Billy Crystal to bow out as Oscars host again
Los Angeles reports Billy Crystal will skip hosting duties for the Academy Awards after a storied run. Crystal cited taking a break after three Grammys four Oscars and six Comic Reliefs. No replacement named for the March 21 show.
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Basil Assad Killed In Car Crash In Syria
Syrian state radio reports Basil Assad, oldest son of President Hafez Assad and a Syrian air force major, died in a car crash near Damascus at 31. He was rumored as a potential successor and headed the presidential security apparatus. Funeral planned in Kardahah.
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Cable firms agree on TV violence plan with ratings and oversight
Washington AP reports major cable networks have a ratings system and an outside monitor for violence in shows. The plan, to be approved by remaining cable firms soon, includes parental advisories, standards on violence, and careful promotional advertising practices.
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