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Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star

Merle Oberon was a popular actress who was once nominated for an Oscar. But a fact that she hid from the public threatened to unspool her entire life’s work.

The New York Times - 4d

Predicting the First 3 Rounds of the N.F.L. Draft

The Jets, via a trade, could be the landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.

The New York Times - 4d

First steps to dismantle Education Department begin

The Department of Education is cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with plans to dismantle the agency. The bulk of the department's responsibilities include ...

CBS News - 2d

New Devils Forward Is Making Great First Impression

The New Jersey Devils secured a massive 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 11. With this, they now have a six-point lead over the Blue Jackets for the third-place spot in the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba

Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”

ABC News - Mar. 7

Christopher Bell rings up first Cup three-race win streak since '21

Christopher Bell became the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races since 2021, holding off Denny Hamlin by 0.049 seconds at Phoenix Raceway.

ESPN - 4d

Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009

The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.

MarketWatch - 3d

Billy Joel postpones tour due to undisclosed medical condition: 'My health must come first'

Billy Joel postpones his tour to take a four-month break to focus on his health and recovery from an undisclosed 'medical condition.' He says, 'My health must come first.'

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Kobe Bryant's former players remember his words during their first year of college basketball

Five years after the death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, six members of his Mamba Basketball Academy team are finishing up their first season of college basketball

ABC News - 2d

‘Baby jails’ and first steps behind bars: Trump’s immigration agenda embraces family detention again

As the US ramps up enforcement, scenes of family separation and despair from Trump’s first term are repeated. The United States has resumed placing immigrant families in detention, re-embracing ...

The Guardian - 2d

WoW Exploiters Cleared New Mythic Raid 'First' Using Grey Items, Got Banned, And Then Did It Again

The race to be the first to clear the Mythic difficulty version of World of Warcraft's new Liberation of Undermine raid is still ongoing, though a group of exploiters have already technically ...

GameSpot - 22h

Jack Draper withstands Ben Shelton’s monster serves to make his first Masters 1000 semi-final

Jack Draper forced his way into his first Masters 1000 semi-final, overcoming the venomous power and vibrant athleticism of his young American opponent Ben Shelton.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

“Then push” – Enzo Maresca claims poor first half vs Copenhagen was all part of the plan

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has claimed that the poor first half in last night’s game was just all part of the plan, as it was in the 1st leg.Chelsea beat Copenhagen 1-0 on Thursday night to advance ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear

Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos

The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Kings' DeMar DeRozan fined $25K by NBA for criticizing officials after loss to Nuggets

DeRozan said the refs were 'terrible' and did not like the discrepancy in calls against both teams.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Gaza War Led to Deaths of More Than 3 Dozen Hostages, Officials Say

Israel’s leaders promised that their military campaign in Gaza would help save the lives of hostages. At least 41 have died in captivity, some killed by Hamas and others in Israeli airstrikes.

The New York Times - 6d

Heat C Bam Adebayo fined $50K for making inappropriate contact with official after controversial ending

Adebayo complained a ref walked away from him during a postgame confrontation Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Heat's Bam Adebayo fined $50K for outburst toward official after controversial loss to Timberwolves

Adebayo made contact with a ref and directed profane language their way

CBS Sports - 5d

Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 16 as dozens reported missing

Yahoo News - 4d

Justice Dept. Official Says She Was Fired After Opposing Restoring Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights

Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney, said that she was not told why she was dismissed, but that as events unfolded she feared they might lead to her firing.

The New York Times - 3d

DOJ official says she was dismissed after not recommending Mel Gibson's gun rights be restored

The head of the Department of Justice (DOJ) office that makes pardon recommendations to the president said she was fired after refusing to sign off on a recommendation to restore gun rights to ...

The Hill - 3d

L.A. officials issue evacuation warnings for wildfire-affected areas ahead of heavy rain

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this ...

NBC News - 2d

Pakistani officials say insurgent attack on train has ended; some hostages are dead

Pakistani authorities say an insurgent attack on a train carrying hundreds of people has ended, with all attackers killed following a daylong standoff

ABC News - 2d

5th anniversary of COVID cancellations brings back painful memories for teams, NCAA officials

Robert Morris coach Andrew Toole stood next to the staging area near midcourt Tuesday night, the confetti strewn around him as the jubilant Colonials players danced, mingled with fans and climbed ...

ABC News - 1d

Virginia parts ways with interim coach Ron Sanchez as Cavaliers officially turn page on Tony Bennett era

The Cavaliers will go in a new direction after a 15-17 season that followed Tony Bennett's sudden retirement

CBS Sports - 1d

Stepmom held man captive for decades until he set house on fire, officials say

A Connecticut man alleged to have been held captive and starved by his stepmother for more than two decades escaped the small room he had been locked away in by setting their house on fire, ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say

The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal.

NBC News - 1d

WATCH: Iowa coach Fran McCaffery ejected from Big Ten Tournament game for jawing with officials

McCaffery earned two quick technicals and an ejection after disagreeing with a call midway through the second half

CBS Sports - 16h

Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say

Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create options. The Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the ...

The Guardian - 15h

Turkish top officials make sudden trip to Damascus after Syria's deal with Kurdish-led group

Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus

ABC News - 16h

Unstoppable Nikola Jokić logs NBA’s first ever 30-20-20 game as Nuggets win

Denver beat Phoenix 149-141 in OT behind Jokić Nuggets star posts first 30-20-20 stat line in history Nikola Jokić produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver ...

The Guardian - 6d

Mrazek, Smith Pick New Numbers and Take First Practice Since Joining the Red Wings

On Sunday afternoon, the newest two newest Detroit Red Wings—Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith—took part in their first practice since being traded to the team Friday. Both players were full participants ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Watch live: New England manager Thomas Tuchel holds press conference after announcing first Three Lions squad

Watch live as new England manager Thomas Tuchel holds a press conference on Friday (14 March) after announcing his first Three Lions squad for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

F1's first female race engineer praised by Haas team after debut

German Laura Müller was hailed by her Haas team after becoming the first woman to operate as a race engineer in Formula One. She was the voice in driver Esteban Ocon's ear during the practice ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Jessie Holmes wins his first Iditarod after five top-10 finishes

Mar. 14—NOME — Jessie Holmes, a 43-year-old who came to Alaska from Alabama more than 20 years ago, earned his first victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Friday. Holmes crossed under ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h