Today's Headlines: Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats
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March 11, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say

Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region.

Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats

The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.

In Marjorie Taylor Greene’s District, a Trump-Backed Candidate Advances

Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.

World

Live Updates: U.S. Says It Hit Iranian Mine-Laying Vessels Near Vital Oil Passage

The war in the Middle East has choked tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world’s oil. There was no sign of hostilities easing on Wednesday.

New Iranian Leader Was Wounded Early in the War, Iranian and Israeli Officials Say

Officials say Mojtaba Khamenei’s legs were hurt, but the circumstances as well as the extent of his injuries were unclear. He has remained out of view since being announced as leader three days ago.

Ukraine Reaches a Milestone: Making ‘China-Free’ Drones

The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.

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U.S.

Suspended L.A. Schools Chief Denies Wrongdoing and Says He Hopes to Return

Through his lawyers, Alberto Carvalho, who was put on leave after the F.B.I. raided his home and office, said that his actions were appropriate but that he would respect the investigative process.

The Bay Area Considers the Unthinkable: Life Without BART

The Bay Area Rapid Transit system was once so successful, it could rely mostly on riders to sustain itself. But the pandemic dealt BART an unusually heavy blow.

Alabama Governor Spares Death Row Inmate Who Didn’t Pull the Trigger

It is only the second commutation for Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican. The inmate, Charles Burton, was scheduled to die even though the gunman’s sentence had been commuted years ago.

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Politics

Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary

The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress.

Senate Moves Toward Passing Sweeping Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead

The legislation’s progress is all the more surprising because it addresses an issue that is shaping up to be the main battleground of the midterm elections: affordability. The effort could still stall.

Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program

The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.

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Business

America Is an Oil Exporter. Why Does a Mideast War Raise U.S. Gas Prices?

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have intensified and the conflict has widened, shaking global energy markets.

It’s Not Just Oil. The Iran War Is Disrupting Many Essential Goods.

Prices of some commodities are already rising, while stockpiles of others could dwindle as the war drags on.

Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries

The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.

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Technology

Meta Acquires Moltbook, the Social Network Just for A.I. Bots

Matt Schlicht, the site’s creator, helped kick off Silicon Valley’s obsession with artificial intelligence agents. Two months later, he is joining the Meta Superintelligence Lab.

A.I. Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety

Blaming chatbots, they are joining an earlier push for better protections by parents who say social media contributed to their children’s deaths.

YouTube Adds Tool to Help Public Figures Report Fake Videos

Social media companies are under pressure to crack down on so-called deepfake videos that use deceptive images of real people.

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New York

Culture at Columbia Shielded Sexual Assault by Physician, Report Finds

Two doctors affiliated with the university and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital stepped down after an external report found that the administrators mishandled allegations of abuse against Robert Hadden.

Who Are the Men Accused of Bringing Homemade Bombs to Gracie Mansion?

A high school senior and a recent graduate, both from the Philadelphia suburbs, were charged by federal prosecutors with trying to support a terrorist group.

Mamdani’s Latest Show of Support for Mahmoud Khalil: A Dinner Invitation

It appears that a relationship that began with political solidarity over the plight of Palestinians has developed into a friendly connection between the mayor and the activist.

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Arts

Michelle Pfeiffer Makes It Look Easy. It Isn’t.

At 67, the actress is still reinventing herself, with two new TV shows, “The Madison” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” and an evolving attitude about her work.

Dozens of States Weigh Continuing Live Nation Anti