The Day Before the Oscars, the ‘Bridesmaids’ Rehearsed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Bridesmaids” gathered for a rehearsal the day before the big show, but this time they’re playing the role of awards presenter. Melissa McCartney, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig and Ellie Kemper took the stage at the Dolby Theatre Saturday to run through their lines one last time. The Associated …

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The Rx Defense – CBS News

Watch CBS News A Texas teenager shoots two of his friends. He says a popular acne medication made him do it. “48 Hours” correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

Formula 1 Calls off April Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Due to Iran War

SHANGHAI (AP) — Formula 1 and its governing body FIA canceled Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on safety grounds related to the Iran war. Both countries have been struck during Iran’s response after the United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran. The announcement was made early Sunday morning …

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Pakistan’s President Says Afghan Taliban Forces Crossed a ‘Red Line’ With Drone Attacks on Civilians

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s president on Saturday warned neighboring Afghanistan’s Taliban government that it had “ crossed a red line ” by launching drone attacks on civilian areas in Pakistan and said the administration in Kabul has brought “grave consequences upon itself.” The statement by Asif Ali Zardari was the latest in what has become …

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Anti-War Protests in Italy and Spain as High-Stakes Referendum on Italian Judges Looms

ROME (AP) — Thousands of people protested Saturday against wars in the Middle East and judicial reforms proposed by Italy’s conservative government — linking international tensions with a growing domestic political battle before a national referendum. The March 22–23 referendum on changes to the judicial system has become a major political test for Prime Minister …

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Three Iranian Women Soccer Players to Return Home After Seeking Asylum in Australia

SYDNEY, March 15 (Reuters) – Three ⁠members ⁠of the Iranian ⁠women’s soccer team who had sought ​asylum in Australia have decided to return to ‌Iran, the government said ‌on Sunday. Australia granted humanitarian visas to ⁠seven ⁠Iranian footballers last week after they sought asylum, saying ​they feared persecution if they returned home after they failed …

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