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In Illinois’ Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic voters in Illinois are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a slate of midterm election primaries where incumbents aren't on the ballot, including a marquee Senate race animated by the prospect of generational change and House races dogged by major... Read More.

Some GOP donors plot shadow ‘draft Rubio’ 2028 effort as his star rises: Sources

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A year ago, the stage seemed set for Vice President JD Vance to succeed President Donald Trump as the MAGA heir apparent in 2028.Vance, just 40 years old at the time of the 2024 election, came into office with wave of support... Read More.

What to know as war with Iran enters 3rd week

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several developments came out of Washington, D.C., regarding the war with Iran over the weekend as strikes continue across the Middle East and economic impacts are beginning to be felt domestically. President Donald Trump and administration officials continued to comment... Read More.

It’s been 100 years since the 1st modern rocket launched. Humans are heading back to the moon

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It's been 100 years since the 1st modern rocket launched. Humans are heading back to the moonThe experiment lasted only two and a half seconds, but it ignited a century of space exploration that sent humans to low Earth orbit and... Read More.

In brief: ‘Access Hollywood’ canceled and more

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

The new series The Vampire Lestat will make its premiere June 7 on AMC and AMC+. The show follows the world's first immortal rockstar, Lestat de Lioncourt, as played by Sam Reid. The first season follows his band's popularity and his rising star power... Read More.

‘Hoppers’ stays on top of box office for second week

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

Hoppers isn't hopping away from the #1 box office spot just yet.The Pixar animated film stayed on top for a second week, bringing in $28.5 million. Two of the week's other new releases, the Colleen Hoover romance adaptation Reminders of... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/15/26

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTimberwolves 103, Thunder 116Mavericks 130, Cavaliers 120Pistons 108, Raptors 119Pacers 123, Bucks 134Trail Blazers 103, 76ers 109Warriors 107, Knicks 110Jazz 111, Kings 116 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBlues 2, Jets 3Sharks 4, Senators 7Ducks... Read More.

Oscars 2026: Teyana Taylor, Demi Moore, Rose Byrne & more wow at the Oscars

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

The stars once again dazzled at the 98th annual Academy Awards.A big trend of the evening was feathers, with several of this year's standouts wearing gowns embellished with them. Demi Moore wore a green and black feathered Gucci gown; Read More.

DuBois Man Charged for Child Porn

Monday, March 16 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man is facing almost 300 charges after police allegedly found over 250 files of child pornography. In May of 2025 police were alerted that 36 year-old Nicholas Johnston, who was previously convicted of similar charges in 2015, had over 250 files... Read More.

Lawrence Township Man Accused of Physically Assaulting Mother

Monday, March 16 by wcednews

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - One man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting his mother and restraining her. On March 9th, police responded to an Ester Lane residence in Lawrence Township for a reported domestic dispute between a mother and son. After investigation, police learned that 35... Read More.