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Mar 11, 2026 Reports on Iran laying mines and maritime strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Coverage of severe storms and tornado damage across the central United States. Politics updates on a commuted death-row sentence and a tight Georgia House race heading to a runoff. A peek at the Oscars after-party menu and how leftover food will be donated.
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Iran Laying Mines Threatens Strait Of Hormuz
- Iran appears to be escalating naval tactics by laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a critical global shipping lane.
- U.S. intel says a few dozen mines are in place and Iran still controls up to 90% of its mine-laying boats, enabling rapid additional deployments.
Massive Storm System Spurs Tornadoes And Record Hail
- A powerful storm system produced at least 10 tornadoes and put over 55 million people at severe storm risk across the East Coast.
- Reported impacts include massive funnel clouds near Chicago, homes destroyed, record hail over five inches in Illinois, and car windshields shattered in Texas.
Governor Commutes Death Sentence Two Days Before Execution
- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles Sonny Burton's death sentence two days before execution, citing conscience over unequal punishment.
- Burton, 75, had spent three decades on death row though he was not the triggerman and will now serve life without parole.