Exclusive | Iranian Strike on U.S. Embassy Caused More Damage Than Disclosed - WSJ
Two drones hit the Saudi compound, sparking a fire that raged for hours
Live Updates: U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued by American forces - CBS News
Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet and one crew member was rescued by American forces as a search continues for a second crew member, U.S. officials say.
United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares - AP News
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday. The move comes as higher fuel costs ripple through the airline industry. Most travelers flying within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America will now pay $45 for the first checked bag and $55 fo…

‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings - CNN
When President Donald Trump ousted his attorney general, Pam Bondi, it sent a clear message to his remaining Cabinet members: The job security they’ve enjoyed until now is no longer guaranteed.

Trump asks for $152 million to rebuild Alcatraz and reopen it as a prison - San Francisco Chronicle
Alcatraz remains on President Donald Trump's mind as he seeks $152 million in budget to cover first year of rebuilding and reopening prison

‘Better than anyone expected’: Portland Fire select 11 players in WNBA expansion draft - OregonLive.com
After months of talking about forming a team, the Portland Fire finally have the beginning of their 2026 roster.

Blake Lively Gets Strong Support From WME After Baldoni Suit Carved Up By Judge Ahead Of Trial - Deadline
With 6 weeks to go before a trial starts in NYC, WME, Blake Lively's agency, & Justin Baldoni's ex-agency, has come out swinging for the Another Simple Favor star after a harsh recent court ruling
Elon Musk insists banks working on SpaceX IPO must buy Grok subscriptions - Ars Technica
Some banks "agreed to spend tens of millions on the chatbot," NYT reports.

Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades - Politico
At the first station, a meditation prepared especially for Leo underlined that those with authority will have to answer to God for how they exercise their power.
Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ Show Return Will Be Both Highly Unusual and Business as Usual - The Hollywood Reporter
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting - cbsnews.com
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell - Al Jazeera
Judge Boasberg says Trump administration’s arguments ‘do not come close to convincing Court’ of subpoenas’ legitimacy.

'Giggly Squad's Paige DeSorbo & Hannah Berner Are Behind Ciara Miller 100% Amid 'Summer House' Drama: "She Will Speak Her Truth When It Is Time" - Deadline
Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner have given their full support to Ciara Miller following the drama around the stars of Summer House.

Illini entirely different ahead of second UConn meeting in Final Four: 'I wouldn't even call it a rematch' - 247Sports
UConns 7461 win over Illinois on Black Friday was the Illinis secondlargest defeat this season

Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker - NPR
The status of a decades-old bunker beneath the now-demolished East Wing is unclear, but the Trump administration has cited security concerns in its legal filings in favor of continuing construction.

Iran downs a U.S. F-15 jet and hits Gulf refineries as the war rounds its 5th week - NPR
Iran said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs - AP News
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs. The sizable increase for the P…
Five-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Four trades, two QBs send jolt through Round 1 - NFL.com
In his third mock of the 2026 NFL Draft -- a five-rounder! -- Chad Reuter projects four trades in Round 1, with two QBs coming off the board within the first 16 selections. Check out the full forecast, from Pick No. 1 to 181.