Search for missing college student; dolphins catch waves with surfers l Morning News Brief

Authorities are searching for a college student who disappeared in the Dominican Republic; spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins caught waves with a group of surfers; and more. Here's a look at some of your top stories for the morning of March 10.

1. American college student goes missing

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Virginia woman Sudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic

Authorities in the Dominican Republic and the United States are searching for a missing Virginia woman who disappeared while on a trip to Punta Cana.

2. The wave of a lifetime

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Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers

Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.

3. Did any AZ cities make the list?

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These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study

A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.

4. Trump declines to rule out recession

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What is a recession? Here's the criteria and where the U.S. stands

Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.

5. Tax refunds

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Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS

The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Warm start to the week, but more rain is on the way

Monday will be warm in the Valley with a high in the 80s, but more rain is coming soon!

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