NEWS BY ME: March 2018

Russia says 'terrorists nearly wiped out' of Syria's Western Ghouta

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said Syrian forces had "nearly wiped out the terrorists" in the rebel-held enclave of Western Ghouta. Backed by the Russian military since 2015, the Syrian regime in February launched a massive offensive against rebels in the Damascus suburb, killing more that 1,600 civilians. "As a result of this anti-terrorism operation in Western Ghouta, terrorist elements have nearly been wiped out of this suburb of the Syrian capital," Lavrov said at press conference in Moscow after meeting UN Syrian envoy Staffan de Mistura.

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Parkland Survivor Criticizes Laura Ingraham For Only Apologizing After Advertisers Fled

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg on Friday pilloried Fox News host Laura

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Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the country's military said Friday.

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Mueller reportedly eyeing Sessions as Sessions cheats on recusal

Rachel Maddow shares new reporting that Robert Mueller's investigation includes looking at Jeff Sessions contacts with Russians, while at the same time, Sessions is sending investigators to look at the conduct of the Trump Russia investigation.

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Family of 8 presumed dead after SUV plunges off California cliff

Police are trying to learn why an SUV they believe was carrying a family of eight plunged off a cliff in Northern California. Jennifer and Sarah Hart from Washington and three of their kids were found dead at the scene. The other three are still missing. Anne-Marie Green reports.

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The Latest: Police say man bound, stabbed missing teens

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a man arrested after two teenagers' bodies were found in abandoned Utah mine (all times local):

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SpaceX says Iridium satellite payload deployed

The private firm SpaceX on Friday said a partially-reused rocket successfully launched and deployed the latest group of satellites to upgrade communication networks for Virginia-based company Iridium. "We have successful liftoff of the Falcon 9," a SpaceX commentator said after the rocket roared off with a tail of fiery exhaust from Vandenberg US Air Force base in California. It was the fifth set of 10 satellites that SpaceX has launched for Iridium, whose $3 billion project is expected to include a total of 81 satellites -- with 75 launched by SpaceX.

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Trump steps out with Hicks before her last day

As President Trump was leaving the White House, he stepped out with Hope Hicks before she leaves her position in his administration in the coming days.

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NRA Is Pulling In Big Bucks After The Parkland Mass Shooting

The National Rifle Association has launched a heated offensive in the weeks

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Kentucky Teachers Shut Down Schools After Public Pension Overhaul

Public schools closed in at least 25 Kentucky counties on Friday as teachers

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Trump targets Amazon, claims it doesn’t pay enough taxes

President Trump took aim at Amazon on Twitter, claiming the company pays “little or no taxes” (Amazon pays local and federal taxes) and hurts small businesses.

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The Latest: Pope Francis asks forgiveness for host of sins

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Latest on Vatican ceremonies for Good Friday (all times local):

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Sacramento Celebrates The Life Of Stephon Clark — And Demands Justice For His Death

SACRAMENTO, Calif. ― Hundreds of mourners gathered in California's capital on

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Holy Week around the world

As Christian around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged young people not to be silent and let their voices be heard, even in the face of corrupt or silent elders. Here are some of the images from Holy Week.

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Parkland Survivor Criticizes Laura Ingraham For Only Apologizing After Advertisers Fled

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg on Friday pilloried Fox News host Laura

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Kansas to audit water park where boy decapitated

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas agency plans to conduct a full audit of a water park's inspection records before it reopens this spring, a state official said Wednesday, after criminal charges were filed over the decapitation of a 10-year-old boy on the world's tallest waterslide there in 2016.

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'Roseanne' Renewed For A Second Season After High-Rated Premiere

Its first revival season just barely started, but "Roseanne" has already been

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Murder Suspect Fatally Shot by Police While Trying to Get Into Son's High School, Police Say

A man allegedly killed his wife and then was fatally shot by officers outside his son's high school

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David Hogg: Laura Ingraham 'needs to be held accountable'

David Hogg discusses Laura Ingraham's latest actions involving her attacks against him and her subsequent apology.

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U.S. prosecutor reviewing Republican complaints against FBI: Sessions

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions revealed that Utah's top federal prosecutor is investigating a variety of Republican allegations of misconduct at the Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to a letter to lawmakers released on Thursday. Democrats in Congress have repeatedly criticized Republican requests for a special counsel, saying they are merely a tactic to distract from and undermine Special Counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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Russia’s Massive 200-Ton RS-28 ICBM Will Be Ready for Nuclear War in 2021

Russia’s massive 200-ton RS-28 Sarmat heavy liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile is set to become operational by 2021. “Under the government-run program for armaments extending till 2027 Sarmat is to be produced serially starting from 2020,” a defense industry source told the TASS news agency. The weapon does not appear to have started testing yet, but the comments from the TASS source appear to somewhat contradict previous comments from other Russian officials.

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Megachurch Pastor Accused Of Defrauding People Out Of More Than $1 Million

A Texas megachurch pastor stands accused of using his influence to lure

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"I've never been so happy" - Nobel winner Malala in Pakistan

On a return visit to Pakistan, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai addressd her critics who accuse her of promoting an ideology at odds with the country's Islamic values. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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US Army veteran Hector Barajas to return home more than a decade after he was deported to Mexico

Eight years after he was last deported to Mexico, a US army veteran is returning to California. A pardon last year from Governor Jerry Brown cleared the way for Hector Barajas, who was living in Tijuana, to secure citizenship. “Oh my god, this is great”, Mr Barajas said in a Facebook video during which he opened a document confirming the decision while wearing a uniform bristling with medals.

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Outrage at Howard University after years of financial misappropriations revealed

Tonight, students are calling for Howard University’s President to resign after it was discovered that the school fired six employees last year for “gross misconduct” after an auditors’ investigation found they misappropriated financial aid funds.

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Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the country's military said Friday.

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The Latest: Pope Francis asks forgiveness for host of sins

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Latest on Vatican ceremonies for Good Friday (all times local):

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Advertisers Ditching Laura Ingraham's Show Over Attack On Parkland Survivor

At least 10 companies announced Thursday that they were pulling the plug on

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Mary Kay Letourneau's Husband, Vili Fualaau, Arrested for DUI: Report

Vili Fualaau, 34, allegedly had a dazed expression, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech when police in Burien stopped him on Feb. 2.

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Mueller reportedly eyeing Sessions as Sessions cheats on recusal

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Holy Week around the world

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David Hogg: Laura Ingraham 'needs to be held accountable'

David Hogg discusses Laura Ingraham's latest actions involving her attacks against him and her subsequent apology.

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Murder Suspect Fatally Shot by Police While Trying to Get Into Son's High School, Police Say

A man allegedly killed his wife and then was fatally shot by officers outside his son's high school

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Megachurch Pastor Accused Of Defrauding People Out Of More Than $1 Million

A Texas megachurch pastor stands accused of using his influence to lure

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Did Kim’s Visit Just Hand China a Trump Card?

An unannounced visit boosted both Beijing’s and Pyongyang’s leverage in negotiations, but Washington still seems to have no plan.

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‘God Has His Hand on Me’: Michigan Senior’s Inspiring Faith in the Face of Unimaginable Tragedy

University of Michigan senior Austin Hatch is a living legend. The 23-year-old became well known after he survived two plane crashes in 2003 and 2011 that collectively took the lives of his entire immediate family.

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This Is Where Archaeologists Believe Jesus Died and Rose Again

Where was Jesus crucified? That's the question The Museum of the Bible tackles in its 18-part miniseries called "Drive Thru History - The Gospels."

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'Let Other People Take Care of It': President Trump Says US to Pull Troops Out of Syria

President Donald Trump made a shocking announcement about Syria during a speech on infrastructure in Ohio Thursday.

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Laura Ingraham Tweet Mocking Parkland Activist Backfires, Advertisers Pull From Fox News Show

Fox News host Laura Ingraham is at the center of a new controversy after criticizing a Parkland, Florida high school shooting survivor.

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'God is Adamant That We Love': Lisa Bevere Shares Regrets About Her Relationship With Her Mom

New York Times bestselling author and minister Lisa Bevere recently opened up about the troubled relationship she had with her mom, and what it taught her about love.

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Judge Temporarily Stops U.S. From Blocking Undocumented Teenagers’ Abortions

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Tesla Says Crashed Vehicle Had Been on Autopilot Before Fatal Accident

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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Lover for a Day’ and ‘Operation Odessa’

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Notre Dame, a UConn Nemesis, Topples the Huskies in a Final Four Thriller

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Islamic State 'Beatles' duo complain about losing UK citizenship

Two British men accused of being in the Islamic State 'Beatles' gang say they will not get a fair trial.

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Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders.

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Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her.

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Australia ball-tampering: David Warner 'resigned' to not playing for country again

David Warner says he is "resigned to the fact" he may never play for Australia again after his part in the ball-tampering scandal.

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Stansted Airport bus fire: Flights to resume after cancellations

Stansted Airport expects to "operate as normal" after a bus fire caused all flights to be cancelled.

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Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday.

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Schools cutting posts amid 'funding catastrophe'

Schools are still struggling with budget cuts, despite government reassurance, it is claimed.

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Prof Stephen Hawking Cambridge funeral to take place

The private service for the visionary scientist will be held at the university church in Cambridge.

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Ray Wilkins: Ex-England captain in critical condition in London hospital

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is in a critical condition in a London hospital.

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Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now".

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The artist who gives her drawings away free to commuters

When she's on the train, Liz Atkin spends the journey sketching with charcoal. She gives her drawings away to fellow passengers for free, as a form of therapy.

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US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles.

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The Papers: Russia-UK row and public sector pay gap

Saturday's front pages lead with the latest on Russia's row with the West and the public sector gender pay gap.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 March 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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The woman who gave birth to rabbits (and other hoaxes)

These hoaxers were bold, dedicated, and didn't wait for 1 April.

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Malala Yousafzai: 'My focus is only working for the good'

The Nobel Peace Prize winner talks to the BBC about abuse on social media, and whether she wants to enter politics.

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Flute played during brain surgery

Anna Marie Whitlock Henry played the flute while surgeons operated on her.

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San Francisco cop's close shave in barbershop gun fight

A San Francisco cop was lucky to survive a shootout in a hairdresser's that left him and four civilians wounded, and the gunman dead.

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Watch Sarah's final goodbye to the Today programme audience

Long-standing Today programme presenter is set to move to the World at One.

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Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

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Leicester family keeps 115-year-old hot cross bun

The Easter treat, which is a "bit hard", dates back to 1903 and has been passed through generations.

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Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

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Final wish granted as dog visits dying owner

A collie makes an emotional final visit to its terminally-ill owner's hospital bedside hours before he passes away.

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James Corden's dad complains about Peter Rabbit review

Malcolm Corden was not happy with Mark Kermode calling his son "appallingly irritating".

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Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures.

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The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

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The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One?

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Is there a north-south divide in England's schools?

The Children's Commissioner said schools in the north of England were falling behind.

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April tax changes: Will I be better or worse off?

The start of April sees changes in personal allowances, the minimum wage, council tax and pension contributions.

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Irked Trump Reportedly Warned Putin: We'd Win The Arms Race

President Donald Trump told Russia's Vladimir Putin that if the two countries

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Howard University Officials Allegedly Stole $1 Million, But At Least The Meme Is Sharp

WASHINGTON ― No authority has publicly implicated him in the embezzlement

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Syrians quit Ghouta as talks for last pocket stutter

Hundreds more Syrian rebels and civilians prepared Friday to leave Eastern Ghouta under a negotiated withdrawal, as Russia unilaterally announced a similar deal to empty the final pocket of the battered enclave. The former rebel bastion on the outskirts of Damascus has been drained by a nearly six-week Syrian government assault and two evacuation deals brokered by regime ally Moscow. Under such agreements, rebels agree to hand over territory in exchange for safe passage for them and civilians to opposition-held northwest Syria.

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Man shoots neighbour in the head five times for disciplining his dog

A Colorado man has been arrested after allegedly shooting his neighbour five times in the head because he thought he was beating his dog. Michael Kourosh Sadeghi, 32, was arrested for allegedly killing his 42-year-old Denver neighbour, Dustin Schmidt, after an incident in which he is said to have walked into his back yard and unloaded five shots into the back of the neighbour's head. Vicki Branaghan,— the victim's fiancee — who said she was in the backyard at the time, told the Denver Post that the gun shots followed after Mr Schmidt swatted his dog for trying to jump over their fence.

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The Latest: Group calls for end to Mormon youth interviews

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a campaign to end closed-door, one-on-one meetings between Mormon lay leaders and youth (all times local):

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Taiwan president to visit old African ally amid China pressure

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit one of the island's oldest and most reliable diplomatic allies next month, amid growing pressure from China to whittle away the number of countries with which Taiwan has formal ties. China considers self-ruled Taiwan to be a wayward province, ineligible for state-to-state relations, and has slowly managed to cut the dwindling number of countries which maintain ties with Taipei. Last year, China established relations with Panama, which had for decades been a steadfast Taiwan ally, in a major diplomatic coup for Beijing.

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