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March 22, 2026

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Travel chaos: DHS shutdown impacting US, Tri-State area airports as spring break begins

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — There will be more headaches for travelers on Saturday as long TSA lines continue to impact airports across the country and the Tri-State area. Over 121 million Americans are expected to fly over the next couple of weeks as spring break begins for many students and their families. Earlier on Saturday morning, it was about a 30-minute wait at Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport to get through the TSA security checkpoint line. The wait times can vary wildly between airports and even between terminals. In airports across the Tri-State, delays generally haven’t stretched

March 22, 2026

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U.S. Prepares for Peace Talks in Iran War as Trump Mulls ‘Winding Down’ Military Efforts

The U.S.-Iran war could be close to ending as the U.S. prepares for peace talks with Iran. This comes as the Iran war enters its fourth week, while Trump has said that they are considering winding up their efforts in the Middle East as it relates to Iran. U.S. Plans How Peace Talks In Iran War Could Look Like According to an Axios report, the Trump administration has begun initial discussions on what peace talks with Iran may look like. A U.S. official and two persons familiar with the matter told Axios that Egypt, Qatar, and the U.K. have passed messages

March 22, 2026

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Iran launches ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia after Keir Starmer lets US use base for new strikes

Iran launched two ballistic missiles towards the Chagos Islands on Friday – just hours after Sir Keir Starmer gave the US permission to use the joint UK-US base to target a new set of Tehran’s missile sites. US officials told the Wall Street Journal that two missiles were fired towards Diego Garcia – the first known attack of its kind. Neither of the missiles hit the base, but the launch represents the longest-range attack by Iran since the start of “Operation Epic Fury”. One of the missiles is said to have failed mid-flight, while an American destroyer fired an SM-3

March 21, 2026

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US March temperature record broken in Arizona’s Yuma Desert

Records for earlier-than-usual high temperatures were broken in multiple states by the heatwave, including in California, Arizona and Nevada. A town near North Shore, California, matched the previous March record this week, hitting 42C on 18 March, according to the NWS. Phoenix also recorded its hottest March day ever on Thursday, climbing to 40C, past the previous record of 39C which was set on Wednesday. Las Vegas reached 35C, surpassing the previous record of 34C on Wednesday. “Extreme early-season heat coupled with high tourism rates will make this heat very dangerous,” the Las Vegas, Nevada NWS office warned earlier this

March 21, 2026

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Record-breaking heat wave grips western US

A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities and expanding eastward. Four spots in the desert area near the California-Arizona state border registered 44.4C (112 Fahrenheit) on Friday, a US national record for March. The locations were near the city of Yuma and at Martinez Lake in Arizona, and in the vicinity of Winterhaven and Ogilby in California.

March 21, 2026

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Breaking Down Jake Tonges’ New 49ers Deal After Career-Best Payday

The San Francisco 49ers recently re-signed Jake Tonges after he hit free agency. He was one of two key players to return, along with kicker Eddy Piñeiro. Considering the number of 49ers players who entered free agency, bringing both back was important after they emerged as key contributors in 2025. The 49ers’ Jake Tonges contract revealed Dec 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (88) makes a catch out of bounds in front of Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Network

March 21, 2026

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Iran warns U.S. and Israel nowhere in the world will be safe

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Iranian Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said that U.S. and Israeli officials wouldn’t be safe following strikes that wiped out Iran’s leadership, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “From now on, based on the information we have about you, even parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations anywhere in the world will no longer be safe for you,” Shekarchi said on Iranian state television, according to the Daily Mail. This announcement comes as many college students are going to different tourist locations for spring break. Last month, Israel and the U.S. launched joint drone strikes on Israel over

March 21, 2026

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March 21, 2026

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Purdue’s Braden Smith breaks NCAA assists record set by Bobby Hurley

March 20, 2026Updated March 21, 2026, 12:28 a.m. ET There’s a new assist king in college basketball. Purdue guard Braden Smith is the all-time leader in assists, breaking Bobby Hurley’s record in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Queens on Friday, March 20. The senior from Indiana got the record on a dish to Trey Kaufman-Renn in the first half. Smith now has 1,077 assists in his four year career with the Boilermakers. Purdue fans at the game gave Smith a standing ovation for the achievement. One of the most prolific passers in the sport, Smith entered his senior

March 21, 2026

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War Enters Day 22, Intense Escalation Between Iran, US, and Israel

On the 22nd day of the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, the conflict has intensified significantly. Iran has launched the 70th wave of its military campaign, “Operation True Promise Four,” targeting US and Israeli positions with a heavy barrage of missiles, drones, and ballistic strikes. Reports indicate continuous and coordinated attacks on multiple strategic locations linked to both countries. Iran has described these strikes as a strong retaliation against earlier attacks carried out by the US and Israel on its territory. The situation remains highly volatile, with loud explosions and aerial assault activity reported overnight across