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March 3, 2026.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, gestures after scoring as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia, left, and guard Luke Kennard watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luka Doncic scores 27 points as the Lakers rally past the Pelicans, 110-101

March 3, 2026

Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 for their third straight victory. Deandre Ayton had 13 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and 21 turnovers by making a 14-0 run to seize control down the stretch. Zion Williamson scored 24 points in his return from a one-game absence after hurting ankle last Saturday for the Pelicans, who lost for only the second time in six games. The Lakers finished the game on a 24-7 run.

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Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley talks with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Hurley goes out a winner in what could be his final home game at Arizona State

March 3, 2026

Arizona State scratched and clawed its was to a 70-60 win over No. 14 Kansas in what may be coach Bobby Hurley’s final home game. Arizona State jumped out to a 20-point lead, let the Jayhawks back in it and made all the key plays down the stretch to close out its home schedule with a win. Hurley’s contract was not renewed beyond this season, so the Sun Devils will likely need a miracle run through the Big 12 tournament for the coach to keep his job. Hurley led Arizona State to three NCAA Tournaments, including two straight, but didn’t win consistently enough. He at least went out with a bang, if this was the end.

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A traveler checks departure times as many flights are cancelled at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, as many airlines canceled flights due to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here’s what travelers should know

March 3, 2026

The U.S. and Israel’s joint war in Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding tens of thousands of people. And the future is anything but certain. Experts stress that flights scheduled in the coming days and weeks could continue to see disruptions, causing ripple effects globally. Many carriers have been forced to either cancel flights or shift to longer routes. That’s straining operating costs and ticket prices, both of which could become more expensive if airlines have to pay more for fuel the longer the war drags on. Experts recommend postponing unnecessary travel if possible, checking refund or insurance policies and, most importantly, monitoring safety advisories.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals

March 3, 2026

The U.S. Senate is headed towards a vote on President Donald Trump’s decision to embark on a war against Iran. It’s an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. The legislation is known as a war powers resolution. It gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out. The votes marked a weighty moment for lawmakers. Their decisions on the five-day-old war — which Trump entered without congressional approval — could determine the fates of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

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FILE - A pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

March 3, 2026

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down. On Wednesday, the CDC reported 649 mothers died in 2024 during pregnancy or soon after birth. That is down from 669 in 2023. One researcher says provisional 2025 data also looks promising. He cautions the count can change as records get added or removed. The CDC counts deaths through 42 days after birth. Bleeding, clots, and infections are leading causes. The 2024 rate sits near 18 per 100,000 births. But there are disparities: Black women die at over triple the rate of white or Hispanic women.

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FILE - President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Lock step no more: Iran war shows cracks in Trump’s conservative media support

March 3, 2026

Some of the sharpest criticism that President Donald Trump has faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures more accustomed to singing his praises. The conservative media infrastructure has grown so influential and valuable to the president when everything runs smoothly that it’s noticeable when there is discontent. Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Matt Walsh are among the notable figures to express some dismay, much of it centered around the influence of Israel. Walsh has also said the messaging around the war was muddled. Trump says that he knows MAGA best, and these objections do not reflect the views of his supporters.

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Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley talks with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State beats No. 14 Kansas 70-60 in Hurley’s potential home finale

March 3, 2026

Moe Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 19 and Arizona State pulled away late to beat No. 14 Kansas 70-60 on Tuesday night in what could be Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley’s final home game. Hurley is the final year of his contract and the administration hasn’t given any indications it will be extended amid a fourth mediocre season in the past five years. The Sun Devils (16-14, 7-10 Big 12) did all they could to send their coach off with a win in a physical, emotional game that included the ejection of Kansas coach Bill Self and one of his assistants. Darryn Peterson scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half for the Jayhawks (21-9, 11-6).

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US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port

March 3, 2026

An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers was located in a civilian port in Kuwait, more than 10 miles away from the main Army base. That’s according to satellite images and a U.S. official. The husband of one of the slain soldiers told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the hub was a shipping container-style building and had no defenses. A satellite image taken Monday and reviewed by the AP shows the main building in the complex destroyed, with a trail of black smoke rising from it. It’s located in Port Shuaiba, a working seaport south of Kuwait City. The U.S. official confirmed the image depicted the location of Sunday’s attack.

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New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) leaves the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jack Hughes and the Devils deal the Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by beating them 5-1

March 3, 2026

U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday night. Hughes’ shot that went wide banked right to Dougie Hamilton for his goal. Hughes has four assists — one in each game — since the NHL season resumed. Florida is in danger of becoming the first Cup-winning team to miss the playoffs the following season since the Los Angeles Kings in 2014-15. The Panthers have lost three of four games since the Olympics ended, all of those coming in regulation.

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Miami's (OH) Eian Elmer, far left, shoots a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Toledo, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

No. 19 Miami of Ohio beats Toledo 74-72, extends season-opening winning streak to 30 games

March 3, 2026

Pete Suder scored 19 points, Antowne Woolfolk added 14 and No. 19 Miami (Ohio) closed within a victory of a perfect regular season with a 74-72 win over Toledo that extended the RedHawks’ season-opening winning streak to 30 games. The RedHawks (17-0 Mid-American Conference) remain the only undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball. Miami extended the best start in program history and added to its school record for wins in a season. Miami also boasts the best start and longest win streak in MAC annals. Brant Byers added 13 points and Luke Skaljac chipped in 12 for the RedHawks. Leroy Blyden Jr. led Toledo (16-4, 10-7) with 21 points and Sonny Wilson added 13.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) drives against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Snooze and lose: San Antonio’s Harrison Barnes ends iron man streak because of nap injury

March 3, 2026

San Antonio’s Harrison Barnes missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle. Barnes’ streak of 364 straight games played ended Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Barnes was a surprise late addition to the injury report. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said only that Barnes reported soreness when he woke up from the nap and received pregame treatment from the medical staff.

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FILE - Real estate signs are posted outside homes for sale, Feb. 21, 2023, in Valrico, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition

March 3, 2026

States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills. But some plans are running into political opposition driven by concerns about funding cuts to governments and schools. Experts compare the moment to past tax revolts like California’s Proposition 13. On Tuesday, Georgia lawmakers rejected a constitutional amendment after most Democrats opposed it. In Florida, the state House backs a plan to phase out some property taxes, but state Senate leaders say they’d prefer more modest cuts. Like Georgia, other states are exploring shifting from property taxes to sales taxes. But experts say that it can hit low-income residents harder and leave some governments short on revenue.

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FILE - Florida football head coach Jon Sumrall addresses the crowd during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Jan. 24, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Watkins, File)

Florida coach Jon Sumrall’s photoshoot with a 7-foot alligator includes some tense moments

March 3, 2026

Florida coach Jon Sumrall has a new appreciation for the gator chomp. Sumrall got hissed at and snapped at while posing for promotional pictures with a live alligator last week. It was enough to prompt Sumrall to backpedal like his college playing days at Kentucky. When Sumrall learned he was doing the shoot, he thought it was with a footlong alligator “you might see on a riverboat cruise in Louisiana.” Instead, he got a 7-footer named Helena. The gator walked in and out of shots while Sumrall flipped a football and eventually turned on the coach.

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FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas warms up before a spring training baseball game, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas contesting possible 80-game drug suspension, AP source says

March 3, 2026

A person familiar with the process tells The Associated Press that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball following an alleged failed test for a performance-enhancing substance. Under MLB’s drug agreement with the players’ association, the appeals process for an initial positive test for a performance-enhancing substance takes place before a public announcement of discipline.

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FILE - This photo provided by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department shows Alon Alexander, left, and Oren Alexander, both of whom have been charged with sex trafficking. (Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department via AP, File)

Alexander brothers used wealth to lure, drug and rape women and girls, prosecutor says

March 3, 2026

A federal prosecutor says the wealthy Alexander brothers used the same luring, drugging, and humiliation tactics to sexually assault numerous women and girls, bragging about their exploits in blog posts with titles that included “It’s not rape if.” Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Jones delivered a closing argument Tuesday after four weeks of testimony in the siblings’ federal sex trafficking trial. In it, summarized the often harrowing accounts of 10 women who allege they were sexually assaulted by Alon, Oren or Tal Alexander. Jones said the women “described striking similarities” about their alleged rapes. The brothers have pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and other charges.

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FILE - Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman (52) prepares to snap the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says

March 3, 2026

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he hasn’t publicly announced his plans. The 27-year-old Dalman played a big role in solidifying the interior of the offensive line after signing a $42 million, three-year contract last March. He made his first Pro Bowl after spending his first four seasons in Atlanta and helped Chicago win the NFC North at 11-6.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters as he arrives for an intelligence briefing with top lawmakers on Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Questions mount in Congress over Iran war’s costs, risks and exit plan

March 3, 2026

Questions are mounting at the U.S. Capitol over the Trump administration’s shifting rationale for going to war with Iran. Lawmakers are demanding answers over President Donald Trump’s strategy, exit plan and costs to Americans in lives lost and dollars spent, in what is quickly becoming a widening Middle East conflict. Trump officials headed to the Capitol Tuesday for a second day of closed-door briefings, this time with all members of the House and Senate. The meetings come ahead of votes on war powers resolutions in Congress that are intended to restrict Trump’s ability to continue the joint U.S.-Israel campaign to wage war on Iran.

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FILE - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Cardinals inform 2-time Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray they plan to release him next week, AP source says

March 3, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals have informed two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray that they plan to release him at the beginning of the new league year on March 11, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move can’t be officially announced until next week. Murray — who is owed $36.8 million in guaranteed money in 2026 — will be free to sign with any team once he’s released.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves after testifying in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Trial against Meta in New Mexico highlights video depositions by top executives

March 3, 2026

New Mexico prosecutors are presenting never-before-seen video depositions of Meta executives at a trial that centers on impacts of the conglomerate’s platforms on children. Prosecutors have accused Meta of failing to disclose what it knows about the harmful effects of its platforms, in violation of state consumer protection laws. Depositions from CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram leader Adam Mosseri are centerpieces of the case. The New Mexico case and a separate trial underway in Los Angeles could set the course for thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies. Meta has highlighted an array of efforts to weed out harmful content from its platforms.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump says ‘someone from within’ Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

March 3, 2026

President Donald Trump says “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed. The president had only four days ago emphatically called on Iranians to “take over your government” once the U.S.-Israel bombardment ends. But on Tuesday, he appeared to drift further away from the idea that the war will lead to an end of the theocratic rule that has been in place since the country’s 1979 Islamic revolution. Trump has been working to counter critics, and on Tuesday pushed back against suggestions that Israel drove the U.S. into war.

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Army veteran Christopher William McFarland protests the war in Iran on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Military families anxious about unknowns of Iran war, proud of their service members

March 3, 2026

In the military-heavy communities surrounding Fort Campbell, the war in Iran is on a lot of people’s minds. The sprawling U.S. Army base that straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky line is home to the 101st Airborne Division, which has sent tens of thousands of troops to Iraq and Afghanistan. Juan Munoz is an Army veteran who now works as a career counselor for those leaving the military. He says families in the area have mixed emotions about this new conflict. Many younger soldiers are excited to deploy, while their loved ones are proud of their service but worry about their safety. Meanwhile, some combat veterans say they fear the possibility of a prolonged conflict.

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Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is seen before President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Nancy Mace over housing costs

March 3, 2026

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into claims that Rep. Nancy Mace overcharged a congressional reimbursement program for housing and living costs. The Office of Congressional Conduct said in a report released on Monday that it finds a strong reason to suspect improper reimbursements. The office says the South Carolina Republican claimed about $9,500 more than her actual costs in 2023 and 2024. It says she sought the maximum reimbursement while sharing a Washington home with her then-fiancé. The office also says Mace refused an interview. Mace denies wrongdoing and calls the process partisan.

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Detroit man whose confession to 1999 murder was coerced by rogue cop released from prison

March 3, 2026

A Detroit-area judge has erased a 1999 murder conviction after prosecutors acknowledged that a confession was coerced by a rogue police officer. George Calicut Jr. is out of a Michigan prison after more than 25 years in custody. He was serving a life sentence. The 56-year-old Calicut has long professed his innocence in the death of a Detroit woman and said he never saw his purported confession until trial. There were no eyewitnesses or physical evidence against him.

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FILE - Traffic enters lower Manhattan after crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, Feb. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

March 3, 2026

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman on Tuesday ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation couldn’t unilaterally rescind approval of the $9 toll granted during former Democratic President Joe Biden’s tenure. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority argued that the Trump administration’s reversal was “arbitrary and capricious” because it failed to provide a reason for the move. But Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had maintained that it was within his purview to rescind the agreement, which had allowed the tolls to begin last January.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

March 3, 2026

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain. He’s citing a lack of support over the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and the European nation’s resistance to increase its NATO spending. Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump said “we don’t want anything to do with Spain.” The U.S. president’s comments came a day after Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said his country would not allow the U.S. to use the bases in southern Spain in any strikes not covered by the United Nations’ charter. It is unclear how Trump would cut off trade with Spain, given that Spain is under the umbrella of the European Union. The EU negotiates trade deals for all 27 member countries.

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Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

March 3, 2026

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War is creating an apparently unplanned for crisis for the Trump administration. The State Department has been forced to close several embassies to the public, shut down at least one consulate, order the departure of embassy staff and families from at least six nations and advise Americans in 14 countries to leave the region immediately. That’s despite the war closing major airports and causing widespread flight cancellations. The State Department said Tuesday that it was securing military and charter flights for Americans who wish to leave the Middle East.” It’s not clear whether any have been arranged.

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A banner showing President Donald Trump is hung from the Department of Justice, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight

March 3, 2026

After abandoning its efforts to enforce executive orders targeting some of the world’s top law firms, President Donald Trump’s administration has abruptly reversed course and said it’ll proceed with the court fight. The unexplained about-face is the latest development in the Republican administration’s yearlong effort to impose sanctions against law firms whose attorneys did legal work Trump opposed or were associated with prosecutors who investigated him. In a filing Monday in the federal appeals court in Washington, the Justice Department withdrew an appeal, ending efforts to enforce executive orders. On Tuesday, the Justice Department submitted a new court filing saying it was no longer giving up its appeal.

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Atlanta Braves Drake Baldwin is greeted by Jurickson Profar after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in North Port, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says

March 3, 2026

Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a possible 162-game MLB suspension after a second failed performance-enhancing drug test. A person familiar with the case tells The Associated Press the process is ongoing. Profar plans to ask the players’ union to file a grievance, though any appeal could come after MLB announces discipline. He already served an 80-game ban last year after a positive test for a hormone that helps production of testosterone. A full-season suspension would block Profar from the postseason and cost him his $15 million salary.

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New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) walks toward the ice to warm up before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero

March 3, 2026

U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes was back on the ice in the morning after he and brother Quinn appeared with women’s captain Hilary Knight on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The whirlwind tour over — for now — Hughes is ready to get back to work at his day job in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils. Next up in the return to normalcy is a matchup against U.S. teammate and close friend Matthew Tkachuk with the two-time defending Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers in town for each team’s 62nd game of the regular season.

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FILE - The Ticketmaster logo is seen along the sideline of the field before an NFL football game, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Justice Department lawyer says concert ticket industry is broken because of Ticketmaster

March 3, 2026

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers. Attorney David Dahlquist said in his opening statement Tuesday that the U.S. government and 39 states are counting on the federal jury in Manhattan to correct a wrong that would reward artists and consumers with money lost to the lack of competition. Attorney David Marriott argued on behalf of Ticketmaster and Live Nation. He said that the government’s wrong and the ticket industry is more competitive than ever.

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Scherzer calls daughter’s letter to Blue Jays ‘the cutest thing you can possibly imagine’

March 3, 2026

Max Scherzer says the note his daughter composed that asked the Toronto Blue Jays to re-sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner arose as his kids were writing letters to Santa Claus in December. Scherzer’s wife posted the handwritten note on Instagram after the three-time Cy Young Award winner signed a one-year, $3 million contract to stay in Toronto. Scherzer told reporters that “it’s the cutest thing you can possibly imagine when you read that.”

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Padma Lakshmi finds a new competitive kitchen with CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’

March 3, 2026

Padma Lakshmi is back with a new cooking competition, “America’s Culinary Cup,” on CBS. The show offers the largest cash prize in culinary TV history at $1 million. It airs after “Survivor” on Wednesdays and streams on Paramount+. Unlike “Top Chef,” this show features 16 top chefs, including Michelin star and James Beard winners. Lakshmi judges alongside Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne. The first episode is intense, with four contestants eliminated. Chefs must excel in various challenges, focusing on taste, creativity and technique. Lakshmi emphasizes fairness, given the high stakes.

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Rapid City Architect Earns State License

March 3, 2026

RAPID CITY, S.D. — TSP, Inc. announced that Seth Harwood has received his license as a Registered Architect in South Dakota after successfully completing the Architect Registration Examination. Harwood passed the Architect Registration Examination, known as the ARE, which is developed and administered by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. The multi-division exam assesses candidates’ […]

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Fresh Brew, New Chapter

March 3, 2026

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Rapid City family is marking a new chapter in business ownership with a weeklong celebration and fundraiser in the Black Hills. Kyle and Brittany Fisher officially took ownership Feb. 1 of Ziggi’s Coffee at 1001 E. North St., Ste. 1, in Rapid City. To celebrate, the couple will host a […]

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An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

March 3, 2026

Who says to beware the Ides of March? The upside of a prolonged Oscar race has meant some unexpected late drama. For months, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” sailed through awards season, picking up prize after prize. But the wins for “Sinners” and Michael B. Jordan at Sunday’s Actor Awards have given the Oscar race what Smoke or Stack might call fresh blood. An Academy Awards that had looked like a runaway might be a close call, after all.

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FILE - Actor Robert Di Niro receives a German television, "Goldene Kamera," media award in Berlin on Feb. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

Robert De Niro to deliver Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefit

March 3, 2026

Robert De Niro is taking the stage at Carnegie Hall to read Abraham Lincoln’s words on civility and democracy. On Tuesday night, he is scheduled to appear at the Tibet House US annual benefit. He will read from Lincoln’s 1838 “Lyceum Address.” The speech warns about mob violence and the threat it poses to a democratic society. Composer Philip Glass will help lead the program. He recently canceled the planned premiere of his Lincoln-inspired Symphony No. 15 at the Kennedy Center. He linked the decision to President Donald Trump’s leadership changes at the center.

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Shane Lowry of Ireland walks off the 18th green during the final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Shane Lowry has no choice but to pick himself up and move on after PGA National collapse

March 3, 2026

It’s OK to feel sad for Shane Lowry. He had one hand on the trophy at the Cognizant Classic only to throw it away with two double bogeys. But there’s no need to feel sorry for him. This is what happens to pro golfers. They can be on top of their games and see it disappear in the same round. It was only five months ago when Lowry felt the highest of highs when he made the cup-clinching putt for Europe in the Ryder Cup. His only option now is to tee it up again with no promises of payback.

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Two founding members of The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

March 3, 2026

The founding members of The Guess Who are set to tour the U.S. later this year for the first time in over two decades. Original guitarist Randy Bachman and singer-keyboardist Burton Cummings have already announced a Canadian tour this summer. They are adding more than 20 U.S. dates, starting June 25 in Minneapolis. The last time they toured the U.S. as The Guess Who was in 2001. A trademark dispute with former bandmates delayed their return, but a settlement was reached in September 2024. Bachman and Cummings promise a setlist of classic hits, aiming to honor the music and connect with fans.

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Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, takes the stand during his trial on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Pool)

Jurors begin deliberating in trial of father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect in Georgia

March 3, 2026

Jurors are weighing whether a Georgia father should be held accountable after his son was accused of carrying out a school shooting. The jury bega deliberating Tuesday in the trial of Colin Gray. Prosecutors say Gray gave his son a rifle despite warning signs about his mental health. The defense says the teen planned everything in secret. The shooting at Apalachee High School killed two teachers and two 14-year-old students. It also wounded a teacher and eight students. Prosecutors show video they say shows the teen bringing a rifle to school. Gray says he gave his son a rifle as a bonding opportunity.

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FILE - Christina Applegate appears at the Annual Backstage at the Geffen Gala in Los Angeles on March 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Christina Applegate unleashes a raw, probing memoir: ‘You with the Sad Eyes’

March 3, 2026

Christina Applegate releases a blunt new memoir that lays out her fame, trauma and illness without a filter. She writes about an absent father and an abusive home. She describes domestic violence, cancer and living with multiple sclerosis. She also admits deep struggles with body image and self-hate. She revisits her biggest roles, from “Married… with Children” to “Dead to Me.” She shares wild work stories and cringe regrets, and triumphs, like the time she danced on a broken foot when she starred in “Sweet Charity” on Broadway. Her editor says the honesty feels rare and risky.

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FILE- In this Wednesday, June 8, 2011 file photo, sun sets behind an oil pump in the desert oil fields of Sakhir, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)

Average price for a gallon of gas rises 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in US, AAA says

March 3, 2026

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in the U.S., according to motor club AAA. Gas prices are on the rise as oil prices are soaring to levels not seen in more than a year as Iran launched a series of retaliatory attacks, including a drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Benchmark U.S. crude jumped 8.6% to $77.36 a barrel. Gas prices were already rising before the U.S. struck Iran as refiners switch over to summer blends of fuel.

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FILE - Songwriter Paul Simon, right, and singer Mary J. Blige attend the skills competition at the NBA basketball All-Star Saturday Night on Feb. 13, 2010, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, file)

How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God’s Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 years

March 3, 2026

Love Rocks NYC brings major music stars together to raise money for God’s Love We Deliver as many nonprofits worry about increased food insecurity. The sold-out concert Thursday night at New York’s Beacon Theatre also marks the event’s 10th year and the nonprofit’s 40th anniversary. They say federal cuts to food programs have raised the stakes. Producer Greg Williamson says artists seem more eager to step in. The concert has raised $65 million over a decade. Leaders say this year’s show and livestream could become their biggest fundraiser yet, as the charity expands in Brooklyn.

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Cadillac driver Sergio Perez of Mexico waits in his car during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

March 3, 2026

Cadillac brings a new American team to the Formula 1 grid as the season opens in Australia. The team makes its racing debut this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. The project started with Michael Andretti’s bid, but it now belongs to TWG Motorsports and General Motors. The group kept building the car and engine even after F1 first said no. Cadillac signed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas to lead the effort. The team leases Ferrari engines until its General Motors engines are ready. Many expect early struggles, but Cadillac says it has come to win.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks to press Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara)

Noem will testify in the Senate in her first appearance since 2 Minneapolis protesters’ deaths

March 3, 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies in the Senate as backlash grows over deadly immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push. Noem appears Tuesday before the Judiciary Committee in her first hearing since two protesters were killed in Minneapolis by Homeland Security officers. Noem’s department sent hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection officers to Minnesota. Protesters marched and tracked enforcement activity. An ICE officer shot Renee Good on Jan. 7. Border Protection officers shot Alex Pretti on Jan. 24. The deaths led to demands for accountability. The Republican president sent border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota. Homan has announced a drawdown of forces there.

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FILE - Cornelius Whiting fills out his ballot at an early voting location in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

It’s election season again. This is why and how AP calls races across the country

March 3, 2026

The Associated Press has compiled votes and declared winners in elections across the nation for nearly 180 years. The U.S. doesn’t have a nationwide body that collects and releases election results. Elections are administered locally, by thousands of offices, following standards set by the states. In many cases, the states themselves don’t even offer up-to-date tracking of election results. The AP fills this gap by compiling vote results and declaring winners in elections — providing critical information in the period between Election Day and the official certification of results, which typically takes weeks.

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Patrick O’Connell to bare his ‘demons’ in a memoir on building The Inn at Little Washington

March 3, 2026

Chef Patrick O’Connell has written a memoir about turning an old garage into The Inn at Little Washington, a world-famous restaurant. The publisher Celadon Books announced on Tuesday that it plans to release “Main, Middle & Gay” in September. O’Connell calls it a hard, freeing look back at his life. He says he waited to tell some stories until many people in them had died. O’Connell opened the restaurant in 1978. The title is a reference to streets where the restaurant and hotel is located in Washington, Virginia. O’Connell’s honors include a James Beard lifetime award and a National Humanities Medal, for celebrating regional flavors and local farmers.

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Products sit on display at a Target store, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Edina, Minn. (AP Photo/Anne D'Innocenzio)

Target has another quarter of declining sales but there are signs of improvement to start 2026

March 3, 2026

Target reported another quarter of lower sales and profits as the discounter struggles to regain its footing in an environment where it has faced still-high inflation and shopper boycotts. But the Minneapolis-based company offered a solid annual profit outlook. Target also said Tuesday it expects to deliver sales growth every quarter this year. The company earned $2.30 per share, or $1.05 billion, for the three-month period ended Jan. 31. That compares with $2.41 per share, or $1.10 billion, or during the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings per share for the most recent quarter were $2.44. Sales fell 1.5% to $30.45 billion. Analysts were expecting $2.16 per share on sales of $30.46 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with head coach Ime Udoka, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Kevin Durant says a wide-open NBA playoff race is fun. It’s hard to argue with that

March 3, 2026

Kevin Durant says the NBA’s new salary “aprons” help create real parity, and this season’s title race feels wide open. Durant says fans and teams enjoy not knowing who stands out. He says most teams still tweak lineups and adjust after trades. The West looks especially tight. Houston sits near the top, but a short skid can drop a team fast. On Monday, Rockets coach Ime Udoka said nobody can afford off nights. Betting markets still favor Oklahoma City. Recent history supports chaos. Seven franchises have won the last seven titles.

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