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Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
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Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
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Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.
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Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.
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In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.
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Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
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Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
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Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’
Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.
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Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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24 minutes ago in Education, Health & Wellness, News
A-State establishes ALLIANCE Lab for dyslexia research and literacy innovation
The lab, led by Arianne Pait, director of clinical services in communication disorders, represents the evolution of a two-decade commitment to serving struggling readers in Northeast Arkansas.
2 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, News
The B-12 Stores opens inside Soul Shine Studios in Jonesboro
A new chapter in local wellness begins as The B-12 Store officially opens its doors inside Soul Shine Studios on Monday, March 16.
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Buyers of former Lazzari’s property confirmed, building to be demolished this month
The building that served the community for three decades is scheduled for demolition as early as this month.
Jonesboro Unlimited recognized with 4 2026 American Advertising Awards
Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) was recognized with four top honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards Gala for their Always Jonesboro initiative’s talent attraction campaign video.
4 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Local Spotlight, News
Porchlight Film Festival coming to downtown Jonesboro in April
"There's really nothing like experiencing a film in a theater with people," said festival director Lorenzo Balderas. "Having that intimacy of sharing and watching something, I think, is just a really cool experience."
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Accident in Craighead County blocks road
An accident in Craighead County has blocked a road.
5 hours ago in Education, News
‘A-State in a Day’ aims to help students transfer from two-year campuses
Students attending community colleges across the region who are looking to continue their education at a four-year university are currently evaluating their options.
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Jonesboro Rotaract Club to host informational meet-and-greet at Fat City Grill
A Rotaract Club is a Rotary International-sponsored organization for young adults to develop leadership and professional skills while engaging in community service.
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