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How real is the threat of Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S.?

Federal officials are warning law enforcement agencies to remain alert after an encrypted broadcast tied to Iran's regime raised concerns about a possible activation signal for covert operatives abroad.

March 11, 2026

Justice Dept.: Companies that self-report, cooperate on crimes may avoid prosecution

The Justice Department unveiled its first-ever department-wide corporate enforcement policy for criminal matters, creating uniform guidance for how companies are treated when they voluntarily disclose wrongdoing, cooperate with investigators and remediate misconduct.

March 11, 2026

Quentin Tarantino fires back after Rosanna Arquette calls his films ‘racist and creepy’

Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino is pushing back after actress Rosanna Arquette criticized his films for their repeated use of a racial slur, calling the criticism disrespectful and opportunistic.

March 11, 2026

Russell Brand isn’t dead — but the internet briefly thought he was

If you logged onto social media Tuesday and saw "Russell Brand dead" trending, don't worry, the British comedian and commentator is still very much alive.

March 11, 2026

Tornadoes, record-size hail strike Illinois and Indiana, leaving two dead and widespread damage

A powerful storm system swept across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday night, spawning multiple tornadoes and unusually large hail that left communities damaged, injured several people, and claimed two lives.

March 11, 2026

Culture Wire: Gwen Stefani’s spiritual awakening, Donald Glover in new ‘Mario’ movie and more

Gwen Stefani is making headlines today for a candid interview where she describes her pregnancy at 44 as a "full-on gift" that sparked a spiritual awakening.

March 10, 2026

Texas man sentenced to 90 months in $59.9 million Medicare brace fraud scheme

A Texas man has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his role in a $59.9 million conspiracy to pay kickbacks and submit claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces.

March 10, 2026

First-time buyers surge to five-year high share of home purchases in February

U.S. existing home sales rose modestly in February, buoyed by easing mortgage rates and a slight uptick in inventory, though the market continues to struggle with high prices, limited supply and affordability challenges heading into the spring homebuying season.

March 10, 2026

Minnesota residents can vote on new DMV hold music

Minnesota's Driver and Vehicle Services division is asking the public to help pick its new hold music -- and it's as simple as making a phone call and casting a vote online.

March 10, 2026

Erika Kirk steps into second role vacated by her late husband

When President Trump appointed Erika Kirk to the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors this month, it marked the second time since her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination last September that she has formally assumed one of his roles.

March 10, 2026

FBI raises reward to $1 million for fugitive wanted in 2015 Maryland murder

The FBI has raised the reward for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive wanted in connection with the 2015 murder of a young Maryland woman to $1 million -- the new standard bounty for suspects on the bureau's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, the agency announced.

March 10, 2026

NASA satellite falling back to Earth Tuesday after nearly 14 years in space

A 1,300-pound NASA spacecraft is expected to fall back to Earth on Tuesday evening, but officials say there is little reason for concern.

March 10, 2026

Lawyer who aided DC Solar Ponzi scheme gets more than 11 years in prison

A California attorney who helped lend legal cover to a billion-dollar solar energy fraud was sentenced Monday to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in what prosecutors called the largest criminal fraud scheme in the history of the Eastern District of California.

March 10, 2026

Critics rave about Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ ahead of March 20 release

Ryan Gosling's highly anticipated space epic "Project Hail Mary" is drawing widespread critical acclaim ahead of its March 20 theatrical debut, with reviewers calling it one of the best films of the year so far.

March 10, 2026

Raw oyster norovirus outbreak prompts recalls in U.S. and Canada

Health officials in Washington state and federal regulators are warning consumers to avoid certain raw oysters tied to a norovirus outbreak that has sickened people in Washington and prompted recalls and safety alerts in both the United States and Canada.

March 10, 2026

Hawks wanted to celebrate Atlanta’s ‘iconic’ strip club. The NBA had other ideas.

The Atlanta Hawks wanted to celebrate one of the city's most storied -- and controversial -- institutions. The NBA said no.

March 10, 2026

Iran war puts Trump’s economic record on the line as gas prices spike

Less than two weeks ago, President Trump stood before Congress and boasted about cheap gas. Now, with U.S. and Israeli forces locked in an active military campaign against Iran, that talking point is evaporating at roughly 50 cents a gallon per week.

March 10, 2026

Florida woman arrested after opening fire on Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

A Florida woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing more than a dozen rounds at Rihanna's Beverly Crest home in Los Angeles while the pop star was inside, police said.

March 10, 2026

Tommy DeCarlo, who rose from Boston superfan to lead vocalist, dies at 60

Tommy DeCarlo, the self-described Boston superfan who became the legendary rock band's lead singer after a chance discovery on MySpace, died Monday after a battle with brain cancer.

March 10, 2026

Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking on all counts, face possible life in prison

Three brothers -- two of them once among the country's most prominent luxury real estate brokers -- were convicted Monday of sex trafficking on all counts following a five-week trial in Manhattan federal court, capping a stunning fall from grace for men who had built a public image around wealth, glamour and opulent living.

March 10, 2026