A powerful storm chain has brought blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, with dangerous winds elsewhere and the threat of severe storms heading east. Heavy snow piled up Sunday in portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Forecasters also are tracking strong winds across the Plains, raising c… Read moreSnow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday

Gulf countries have reported new Iranian attacks as the war in the Middle East entered its third week. Sirens sounded in Bahrain ahead of an assault on Sunday while the United Arab Emirates reported a missile attack. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed 10 drones over its capital. … Read moreThe Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate

Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler. Most would call that a win-win. Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the favorite heading into the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los… Read more'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards

Pixar’s “Hoppers” held onto its spot atop the box office, bringing in $28.5 million in its second weekend. That's according to studio estimates released Sunday. After its $45.3 million debut, The Walt Disney Co.’s “Hoppers” dipped a modest 37% in its second weekend, a promising sign for an a… Read more‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as 'Reminders of Him' overperforms

Thousands of spectators were expected to line the streets of South Boston on Sunday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the largest celebrations of Irish heritage in the country. Marching bands, veterans’ groups, local organizations and floats are set to make their way alo… Read moreBoston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade among nation’s largest Irish heritage celebrations