Stories from March 7, 2026

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Alberto Carvalho became LAUSD Superintendent despite an FBI raid on his home and office.

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Oil prices are rising, but Donald Trump is downplaying using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to stabilize them.

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Trump urged Latin American leaders to use military force against drug cartels, citing them as a security threat.

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The White House has stopped issuing security warnings about Iran-related threats.

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Australia may offer military support to Gulf nations against Iran but won't send ground troops.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy offered Saudi Arabia help countering Iranian drones, using cost-effective interceptors.

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A Singapore walkway popular with dancers has drawn public complaints about its use.

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Japan defeated South Korea 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic, with Ohtani and Suzuki hitting home runs.

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A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killed at least 10 people, including two children.

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President Trump grieved with families during the return of soldiers killed in a Middle East conflict.

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Ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran is significantly reshaping Middle Eastern political alliances.

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New reports detail how Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell used an arts center to find and target young girls.