EU strikes deal to return new migrants to Turkey
BERLIN — The European Union and the Turkish government reached accord Friday on how to contain Europe’s largest migrant crisis since World War II, agreeing to a deal that turns Turkey into the region’s refugee camp and leaves untold thousands stranded in a country with a deteriorating record on human rights. After a day and half of wrangling, European leaders and Turkey hashed out the specifics of a broad agreement announced last week that was the brainchild of the Turks and German Chancellor..>> view originalKey suspect in Paris attacks captured in Brussels raid; four others ...
PARIS — Belgian counterterrorism police raided an apartment block in Brussels on Friday and arrested Salah Abdeslam, a key suspect in last year’s bloody terrorist attacks in Paris, after a shootout that left him wounded, European leaders said. Four other people were also arrested, three of them members of Abdeslam’s family, as police carried out three raids over a four-hour operation, a spokesman for the Belgian federal prosecutor’s office said. One of the four, identified as Monir Ahmed al-Ha..>> view originalMitt Romney: I'm voting for Ted Cruz in Utah
Former Massachusetts Gov. and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced Friday he is voting for Sen. Ted Cruz in the Republican caucuses in Utah, saying Mr. Cruz is likely the best shot at denying Donald Trump the party’s presidential nomination at this point.“The only path that remains to nominate a Republican rather than Mr. Trump is to have an open convention,” Mr. Romneysaid in a statement on his Facebook page. “At this stage, the only way we can reach an open convention is for Sen..>> view originalMarch Madness first round: Huge upset as Middle Tennessee ...
Middle Tennessee just had the biggest upset in a good while. (Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports) Is your bracket busted yet? If not, you’re on of the very, very few — so congratulations! As we get rolling on Day 2 of the first round of NCAA games, we’ll keep you updated with analysis and everything else you need to keep up with all the tournament action. For even more up-to-the-minute reactions and news, follow our live blog here. Want to see where the bracket stands now? We’ve got you covere..>> view originalThe Latest: Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115M in Gawker lawsuit
Hulk Hogan talks with his attorneys before the start of his trial Thursday, March 17, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea, and his attorneys are suing Gawker Media for $100 million, saying his privacy was violated, and he suffered emotional distress after Gawker posted a sex tape of Hogan and his then-best friend’s wife. (Dirk Shadd/The Tampa Bay Times via AP, Pool) (Associated Press) By Associated Press March 18 at 7:10 PM ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Lat..>> view originalHillary Clinton doesn't need white men
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – On primary day, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets voters at a Dunkin’ Donuts in suburban West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday March 15, 2016. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post) The New York Times today has an article of a kind we’ve seen before and will likely see many times again before this election is over, warning that Hillary Clinton has a serious problem with white men, a problem that could threaten her ability to win a general election: Whit..>> view originalThreatening letter, suspicious package sent to Donald Trump's son
Police and the FBI are investigating a threatening letter sent to the Manhattan apartment of Donald Trump's son Eric that contained a white powder, two law enforcement officials said Friday. (AP) New York police are investigating a suspicious package that was sent to the apartment of Donald Trump's son, Eric, a law enforcement source said. Police were called by security personnel at Eric Trump's Manhattan apartment just after 7 p.m. Thursday, to investigate an envelope that contained a po..>> view originalIt's an Eaglet! DC Eagle Egg Hatches at National Arboretum
D.C. is now home to a tiny new bald eaglet, with one more on the way. News4's Meagan McGrath spoke with visitors at the National Arboretum about the exciting birth. (Published Friday, March 18, 2016) D.C. is now home to a tiny new bald eaglet, with one more on the way. The eaglet broke through its shell Friday morning at the National Arboretum, the American Eagle Foundation said. The foundation said the eaglet will be known as DC2 for the time being, since it will be the second eaglet to be ra..>> view originalHillary Clinton to Congress: Approve Obama's $1.9B Zika request now
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton told Congress Friday to swiftly approve President Obama’s $1.9 billion request to fight the Zika virus at home and abroad, saying the outbreak linked to serious birth defects is “real,” “dangerous” and threatening U.S. shores.“The president asked for this funding over a month ago, but on Saturday, Congress will begin a two-week break without having allocated one penny,” the former secretary of state said in a post on Medium.com.House Minority ..>> view originalAlfred Morris set to visit Dallas Cowboys on Monday
Alfred Morris carries the ball during a Redskins victory over Dallas. (Tim Heitman / USA TODAY Sports) Redskins free agent running back Alfred Morris has a visit scheduled with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Washington officials have elected not to re-sign Morris at this time, despite the fact that he has ranked among the most productive backs in the league over past four seasons, rushing for 4,713 yards and 29 touchdowns on 1,078 carries. Morri..>> view original
Friday, March 18, 2016
EU strikes deal to return new migrants to Turkey and other top stories.
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