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Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point. Reopening it is a big challengeMar 11, 2026 7:49 pm - Gasoline prices are rising largely because of the Iran war's impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The waterway off Iran's coast, now effectively closed, is so vital for the global economy that governments are working on blueprints to speedily reopen it to shipping when the shooting stops.
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Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources sayMar 11, 2026 7:44 pm - Outdated intelligence likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U.S military investigation into the incident.
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Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reservesMar 11, 2026 7:36 pm - A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices.In response, the International Energy Agency agreed on Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history
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Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical supportMar 11, 2026 4:41 pm - Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.
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Ola-Joseph scores 26, Loyola defeats Richmond 75-67 in Atlantic 10 Conference TournamentMar 11, 2026 4:10 pm - Joshua Ola-Joseph helped lead Loyola past Richmond on Wednesday with 26 points off of the bench in a 75-67 victory in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
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The Players Championship is set to deliver major excitement at the TPC SawgrassMar 11, 2026 3:33 pm - Major or not, The Players Championship rarely lacks for entertainment. Still fresh is Rory McIlroy going from a four-shot deficit to a three-shot lead only to wind up in a playoff that he won last year when J.J. Spaun failed to find land on the island green.
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White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strainMar 11, 2026 3:29 pm - Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has a right hamstring strain and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, general manager Chris Getz told reporters on Wednesday.
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Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities sayMar 11, 2026 12:16 pm - A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.
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Star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson heading to Baltimore on 4-year, $112 million deal, AP source saysMar 11, 2026 11:33 am - Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The A...
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What you need to know about the Oscars performers and the showMar 11, 2026 7:59 am - Josh Groban, Misty Copeland and the singing voices behind HUNTR/X are all taking the stage at the Oscars, just not at the same time. The show’s producers on Tuesday revealed more details about Sunday night’s big performances and other details about the awards show.