LocalNet Start Page

1/5

US-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war's fragile ceasefire holds

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week.

Iran's state-run news agency said three-party talks had begun after Iranian preconditions, including a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, were met, and after U.S. and Iranian officials met separately with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. There were no immediate further details, nor U.S. comment.

The U.S... Read More

The Latest: Negotiations between US and Iran begin after progress in earlier indirect discussions

Negotiations began between the United States and Iran after progress in earlier indirect discussions.

Iran’s IRNA news agency said on Saturday three-party talks with the U.S., Iran and Pakistan had begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met.

U.S. and Iranian delegations met with mediators in Pakistan ahead of the talks aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting. It marks the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago.

The ceasefire... Read More

Rory McIlroy has a big lead at the at the Masters after 36 holes. It usually ends well.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy took a record six-shot lead into the final 36 holes of the Masters. Here's how the six players who had five-shot leads after 36 holes finished at Augusta National:

Scottie Scheffler, 2022

In his debut as the No. 1 player in the world, Scheffler looked the part with rounds of 69-67 in a roaring wind to build a five-shot lead over defending champion Hideki Matsuyama, Charl Schwartzel, Shane Lowry and Sungjae Im.

Scheffler had to salvage bogey from the trees on the 18th on Saturday for a 71 as Cameron Smith cut his lead to... Read More

Arsenal stunned by Bournemouth in 2-1 loss that lets Man City back into Premier League title race

Arsenal's Premier League title bid was hit by a stunning 2-1 loss to Bournemouth at home on Saturday.

The league leader blew the chance to move 12 points clear of second-place Manchester City after losing for the third time in four games in all competitions.

Alex Scott struck a 74th-minute winner at the Emirates to pile pressure on Arsenal ahead of next week's top-of-the-table clash at City.

Mikel Arteta's team has played two more games than City, which could close the gap to six points if it beats Chelsea on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal’s... Read More

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Junelle Lewis was on the hunt for a reprieve from Seattle-area gas prices driven high by the Iran war when an app on her phone gave her the answer: the Tulalip Reservation north of the city, almost half an hour from her home.

She didn’t hesitate.

“I purposely drove here just for the gas,” Lewis said while filling up her Chevrolet Suburban at the Tulalip Market this week for $4.84 a gallon (3.8 liters) — about 75 cents less than prices near home. “Gas is ridiculous. But I have found, honestly, over the years, this gas station... Read More

Horoscope

Weather for Buffalo, NY

Weather Search

Current Conditions

41° F

Sunny
Wind	4.9 mph
Humidity	63

4 Day Forecast
Sunday Partly Sunny W/ Showers 65° / 57°	Monday Showers 63° / 54°	Tuesday Mostly Cloudy W/ T-storms 72° / 58°	Wednesday Showers 69° / 56°

US-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war's fragile ceasefire holds

The Latest: Negotiations between US and Iran begin after progress in earlier indirect discussions

Rory McIlroy has a big lead at the at the Masters after 36 holes. It usually ends well.

Arsenal stunned by Bournemouth in 2-1 loss that lets Man City back into Premier League title race

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Top Stories

Horoscope

Weather for Buffalo, NY

Current Conditions

4 Day Forecast

Stocks

Entertainment

Sports