Iowa’s stunning upset of No. 1 Florida caps off thrilling first weekend of March Madness

The Florida Gators will not be repeating as national champions. The Gators, the No. 1 seed in the South Region, exited the men’s NCAA Tournament in the second round after a 73-72 loss to the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes. After trailing by as many as 12 points in the second half, Florida led a furious … Read more

Rahm Emanuel proposes banning federal employees from betting on prediction markets

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Rahm Emanuel, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, is proposing a far-reaching ban on betting in prediction markets by federal employees and their families as part of an effort to call attention to what he says is a culture of corruption gripping the nation’s politics. The proposal, which Emanuel shared … Read more

Supreme Court tackles dispute over mail-in ballots ahead of November elections

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday delves into the issue of mail-in voting, weighing whether states can count ballots that are mailed on time but arrive after Election Day. The justices will hear arguments as President Donald Trump has ramped up his opposition to mail-in voting and urged Congress to ban it in most … Read more

In Maine, immigrants have built community. Federal agents’ arrival revealed unexpected bonds.

As federal immigration agents spread across Portland, Maine, during Operation Catch of the Day, which began Jan. 20, Nina, like many other immigrants here, stayed home. Her daughter didn’t go to school, and Nina didn’t go to work, even though she knew she’d lose pay. But the risk of being detained by Immigration and Customs … Read more

Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

MIAMI — The federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend. Prosecutors allege David Rivera was a hired gun for former President Nicolás Maduro, leveraging Republican … Read more

4 injured after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing 4 injured after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport 09:41 UP NEXT At least four injured in collision between plane and vehicle at NYC LaGuardia Airport 18:36 NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her … Read more

Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother Nancy TUCSON, Ariz. — Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking … Read more

Air Canada flight collides with a Port Authority vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

NEW YORK — An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport, according to authorities. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision but could not immediately offer additional information. A spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department said firefighters responded to reports of a plane that crashed … Read more

Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity

JUNEAU, Alaska — The tiny Alaska Native village of Beaver is about 40 minutes — by plane — from the nearest city. Its roughly 50 residents rely on weekday flights for mail and many of their basic supplies, from groceries to Amazon deliveries of everyday household items. Air service plays an outsize role in the … Read more