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Who is Joe Kent, the counterterrorism chief who just quit over the Iran war?

Joe Kent spent two decades hunting terrorists as a Green Beret and CIA operative before becoming one of the Trump administration's most controversial intelligence figures -- and the highest-ranking administration official to resign over the Iran war.

March 17, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best food and drink deals to celebrate the holiday

St. Patrick's Day falls on Tuesday, and restaurants and chains across the country are marking the occasion with discounts, freebies and limited-time menu items.

March 17, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day: What to know about the holiday’s history and traditions

Every March 17, cities across America, and the world, turn green. Parades fill the streets, the Chicago River gets dyed emerald, and millions raise a glass in honor of Irish heritage. But the holiday's origins are far quieter than the celebration it has become.

March 17, 2026

Apple announces AirPods Max 2: Here’s what the experts are saying

Apple Inc. on Monday announced the AirPods Max 2, the first major hardware update to its flagship over-ear headphones since their December 2020 debut.

March 16, 2026

Los Angeles GasBuddy listing shows $8.71 regular price as war pushes fuel costs higher

A GasBuddy listing showed regular gasoline priced at $8.71 per gallon at a Chevron station at 901 N. Alameda St. in Los Angeles, a price that dwarfs what drivers are paying at most nearby stations and what Washington-area motorists are seeing at the pump.

March 16, 2026

Tornado aftermath: What to do if your home is damaged, and how to get help

After a tornado damages a home, the dangers do not end when the storm passes. Unstable walls, gas leaks, downed utilities, and carbon monoxide from generators or cooking equipment can turn the first hours of cleanup into a second emergency, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross.

March 16, 2026

Tornado survival: Studies identify the best places in your home to take shelter

When a tornado warning sounds, where you are standing and what surrounds you may matter more than almost anything else. A body of peer-reviewed research on tornado injuries, survivor behavior, and housing vulnerability offers a clearer picture of what actually keeps people alive when a violent storm arrives.

March 16, 2026

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

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

March 16, 2026

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

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

March 16, 2026

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

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

March 16, 2026

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

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

March 15, 2026

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

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

March 15, 2026

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dead at 64

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

March 14, 2026

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

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

March 14, 2026

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

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

March 14, 2026

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

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

March 13, 2026

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

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

March 13, 2026

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

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

March 13, 2026

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

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

March 13, 2026

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

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

March 12, 2026