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Former NATO Commander: troop mission to control Kharg Island is 'achievable'Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm. James Stavridis joins Laura to explain why he thinks Kharg Island is a viable target, calling the U.S mission to seize and control it "achievable" with a small force of troops.

Former NATO Commander: troop mission to control Kharg Island is ‘achievable’

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that one of his predecessors told him he wished he had been the one to bomb Iran.It appears he did not speak to any of the four former presidents.An aide for George W. Bush told NBC News that “they haven’t been in touch,” while an aide to Bill Clinton told NBC News that whoever Trump was referring to was not Clinton.

Trump said he spoke to a former president about bombing Iran. Four denials suggest otherwise.

Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy and Ellie Kemper reunited at the Academy Awards on March 15.Wendi McLendon-Covey is clearing the air after missing the "Bridesmaids" cast reunion at this year's Oscars.The actress took to Instagram to address her absence from the Academy Awards on March 15 after the cast of the beloved film took the stage to present the Oscars for best original score and sound.

Wendi McLendon-Covey addresses missing 'Bridesmaids' Oscars reunion

The 88-year-old actress wore a 'Block the Merger' pin to the Oscars Sunday nightActress Jane Fonda protested a merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), CNN's parent company, during an Oscars after-party Sunday night.Variety spoke to Fonda about her "Block the Merger" pin, which she wore to the major Hollywood event to call out Paramount's bid for the company.

Jane Fonda slams Paramount-WBD merger, warns CNN will 'have to cave' to Trump

With few exceptions, a ceremony that honored two of the most politically ferocious Hollywood action-thrillers in recent memory engaged only fitfully with politics.Not enough witches have won Oscars. True, Ruth Gordon did win Best Supporting Actress for “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), in which she was a cunning satanist next door, dishing up chocolate mousse from Hell.

The 2026 Oscars Were a Protest Against Their Own Irrelevance

March 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Monday blocked all changes that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and a CDC vaccine committee he remade from going into effect.Judge Brian E. Murphy ruled on a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services by several medical associations that Kennedy's hand-picked replacements on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices violated federal law, invalidating all of its recommendations to the CDC, CBS News, The Guardian and USA Today reported.

Judge blocks Kennedy's changes to vaccine schedule, CDC committee

Madness awaits.Good luck as you try to spot the perfect 12 vs. 5 upset pick, so you can lord your Cinderella-spotting skills over your buddies. If you’ll allow me a word of advice as you fill out your brackets: I like the upset potential of the 11-seeds this year much better than the 12-seeds.While we await the games, here are eight burning thoughts and predictions off this NCAA Tournament bracket.March Madness region breakdown: South | East | Midwest | WestDuke is No. 1 team, but Arizona is frontrunner

March Madness bracket hot takes, from upset picks to Final Four predictions

A Palestinian woman from New Jersey who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a facility in Texas for a year was released on Monday. Leqaa Kordia, 33, was one of roughly 100 people arrested outside Columbia University during protests in 2024, but was not a student at the school, nor was she affiliated with it, the school said.

Last protester in ICE detention after Trump's campus crackdown released

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in November.The bill, which the Senate will take up as early as Tuesday, would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register and to present approved identification when they go to the polls, among other new rules that Trump and his most loyal supporters are pushing as part of an effort to assert more federal control over elections.

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

Cheddar cheese from California-based Raw Farm identified as ‘likely source’ of infections across multiple statesCheese from the country’s largest raw milk distributor have been linked to a multistate E coli outbreak.Raw cheddar cheese from the California-based company Raw Farm has been identified as the “likely source” of several E coli O157:H7 infections in California, Florida and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), PBS News reported, though no Raw Farm products have tested positive for E coli.

Cheese from largest US raw milk distributor linked to E coli outbreak

Meta Platforms shares rose nearly 3% on Monday, March 16 after a Reuters report that the social media giant plans to lay off 20% or more of its workforce to offset heavy spending on artificial intelligence and bet on productivity gains from the technology.If Meta settles on the 20% figure, the cuts will be the biggest since a late 2022 and early 2023 restructuring it dubbed the "year of efficiency", which eliminated around 21,000 jobs.

Meta’s AI push could trigger 20% layoffs of its workforce

The award recognizes Pope Leo's lifelong work promoting religious liberty and freedom of expression.

Pope Leo to be honored with 2026 Liberty Medal

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in Wyoming after he allegedly shot his mother in the back of the head after they got into a fight over a tablet.Police with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, after they received a report of a 41-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the head around 12:50 p.m. on March 7, according to a news release shared by the department.

Wyoming Teen Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Mother in Back of Head Following Fight Over Tablet

Redford was 89 when he died. Here’s what we know about the late movie star’s death after the Oscars paid tribute to him.Robert Redford, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated movie stars, died on September 16, 2025. Considered one of the industry’s most influential actors, producers and directors, the late Academy Award winner’s death broke hearts across the United States and all over the world.

Robert Redford’s Cause of Death Updates: How Did the Actor Die?

Vice President JD Vance will inevitably be linked to the president's foreign policy moves if Republican voters fall out of favor with Trump's interventions.I don’t have any serious issue with the Trump administration’s actions in Iran. Immediately following our initial strikes, I wrote that the actions should have gone through Congress, but that I generally support military action against Iran, and I stand by my view.

Trump's Iran war may end Vance's presidential dreams | Opinion

A man was mourning the loss of his beloved dog when a picture of a rescue pup trying to escape from his enclosure sparked him into action.Animal pictures, especially those of canines, have a profound effect on the human brain. A 2025 Purdue University study examined how the human brain processes images of cute animals—including dogs—using an electroencephalogram to record the natural electrical activity of the brain.

Man Sees Photo of Returned Dog ‘Trying To Escape’ Shelter—Knows What To Do

Princess Diana passed away long enough ago that, at this point, we don’t really know what she would have thought of most of the things going on with the British royal family today. They all seemed so far-fetched almost 30 years ago, when she passed away.

Diana Reportedly Wanted Harry to Be King Over William Due to 1 Never-Been-Revealed Reason: ‘When His Mother Was Still Alive…’

Seventeen alleged drug traffickers are facing charges after authorities say they ran a sprawling methamphetamine pipeline that pumped hundreds of pounds of the drug every month across Northern California.Prosecutors in Placer County announced Thursday that the suspects were charged with crimes including conspiracy and transporting large quantities of methamphetamine for sale after an eight-month undercover probe dubbed “Operation Meltdown.”

Cops smash Sacramento drug ring moving 500 pounds of meth monthly

U.S. military chiefs have reportedly been granted permission to deploy a unit specializing in amphibious landings to the region.As many as 5,000 additional U.S. Marines are heading for the Middle East in a possible escalation of Donald Trump’s war on Iran, according to a report.

Panicked Pentagon Sends Land Invasion Force to Middle East

A cryptic video shared by the Obama Foundation has reignited online speculation about former President Barack Obama’s political future, with some viewers interpreting the teaser as a possible hint about the 2028 election cycle.The short clip, posted on X on March 15, shows Obama repeatedly distracted by his phone before saying he has "unfinished business."

Why Obama Barred From 2028 Presidential Run As Cryptic Post Sparks Rumors

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Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who became the face of the Trump administration's controversial immigration enforcement, plans to retire at the end of March, multiple news organizations reported on March 16.In an interview with Breitbart Texas, Bovino, now a chief patrol agent along California's El Centro sector of the U.S.-Mexico border, announced he would be leaving the agency in the coming weeks, but has not yet submitted the required paperwork.

Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino plans to retire

Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle East the way the administration wants.The president has fumed on social media about stories he doesn’t like and berated a reporter on Air Force One.

Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it

The rapper and 'Dr. Phil' alum revealed her cancer diagnosis in November 2024NEED TO KNOWBhad Bhabie shared an unfortunate health update in an X post on Feb. 28The rapper and Dr. Phil alum said she received "bad news from my doctor" amid her cancer treatments

Bhad Bhabie Says She Got ‘Bad News’ from Her Doctor amid Cancer Treatments

Brad Walsh, host of the Empowerography Podcast, joins me to swap insights we’ve gathered from our combined 900+ guests who turned pain (and wonder) into purpose, and setbacks into fresh possibility. Together, we unlock a treasure chest of wisdom about resilience, curiosity, and the power of story.

Resilience, Courage, Curiosity: Lessons from 700 Voices with Brad Walsh (Episode #227)

Teyana Taylor    Teyana Taylor responds after a security guard allegedly shoved her at the 2026 Oscars, explaining what happened as the Academy and security address the viral incident.Teyana Taylor has addressed the viral incident in which a security guard appeared to shove her at the 2026 Oscars, stating in a post-show interview that she is fine and that the situation has been handled.​Footage shared on social media shows Taylor confronting a man after "One Battle After Another" left the stage at the Dolby

Teyana Taylor Addresses Incident Where Security Guard Shoved Her at 2026 Oscars

Should drivers still consider this car brand based on the results of J.D. Power study?Reliability is a huge factor when it comes to car buying for many drivers.An unreliable vehicle can mean costly trips to the repair shop and serious mishaps on the road. There are plenty of popular automakers that produce reliable cars, trucks and SUVs, but some companies come up short when it comes to dependability.

This brand makes the least reliable cars for 2026, according to J.D. Power

Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.The first two weeks of the Iran crisis have demonstrated military dominance by the US and Israel, with asymmetrical responses from Iran.

Strait of Hormuz: Trump needs a coalition. Here’s how to build one

Nothing is worse than being on a flight — especially a long one — and your only source of food is a selection of measly, skimpy snacks.A plane passenger on a recent Delta flight took to TikTok to show the pathetic bag of Cheez-Its she was handed as a mid-flight snack.