Iranian Drone Damages Bahrain Desalination Plant, Raising Regional Fears

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Lead Bahrain accused Iran on Sunday of striking a desalination plant with a drone, marking a worrying escalation in a nine-day-old regional war that has already spread across the Gulf and Levant. The incident came as Iran’s president vowed broader attacks in response to intense U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, and as overnight Israeli strikes sent … Read more

Harry Styles Steals Spotlight During Ryan Gosling’s SNL Monologue

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Ryan Gosling, 45, found his Saturday Night Live opening monologue interrupted when cameras repeatedly cut to pop star Harry Styles in the Studio 8H audience. The exchange unfolded live, with Gosling stopping to ask, “Is that Harry Styles? What are you doing here, man?” Styles replied that he was simply watching, and the moment escalated … Read more

Charles Oliveira Overwhelms Max Holloway, Captures BMF Title

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Lead On March 8, 2026 in Las Vegas, Charles Oliveira upset Max Holloway to claim the ceremonial BMF championship at UFC 326 via unanimous decision. Oliveira executed a takedown-heavy game plan that neutralized Holloway’s famed striking output and left the champion unable to consistently regain his feet. All three judges scored the bout 50-45 for … Read more

Raven Johnson Outduels MiLaysia Fulwiley as South Carolina Reaches SEC Title Game

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Lead On Saturday in the SEC tournament semifinal at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, South Carolina edged LSU 83-77 to advance to the conference title game, extending the Gamecocks’ winning streak over the Tigers to 19 games. Raven Johnson posted a career-high 22 points with eight assists and three rebounds, while former teammate MiLaysia Fulwiley finished … Read more

The U.S. and China running the world together? China says no thanks – NBC News

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Lead Beijing pushed back this week against a notion President Donald Trump has invoked repeatedly: that the United States and China should jointly run global affairs as a so-called “G2.” At a news conference during China’s annual legislative session, Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged the two powers’ outsized influence but rejected any framework that would … Read more

‘We will rave on Putin’s grave’: How dancing became resistance for some Ukrainians

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After four years of Russia’s full‑scale invasion that began in February 2022, Ukrainians in cities such as Kyiv and Kharkiv are keeping nightlife alive as a form of emotional and civic resistance. In underground venues and repurposed factories, crowds gather to dance, mark traditions like Maslenytsia and raise funds even as missile and drone threats … Read more

Iran–US war latest: Trump rejects talks as Israel bombs Tehran oil facilities

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Lead: On 8 March 2026, US President Donald Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran, asserting the conflict could reach a point where Tehran had no leadership left to capitulate. Overnight, Israel carried out a fresh series of air strikes on Tehran targeting oil facilities and other infrastructure, producing large explosions and a skyline … Read more

World Baseball Classic: Saturday results — Japan, U.S. and Puerto Rico move to 2-0

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Lead: On Saturday in pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Japan, the United States and Puerto Rico each won to improve to 2-0. Games were staged across Tokyo, Houston, San Juan and Miami, with multiple contests airing on the Fox family of networks and streaming platforms. Key wins included Japan’s 8-6 victory over … Read more

Eileen Gu Receives Overwhelming Support as Grand Marshal at San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade

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On March 7, 2026, San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade welcomed hometown skier Eileen Gu as grand marshal, and the reception was overwhelmingly positive. The 22-year-old Stanford student and one of the sport’s most decorated athletes rode in a red Mustang through crowds that cheered at each turn. Her public appearance came amid lingering controversy … Read more

How a Swamp Sketch Unraveled the Death and Deception in the Mindi Kassotis Case

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Lead: On Dec. 2, 2022, hunters in a remote south Georgia swamp found the torso of a woman, setting off an investigation that would span states and years. Forensic sketches released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation helped trigger a tip that led investigators to identify the victim as 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis and to charge … Read more