All Stories from March 11, 2026 (Change date)
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As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solutionMar 11, 2026 7:31 am - Most checkpoints use federal TSA screeners, who must work without pay during shutdowns. San Francisco International Airport, however, uses a private screening contractor under TSA oversight, which keeps lines moving. Some experts say the model deserves a closer look as a way to protect airport security operations during lapses in funding.
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Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaksMar 11, 2026 7:24 am - Nearly two decades ago, Virginia gave tech companies a tax break on equipment and software, and they began to build. The state became a data center hub, and they kept building. Residents bemoaned the noise while they built some more. Artificial intelligence boomed, and the power grid strained — still, more building.
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Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder firedMar 11, 2026 7:01 am - Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder and many other felony counts is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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Inflation likely to spike in coming months after costs appeared to cool in 2026Mar 11, 2026 7:00 am - Inflation likely was elevated last month even before the spike in oil and gas prices of the past two weeks that is expected to send consumer costs soaring in the months ahead.
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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighborsMar 11, 2026 6:55 am - Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic.
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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in KankakeeMar 11, 2026 6:33 am - Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
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Bob’s Red Mill boxed chocolate cake mix delivers a ‘Wow’Mar 11, 2026 5:30 am - Just before Valentine’s Day, I stopped by seriouseats.com and saw the following headline: “We Tested 8 Boxed Chocolate Cake Mixes — Here Are the Ones We’d Bake for Valentine’s Day.” I decided to give one of their picks — Bob’s Red Mill — a try.
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Daily Herald opinion: A gratifying display: Still, planned increases for medical-debt relief show quandary facing government budgetsMar 11, 2026 4:00 am - State Sen. Seth Lewis was persuaded by the numbers — and some real-world experiences. Originally an opponent of state involvement in the Medical Debt Relief Program, the ...
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Today’s editorial cartoonMar 11, 2026 4:00 am -
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13 finalists to perform at Sinfonietta Bel Canto Voice Competition ConcertMar 11, 2026 12:17 am - The Sinfonietta Bel Canto will host its 13th annual Voice Competition Finalists Concert on Sunday, March 22, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, featuring singers competing for cash prizes in four age categories.