The United States is deploying a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, to the Middle East. Reportedly, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the order on Friday.
On March 14, a pile-up involving several dozen vehicles occurred on I-70, an interstate highway in the US state of Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported fatalities and injuries.
On March 15, the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival wrapped up in Austin, Texas, concluding its showcase of film, television, and music. The event drew high-profile attendees, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, her brother Craig Robinson, and actor Paul Rudd, along with many other celebrities.
On March 14, Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada. He replaced Justin Trudeau after winning a landslide victory in the leadership election for the Liberal Party of Canada. He officially became the new Prime Minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled on March 11, that Oregon Ballot Measure 114, a voter-approved gun control law, is constitutional under the state’s constitution, overturning a previous decision by a Harney County judge who had blocked its enforcement.
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