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NPRIllinois Primary: Democratic Congressman Leads Tight Race, GOP Governor SurvivesNPRUpdated at 11:59 p.m. ET. It looks like incumbents on both sides of the aisle could prevail in their contested races, as Tuesday's Illinois primaries set the stage for competitive House and gubernatorial races this fall that could be key to Democratic ...Illinois primary: Democratic congressman holds narrow lead, GOP governor... Read More

Washington PostPackage bound for Austin detonates at FedEx facility, second explosive package intercepted, police sayWashington PostSCHERTZ, Tex. — The latest in a wave of bombings rattling Central Texas brought a widening investigation to this city outside San Antonio on Tuesday, after an explosion at a FedEx facility signaled that whoever was responsible for the attacks had ...Package found in Austin... Read More

New York TimesShe Gave Nikolas Cruz an Ultimatum: The Gun Goes, or You Do. He Chose the Gun.New York TimesFive minutes before her close friend Lynda Cruz died last November, Rocxanne Deschamps stood by her hospital bed and promised to take care of Ms. Cruz's two boys, who were also there to say their goodbyes. Then she moved the brothers... Read More

New York TimesNew Investigations Into Facebook Add New PressuresNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Federal regulators and state prosecutors are opening investigations into Facebook. Politicians in the United States and Europe are calling for its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, to testify before them. Investors have cut the value of ...A new undercover video raises significant questions about Cambridge Analytica's elections workWashington PostAs... Read More

PEOPLE.comStormy Daniels Passed a Lie Detector Test When Asked About Alleged Affair with President TrumpPEOPLE.comStormy Daniels passed a lie detector test that focused on her alleged sexual encounter with President Donald Trump in July 2006. In a polygraph report obtained by CNN, Ron Slay, the polygraph examiner who administered the test to Daniels in May 2011 ...Stormy Daniels and Michael... Read More

Washington PostTrump's national security advisers warned him not to congratulate Putin. He did it anyway.Washington PostPresident Trump did not follow specific warnings from his national security advisers Tuesday when he congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection — including a section in his briefing materials in all-capital letters stating “DO ...Trump Congratulates Putin on Re-Election, but Fails to Mention... Read More

NBCNews.comOfficer who fatally shot Justine Damond is charged with murderNBCNews.comA police officer who mistakenly shot and killed an Australian woman last July in Minneapolis was indicted on a charge of third-degree murder Tuesday, and the city's top prosecutor blamed "uncooperative" cops for slowing down the investigation. Officer ...Officer charged with murder in shooting death of unarmed woman in Minneapolis alleyWashington... Read More

New York TimesNew York Schools Close as Region Braces for Major SnowstormNew York TimesAn unyielding winter is about to dump yet another major snowfall on the New York region, with forecasters projecting more than a foot of snow just as the calendar ticks toward spring. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday evening that all public ...Baltimore weather: Drivers face rough... Read More

New York TimesFox News Analyst Quits, Calling Network a 'Propaganda Machine'New York TimesA longtime analyst for Fox News is leaving the network, saying that he could not “in good conscience” remain with an organization that, he argued, “is now wittingly harming our system of government for profit.” In a searing farewell note sent to ...Fox News commentator exits with a... Read More

Los Angeles TimesTrump loses bid to kill lawsuit of woman who says he sexually assaulted herLos Angeles TimesSummer Zervos, who is suing President Trump, in New York City on Dec. 5, 2017. (Kena Betancur / AFP/Getty Images). A New York judge ruled Tuesday that an Orange County woman who accused President Trump of sexually assaulting her at the Beverly Hills... Read More

Washington PostA new undercover video raises significant questions about Cambridge Analytica's elections workWashington PostOne challenge in assessing claims made by Cambridge Analytica in undercover videos released by Britain's Channel 4 News is that the firm, by its nature, misrepresents the truth. It's a political and marketing firm that purports to help clients target ...Cambridge Analytica Suspends CEO Amid Facebook Data... Read More

NewsweekMinneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor turns himself in on murder, manslaughter charges in Justine Damond killingMinneapolis Star TribuneGallery: Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman described how Minneapolis Police officer Mohamed Noor reached across his partner's body and shot Justine Ruszczyk Damond during a press conference at the Hennepin County Government Center Tuesday March 20 ...Minnesota police officer charged in fatal shooting... Read More

Wall Street JournalStormy Daniels's Lawyer Buys Lie-Detector VideoWall Street JournalStephanie Clifford, who uses the professional name Stormy Daniels, in 2007. Photo: Matt Sayles/Associated Press. By. Shelby Holliday and. Shelby Holliday. The Wall Street Journal. BiographyShelby Holliday · @shelbyholliday · shelby.holiday@wsj.com ...Polygraph test says Stormy Daniels "truthful" about sexual affair with TrumpCBS NewsWhy Trump Likely Won't Collect the $20 Million He... Read More

CBS NewsWinter storm targets Northeast as NYC preps for a foot of snowCBS NewsNEW YORK -- Weather-weary residents are bracing for yet another storm as the fourth nor'easter in three weeks is set to smack the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service says New York City and its northern suburbs could get 12 to 16 inches of snow ...4th winter... Read More

Baltimore SunMaryland high school shooting: Two students injured, suspected gunman dead after incident at Great Mills High SchoolBaltimore SunGunfire rang out at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland as classes began Tuesday morning, the latest school shooting to rattle parents and set off another round of the national debate over gun control. The suspected gunman, 17-year-old student ...Gunman dead,... Read More

Washington PostTrump congratulates Putin on his reelection, discusses US-Russian 'arms race'Washington PostPresident Trump congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection victory in a phone call Tuesday and said he intends to meet with Putin to discuss various subjects, including an “arms race” that is “getting out of control.” The call was ...Trump Congratulates Putin on His Re-Election, Raises No... Read More

CNNHUD's Ben Carson testifies his wife picked 'style and a color' of dining setCNNWashington (CNN) Secretary Ben Carson detailed his wife's involvement Tuesday in picking out a dining room set for his office at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Carson, testifying before a House subcommittee, said that his wife, Candy ...Ben Carson Defends Buying $31000 Dining Set to... Read More

Fox NewsExplosion at FedEx facility in Texas probed for connection to Austin bombingsFox NewsPolice say the package was traveling along an automated conveyer when it exploded, don't believe the FedEx building was the intended target. A device that exploded early Tuesday at a Schertz, Texas FedEx facility detonated before reaching its intended ...Package bound for Austin blows up at FedEx... Read More

NPRJustices Appear Skeptical Of Calif. Law Challenged By Anti-Abortion CentersNPRUpdated 12:08 p.m. ET. Supreme Court justices on both sides of the ideological spectrum expressed skepticism Tuesday about California's "truth-in-advertising" law requiring anti-abortion clinics to more fully disclose what they are. The anti-abortion ...The Abortion Case That's Really About the First AmendmentNew York TimesIf it wasn't related to abortion, California's FACT... Read More

CBS NewsTrump to Greet Visiting Saudi Prince with a Crowded AgendaWall Street JournalBoth countries touting this week's meetings as reflection of growing ties between Washington and Riyadh. President Donald Trump and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman shaking hands last year in the State Dining Room at ...MbS's rebranding exercise on Saudi Arabia and HitlerThe HillSaudi... Read More

Washington PostStudent gunman dies after Maryland school shooting; two other students injuredWashington PostTwo students were critically injured and a gunman died in a shooting at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland Tuesday morning as classes began, according to the Saint Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The gunman who was a student at the school 70 ...Two injured, gunman dead in... Read More

BloombergAsk Voters If They Want More Driverless CarsBloombergThe ugly optics of the Uber self-driving car accident in Tempe highlight bigger ethical problems with the technology. by. Leonid Bershidsky. @Bershidsky More stories by Leonid Bershidsky. March 20, 2018, 7:06 AM PDT. Is hands-off also dangerous ...Can You Sue a Robocar?The AtlanticNo Need For Speed When It Comes to Autonomous VehiclesForbesNo, driverless... Read More

New York TimesDC-area forecast: Wintry mix sours spring's first day, then a significant snow risk Wednesday (UPDATES)Washington Post... * Winter weather advisory for D.C.'s far north and northwest suburbs through 8 p.m. today, except winter storm warning for Frederick and Carroll counties | Winter storm watch late tonight through Wednesday evening entire region except far south ...Winter Storm Toby, the... Read More

Patch.comTrump Wants "Death" For Big Drug Pushers; Guilford Mom AgreesPatch.comSue Kruczek who lost her son to a drug overdose believes President Trump is right in pushing for death for biggest drug pushers in country. By Jack Kramer, Patch Staff | Mar 20, 2018 8:30 am ET | Updated Mar 20, 2018 8:30 am ET. 0. Trump Wants "Death ...Trump Doesn't... Read More

BBC NewsNorthern white rhino: Last male Sudan dies in KenyaBBC NewsThe world's last surviving male northern white rhino has died after months of poor health, his carers say. Sudan, who was 45, lived at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. He was put to sleep on Monday after age-related complications worsened ...Sudan, the last male northern white rhino dies, spelling... Read More