The Latest: 03/02/2026 02:59am ET

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1:01Three US service members have been killed so far with President Trump warning of more casualties to come. And sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is, likely be more, but we'll do everything possible without won't be the case. Law enforcement is on high alert in major cities after the weekend military strikes on Iran. FBI Director Cash Patel is ordering federal counterterrorism and intelligence to mobilize all security assets needed. This after a fatal mass shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, Sunday, by a man who allegedly worn Iranian flag design. Security has been heightened in cities like Washington, D.C., New York, and Los Angeles. Gas prices are expected to go up soon. Rob Martyr explains. Nationwide, the average price of a gallon is currently $2.98, and the experts say it will go up a couple of cents as early as this week. It's not just because of uncertainty in the Middle East. Supply will also be low because refineries in the United States are in the process of switching to a more expensive summer blend fuel.

2:03Experts also warn that prices could spike if there are disruptions in shipping from the Persian Gulf. If that happens, petroleum forecasters say we could see a 10 to 25 cent increase in a matter of days. I'm Rob Martyr. The Vampire Thriller Center has had a big night at the Actor Awards, formally the Screen Actors Guild Awards. There are in Kugler-directed film, one for best ensemble in a motion picture, with Michael B. Jordan winning for best lead actor. Best leading actress went to Hamnet's Jesse Buckley, a posthumous best actress award in a comedy series was given to Catherine Aherar for the studio, with co-starred creator Seth Rogen accepting on her behalf. I'm Tammy Trehio. A suspect's been identified in the deadly shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas early Sunday morning. Mark Mayfield has details. NBC News is reporting that the man was a Senegalese national and a naturalized U.S. citizen living in Texas who had a history of mental illness. Images from the scene at Buford say popular beer garden in downtown Austin show the suspect wearing camouflage pants and a hoodie with the words property of a lot. There are reports that a caron was found in his vehicle and some indication that there was an Iranian flag on his undershirt.

3:08Authorities say it's too early to determine whether the shooting was motivated by political or religious ideology. A suspect was shot and killed by officers following the rampage. I'm Mark Mayfield. Investors are closely watching gold futures, which are positioned for a strong opening Monday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Gold futures rose above $5,200 an ounce over the weekend as traders brace for further gains. The surging gold prices reflects investor's fear of disruptions in oil and gas distribution and a general flight to traditionally secure assets. The latest in the scream franchises off to a killer start at the box office, Scott Carr has details. Hello. Hello, Sydney. Scream seven features the return of Nev Campbell's character Sidney Prescott. I'm not hiding Sidney. And it marks the first since actor Melissa Pereira was fired for comments that production crew company said were anti-Semitic. The film earned $28.8 million just in previews last week and is now looking to bring in around $60 million in its first weekend,

4:13which would be a record opening for the franchise. I'm Scott Carr. Live Nation is set to go to trial against the U.S. government today in New York City. The Department of Justice says the world's largest ticket providers driven up prices for fans of concert sports and theater. At issue is ticket masters 2010 merger with Live Nation, the largest owner of arenas and the biggest concert promoter on the planet. The DOJ says it created an illegal monopoly and wants to break it up. I'm Tammy Trujillo.