2026 World Baseball Classic: Italy stun the United States in memorable pool play upset  olympics.com

South African rand steady with focus on Middle East developments, US inflation prints  Reuters

United States president Donald Trump says Iran 'welcome' at World Cup insists Gianni Infantino  ESPN

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.

Report: US, Israel at odds over timing and goals for ending war with Iran  ynetnews

A Look At United States Antimony (UAMY) Valuation After Major Contracts And Fostung Tungsten Resource Update  simplywall.st

Italy upsets the U.S. at World Baseball Classic to put Americans on brink of elimination  Los Angeles Times

Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said.

A WBC 2026 stunner: Italy survives Team USA baseball's comeback attempt  Times Union

Spotlight, Deep Dive United States From Paris to Washington: the new faces of 'America First' diplomacy  Intelligence Online

Man accused of attacking San Francisco mayor's bodyguard in court to face charges  ABC7 San Francisco

'Truly historic': The Washington House approved an income tax on millionaires after a marathon debate  The Spokesman-Review

World Baseball Classic 2026: Italy stuns United States, Japan takes down Czechia with late rally  Yahoo Sports

Western Washington braces for wind, rain and hazardous Cascade travel through Thursday  KOMO

Team USA falls to Italy at World Baseball Classic, quarterfinal hopes in peril  Houston Chronicle

TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge closure extended through Friday because of ‘more extensive’ damage  West Seattle Blog...

New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds ‘Food is Medicine’ Could Unlock $45 Billion for States  The Rockefeller Foundation

Los Angeles weather: Potentially dangerous Southern California heat wave to bring record-breaking temps  ABC7 Los Angeles

During an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) said that Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) “is a respected person in the Senate, and I’ve worked with him for a good, long time,” but he won’t support Mullin’s The post Dem Sen. Welch: Can’t Support ‘Respected’ Mullin Without ‘Absolute Reset’ on Immigration Policy appeared first on Breitbart.

U.S. Men’s National Team Selects Great Park as Training Base Camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup  City of Irvine

The haul of lobsters, Maine's best known export and a key piece of the state's identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters. The post Maine’s catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry appeared first on Boston.com.

Italy catcher Teel, who homered early, exits vs. USA with hamstring discomfort  MLB.com

Hannah Bilka out for remainder of season for Seattle Torrent with upper-body injury  FOX 13 Seattle

The emerging AI industry has generated many questions on the impacts on Americans’ way of life, but Telnyx CEO David Casem believes the technology will revolutionize businesses and help empower American workers. The post Exclusive — Telnyx CEO on False AI Doomerism: AI Will Expand Opportunities for Aspiring Workers and Emerging Businesses appeared first on Breitbart.

"I was at death's door": victim of Seattle Waterfront shooting testifies at trial  KOMO

A Pennsylvania man accused in an ISIS terror plot allegedly bought a fireworks fuse days before throwing explosive devices at a NYC protest outside Gracie Mansion.

Opinion: When immigration enforcement reaches Alaska’s children, the question isn’t politics — it’s our standards  Anchorage Daily News

Trump says U.S. will build first refinery in 50 years with investment by India's Reliance Industries  CNBC

Trump says U.S. will build first refinery in 50 years with investment from India's Reliance Industries  CNBC

Hezbollah prepares guerrilla warfare tactics in south Lebanon as Israel launches airstrikes against Beirut strongholds, with expert predicting Israeli ground invasion.

Melissa Joan Hart stuns fans in a blue bikini Instagram post, calling it her "new profile pic." The "Sabrina" star, 49, received praise from followers.

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana gets operational upgrade under Secretary Noem's new contract, expanding medical care despite previous closure reports.

A Pennsylvania man accused in an alleged ISIS terror plot bought a fireworks fuse days before allegedly throwing explosive devices at a NYC protest outside Gracie Mansion.

Drone hits U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq as Mideast violence deepens  The Washington Post

Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations  Los Angeles Times

Santa Maria High Close Up Club visits Washington DC, engages with government  Santa Maria Times

Shellfish sold to California restaurants recalled for possible norovirus contamination  Los Angeles Times

“Makayla was the most heartfelt, well-minded woman I've ever been around. There's nothing I wouldn't do to have her back.” The post Maine man allegedly shot and killed girlfriend; pair worked together at ski resort appeared first on Boston.com.

Drone hits US diplomatic facility in Iraq, no injuries reported, sources say  Reuters

San Jose police are investigating a potential antisemitic hate crime following a violent attack at Santana Row. Authorities say the suspects allegedly used antisemitic hate speech.

Eagles signing Riq Woolen. Why the Seahawks chose undrafted Josh Jobe instead  Tacoma News Tribune

‘They said it was electric.’ Roki Sasaki makes strides in outing against minor leaguers  Los Angeles Times

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is linking House Republicans closely to President Donald Trump as the midterm election season heats up.

Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired  AP News

UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western Washington Wednesday and Thursday  Tacoma News Tribune

UPDATE: Northwest Washington placed under a wind advisory Wednesday and Thursday  Tacoma News Tribune

Wind batters Iditarod mushers passing over Alaska Range as teams head toward 24-hour rests  Anchorage Daily News

The widow of slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller breaks down in tears as prosecutors describe the fatal shooting during Guy Rivera's murder trial in Queens.

The royal family faced protesters in London on Monday who demanded answers about former Prince Andrew's Epstein connections after his arrest.

US strikes minelaying ships in Iran after warning of 'intense' day of bombing  BBC