The Latest: 03/15/2026 02:59pm ET

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1:04efforts to advance talks to end the conflict. The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information on Iranian leaders as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Scott Carr is in Washington. Through its rewards for justice division, the State Department says it's seeking information on the key leaders of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its component branches. The notice on the reward list's new Iranian Supreme Leader Mustaba Kamani, the son of former Supreme Leader Ali Kamani, in his first public message since being appointed Kamani warned that he would avenge the blood of those who were killed during the strikes. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expressing optimism that gas prices will fall below $3 a gallon by summer. Wright made the prediction on NBC's Meet the Press as Americans pay steep prices at the gas pump as a result of the conflict in Iran. This is a short-term disruption in the flow of energy. Americans will feel it for a few more weeks. Wright added that the U.S. will have removed the risk of Iran's threat on global energy supplies

2:06in a few more weeks. It comes as AAA says the current price for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. is around $3.70 on average. That's up about 25 cents from last week. California is paying the highest average at the pump at $5.50 a gallon while Kansas is the lowest at $3.13. And the price for an ad-free Prime Video subscription is going up. Amazon announced Friday upgrading to the ad-free tier will cost $4.99 per month starting April 10th on top of the cost for an Amazon Prime subscription. I'm Lisa Karten. Consumer sentiment is hitting its lowest level of the year. Michael Casner reports. Well, the latest figure shows we aren't satisfied. The University of Michigan's early reading for March fell about 2% from last month. Survey officials say gas prices and concerns about the impact of the U.S. military action in Iran are weighing on sentiment. Year ahead inflation expectations

3:06ended six months of declines, stalling at 3.5%. I'm Michael Casner. In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker is reacting to the devastation caused by storms that hit Kankakee County this week. Pritzker visited the communities to assess the damage. We see that the damage that it's caused, the state stands ready to put our resources forward to assist in the rescue and recovery that's taking place right now. A series of severe storm swept through Illinois earlier this week bringing five confirmed tornadoes and record-setting hail. Pritzker has directed state agencies to provide full support and resources in all response and recovery efforts. The Miami City Council has unanimously approved a new policy phasing out single-use plastics in future city concession contracts. Amanda D. Perna is the director of Zero Ways Cultural Change at Debris Free Oceans. Here in Miami single-use plastics are the most common items found in our storm drains, canals, and waterways. The measure sponsored by Mayor Eileen Higgins targets items like straws, cups, lids, and bags to help cut litter

4:10and to protect Biscayne Bay. City leaders say the shift will reduce pollution in storm drains and waterways while giving vendors time to transition to more environmentally friendly options. And Larry David is releasing new details about his upcoming HBO comedy series The Curb Your Enthusiasm Actor said the show is titled Life Larry and the pursuit of unhappiness and almost history of America. The special will premiere in June. I'm Lisa Carton.