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March 14, 2026

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3 of 6 people killed in US military refueling plane crash were from Ohio, Gov. says

Three of the six people who were killed when a refueling plane went down in Iraq on Thursday were from Ohio.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he was told by Ohio’s Adjutant General that three of the six servicemembers killed were Ohioans.DeWine said the servicemembers were deployed with the Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing.“I have been advised by Ohio’s Adjutant General that three of the six servicemembers killed during the air refueling mission in Iraq were Ohioans deployed with the Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing. Fran and I are deeply saddened by this news and

March 14, 2026

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Trump orders US agencies to stop use of Anthropic technology amid dispute over ethics of AI | US news

Donald Trump said Friday he will direct all federal agencies to “IMMEDIATELY CEASE” all use of Anthropic technology in the latest installment of a very public clash over AI safety. The Department of Defense and Anthropic hit an impasse with neither side backing down as a deadline for an agreement lapsed on Friday afternoon. The Pentagon had demanded the artificial intelligence company loosen ethical guidelines on its AI systems or face severe consequences. Trump weighed in just an hour before the deadline, saying on Truth Social: “The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM

March 13, 2026

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Angel Reese Impresses with Ankle-Breaking Move in USA’s Win Over Senegal

Angel Reese, after two seasons with the Chicago Sky, made her senior international debut on Wednesday as the USA took out Senegal 110-46 in Group A of the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Now, Team USA will turn its attention to the second group phase game on Thursday against the hosting team, Puerto Rico. Not only did Reese make her debut appearance for Team USA’s senior team, but she also earned the start against Senegal. And the former LSU Tigers star delivered, recording six points on 2-of-4 shooting and eight rebounds. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, also making her

March 13, 2026

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Team USA Achieves Record-Breaking Gold Medal Haul at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The United States Olympic Team made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by securing the highest number of gold medals the nation has ever won at a single Winter Games. With athletes delivering standout performances across multiple sports, Team USA surpassed its previous record and demonstrated remarkable depth in winter athletics. The achievement reflects years of development, training, and investment in Olympic programs, highlighting the strength of American athletes on the world stage. Record-Breaking Performance at the Games During the Milano–Cortina Winter Games, Team USA captured a total of 12 gold medals, surpassing the previous American record of 10 gold

March 13, 2026

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Dhurandhar 2 Box Office: Absolute Carnage as Sequel Joins RRR & Pushpa 2 in USA; Tracking for Record-Breaking $10M Weekend | Bollywood News

In a feat unheard of in modern Indian cinema, the blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar is set to continue its theatrical run until the release of its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, making it the first time in history a prequel will run until its sequel’s launch. The original film is set to complete its 100th day in theatres tomorrow, a rare milestone in the post-pandemic era and a testament to its enduring popularity despite being available on Netflix. To celebrate this, the first installment was re-released globally on March 13, 2026, across more than 1000 screens. The hype is evident on

March 13, 2026

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Breaking: US Issues Security Alert in Nigeria, “You Must Avoid These Areas”

United States Embassy in Abuja issued a security advisory to citizens in Nigeria ahead of planned International Quds Day demonstrations The Embassy urged Americans to remain indoors from 1:30 pm and avoid areas where gatherings were expected to take place US officials warned that previous demonstrations linked to the event had led to clashes and heightened security concerns FCT, Abuja – The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security advisory to American citizens in Nigeria. The alarm is coming amid announcements of planned demonstrations linked to International Quds Day on Friday, 13 March 2026. The United States Embassy

March 13, 2026

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s streak for 20-point games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stands alone. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player has surpassed Hall of Fame icon Wilt Chamberlain for consecutive games with at least 20 points scored, with 127. Gilgeous-Alexander set the mark Thursday, March 12 with a jumper from near the top of the key midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Boston Celtics, an eventual 104-102 Thunder victory. Advertisement Playing in front of his home crowd, the fans in attendance anticipated the record when Gilgeous-Alexander caught the ball before erupting in cheers when he swished it. The public address announcer at the Paycom Center announced the

March 13, 2026

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Conference USA releases 2026 MTSU football schedule – MTSU Sidelines

Conference USA announced its full 2026 football schedule late Thursday, with an intriguing inclusion.  MTSU is set to kick off its season at home against Murray State University on Saturday, Sept. 5, but the Blue Raiders’ first conference game and full league schedule could be subject to change.   Middle Tennessee’s first CUSA game is on the road against Louisiana Tech University, which is currently suing the conference as the program intends to return to the Sun Belt Conference, according to The Athletic.   While the lawsuit is ongoing, it’s unclear whether LA Tech will depart from CUSA before July 1, or if the Bulldogs will be forced to remain in the conference for the fall season.  For now, see MTSU’s full schedule below with

March 13, 2026

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Breaking News: Iran’s new supreme…

Iran War Live Updates: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Issues Defiant Statement as Mideast Fighting Disrupts Global Oil Market Iranian state media said Mojtaba Khamenei had released his first written statement as Iran’s new supreme leader. He was injured on the opening day of the U.S.-Israeli attack, according to Iranian and Israeli officials, and has not appeared on video or in public since. Source link

March 12, 2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron accuses US of ‘breaking free from international rules’

By Delphine Touitou, Francesco Fontemaggi and Valerie Leroux, AFP France’s President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a speech to French ambassadors during the Ambassadors’ Conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris on January 8, 2026. Photo: MICHEL EULER / POOL / AFP French President Emmanuel Macron said the United States was “breaking free from international rules” and “gradually turning away” from some of its allies. Macron delivered his annual speech to French ambassadors at the Elysee Palace on Thursday (local time) as European powers are scrambling to come up with a coordinated response to US assertive foreign policy in