Stories from March 17, 2026

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A Florida man was executed for killing a woman whose 911 call went unanswered by police.

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Airfares and jet fuel prices are rising, but US travelers continue booking flights despite higher costs.

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U.S. West Coast faces unusually dangerous early-spring heatwave threatening public health and power grid.

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A federal judge ordered 1,000+ Voice of America employees reinstated, blocking the administration's effort to reduce operations.

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Trump declined to endorse either candidate in the Texas Republican Senate primary before the filing deadline.

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A federal judge blocked an Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in all public school classrooms.

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A military live-fire exercise malfunctioned on a California highway, scattering shrapnel across the roadway.

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Sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against deceased labor leader Cesar Chavez, raising questions about his historical legacy.

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A federal judge removed a prosecutor and ordered New Jersey's U.S. Attorney's Office leadership to testify over apparent misconduct.

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Chief Justice Roberts warned that personal attacks on judges are dangerous and must stop.

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The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie, continues on day 45 with FBI optimism about a DNA sample.

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The USPS could run out of money by October without congressional action or operational changes.