into celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday. Trump skipped the dinner throughout his first term and also missed last year’s event. He says he stayed away because he felt the press treated him badly. All presidents had attended the dinner since 1924, with the exception of Trump.

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FILE - The Supreme Court is seen, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

March 2, 2026

The Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents. The justices on Monday halted the state court ruling that had ordered New York’s redistricting commission to redraw the district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis that covers Staten Island and a small piece of Brooklyn. The outcome is a victory for Republicans in a national tug-of-war over redistricting that could determine control of the closely divided House of Representatives.

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FILE - Washington Wizards guard Trae Young, center, looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Jan. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Trae Young is expected to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday

March 2, 2026

Trae Young appears set to make his first appearance for the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Young made an Instagram post of himself working out in Wizards gear and ended it with “3/5.” The Wizards are set to host Utah that night. Asked later Monday about the plan before Washington hosted Houston, coach Brian Keefe said the point guard was trending toward being ready to play against the Jazz. He said Young would likely be restricted to about 17 to 20 minutes, mostly in the first half. Young played in 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks this season before being sidelined by knee and quadriceps injuries.

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FILE - Airplanes sit on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport Nov. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

United flight returns to LA airport for an evacuation after a reported fire

March 2, 2026

A United Airlines flight has returned to the Los Angeles airport for an emergency evacuation after a reported fire. All flights at the LAX International Airport were ordered to remain on the ground for about half an hour during the flight’s return and evacuation Monday morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department said no injuries have been reported and the fire is contained. The airline said in a statement that the flight returned to LA to address an issue with one of the engines. More than 250 passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

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Matt Bennett of Third Way speaks during the "Winning the Middle" conference Monday, March 2, 2026, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028

March 2, 2026

Moderate Democrats are pushing back on the party’s progressive energy. They say winning elections means “winning the middle.” Over two days in Charleston, South Carolina, leaders at a Third Way conference urged consultants to ensure that candidates sound plainspoken, less academic and don’t shy away from patriotism. Organizers say they plan regular meetings with people shaping the 2028 field. Democratic strategist Jim Messina said the party still lacks a clear economic message, which he said is a big risk for the 2028 presidential election. Speakers also warned against copying President Donald Trump’s style and urged new ways to talk about economic concerns.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

March 2, 2026

Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party. Democrats condemn Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while also pushing a war powers vote to limit Trump. Some pro-Israel Democrats say they will not support that measure. Trump says the operation could last weeks and warns casualties could rise. Democrats point to gas prices and economic swings. The fight also revives tensions over Israel and AIPAC in key primaries.

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FILE - Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter (34) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Former Raptor Jontay Porter, who was banned from NBA for gambling, to play in independent league

March 2, 2026

Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who was banned for life from the NBA in 2024 after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, is planning to play professional basketball again. Porter has signed with the Seattle Superhawks, a member of the independent United States Basketball League. The Superhawks are slated to begin their season with a home game on Saturday.

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In this photograph taken with a slow shutter speed, Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers (25) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Hoosiers continue making history by sending school-record 9-player contingent to NFL combine

March 2, 2026

The national champion Indiana Hoosiers just keep making history. Less than two months after winning their first national championship and becoming the first major college football team with a 16-0 record since the 1890s, the Hoosiers made themselves at home during the NFL’s annual scouting combine. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza led a school-record nine-player contingent to Indianapolis in a far cry from the one or two players they typically send. They’ll set another school record on draft weekend if eight or more Hoosiers are chosen.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

In Their Words: How Trump’s and his administration’s statements on Iran evolved and conflicted

March 2, 2026

President Donald Trump and his team have given shifting and sometimes conflicting reasons for striking Iran, even as they claim the mission a total success. After the first round of strikes on Iran in June 2025, the president and his top aides said U.S. bombs had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program. But, in the runup to this weekend’s new round of attacks, Trump and leading administration officials warned again that Iran was close to a bomb. Trump has also changed his mind on regime change. After mocking it in the past, he’s warmed to the idea.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Timberwolves bring back veteran Kyle Anderson after his release by the Grizzlies

March 2, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed 12-year veteran forward Kyle Anderson to bring back a popular role player after he was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Anderson played two seasons for the Timberwolves and contributed to their run to the Western Conference finals in 2024. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors in free agency and has been traded three times since. Anderson started 56 games over two years with the Timberwolves. He averaged 25.3 minutes for the highest mark of his tenure with any of the six teams he’s been with in his career.

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FILE - Bryan Pata's family holds up his jersey at the beginning of an NCAA college football game between Miami and Boston College, Nov. 23, 2006, in Miami. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)

Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing

March 2, 2026

A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who faces a murder charge in the killing of teammate Bryan Pata. Jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, and Judge Cristina Miranda ended the trial without a decision. Court hearings resume Tuesday morning. Prosecutors charged Jones with second-degree murder in 2021. Someone shot Pata outside his apartment in 2006, just hours after practice. Pata was a standout lineman with NFL hopes. Pata’s brother says the family wants closure. Jones’ lawyers deny involvement and have challenged the evidence.

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A Christmas rifle, possible warning signs and 41 seconds of gunfire: jurors weigh Colin Gray’s fate

March 2, 2026

Prosecutors say a Georgia father could have stopped his 14-year-old son from carrying out a school shooting, and they want jurors to convict him. On Monday, the trial enters its third week and jurors are preparing to deliberate. Prosecutor Patricia Brooks said Monday that the father saw warning signs and still gave his son a rifle. The defense says the real blame sits with the teen, and says no one could foresee the attack. The shooting killed two students and two teachers in 41 seconds. The boy faces dozens of charges. The father also faces murder and manslaughter counts.

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President Donald Trump speaks about Iran before a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

March 2, 2026

President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict. The frustration is coming not just from the political left but also from his MAGA base as the conflict expands, energy prices surge, and the death toll rises in the Middle East. Trump has left open the possibility that there could be a more extensive military involvement, saying he would not rule out deploying troops to Iran. And there are questions about whom he wants to see take over the country after killing its supreme leader and dozens of other top officials.

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FILE - President Clinton makes a statement as first lady Hillary Clinton looks on at the White House, Dec. 19, 1998 in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, file)

House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein

March 2, 2026

Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by a House committee investigating the late financier. The depositions spanned hours over two days last week. Bill Clinton told the committee he had ended his relationship with Epstein years before the financier entered a guilty plea in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. Hillary Clinton said she never recalled meeting Epstein. Still, they faced hours of questioning from lawmakers who are searching for accountability for anyone who was aware of or ignored Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.

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FILE - Rep.-elect Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., walks from a closed-door meeting with the GOP Conference during the opening day of the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won’t seek reelection to a Montana US House seat

March 2, 2026

A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term. Rep. Ryan Zinke cited health concerns in his Monday announcement. The decision gives Democrats an outside chance to pick up a House seat in a state that has veered hard to the right politically in recent years. Zinke is a former U.S. Navy SEAL. He says he’s undergone multiple surgeries over the past several years and faces more medical procedures from injuries sustained during his time in the military.

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FILE - United States' Susanna Sullivan, left, and United States' Jessica McClain race in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)

US half marathon women’s leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to ‘make it right’

March 2, 2026

The runner who was leading the women’s race of the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field to make right an outcome that cost her a spot in the world road running championships this fall. Jess McClain was ahead by a wide margin with about 1.5 miles to go Sunday when she and three other runners followed the guide vehicle on a wrong turn. McClain says in an Instagram post that she followed a police escort, official lead vehicle and a media motorcycle off the course for about one kilometer.

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FILE - Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder (22) warms up before an NCAA college football game Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder

March 2, 2026

The Colorado Buffaloes began spring practice with heavy hearts Monday as they remembered quarterback Dominiq Ponder. The 23-year-old from Florida died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash, police said. Ponder played in two games for the Buffalos last season. The players were given the option by coach Deion Sanders to skip the first day of spring practice. But in an emergency meeting to grieve together, everyone agreed that taking the field was the best option. Running back DeKalon Taylor said the team broke the huddle with the chant of “Dom.”

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In this photo released by the Longview Fire Department, firefighters work to extract two balloonists from a balloon tangled on a communications tower on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Longview, Texas. (Longview Fire Department via AP)

Crews rescue 2 from hot-air balloon entangled on Texas communications tower

March 2, 2026

Crews in East Texas rescued two people stranded hundreds of feet in the air after a hot-air balloon hit a communications tower. Officials in Longview say firefighters responding to the tower on Saturday found the balloon entangled more than 900 feet above the ground. Officials say it took rescuers about an hour to climb up to the man and woman in the balloon’s basket, and it was another hour before the pair was secured inside the tower and could begin their descent. It took nearly two more hours for them to reach the ground. Both were taken to a hospital as a precaution. The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate the incident.

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United States' Hilary Knight (21) celebrates after scoring her side's opening goal during a women's ice hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

US gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight reveals she played at the Olympics with a torn MCL

March 2, 2026

U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight revealed Monday in a television appearance that she played in Milan with a torn medial collateral ligament in one of her knees. Knight, playing at what she said was her final Olympics at 36, tied the final against Canada with just over two minutes left in regulation. Knight and U.S. men’s gold medal-winning players Jack and Quinn Hughes are set to appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday night. That is coming 48 hours since their memorable cameo alongside women’s golden goal scorer Megan Keller on “Saturday Night Live.”

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FILE - The Louisiana National Guard, military police, and Louisiana law enforcement agencies patrol the French Quarter along Royal Street as part of a National Guard deployment for New Year's celebrations in New Orleans, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months

March 2, 2026

Around 120 Louisiana National Guard members will remain deployed in New Orleans through August. That’s according to a Monday statement from the Louisiana National Guard, which added that the troops will serve as a “visible presence to deter criminal activity.” In late December, 350 Guard members had deployed to New Orleans and were scheduled to leave after Mardi Gras festivities ended in mid-February. Louisiana’s Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, a Democrat, both said Monday that they supported the troops’ extension. President Donald Trump called the deployment a “big success” during his State of the Union address.

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FILE - From left to right, former Florida Marlins players Carl Pavano, Jeff Conine, Juan Pierre, Josh Beckett and announcer Tommy Hutton commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Marlins 2003 World Series championship before the baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Yankees, Aug. 11, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Marlins analyst Tommy Hutton retiring as broadcaster after this season, 60 years after MLB debut

March 2, 2026

Miami Marlins television analyst Tommy Hutton says this will be his final season in the broadcast booth. It comes 60 years after he made his MLB debut as a player. Hutton, who will turn 80 on April 20, has been part of the Marlins’ television broadcasts since 1997. He began his broadcasting career in 1982 with the Montreal Expos and later worked with the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and ESPN before going to Miami. As a first baseman and outfielder, Hutton played in 12 major league seasons, the first with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966. He also played for Philadelphia, Toronto and Montreal.

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President Donald Trump leaves following a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Redness on Trump’s neck is caused by common skin cream, White House says

March 2, 2026

The White House says a red spot on President Donald Trump’s neck comes from a prescribed skin cream. Photographers captured close-up images of the redness during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room on Monday. The president’s doctor says Trump applies a common cream to the right side of his neck. He calls it a preventive treatment. The White House did not answer questions about the cream or what condition it was treating. Zoomed-in photos from at least as far back as an “angel families” event at the White House on Feb. 23 show visible redness on the president’s neck. An April 2025 medical report lists mometasone cream for an unspecified skin issue.

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A memorial grows outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca)

Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

March 2, 2026

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her sister returned to their mother’s home outside Tucson in their first sighting at the house since Nancy Guthrie went missing a month ago. The NBC anchor, her sister Annie Guthrie and brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni walked arm-in-arm down the driveway and laid yellow flowers in a makeshift tribute to the 84-year-old at the edge of the street. Nancy Guthrie’s children had previously appeared in videos in which they pleaded for their mother’s return. She was last seen at her home on Jan. 31. Authorities believe she was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

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FILE - A person watches the scene where a car slammed into the entrance of the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters, Jan. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, file)

Man who rammed car into Chabad headquarters in NYC charged with damaging religious property

March 2, 2026

A man who drove his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City has been charged with intentionally damaging religious property. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unsealed the charges Monday against Dan Sohail for the Jan. 28 incident. Prosecutors said Sohail intentionally drove his vehicle into the building five times, damaging the entrance of the revered site. No one was injured in the incident. Sohail’s family said he suffers from mental health issues and had been interested in converting to Judaism.  He is set to be arraigned in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon.

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Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, speaks at the border with Mexico, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Nogales, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days’ notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities

March 2, 2026

A judge is temporarily suspending the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in Washington ruled Monday a group of Democratic lawmakers is likely to succeed in showing the seven-day notice requirement is illegal. Thirteen House members sued to challenge the Jan. 8 policy issued by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The judge says the Republican administration hasn’t cited any “concrete examples of safety issues posed by congressional visits without advanced notice.” Noem secretly reinstated a notice requirement one day after an immigration officer shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis.

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FILE - Washington Commanders helmet logo on the field before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys, Dec. 25, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, file)

Commanders agree to pay D.C. $1M to settle a 2022 lawsuit over previous ownership deceiving fans

March 2, 2026

The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment. D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced the settlement Monday. Schwalb commended the Commanders’ current owners who bought the team from Dan Snyder in 2023 for opening a new era in the franchise’s history for all employees. The team three years ago settled a separate lawsuit with the D.C. government over season-ticket deposits.

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FILE - The Supreme Court is photographed, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns

March 2, 2026

The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines. A majority of justices appeared to lean toward a narrow ruling in favor of a Texas man who argued he shouldn’t have been charged with a crime because he owned a gun and smoked marijuana a few times a week. The Trump administration asked the high court to revive a criminal case against Ali Danial Hemani under a law that bans all illegal drug users from owning guns. But both liberal and conservative justices seemed skeptical.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws during workouts at spring training baseball, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Lakeland. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers

March 2, 2026

Framber Valdez struck out three while throwing 30 of 43 pitches for strikes in the left-hander’s spring training debut for the Detroit Tigers. Valdez faced 12 batters in three scoreless innings Monday against Atlanta. The 32-year-old  Valdez allowed two singles without any walks. The hits against him were a slow infield roller to third base and a grounder through the right side of the infield. Valdez, a two-time All-Star and 2022 World Series champion with Houston, signed a $115 million, three-year contract with the Tigers last month.

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FILE-A FedEx cargo plane is shown on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

March 2, 2026

A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit started the next phase in the refund process by sending it to a lower court to sort out. In a court filing Friday, Trump’s Justice Department had urged the Federal Circuit to proceed cautiously and hold off for 90 days. But the judges refused.

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FBI joins Cincinnati police search for suspect after 9 wounded in nightclub shooting

March 2, 2026

Federal authorities are joining local police in the search for a suspect in a weekend nightclub shooting in Cincinnati that wounded nine people. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie confirmed that all nine victims were hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries and all are in stable condition. Shots rang out around 1 a.m. Sunday inside the music venue Riverfront Live, where Jermaine Tandy, also known as DJ Fresh, was hosting a birthday celebration. The FBI is working with the Cincinnati Police Department on the investigation and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a reward for information related to identifying the suspect.

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The Austin Police Department and the FBI investigate a shooting at Buford's on 6th Street on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Myer)

Federal and city officials say the man who opened fire outside a Texas bar was not on their radar

March 2, 2026

Federal and city authorities say the gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar, killing two people and wounding 14 more was not on their radar before the attack. Both the FBI and police in Austin said Monday that it’s too soon to identify the motive behind the mass shooting early Sunday. The FBI has said it’s investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran.

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Actor Robert De Niro speaks with a reporter during a rebuttal to President Donald Trump's State of the Union hosted by Defiance.org, the Portland Frog Brigade, and COURIER, at the National Press Club, in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading ‘Lincoln’

March 2, 2026

Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall. He will read excerpts from a Philip Glass opera about Abraham Lincoln that the composer once intended to stage at the Kennedy Center. Glass announced in January that he called off a scheduled June premiere of Symphony No. 25, “Lincoln.” He was protesting President Donald Trump’s ouster of the center’s leadership. The Carnegie Hall event will take place Tuesday night.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6), guard Luguentz Dort (5), guard Jared McCain and forward Buddy Boeheim, right, sit on the bench with the Thunder shorthanded with five of their six leading scorers out injured during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Thunder sign Payton Sandfort to two-way contract, waive Buddy Boeheim

March 2, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract and waived guard Buddy Boeheim, the team announced Monday. Sandfort, a 6-foot-7 forward who played his college ball at Iowa, has played in 21 games this season with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s G-League affiliate. He has averaged 11.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a rookie. During Sandfort’s senior year at Iowa, he averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

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The Detroit Tigers take batting practice during workouts at spring training baseball, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Lakeland. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Owners of Tigers, Red Wings create Detroit SportsNet to broadcast games

March 2, 2026

The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment made the announcement Monday. Detroit SportsNet will carry Tigers games this year and Red Wings games next season on cable, satellite and via in-market streaming. Last month, the Tigers announced their local television broadcasts would be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season along with Red Wings games. Red Wings games are expected to be carried on FanDuel Sports Detroit through the end of the season.

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FILE - Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner is introduced before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David Dermer, file)

Bengals re-sign Dalton Risner to one-year deal to play right guard

March 2, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals solidified their offensive line by bringing back Dalton Risner on a one-year deal. The deal ensures the starting offensive line is set before the start of free agency for the first time in Joe Burrow’s career. Risner signed with the Bengals late last August when their depth was tested because of injuries and quickly found himself on the field. He ended up making 11 starts for Cincinnati, playing what he viewed as the best football of his seven-year career. Risner has made 92 starts in the NFL, including four years as a full-time starter with the Denver Broncos. With the Bengals, Risner impressed with his physicality, his pass protection and his hustle.

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NYPD cars are seen outside the Slamic Cultural Center of New York, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

New York City’s tab for police misconduct settlements: Nearly $800 million since 2019

March 2, 2026

New York City paid more than $117 million last year to settle police misconduct lawsuits in cases ranging from the violent arrests of protesters in 2020 to bad police work that led to wrongful convictions in the 1980s. That’s according to a newly published analysis of city data. Nearly $800 million in payouts were made over the last seven years. A total of $24.1 million went to two men who spent more than 20 years in prison after they were wrongly arrested and convicted for a fatal 1986 robbery in a midtown Manhattan robbery. And $5.75 million went to a man who said police blinded him in his left eye with a stun gun.

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Former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart, right, and Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson are pictured Saturday Feb. 28, 2026, at the IndyCar race in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)

A judge lets Chris Gabehart keep working at Spire, but bars his old JGR duties

March 2, 2026

A federal judge has ruled Chris Gabehart can keep working at Spire Motorsports but only in a role unrelated to work he did as competition director at Joe Gibbs Racing. The ruling follows a Friday hearing in which JGR sough a restraining order to block his move. The judge also ordered Gabehart to return any data and materials to his former team. She set March 16 for a full hearing. Gabehart holds a top job overseeing TWG Global’s racing groups. He can travel to Phoenix Raceway this weekend.

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FILE - The Automated Ball/Strike System plays on the scoreboard after a pitch call was challenged during the first inning of a spring training baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the San Diego Padres, Feb. 26, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

The A’s and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring

March 2, 2026

The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25. San Francisco was second at 66.7%, followed by Cincinnati, Miami and San Diego at 61.9% each, Major League Baseball said Monday. The World Series champion Dodgers had the lowest rate, winning 21.4% of appeals to the Automated Ball-Strike System. Baltimore was at 25%, the New York Mets at 35.3% and Texas at 38.1%.

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Rutgers head coach Coquese Washington yells out to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Rutgers fires women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington after season ends with 11 straight losses

March 2, 2026

Rutgers fired women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington after the Scarlet Knights ended the season with 11 straight losses and failed to win 10 games for the second time in three years. Washington was 42-84 overall and 11-61 in Big Ten play over four seasons. The Knights were 9-20 this season and their 1-17 Big Ten record was the worst in program history in conference play. Athletic director Keli Zinn says there’s no reason the program cannot return to its place among the nation’s elite. Washington succeeded C. Vivian Stringer, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member who retired in 2022.

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FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

March 2, 2026

The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of negotiations. The new offer would allow players on rookie contracts who were first or second team all-league to become eligible to sign a maximum contract in their fourth year and would not be eligible for a franchise tag designation following that extension.

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President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, en route Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

This is how the US-Israeli strikes on Iran played out

March 2, 2026

President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding. That was Friday afternoon. Hours later, he gave the order to launch a barrage of rapid military strikes that would take out many of the Islamic Republic’s top leaders. It was an order that would set off a chain of events as Iran launched retaliatory strikes and ripples from the conflict spread through the region and the global economy.

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Michigan head coach Dusty May shouts to his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Big Ten champion Michigan looking for guards to step up without L.J. Cason

March 2, 2026

No. 3 Michigan lost the best backup point guard in college basketball, according to coach Dusty May. L.J. Cason tore a knee ligament as the team clinched an outright Big Ten title with a win at No. 10 Illinois on Friday night. The Wolverines will certainly miss the smooth-shooting sophomore, who averaged 8.4 points and more than one 3-pointer per game. May says the injury will give guards an opportunity to play larger roles. Starting point guard Elliot Cadeau plays about 25 minutes a game, a number that may increase if he can avoid foul trouble.

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FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates' Konnor Griffin plays during a spring training baseball game, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Clearwater. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum,File)

MLB Spring Breakout becomes tournament next year, when lockout could impact exhibition schedule

March 2, 2026

MLB is turning its Spring Breakout prospect showcase into a single-elimination tournament. MLB says the tournament format runs in late March during spring training in 2027 and 2028. The sport’s labor deal expires Dec. 1, which could disrupt big league camps. MLB could stage the tournament with players under minor league contracts. The new setup will crown Grapefruit League and Cactus League Breakout Tournament champions. MLB plans 16 breakout games from March 19-22 this year.

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FILE - A player jumps to shoot during an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball semifinal, March 16, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Unrivaled hits the road for semifinals at Barclays Center as Phantom loses Aliyah Boston

March 2, 2026

Unrivaled is taking its semifinals on the road, playing at Barclays Center in New York on Monday night. Top seed Phantom BC will face sixth-seeded Vinyl and No. 2 Mist will play No. 5 Breeze. The top two teams earned byes to this round. The title game will be Wednesday at Unrivaled’s home arena in Miami, with a prize pool of $600,000 to be split among players from the championship club. Phantom will be missing star forward Aliyah Boston for the rest of the playoffs as she’s out with a right lower extremity injury.

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San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez, right, connects for a run-scoring single as Athletics catcher Austin Wynns, left, looks on during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background

March 2, 2026

When Andrew Benintendi first broke into the major leagues in 2016, batting average was a priority for the outfielder. Going into his fourth season with the White Sox and No. 11 overall, he is more focused on his OPS and power numbers. Benintendi says, “The game kind of changes where the money is, I guess.” The significance of batting average has been in decline for years. But its diminished importance was thrown into sharp relief by the free agency of Luis Arraez over the winter. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, waited until right before spring training before agreeing to a $12 million, one-year deal with San Francisco.

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FILE - Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a town hall in Ogunquit, Maine, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, file)

Ruben Gallego backs Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner

March 2, 2026

Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue. On Monday, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego endorsed Platner. Gallego’s support lands as Senate leader Chuck Schumer backs Platner’s main rival, Gov. Janet Mills. Platner and Mills both aim to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is running for her sixth term. Platner has maintained an anti-establishment message but faces controversy over old social media posts and covering a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.

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President Donald Trump walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Trump will award Medal of Honor to three US Army service members in White House ceremony

March 2, 2026

President Donald Trump is recognizing three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House. Two of the commendations Monday are being awarded posthumously. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson will be recognized for actions during the Vietnam War that were credited with saving the lives of 85 other service members. Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2013, is being recognized for valor during the combat that resulted in his death. Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds, who died in 1985, is being recognized for his leadership and resistance as a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II.

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Inside the Actor Awards: Roars as ‘Sinners’ wins big, stars mingling and other off-camera moments

March 2, 2026

“Sinners” steals the show at the SAG Awards, and the biggest moments happen in the room, not just on TV. On Sunday, Viola Davis announced Michael B. Jordan as best male actor and the hall erupted. Minutes later, presenter Samuel L. Jackson yelled with excitement as “Sinners” won best ensemble. Castmates rushed together and the whole room stood and cheered. During the commercial breaks, actors raced to the bar, the bathroom or to friends’ tables. A gospel performance of “This Little Light of Mine” got people dancing.

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Trader John Bishop works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks slump and oil prices leap as war in the Middle East raises worries about high inflation

March 2, 2026

Oil prices leaped, and stock markets slumped worldwide following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. Worries about disruptions to the flow of crude sent oil prices up more than 7% Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% as stocks of airlines and other U.S. businesses stand to see higher fuel bills soon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 490 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.9%. Gold rose as investors looked for something safer to own. Treasury yields often fall when investors are nervous, but they rose instead because of worries that higher oil prices will worsen inflation.

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Voters stand in line to vote early for the primary election, in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas state primaries

March 2, 2026

Two hotly contested U.S. Senate primaries in Texas will help officially kick off the 2026 midterm election cycle Tuesday. Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn faces a tough challenge from state Attorney General Ken Paxton, U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt and five others in his bid for a fifth term. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are the leading candidates for the Democratic nomination. Voters in the Lone Star State will also choose nominees for a full slate of state offices, from governor to state Legislature. Arkansas and North Carolina also hold primaries on Tuesday.

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What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

March 2, 2026

Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor. OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, and Anthropic has added similar health features for some Claude users. The companies say the bots can review health records and app data to explain medical results and trends. Doctors say they can beat a basic Google search — if users provide more context. But experts warn you should skip AI for emergency symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or severe headaches. Experts also warn about privacy. Anything shared with an AI company isn’t protected by the privacy laws that normally governs sensitive medical information.

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, arrives to an early voting site to cast his vote on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Gastonia, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina’s state primaries

March 2, 2026

North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November. Also on the ballot are contested primaries for the U.S. House, state Senate and House, and state Court of Appeals. Even before Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced his retirement last June, the state offered Democrats one of few opportunities to flip a Republican-held seat in an otherwise difficult electoral map. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate, and Democrats need a net pickup of four seats to win back the chamber.

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FILE - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Mar-a-Lag, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Hegseth addresses strikes in Iran and says this conflict is ‘not endless’

March 2, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless.” Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine on Monday held the Trump administration’s first news briefing since Saturday’s strikes. Hegseth says the operation has a “clear, devastating, decisive mission” to “destroy the missile threat” from Iran, destroy its navy and “no nukes.” The briefing comes as the conflict has intensified into a wider war in the region. Iran and its allied armed groups have launched missiles at Israel, Arab states and U.S. military targets in the Middle East.

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The U.S. Capitol is photographed Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Congress will debate an Iran conflict that is well underway

March 2, 2026

The U.S. Congress is about to launch a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances — the country is, essentially, already at war. The House and the Senate have prepared war powers resolutions for votes this week. Unlike debates over the run-up to the Iraq War in 2003, the joint U.S.-Israel military attack on Iran is well underway. And there’s no foreseeable end in sight. The moment is a defining one for Congress, which alone has the authority under the Constitution to declare war. It will test public support for the Republican president’s overseas military strategy during political and economic unrest at home.

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FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2011 file photo, an American and Arkansas flag blow in the wind as snow falls in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Beth Hall, File)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas’ state primaries

March 2, 2026

Arkansas voters will choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices in primary elections Tuesday. The winners will face off in November’s midterm elections in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to statewide office since 2010. Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton faces two primary opponents in his bid for a third term. Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders seeks a second term in 2026 but is running unopposed in the primary. The state’s Republican lieutenant governor, attorney general, auditor and treasurer also face no primary challengers in their reelection bids.

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Team co-owner Michael Jordan celebrates by 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)

23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan delivering perfect start to season in a ‘perfect partnership’

March 2, 2026

Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the mastermind behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team. Hamlin calls their co-ownership a perfect partnership. The team has been nothing shy of perfect behind driver Tyler Reddick so far in 2026. Reddick became the first driver in Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season Sunday. He started the first road course race of the year from the pole position, then held off hard-charging Shane van Gisbergen for the victory at the Circuit of the Americas.

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