Local News from Monday, March 9th, 2026

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

What We Know About Michigan Synagogue Attack on Temple Israel

The attacker who drove into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, is dead. No one else was killed.

A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.

Treasure Hunter Released From Prison After Refusing to Turn Over Gold Coins

Thomas G. Thompson was held in contempt for 10 years for repeatedly denying he knew the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.