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nicole farato here. Welcome to March. Today is International Women’s History Month. There was a lot of news this weekend. Catch up with our news quizzes. Monday’s headlines include the latest on Iran, this week’s Texas Senate election, a roundup of the 2026 acting awards and more.
US on high alert against Iranian attack on mainland
As the Iran war enters its third day on Monday, U.S. counterterrorism agencies are on alert for possible retaliatory attacks on the U.S. mainland after U.S. and Israeli forces launched attacks on Iran over the weekend, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other senior officials.
USA TODAY has the latest information on Iran.
More news you need to know right now
- Trump was tested in the Texas Senate race. Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to protect incumbent John Cornyn’s career and ensure red states are taken off the map for the 2026 midterm elections.
- Anxiety is spreading among Mexican-American families. Many Mexican Americans continue to work to keep their families safe even after chaotic cartel-related violence.
- Texas bar shooting incident. The FBI said Sunday it was investigating “indicators” of a possible terrorist connection after a shooting at a bar in Austin left at least two people dead and 14 injured.
entertainment
Michael B. Jordan’s mother
In the 2026 Best Actor Award, Michael B. Jordan of “The Sinners” won the Best Actor award for his performance in honor of his mother, who was sitting in the audience, over Timothée Chalamet, who is considered the frontrunner. The most unpredictable Oscar race in years is finally coming into focus.
NFL
Average training…
The final day of action for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday saw the class’ most promising players drill on the field and test offensive linemen. Many players weighing over 300 pounds showed off their athleticism not only in position-specific drills, but also in traditional athletic tests. Here are the final day’s winner and loser selections:
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