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The tabloids update you on who's dating whom, and who smells bad, in Hollywood.

The month of March marked two occasions for the nation of Iran, where I was born. March 21 is the Iranian New Year. And just as with the New Year here in America, I always try to celebrate the event with a sense of hope and a true belief that things will change and it will finally be safe for me to go back to visit Iran and speak my mind in public without fear of reprisal.

The latest round of negotiations over Iran and its nuclear program with the P5+1 concluded March 21. In light of the latter development, the U.S. Congress sent a series of letters last month to President Obama, advising him on the continuation of the negotiations. Two identical letters originated from the House of Representatives and the Senate; the former was signed by 395 representatives and the latter, initiated by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., was signed by 22 Democratic senators plus one independent. Читать дальше...

Be your choice striped, bright, arty-looking or all three, make sure you're ready for some serious lounging in the sun (when it makes an appearance) with one of these funky deckchairs

This week in tennis news brought us Maria Sharapova before she was a star, Novak Djokovic's unusual practice partner in Monte Carlo and Caroline Wozniacki's Masters highlight. Plus, John Isner played tennis with Clyde Drexler, the Bryan Brothers rocked out in Houston, and Dustin Brown hit yet another tweener.

Change is coming to higher education, but it won't be easy and it won't be popular. Glenn Reynolds argues that decades of federal subsidies and piles of student debt have not given us better outcomes for students.

Bats make up one-quarter of the Earth's mammal species, playing a crucial role in our ecosystem for pest control and pollination. Sadly, a disease called white-nose syndrome is rapidly spreading through the U.S., threatening to drive certain already-rare species to extinction and eradicate some of the most common bat species locally. Every summer, the Yolo Basin Foundation organizes a dozen family-friendly tours, where you can watch the bats emerge to hunt insects just before sunset. Caves... Читать дальше...

On mature plants, leaves can reach close to a foot in length. What makes this plant a wonderful addition to a dry garden is its ability to hold onto its silvery color throughout the year. Individual plants are long lived and also produce pups, meaning that over time one plant can form a small colony. [...] these beautiful natives look especially lovely on a moonlit night. Availability Dudleya species are commonly available at full-service nurseries and some nursery centers.

Mississippi Republican state senator Chris McDaniel, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Thad Cochran in GOP primary made these comments on his radio show The Right Side circa 2005 and 2006.

В Донецке пророссийские активисты, захватившие здание областной администрации готовятся к отражению возможного штурма. Власти в Киеве потребовали освободить обладминистрацию до утра пятницы, в противном случае не исключая силового решения вопроса.

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