On This Day: March 5

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
March 5, 2024
After 'Ruinous' NFL Deal Ends, Russell Wilson Finds New Home
Days after the Denver Broncos released Russell Wilson, sources tell the AP the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback has found a new team.  Keep reading >>
 
March 5, 2023
Chris Rock Brings Jada Back Into the Conversation
Chris Rock didn't devote his whole live-streamed show Saturday night to the infamous Oscars slap, but he spoke about the incident more than he has previously.  Keep reading >>
 
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March 5, 2022
Russia: We Have WNBA Star in Custody
Russia says it arrested an American WNBA star last month on drug charges, and a law enforcement official who spoke to the Russian news agency Tass says it's the Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner.  Keep reading >>
 
March 5, 2021
Suit Company's New Ads Have People Buzzing
The first thing you're going to do once you get the all-clear from Dr. Fauci is yank off your face mask, climb onto a bunch of sweaty strangers, and start offering them slobbering, open-mouthed kisses, right?  Keep reading >>
 
March 5, 2020
Katy Perry Drops New Video—and Big News
Katy Perry has been keeping busy with more than recording songs and judging American Idol.  Keep reading >>
 
 
March 5, 2019
He Kept 2 Lions in His Yard. The Inevitable Just Happened
When Michal Prasek was attacked by a lion in 2012, he admitted it was his own fault.  Keep reading >>
 
March 5, 2018
10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World
The annual Global Firepower Index ranking of the world's militaries is out, with the US coming in as the strongest.  Keep reading >>
 
March 5, 2017
How Trump Arrived at His Wiretap Allegations
So where did President Trump's bombshell accusation that his predecessor tapped his phones come from?  Keep reading >>
 
March 5, 2016
Cruz, Trump Each Win 2; Trump Tells Rubio to Fold
Ted Cruz picked up two double-digit victories against Donald Trump Saturday night with wins in Kansas and Maine, though Trump won much tighter contests in Louisiana and Kentucky.  Keep reading >>
 
March 5, 2015
Snuggies Maker to Pay $8M for Deceiving You
If you have a Snuggie stuffed away in a drawer, you may have been had, at least according to the Federal Trade Commission.  Keep reading >>