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Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

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The Associated Press,

(Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition…

Evidence suggests the deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely a US airstrike

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By JULIA FRANKEL and MICHAEL BIESECKER - Associated Press

Satellite images and videos of an Iranian girls school damaged by large explosions at the start of a U.S.-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting the Islamic Republic indicate a targeted attack from the air hit the building. That’s according to military experts who spoke to The Associated Press. Iran says the blast killed at least 165 people, most of them children. The location of the strike, its affiliation to a coastal defense unit of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and the tight pattern of the damage suggest a targeted airstrike on the site. Several factors point to a U.S. strike, given the proximity of American forces to the school and focus on missile sites and naval forces in the war.

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

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By SEUNG MIN KIM and AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region. That’s according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The officials, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, cautioned that the U.S. intelligence has not uncovered that Russia is directing Iran what to do with the information. Still, it’s the first indication that Moscow has sought to get involved in the war in the week-old war that the U.S. and Israel launched on Iran.

Spacecraft’s impact changed asteroid’s orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

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By MARCIA DUNN - AP Aerospace Writer

A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun. It’s the first time that a celestial body’s solar orbit was deliberately changed. Scientists reported Friday that the 2022 impact by the Dart spacecraft not only trimmed the asteroid’s orbit around its bigger space rock companion, but also around the sun. Researchers say their findings could help divert an incoming killer space rock given enough advance notice. The study was published in Science Advances.

Longtime surgeon Dr. Wendell Smith announces run for 8th Congressional District

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Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Longtime general surgeon, Dr. Wendell Smith, has announced his candidacy for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Dr. Smith has been a Minnesota resident for 24 years. He is a general surgeon, working at Essentia Health for 16 years and Fairview Range for six years. He announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota’s 8th…

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

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By FREIDA FRISARO and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

The Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous earlier statement its representatives had made indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia. A letter from a bar association representative to an advocacy group that had requested an inquiry into Halligan said that there as an “investigation pending” in response to the group’s complaint. Jennifer Krell Davis, a spokeswoman for the Florida Bar, also said Thursday that there was an “open file” but declined to comment further “as active Florida discipline cases are confidential.” On Friday, Davis issued a new statement saying the Florida Bar wrote a letter to the complainant “erroneously stating” there is a pending Bar investigation Halligan.

For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands

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By LEAH WILLINGHAM and KIMBERLEE KRUESI - Associated Press

A report by Rhode Island’s attorney general detailing decades of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy is giving survivors a sense of vindication while renewing calls for accountability and support. The investigation identified 75 clergy members who sexually abused more than 300 children since 1950, though officials say the true number is likely higher. Survivors say the report confirms what they have long known and exposes years of secrecy within the church. Many are now speaking publicly about the lasting trauma and the struggle to be believed. They are urging church leaders to provide meaningful support for victims, including help paying for therapy and other services.

Storms rip through Oklahoma as even more intense weather is possible Friday across the central US

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By KATHY McCORMACK and JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Severe storms are sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warn tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states. On Thursday night, storms ripped through Oklahoma, and video from near the town of Fairview shows a large funnel lit by lightning. Authorities say a 47-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter died in a crash that appears to have been tornado-related. Storms could be even more intense Friday, as more than 7 million Americans are at the highest risk of severe weather in an area that includes the metropolitan areas of Kansas City, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Omaha, Nebraska.

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

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By LUIS ANDRES HENAO and MARIAM FAM - Associated Press

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East. Community members in places like Paterson, New Jersey, and Minneapolis say many are striving to maintain the Ramadan spirit while grappling with myriad concerns affecting their communities. In Minnesota, an imam says a mosque has canceled communal iftar meals after local businesses took an economic hit from the federal government’s immigration crackdown. National groups are sharing know-your-rights guidance for mosque leaders. Leaders also point to harsh anti-Muslim vitriol during the current election season. Even so, many communities keep praying, fasting and supporting one another.

Aerial Lift Bridge pedestrian walkway closes due to falling ice

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Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — A pedestrian walkway on Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge is closed on Friday due to falling ice. According to city officals ice falling from the upper sections of the bridge is creating a safety hazard on the walkway. The lakeside walkway is closed, but the bayside walkway will remain open for pedestrians, who officials say should use caution and…

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop

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By DAVID BRANDT - AP Sports Writer

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona. Police say they conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdale at roughly 1 a.m. Friday and Brooks was arrested after an investigation. He was taken to jail and released following the booking process around 3:30 a.m. The 30-year-old hasn’t played since Feb. 21 because of a fractured left hand. He’s expected to be out until at least late March after having surgery. The Suns say they are aware of the situation and gathering information.

Plenty of hockey talent still available with hours to go before the NHL trade deadline

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By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - AP Hockey Writers

NHL trade deadline day has arrived with plenty of talented players available in a market where many top teams have already beefed up their lineup for the playoffs. Sellers seem to be in control with prices high and buyers with eyes on making the playoffs or contending for the Stanley Cup weighing a range of options. Vincent Trocheck remains with the New York Rangers, who traded Sam Carrick to Buffalo. Toronto has multiple players on the block. And St. Louis is open for business with almost everyone on its roster gettable at the right cost.

Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help

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By HALLIE GOLDEN, RIO YAMAT and MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

Stranded Americans across the Middle East say they’ve been left to navigate flight cancellations and confusing government guidance on their own. They expressed frustration with the State Department’s directions to “depart now” on commercial flights even though much of the airspace across the Gulf remains closed or heavily restricted. Some have reported relying instead on WhatsApp group chats and friends. Since the war began on Feb. 28, about 20,000 Americans have returned safely to the U.S. The State Department said Thursday that nearly all made it out on their own. The White House pushed back on criticism that the U.S. response has been too slow. The first U.S.-organized charter flight departed the region Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

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By STEPHEN WADE - AP Sports Writer

Shohei Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic. It was Japan’s first game of four in pool play. Ohtani spoke to the crowd after the game, bowing and tipping his cap. “It was a good game and we got off to a good start, so I think it was all because of your support,” he said to rising applause as he spoke in Japanese. Ohtani’s batting practice thrilled many who had traveled from afar to see him. Ohtani drew major Western star power to Japan for the game, with actor Timothée Chalamet and pop singer Bad Bunny in the stands.

Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress

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By DAVE COLLINS - Associated Press

A Connecticut city has joined hundreds of others around the country that have installed new firehouse alarm systems that aim to reduce firefighters’ stress when calls come in. Danbury rolled out the new system in September with softer volumes that gradually increase, warm red lighting, display screens and a computerized voice. Officials say it replaces an old system that instantly blared out loud tones that city firefighters found jarring. It also immediately alerts fire stations and the units needed after a call comes in, seconds faster than dispatchers can. Fire department leaders point to research that links gradually increasing alert volume to smaller heart-rate increases.

Trump appears to rule out talks with Iran absent its ‘unconditional surrender’

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The Associated Press,

A group of men inspect the ruins of a police station struck Monday amid the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries. There was no sign of…

US employers cut a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

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By PAUL WISEMAN - AP Economics Writer

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring deteriorated from January, when companies, nonprofits and government agencies added 126,000 jobs. The job market had been expected to rebound this year from a lackluster 2025 when the economy, buffeted by President Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policies and the lingering effects of high interest rates, generated just 15,000 a month.

Attempted suicides, fights, pain: 911 calls reveal misery at ICE’s largest detention facility

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By MORGAN LEE, RYAN J. FOLEY and MICHAEL BIESECKER - Associated Press

The calls to 911 poured in from staff at Camp East Montana, the nation’s largest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, in its first months of operation in El Paso, Texas. The emergencies included repeated suicide attempts by detainees, seizures, injuries from fights and a pregnant woman in pain. Data from more than a hundred 911 calls obtained by The Associated Press, interviews with detainees and court filings offer a portrait of overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition and emotional distress. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson rejected claims of subprime conditions, saying detainees receive food, water and medical treatment in a facility that’s regularly cleaned.

Gulf allies complain US didn’t notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

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By SAMY MAGDY, MICHELLE L. PRICE and AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense. The mostly private frustration comes as Pentagon officials conceded this week they’re struggling to stop waves of drones launched by Iran, leaving some U.S. targets in the Gulf region vulnerable. The Gulf countries have emerged as targets for Iran, well within the range of Iran’s short-range missiles and filled with targets, including American troops, businesses, tourist locations and energy facilities. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were discussing a confidential diplomatic matter.

Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sunk an Iranian warship

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By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI and SHEIKH SAALIQ - Associated Press

Sri Lanka is bringing more than 200 sailors from an Iranian ship ashore after the vessel sought assistance near the Indian Ocean island nation. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the country took control of the vessel after it reported an engine failure and that the decision followed talks with Iranian officials and the ship’s captain. The episode highlights how the conflict involving Iran is extending beyond the Middle East into the Indian Ocean, placing strategically located Sri Lanka in a delicate position as it balances humanitarian obligations and maritime law. The move involving the IRIS Bushehr came after the U.S. sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka’s coast Wednesday.

Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says

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By KANIS LEUNG - Associated Press

The legal team for Hong Kong pro-democracy ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says he will not appeal the national security conviction for which he was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Lai was found guilty in December of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiring with others to publish seditious articles. His Hong Kong legal team told The Associated Press about the decision Friday but would not comment on the reason for not appealing. Lai was one of the first prominent figures to be arrested under the security law in 2020. After the sentencing, Lai’s children said a possible visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing later this month could be crucial in securing the release of their father.

Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?

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By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive. Conservatives started flooding social media with old clips highlighting his comments on gender, immigration and race. Republican strategists believe they can use his comments as fodder for attack ads in the general election. On Wednesday, Talarico warned supporters that powerful elites will smear him because they find him threatening. Although Talarico gained prominence through viral videos, Republicans hope to use years of on-camera musings against him.

Pentagon’s break with Ivy League leaves colleges bracing for further changes to military programs

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By COLLIN BINKLEY and NICKY FORSTER - Associated Press

The Trump administration’s campaign to end “wokeness” in the military is reshaping its relationship with U.S. higher education. The Pentagon has been breaking off longstanding ties with prestigious universities that have trained generals and admirals while building new bonds with Christian schools and big public universities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forged ahead with his realignment last week, expelling more than a dozen elite colleges from a military fellowship that serves as a pipeline to the upper ranks of leadership. Hegseth has homed in on graduate-level programs while preserving a broader program that covers tuition for nearly 200,000 service members.

People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it

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By GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many. Over the last decade, at least 19 states have passed laws to let them stay in daylight saving time if the federal government allows it. And some are giving serious consideration to staying in standard time — if their neighbors are willing to make the same move. There’s not a clear consensus on what to do when every solution will still leave millions of Americans in the dark later in the morning or earlier in the evening than they would like for a chunk of the year.

Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists

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By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The event honoring the protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate follows memorial services that drew large crowds in Chicago and South Carolina, where the civil rights leader was born. The Chicago celebration is expected to be the largest. Former Democratic U.S. presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton plan to attend. That’s according to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the organization that Jackson founded.

Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge celebrates 20 years of serving the Northland

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Lauren Martinson, Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge celebrated their 20th anniversary with an open house. Community members were given tours of the 72-bed recovery facility. The evening featured a program which included a choir performance, testimonials from program graduates, and words from the founder, Pastor Rich Scherber. MNTC serves men of the Northland facing addiction issues and offers long…

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison

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By TODD RICHMOND - Associated Press

A Wisconsin teenager who killed his parents and stole their money to fund his plan to kill President Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison. Waukesha County Circuit Judge Ralph Ramirez sentenced 18-year-old Nikita Casap on Thursday to two life terms with no possibility of parole in connection with the shooting deaths of his mother and stepfather last year. According to investigators, after he killed the couple fled across the country in his stepfather’s SUV with $14,000 in cash, jewelry and passports. Investigators said he wrote a manifesto calling for Trump’s assassination and was in touch with others, including someone who spoke Russian, about his plan to kill Trump and flee to Ukraine.

Many River Montessori Middle School students raise over $2,000 for Loaves and Fishes

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Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– Each year, Many Rivers Montessori middle schoolers participate in their “Empty Bowl Fundraiser”. The students spent months planning, organizing, creating bowls, and a menu. Then, they host an event with food available, as well as bowls for purchase. This year, the kids chose to donate proceeds to Loaves and Fishes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping out the community….

Duluth doctor navigates loss of clinic due to fire 2 weeks before opening

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Emily Halling, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

DULUTH, Minn.– In two short weeks, Palisade Direct Primary Care was set to open its doors. “I was kind of like speechless,” said Dr. Jay Allen, the founder of Palisade Direct Primary Care. “We’ve been spending the entire time renovating. Mike and Deb, the owners of Uncle Loui’s and the owners of the building, have been putting a lot of…

Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman’s office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prison

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By TODD RICHMOND - Associated Press

A Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to set fire to a Republican congressman’s office last year because he was angry that the lawmaker backed a bill requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell off its U.S. operations has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Court records show that in addition to the prison time, Fond du Lac County Circuit Judge Tricia Walker sentenced 20-year-old Caiden Stachowicz on Thursday to seven years of extended supervision. Stachowicz, of Menasha, pleaded no contest to an arson charge in November. His attorney, Danielle Gorsuch, said Stachowicz was suffering from a mental health crisis.

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

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By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER - Associated Press

The Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review. The department said last week that it was reviewing to determine if any records were improperly withheld after several news organizations reported that the massive tranche of records that had been made public didn’t include files documenting a series of interviews conducted in 2019 with a woman who made an allegation against Trump. The department said those files had been “incorrectly coded as duplicative,” and therefore were inadvertently not published along with the millions of other Epstein files.

Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves in Cleveland charged with murder

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By MARK SCOLFORO and SUE OGROCKI - Associated Press

Police say the mother of two girls found buried inside suitcases in Cleveland has been charged with two counts of murder. Aliyah Henderson, 28, is accused of killing Mila Chatman and Amor Wilson. Their remains were recovered after a dog walker led authorities to the suitcases four days earlier. Chatman’s father, DeShaun Chatman, said Thursday he had been looking for Mila for five years before investigators told him late Wednesday she was dead. Chatman said he sought emergency custody five times and had tried to locate Mila through a child welfare agency, but those efforts were unsuccessful because he did not know where they were living.

Duluth’s FIRST Robotics Competition brings in Students from around the world

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Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — High schoolers and robots are on the loose at the DECC as the FIRST Robotics launches into this year’s competition! Two full-size regional competitions are underway, marking week one of the 2026 season. The winners will go head-to-head to move on to the world championships. Each year, there is a new challenge, and students have six…

Governor Walz orders flags to Half-Staff honoring Minnesota Sergeant killed in Kuwait

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Matt McConico,

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, of White Bear Lake ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota in honor and remembrance of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, who was killed on March 1, 2026, in…

Federal trade court lays the groundwork to force the government to start refunding more than $130 billion worth of tariffs.

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

22 hours ago

The Associated Press,

(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys general and governors in the lawsuit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world. Trump has said the…

Every facet of Iran’s military and theocracy is under assault. These images show the damage

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By LEE KEATH, SARAH EL DEEB and MICHAEL BIESECKER - Associated Press

The U.S. and Israel are striking a much wider array of targets in Iran than they did during 12 days of war last summer, when their focus was on the country’s nuclear enrichment sites. Experts say the aim now appears to be destroying Iran’s military and weakening the grip of its theocratic rulers. U.S. Central Command alone says it has hit more than 2,000 targets in less than a week, a far heavier barrage than any American bombing campaign in the Middle East in more than a decade. Israel says it has hit hundreds of sites. The bombardment has affected military bases, weapons factories, soldiers and police, and state TV.

Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead

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By LEKAN OYEKANAMI - Associated Press

Police body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar. The terrifying moments captured by officers and surveillance cameras were released Thursday. They show how the shooting that left more than a dozen others wounded unfolded quickly early Sunday in downtown Austin. Police Chief Lisa Davis says officers arrived within 56 seconds of the first 911 call. They shot and killed the gunman. Davis wouldn’t discuss the motive behind the shooting. The FBI says it’s investigating the attack as a potential act of terrorism.

Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US

March 5, 2026

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak just ahead of spring is threatening much of the central United States. They warn all forms of severe weather will be possible, including strong tornadoes. The National Weather Service says scattered severe storms are expected to begin firing up late Thursday in the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma and parts of Kansas. Forecasters expect the strongest storms to spread Friday across much of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, while impacting some neighboring states. The national Storm Prediction Center says more than 6 million people face the highest risk Friday. Forecasters also expect very warm weekend temperatures in many areas, up to 30 degrees above average.

Photos of Kristi Noem, Trump’s first Cabinet secretary to leave during his second term

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The Associated Press

President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as his Homeland Security secretary Thursday amid growing criticism of her leadership, making her the first Cabinet secretary to leave during his second term. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Patient assaults staff with hypodermic needle at Essentia Health Virginia

March 5, 2026

Jason VanHorn,

VIRGINIA, Minn. — A woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted nursing staff, a physician, and a police officer with a hypodermic needle. According to officials, on Wednesday at 8:25 p.m. Police repsonded to reports of a patient assaulting staff at the Essentia Health–Virginia Hospital Upon arrival, Officers found the patient and physically struggled with her to gain control…

PWHL Players Association strengthens voice by affiliating with AFL-CIO and its 15 million workers

March 5, 2026

By JOHN WAWROW - AP Hockey Writer

Women’s hockey players have taken the next major step to strengthen their voice in shaping the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s future by affiliating with the AFL-CIO. The Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association on Thursday became the 65th union to join America’s largest labor federation, which represents nearly 15 million workers. And the PWHLPA became the 10th players association to join the AFL-CIO’s sports council, which already includes unions representing NFL, NHL, major league baseball, WNBA and women’s soccer players. The affiliation agreement coincides with women’s hockey enjoying a surge in momentum following the U.S. women’s team winning its third Olympic gold medal.

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

March 5, 2026

By The Associated Press

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. He made the announcement Thursday. He also said he’ll nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Trump made the announcement on social media, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats. Trump says he’ll make Noem a “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas,” a new security initiative that he said would focus on the Western Hemisphere. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term. Noem’s departure caps a tumultuous tenure overseeing immigration enforcement tactics that have been met with protests and lawsuits.

Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

March 5, 2026

AP

Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance at offices of NBC’s “Today” show, her first time back since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home. Guthrie made the appearance Thursday morning. “Today” said Guthrie plans to return to the air eventually but remains focused now on supporting her family. Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Jan. 31 and reported missing the next day, in what authorities believe was an abduction. The Guthrie family has posted a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of the 84-year-old matriarch. “Today” has been covering the story intently, and former anchor Hoda Kotb has returned to fill in for Guthrie.

Former UW-Superior Chancellor Julius Erlenbach passes away at 82

March 5, 2026

Jadie Jones,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior is mourning the passing of Former Chancellor Julius Erlenbach. Erlenbach passed away on February 28 at 82. UWS said during his time as chancellor, he reshaped the UWS campus, both culturally and physically. Erlenbach was integral in the building of the Yellowjacket Union and Swenson Hall. He retired in 2010 and continued to visit the campus and…

MrBeast’s company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading

March 5, 2026

By JAMES POLLARD - Associated Press

A MrBeast video editor has been fired after accusations of insider trading by Kalshi. The prediction market operator says the immensely popular YouTube channel’s employee traded about $4,000 on YouTube streaming markets with “near-perfect” success. The user has been suspended from Kalshi for two years and fined $20,000. A spokesperson for Beast Industries has confirmed the editor’s firing and says the company has “no tolerance for this behavior.” The incident places Beast Industries, founded by Jimmy Donaldson, in the middle of a debate over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling. Kalshi allows participants to wager on the probable outcome of events ranging from sports to geopolitics.

Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump’s endorsement

March 5, 2026

By THOMAS BEAUMONT - Associated Press

Sen. John Cornyn is going on offense against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as they fight for a Republican Senate runoff, and President Donald Trump’s endorsement hangs over it all. On Thursday, Cornyn’s campaign is releasing a new video that highlights corruption and personal allegations against Paxton. The video revisits Paxton’s impeachment trial and a securities fraud case. On Wednesday, Trump said he plans to endorse one of them before the May 26 runoff and expects the other candidate to quit. Paxton says he’ll stay in the race even if Trump picks Cornyn. Republican leaders worry that Paxton’s troubles may risk the seat in the fall election.

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration

March 5, 2026

The Associated Press,

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on…

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

March 5, 2026

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and PAUL WISEMAN - Associated Press

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court. On Thursday, the states filed a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. Democratic attorneys general leading the suit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world. Trump has said the tariffs are essential to address trade deficits. He imposed duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs he imposed last year under an emergency powers law. The new suit argues that law was intended to be used only in specific, limited circumstances.

No charges filled in fatal 2025 Carlton County crash

March 5, 2026

KQDS Staff,

THOMSON TWSP, Minn. — No charges will be filed in a fatal crash in Thomson Township. The 2-car accident claimed the lives of two people on the morning of Dec. 26, 2025 The occupants of a Chevy Impala, Anthony and Tammy Drake of Oronoco, MN, died at the scene of the crash. They were both 57 years old. The…

Residents Pack Duluth City Hall Surrounding Ice

New rules proposed for public comment plus other changes at Duluth City Council meetings

March 5, 2026

Matt McConico,

Duluth City Council Meeting Gallery (2/23/26) DULUTH, Minn. – Four Duluth City Councilors are proposing a number of changes to Duluth City Council meeting Standing Rules and order. These changes follow heated city council meetings that have seen members of the gallery trying to shout down city councilors. The resolution is co-sponsored by councilors Jordon Johnson, Arik Forsman, Roz Randorf,…

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