A Murrieta woman is accused of hiring a hit man to kill her ex-boyfriend, and investigators say others may have been involved in the alleged plot. Ignacia Cadaos Perkins, 40, is facing three murder-related charges in connection with the death of her ex-boyfriend, 30-year-old Aaron Parr of Murrieta. Parr was found Jan. 13 inside an apartment in the 24000 block of Jackson Avenue, according to the Murrieta Police Department. Jerry Wheeler, 34, of Georgia and Kenneth Maxwell, 39, of Alabama are accused of being involved in the plot and are facing three murder-related charges. It is not yet clear what role they are accused of playing in the killing or how they may be connected to Perkins.

March 23, 2026 10:49 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGThe New York Times editorial board delivered a damning assessment of Donald Trump’s false claims about the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in a weekend opinion piece — and warned how they could ultimately backfire on him. Trump’s “stream of falsehoods” about the conflict is nothing new, the board said. “Lying is standard behavior for Mr. Trump, of course,” it wrote, noting just some of his many, many falsehoods over the years. (Trump made more than 30,000 misleading or untruthful claims during his first term, per a Washington Post analysis). AdvertisementRead the full opinion piece on The New York Times.

March 23, 2026 10:46 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — James “Jimmy” Gracey, a college student from Illinois who was found dead after going missing while in Barcelona on a break, was likely the victim of an accident, Spanish regional police said Friday. AdvertisementA spokesperson for Catalonia’s regional police in Barcelona told The Associated Press that “all signs point” to the University of Alabama student’s death being accidental, and that an autopsy would take place. Gracey, 20, was last seen outside the Shoko nightclub around 3 a.m. on Tuesday. In a statement, the Gracey family asked for prayers and privacy. Our condolences are with the Gracey family during this devastating time,” it said.

March 23, 2026 10:36 UTC

At least four people were injured in a stabbing Sunday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles, police said. A stabbing left multiple people injured in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, according to police. The incident occurred at the downtown Los Angeles restaurant Zaya, according to ABC7, which captured helicopter footage of first responders at the scene. Police would not confirm whether the incident occurred inside or outside the business. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department arrived at the scene shortly after 5 p.m.

March 23, 2026 10:27 UTC

More than half a million ballots seized by top GOP candidate in CA governor’s raceShare via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! PrintSheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation, which includes all the ballots cast in Riverside County in November, raises questions about how he would handle the election denialism movement if he is elected governor. The sheriff said his investigators are looking into allegations that the county’s tally was falsely inflated — a claim that local election officials have refuted. The unusual probe drew a sharp rebuke from California Atty.

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Keeping and maintaining friends as an adult is hard, especially with the demands of life, travel and work. Advertisement AdvertisementRead more: Joining a social club is good for your health. Junk Journal Club, dubbed “the original junk journal club,” hosts monthly meetups, which can be found on its Instagram page. With music provided by a live DJ, the monthly game night feels like being at a family cookout. Another fun event is RummiKlub, a monthly Rummikub game night that takes place in elevated, design-forward spaces across the city.

March 23, 2026 10:23 UTC

TEMPE, ARIZONA - MARCH 15: Manager Warren Schaeffer #4 of the Colorado Rockies looks on after the fifth inning of the spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 15, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images) Getty ImagesToday the Colorado Rockies wrapped up their spring training games by defeating The Athletics 6-5. First, here are manager Warren Schaeffer’s postgame thoughts:Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen discussed his day:And, finally, Edouard Julien discussed being named to the Rockies Opening Day roster:The Rockies finish spring training games with a 14-14 record. For the next two days, they will welcome the Detroit Tigers to Salt River Fields. Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting.

March 23, 2026 10:20 UTC

"Say that they have the best team in history and they're going to win another championship! "No, I don't think the Dodgers are going to win a third consecutive World Series championship." For the previous several years, Dodger fans have spent all spring pondering ways this great team would blow it. Throw in 50 postseason games during that time and the physical toll on this World Series hero has been enormous. Last year's struggles, which ended with a .138 average in the World Series, have been blamed on an early-season stomach ailment and all-season adjustment to shortstop.

March 23, 2026 10:20 UTC

Elsa Hull stands along the Rio Grande in San Ygnacio, where Customs and Border Protection plans to install cylindrical border buoys. The Rio Grande Valley is known for its vast diversity of birds, including at the Salineño Wildlife Refuge in Starr County. “There has been no comprehensive information from the feds,” said Tricia Cortez, executive director of the Rio Grande International Study Center in Laredo. Tompkins’ report cautions that the buoys could change the Rio Grande in “unpredictable, damaging, and potentially catastrophic ways.”He explained that the Rio Grande picks up trash, debris and uprooted trees during floods. During a rally in Brownsville along the border wall on Feb. 26, speakers voiced opposition to border buoys in the Rio Grande.

March 23, 2026 10:10 UTC

BYD has revealed UK pricing and specs for the all-new BYD Atto 3 EVO, with orders opening on 2 April. The Atto 3 EVO is offered in two trims—Design and Excellence. Charging sees a major upgrade, with support for up to 220 kW DC fast charging—allowing a 10–80% top-up in just 25 minutes. ALSO READ: BYD Crosses 7.7 Million PHEVs, Atto 2 DM-i Set for UK DebutThe new model also benefits from BYD’s Cell-to-Body construction, integrating the battery into the chassis for improved rigidity. The Excellence adds a head-up display, heated rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof.

March 23, 2026 10:08 UTC

Nicholas Brendon as Xander in Buffy The Vampire Slayer The WB/ZUMA Press/ShutterstockThe stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer have been paying their respects following the death of cast member Nicholas Brendon. Over the weekend, it was announced that Nicholas – best known to Buffy fans for his portrayal of Xander Harris in the supernatural series – had died at the age of 54. AdvertisementHis family told CNN that the actor had died in his sleep, of natural causes. In a statement, they said: “Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years. “Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans.

March 23, 2026 09:57 UTC

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March 23, 2026 09:35 UTC

Luxury Watches Worn on the Oscars Red CarpetLos Angeles, CA--The increasingly popular pastime of “watch spotting” has firmly established itself on the red carpet at major global events, including the Oscars. Each year, competition among luxury brands to place their timepieces on top talent—and ideally, Oscar winners—continues to intensify. [The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding watch worn by Aron Piper. Photo credit: Audemars Piguet]Among the stars on the Oscars red carpet sporting luxury watches were:Michael B. Jordan, who won the Oscar for an Actor in a Leading Role for Sinners, wore his personal vintage Piaget Ref. Read more about the watches on the Oscars red carpet and see more images on Forbes.com.

March 23, 2026 09:25 UTC

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March 23, 2026 09:22 UTC

EDITOR’S NOTE: Find the latest coverage of the LaGuardia collision here. An Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Sunday, killing the flight’s pilot and copilot, injuring dozens and temporarily shutting down the the New York area’s third-busiest airport, officials said. Debris hangs from a damaged Air Canada jet that collided with a fire truck while landing Monday night at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Jazz confirmed the incident involving Air Canada Flight 8646 from Montreal in a statement early Monday. A bus transports passengers from an Air Canada Express jet that collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.

March 23, 2026 09:17 UTC