This evening: Six U.S. airmen die in crash in Middle East

Plus behind the scenes as Dolby Theatre transforms for the Oscars.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 13, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Six U.S. airmen die in crash; 2,500 Marines being sent to the Middle East Six American airmen deployed to operations against Iran were killed when their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said Friday. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Oscars security tighter than ever: 1-mile police buffer amid Iran war Security has been tighter at the Oscars every year since 9/11. While law enforcement officials don't publicly share all of the safeguards in place, sources have told The Times that even the air around the event is constantly checked for potential hazards, including radiation. Read More Rare death by rattlesnake bite in Orange County highlights hidden danger on SoCal trails The death comes as rattlesnakes are beginning to appear on trails across Orange County earlier in the season, according to outdoor enthusiasts and animal control officials. Read More ADVERTISEMENT If the giant sequoia is dying out, why are there tens of thousands of seedlings and saplings? Thousands of giant sequoia seedlings sprouted after a fire swept a grove in the Sierra in 2021. Will they replace the behemoths that died or become extinct? Read More How the spike in gas prices is jolting California's giant economy The sharp rise in gas and diesel prices due to the Iran war is quickly rippling through the world's fourth-largest economy. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now SoCal's heat wave could be one of the hottest ever in March, forecasters say Although Southern California will see a slight dip in temperatures on Saturday, officials warned that another round of even more extreme heat would arrive next week. Read More This $100,000 EV from Sony is part gadget, part gamble and only available in California Sony and Honda are launching a luxury EV brand called Afeela, available exclusively in California Read More Hegseth says he's eager for Ellison to take over CNN, fueling anxieties over changes at cable network The Secretary of Defense's comments deepened fears that the cable news channel will seek to appease the Trump administration after Paramount Skydance completes its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Read More Commentary: Anyone who says the Oscars have gotten 'too political' hasn't watched the Oscars Yes, there have political speeches given throughout the nearly 100 years of Oscars history, but as any list of "controversial moments" will prove, they are consistently few and far between. Read More An exclusive look behind the scenes as Dolby Theatre transforms for the Oscars Eight months of planning, three weeks of installation: Production crews are rushing to ready the Dolby Theatre for Sunday's Oscars with just 72 hours remaining. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com