HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of Team United States rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Team Italy in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) Getty ImagesTonight, ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news that Cubs fans have been waiting for. We have no details as of yet on the length of the deal or how much money Pete Crow-Armstrong will get. Most observers have used the extension that Corbin Carroll signed with the Diamondbacks before the 2023 season as a point of reference: eight years and $111 million. Crow-Armstrong has said before that he loves Chicago and that he wants to be a Cub long-term.

A fatal runway crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport left two pilots dead and dozens injured, authorities say. The Air Canada Express flight involved in the incident was headed to LaGuardia from Montreal, Jazz Aviation, which operates Air Canada Express, outlined in a statement. 1 / 0 Photos show Air Canada crash wreckage at LaGuardia airport Debris hangs from a damaged Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, March 23, 2026. A bus transports plane crash survivors after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, March 23, 2026. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The aftermath of plane colliding with firetruck at LaGuardia Airport

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (44-27) at Orlando Magic (38-33)Where: Rocket Arena - Cleveland, OHWhen: Tue., March 23 at 8 PMTV: NBC, Peacock, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports AppPoint spread: Not yet setCavs injury report: Jaylon Tyson - OUT (toe), Jarrett Allen - OUT (knee), Craig Porter Jr. - OUT (groin), Tyrese Proctor - QUESTIONABLE (quad), Olivier Sarr - OUT (G League), Tristan Enaruna - OUT (G League)Magic injury report for Monday’s game vs. Pacers: Jalen Suggs - OUT (illness), Franz Wagner - OUT (ankle), Jonathan Isaac - OUT (knee), Anthony Black - OUT (abdominal strain)Cavs expected starting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, Evan MobleyMagic expected starting lineup: Desomond Bane, Jevon Carter, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr. Previous matchup: The Cavs lost to the Magic 128-122 on March 11.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump had his famous catchphrase flipped back at him by an Iranian military official who rejected claims the nation was in talks to end the war started by the U.S. and Israel. You’re familiar with this sentence.”“Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added, deploying the commander-in-chief’s favorite sign-off on Truth Social posts. Trump described the situation very differently before boarding Air Force One on Monday. He insisted that talks between top Iranian officials and U.S. diplomats were underway. “We have major points of agreement, I would say almost all points of agreement.”

Advertisement“In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero. And he will continue to be honored as such by President Trump,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said in a statement to HuffPost via email. A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, on the White House complex. The Italian American Organizations United, which owns the statue, agreed to loan it out to be placed on the White House grounds, CBS News reported. AdvertisementAs public opinion on Columbus has shifted, many institutions and government entities have replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The French Canadian singer may be making her return to concert performances this fall, according to Variety. In 2022, Dion canceled her North American tour due to muscle spasms and later revealed that her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, an autoimmune neurological disorder, would prevent her from performing. The singer publicized her battle with SPS in her 2024 documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion.” In the film, Dion discussed how she’d been experiencing health issues for 17 years before her diagnosis. There’s moments where I cheated and I tapped on the microphone, like it was the microphone’s fault,” Dion explained in her documentary. Even with her diagnosis, the singer made it clear in her documentary that she intended to continue pursuing her love of music.

Volcano eruption creates 'lava haze' as it reaches oceanOne of the world’s most active volcanoes, Piton de la Fournaise, on the French island territory of La Réunion has been erupting since mid-February. But its lava recently reached the Indian Ocean, a rare sight that creates new dangers and has officials warning everyone to stay away from the area.

For a start, shipping companies and their insurers will need to feel confident that it is safe to travel through the vital Strait of Hormuz, ordinarily the conduit for about a fifth of the world’s oil supply. The war has also shuttered many oil and natural gas facilities, and resuming production could take several weeks. Oil prices might then stabilize but would likely remain at $75-80 for the rest of the year, he said. For context, a barrel of Brent crude oil was trading at $73 before the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. In the United States, gasoline prices have surged in recent weeks as a result of higher oil prices.

The decision to delay kindergarten can financially affect parents, who in many cases must pay for child care or take time off from the workforce to care for the child. Why kindergarten red-shirting can still be helpfulStill, individual circumstances must be considered when evaluating the benefits of delaying kindergarten, said Kuhfeld, who authored the report. “The advice I give parents is to, at some level, trust what they know about their own child,” Dee said. If a 5-year-old is enrolled in TK, parents must sign a "Kindergarten Continuance" agreeing that they will continue to kindergarten. School districts may enroll a child in up to one year of TK, two years of kindergarten or a two-year combination of TK and kindergarten.

LA Times Studios recognized Kirkland partners Brian Ford and Anne Kim on its 2026 “Banking and Finance Visionaries” list, spotlighting standout professionals shaping the financial landscape of the Los Angeles area. Brian was honored for leading Thoma Bravo’s $12.3 billion take-private acquisition of Dayforce as well as Francisco Partners’ $2.6 billion financing related to the acquisition of OEConnection. Over the past 24 months, Brian has directed financings totaling more than $50 billion across the technology and software sectors. Anne was honored for leading Convergint Technologies’ $6.35 billion recapitalization as well as The TCW Group’s transaction with Nippon Life, where Nippon Life committed $3.25 billion in anchor capital.

Volcano eruption creates 'lava haze' as it reaches oceanOne of the world’s most active volcanoes, Piton de la Fournaise, on the French island territory of La Réunion has been erupting since mid-February. But its lava recently reached the Indian Ocean, a rare sight that creates new dangers and has officials warning everyone to stay away from the area.

An already massive gap between Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee finances widened in February, according to new reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. The RNC out-raised the DNC in February, $18.5 million to $10.3 million. And entering March, the RNC reported nearly seven times as much cash on hand, $109 million to $15.9 million. The DNC has more outstanding debt, $17.4 million, than cash on hand, keyed to a $15 million loan the committee took out last October. Other national party committees focused on House and Senate races reported more comparable fundraising numbers, but the huge disparity between DNC and RNC finances could have consequences in 2026.

Where Are the Peacemakers? And the United States is waging this war with the blessing of Christian leaders who have forgotten that Jesus, whose name they invoke, stood on a hillside and called us all to be peacemakers. The question is whether this generation of religious leaders will rise to it or be remembered for their silence. What People of Faith in America Can Do Right NowPeace in the Middle East will not be built only in the Middle East. [12] Maha Elgenaidi, “An Optimistic Peace Plan for the Middle East Crisis: A Five-Part Framework,” Medium, March 2026, https://medium.com/@mahaelgenaidi/an-optimistic-peace-plan-for-the-middle-east-crisis-a-five-part-framework- -d14d3dd4f261

“Reacher” star Alan Ritchson has not publicly addressed a brawl that was caught on video, but in the days prior to the incident he posted several videos detailing his struggles with jet lag. Alan Ritchson, star of the series “Reacher,” appears to have engaged in a violent altercation with his neighbor over the weekend, though it’s not entirely clear who began the brawl. Taylor reportedly approached Ritchson, pleading to “stop this please.” That reportedly led to the altercation, which allegedly left Taylor with bruises and swelling. Ritchson, according to the source, attempted to defuse the situation after Taylor allegedly dared him to get physical. However, the source claims Taylor shoved Ritchson to the ground first, prompting the actor to throw punches.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks with the press last year after announcing his bid for governor. Bianco has seized more than 650,000 ballots in an investigation to search for fraud. Chad Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff and a leading Republican candidate for governor, has seized more than 650,000 ballots from last November’s election as part of an investigation that he called a “fact-finding mission” to determine if they were fraudulently counted. He did not name the group, but the allegations match those made by a group called the Riverside Election Integrity Team. Bianco said a Riverside County Superior Court judge ordered the appointment of a special master to oversee the ballot count.