- Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran War Live Updates: Hegseth Vows to Reopen Key Strait as U.S. Measures Fail to Calm Oil Market
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military would stop Iran from choking off the Strait of Hormuz but did not say how. Oil prices remained high even after the Trump administration eased restrictions on Russian shipments.
The New York Times. New York Times. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:47:59 +0000.
- Sam Page Poised to Beat Phil Berger in High Stakes N.C. Primary
A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results.
Eduardo Medina. New York Times. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:46:16 +0000.
- WWE SmackDown March 13, 2026: Location And What Time Does It Start?
SmackDown airs at 8 p.m. ET on USA from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix with a Rhodes-Orton contract signing and Jade Cargill in action.
By Brian Mazique, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0400.
- Trump officials erupt at CNN over report on surprise over Strait of Hormuz closing
White House officials on Friday lambasted CNN for reporting that suggested the U.S. was caught off guard by Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to a surge in gas and oil prices globally. ...
Ryan Mancini. The Hill. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:43:21 +0000.
- EIA Expects US LNG Export to Rise in 2026: Can Archrock Gain?
Rising U.S. LNG exports in 2026 boost demand for Archrock???s compression services, highlighting potential gains for AROC.
Nilanjan Banerjee. Zacks. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:02:00 GMT.
- Sheriff warns Nancy Guthrie suspect could 'absolutely' strike again, hints at motive
Pima County Sheriff Chris nanos warns Nancy Guthrie's suspected kidnapper could strike again as "Today" co-host's mom remains missing 40 days later.
Fox News. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:56 -0500.
- Old Dominion University ROTC cadets disarm ISIS supporter shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during shooting: officials
ODU shooting investigated as terrorism after Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, former ISIS supporter, killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah before students disarmed him, FBI officials said.
Fox News. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:44:13 -0500.
- 6 dead after KC-135 US refueling aircraft goes down in western Iraq
Six U.S. service members have been killed when their refueling aircraft "went down" in friendly airspace in western Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command.
ABC News. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:13:52 -0400.
- Q4 2025 U.S. GDP Growth Rate Drops Unexpectedly
Q4 2025 U.S. GDP Growth Rate Drops Unexpectedly.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:00 GMT.
- Pete Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: 'Don't need to worry about it'
The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical chokepoint for oil shipments, has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel began the war on Iran.
CNBC. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:16:39 GMT.
- One of FBI's most wanted fugitives is captured in quickest arrest ever
Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.
CBS News. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:13:35 -0400.
- Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seats may fail to lock
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
CBS News. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:03:22 -0400.
- Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost U.S. households more than $2,500 this year
President Trump is scrambling to replace the revenue the federal government lost when the Supreme Court struck down his biggest and boldest tariffs last month.
Paul Wiseman. Washington Times. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:36 -0400.
- WWE SmackDown March 13: Start Time, Rumors And Expectations
SmackDown airs at 8 p.m. ET on USA from Phoenix with a Rhodes-Orton WrestleMania contract signing, Jade Cargill vs. Michin and Jelly Roll.
By Brian Mazique, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:29:18 -0400.
- No Canada: Hughes hypes up Team USA for WBC
Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.
Greg Wyshynski. ESPN. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:55:05 EST.
