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Protests mark one-year since death of Iran’s Mahsa Amini

Demonstrations were held in Iran and around the world Saturday to mark one year since Mahsa Amini died while in the custody of Iran’s morality police. Amini died after being arrested for allegedly wearing her head scarf incorrectly. Her death sparked a wave of nationwide protests calling for women’s rights. Hundreds of demonstrators were killed by Iranian security forces, and at least seven were executed. Roxana Saberi has more. Source

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United Auto Workers’ strike enters second day as contract talks resume

Thousands of United Auto Workers again took to the picket lines Saturday as the strike against the Big Three automakers entered its second day. Union leaders and representatives from Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have resumed negotiations. Autoworkers have received support from the likes of President Biden, former President Barack Obama and Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. Michael George has the latest. Source

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