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Facebook outage drives millions to look for something to do    The Jerusalem Post Much of the Western world went into panic Wednesday and into Thursday when Facebook, the social networking platform used by billions worldwide, went down ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2CkBOlV

Dick Dale, Surf Guitar Legend, Dead At 81    NPR Dick Dale: 'King of Surf Rock' guitarist dies aged 81    BBC News Dick Dale, King of the Surf Guitar, Is Dead at 81    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2TXDlZ6

Theranos doc's director: Elizabeth Holmes is like Steve Jobs, Scientology, Enron    CNET Why Are We So Obsessed with Elizabeth Holmes? Alex Gibney Unpacks His New HBO Documentary The Inventor    TIME The Inventor review – ordinary documentary about extraordinary crime    The Guardian Where ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes got her start: Part 1    ABC News Elizabeth Holmes’ Scam Is Over, But Her Story Will Go On Forever    BuzzFeed News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2CnD1ZV

90 Day Fiancé Star Evelyn Takes Katy Perry's Breath Away During American Idol Audition    E! NEWS Ashley Hess Serenades Katy, Luke and Lionel in AMAZING Audition - American Idol 2019 on ABC    American Idol Small town Michigan nurse 'dumbfounds' 'American Idol' judges during his audition    MLive.com 'American Idol': Alyssa Raghu Returns Much to Judges' Surprise    PopCulture.com Gaba Sings With Egg Donor Mom In MIRACLE Audition - American Idol 2019 on ABC    American Idol View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Jh00eL

NCAA tournament 2019: What to know about every team in the bracket    ESPN The 68 teams have been revealed for the 2019 NCAA tournament. Here's your brief look at every one. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2uaeJ0O

NCAA tournament 2019 bracket help: Four smartest first-round upset picks of March Madness    USA TODAY Winning your NCAA tournament pool is contingent on making smart picks. Here's a look at the four best bets for bracket-busting by double-digit seeds. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2UKYt2c

16 things to know about NCAA tournament's East region, plus who wins    Yahoo Sports Florida State vs. Duke Condensed Game | 2018-19 ACC Basketball    ACC Digital Network Cam Johnson had a last ACC Tournament to remember    Tar Heel Blog Duke's Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett 'locked in' for NCAA tournament | ESPN Bracketology    ESPN Jones carries on family tradition by coming up big in big game for Duke    North State Journal View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Y5r4kA

Jorge Masvidal says he would have no problem fighting for UFC title before friend Colby Covington    Bloody Elbow Fighters brawl backstage after UFC main event    ESPN Masvidal involved in major backstage punch up after Till KO    Liverpool Echo UFC London - The 6th Round Post-Fight Show    Bloody Elbow View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Coiqoj

Painted lady butterflies number in millions in massive migration spectacle in California    Boston 25 News Mass Migration of Painted Lady Butterflies Entrances Californians    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2udi6UJ

PM Jacinda Ardern says detail of gun law reforms will come within days after Christchurch attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HKnHtV

Ethiopia sees 'similarities' between last week's plane crash and last year's disaster off Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HGlnUv

Tributes pour in for the "King of Surf Rock", whose music featured in the classic film Pulp Fiction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y6R0N1

The fireball is the second most powerful in 30 years and the biggest since Chelyabinsk in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od6Tg3

The supreme court backs appellants who argue that Michael Ben-Ari has displayed anti-Arab racism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HqgaRu

Two trains collide during a new signal system trial, threatening travel disruption for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TKuvP2

President Aleksandar Vucic is refusing to bow to opposition calls for media and electoral reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OaveDt

Rescue workers struggle to reach remote parts of Papua province, amid fears the death toll could rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HqNo2W

New York Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand joins an increasingly crowded race for the party's nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W5cwj4

Two pupils are among 31 people killed as Cyclone Idai hits Zimbabwe after Mozambique and Malawi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HqmoAM

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank are to launch formal merger talks as they struggle to grow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JjJ5IM

Mahfuza Akhter Kiron was arrested after saying that PM Sheikh Hasina was neglecting football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W4RC3C

Details of gun law reforms will come within days following the Christchurch shootings, Jacinda Ardern says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TQHa2u

Among those offering support, church-goers are fundraising to help their Muslim neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FhAF0u

Farid Ahmed's wife Hosne, 44, was killed while searching for him in Christchurch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrML9B

How the BBC discovered elite Russian troops were involved in the annexation of Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TUXsr4

A five-month-old boy is rescued by soldiers after Indonesia's Papua province is hit by flash floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ucIVIF

Sanaz (not her real name) ran away from home aged 13 after taking an overdose in a bid to escape from a forced marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1t0KY

A chance photo of a makeshift football shirt changed a Kenyan boy's life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FgLaAX

Few landing strips in the Amazon have been registered, so pilots have to file fake flight plans - making it hard to find them if they go missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiCwpH

Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen is the face of a policy that provokes condemnation because of its impact on children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y62ShV

The Christchurch mosque attacks have stunned Muslims and non-Muslims alike, writes Jay Savage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HDMqQg

Companies have slashed prices and thrown in freebies to attract users - but is this sustainable? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CqSNmH

After 20 years in power, Abdelaziz Bouteflika says he will stand down - but protesters are not satisfied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TVhJwx

Angel Sanz Briz is honoured by Israel for rescuing Jews in WW2, but not well known in his native Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXvJFW

A look at the NCAA tournament’s Midwest Regional: TOP SEEDS [ 1 NORTH CAROLINA ] The Tar Heels play at one of the fastest paces in the country with freshman point guard Coby White (16.3 points, 4.1 assists per game) running the show. [ 2 KENTUCKY ] Stanford graduate transfer Reid Travis combines... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ncaa-midwest-regional-preview-20190317-story.html>

The public address announcer at Staples Center began the chant of “Lou! Lou! Lou!” And soon the rest of the crowd joined in, the chorus getting louder and louder, the celebration growing and growing, just like the legend of Lou Williams. He provided another thrilling moment Sunday with a game-winning... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-nets-20190317-story.html>

A look at the NCAA tournament’s South Regional: TOP SEEDS [ 1 VIRGINIA ] Coach Tony Bennett and many of his players still remember last season, when the top-seeded Cavaliers lost to No. 16 seed Maryland Baltimore County in the first round. [ 2 TENNESSEE ] The Volunteers finally have a team that... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ncaa-south-regional-preview-20190317-story.html>

Hindered by darkness, fast-moving water and difficult terrain, authorities called off their search Sunday night for a missing 5-year-old girl who fell into the Stanislaus River in Knights Ferry. The girl slipped off the rocks and fell into the water about 5 p.m. near the 330-foot Knights Ferry... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-missing-girl-stanislaus-river-20190317-story.html>

If they could schedule all of their games on St. Patrick’s Day, maybe the Anaheim Ducks would be preparing for the playoffs, not merely trying to build momentum for next season. The team has had the luck of the Irish on its side on March 17 and that trend continued Sunday night with a 3-2 victory... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/ducks/la-sp-ducks-panthers-20190317-story.html>

A look at the NCAA tournament’s West Regional: TOP SEEDS {1 GONZAGA ] Remember when the Bulldogs were considered plucky underdogs? That seems like eons ago for a team that secured a top seeding for the second time in three years. [ 2 MICHIGAN ] Defending West Regional champions have gone 11-6 since... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ncaa-west-regional-preview-20190317-story.html>

A look at the NCAA tournament’s East Regional: TOP SEEDS [ 1 DUKE ] The Blue Devils are the top seed overall and favorite to win the tournament with a loaded roster that includes three potential top-five picks in June’s NBA draft. [ 2 MICHIGAN STATE] The Spartans rolled to their sixth Big Ten Conference... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ncaa-east-regional-preview-20190317-story.html>

The school is known for its lofty academics and goofy nickname and doesn’t have a football team but does have the L.A. Rams. UC Irvine — and Anteater Nation — is in the NCAA tournament for just the second time ever, another story of basketball hope reemerging on the same campus where the Rams hold... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-irvine-kansas-state-ncaa-20190317-story.html>

The Rams’ search for quarterback Jared Goff’s backup is moving forward. On Monday, former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is scheduled to visit the Rams, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Bortles, 26, was released by the Jaguars last week as the team prepared to sign... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-blake-bortles-rams-20190317-story.html>

A 9,000-gallon tanker truck leaking gasoline caught fire and triggered multiple explosions in South Los Angeles early Sunday, igniting surrounding structures and sending a huge column of black smoke into the air, authorities said. L.A. fire officials arrived at the scene in the 200 block of West... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-natural-gas-leak-explosion-20190317-story.html>

Two drop shots, two shots among the hundreds that Roger Federer hit during his stroll to the finals of the BNP Paribas Open, made the difference between the Swiss master capturing a record sixth championship here and Austria’s Dominic Thiem instead clutching the victor’s trophy and joking he was... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-bnp-paribas-open-mens-final-20190317-story.html>

Calling the stampede a “poppy nightmare,” Lake Elsinore officials announced Sunday they had shut access to the popular poppy fields in Walker Canyon, where crowds had descended in recent weeks to see the super bloom of wildflowers. “The situation has escalated beyond [our] available resources,”... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-super-bloom-poppy-fields-lake-elsinore-20190317-story.html>

The call came Friday afternoon from Cleveland, where Eric Gross grabbed a minute before Buffalo’s conference tournament semifinal to perform a key part of his job as the school’s deputy director of athletics. The Bulls — Arizona fans know them as the squad that stopped eventual No. 1 draft pick... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-ncaa-tournament-20190317-story.html>

No. 13 UC Irvine vs. No. 4 Kansas State FRIDAY AT SAP CENTER, SAN JOSE How they got here: Irvine won the Big West Conference regular-season and tournament championships to earn an automatic berth. Kansas State, ranked 15th in the latest Associated Press poll, claimed a share of the Big 12 regular-season... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-irvine-kansas-state-matchup-20190317-story.html>

When it was over, after all the drama of winning the women’s singles championship at Indian Wells against odds similar to winning the lottery, when every bit of physical relief and mental joy had begun to wash over her, Bianca Andreescu found her ultimate comfort zone. There, on one of the most... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-bnp-paribas-open-womens-final-20190317-story.html>

SERIES The Voice Blind auditions continue. 8 p.m. NBC American Idol Auditions from Los Angeles, New York, Louisville, Ky. and Denver. 8 p.m. ABC Shadowhunters Isabelle (Emeraude Toubia) turns to her brother (Matthew Daddario) for help as she continues her crusade to uncover the truth about rumors... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0318-tvhighlights-20190318-story.html>

There’s a certain degree of repetitive madness at this time every March for CBS lead college basketball producer Mark Wolff. Within about 15 minutes after he ties everything together for the network’s broadcast of the Big Ten Conference championship game in Chicago, the hourlong NCAA men’s tournament... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-sports-media-20190317-story.html>

Authorities are investigating whether two small bear cubs found earlier this month along Highway 96 in Northern California were poached from their mother. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife asked on Twitter for the public’s help in learning more about the cubs. The cubs were found in... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-bear-cubs-poaching-investigation-20190317-story.html>

Nearly 60 years ago, surfers flocked to the waves along Newport Beach to try mastering the new craze. When the sun set, they needed someplace to dance and Dick Dale delivered it at Rendezvous Ballroom on the Balboa Peninsula. Nearly every week for two years, Dale and his band packed over 3,000... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-dick-dale-obit-20190317-story.html>

He spent just three years on this Earth; but in some ways, a friend said, he seemed like an old soul. Before he became the youngest known victim of Christchurch's mass shooting, 3-year-old Mucad Ibrahim had possessed intelligence beyond his years, and an affinity for his elders. On Friday, when... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-new-zealand-youngest-victim-20190317-story.html>

Austin Dillon won the perseverance award at the Auto Club 400 on Sunday. After winning the pole position Friday, the driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet got sick Saturday night and did not feel better as the race was about to start. His team, Richard Childress Racing, had a standby driver just in case:... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-auto-club-400-notes-20190317-story.html>

Tom Hatten, who died Saturday at the age of 92 , was best known for showing "Popeye" cartoons on local Los Angeles television. This might seem to some an insignificant sort of credit. But as the host of "The Pier 5 Club" and then “The Popeye Show,” which ran on KTLA-TV Channel 5 (a station formerly... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-tom-hatten-appreciation-20190317-story.html>

The San Diego Padres defeated the Angels 6-2 on Sunday at Peoria Sports Complex. With the loss, the Angels fell to 11-11-4 in the Cactus League. AT THE PLATE: David Fletcher was the only Angels batter with a multihit performance, going two for four with one run scored. … Peter Bourjos went hitless... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-angels-padres-20190317-story.html>

A suspected gunman who caused a panic among shoppers and forced the closure of the Westfield Century City Mall on Friday has been arrested, police said. Nicholas K. Oates, 25, was arrested Saturday night after officers saw him at the Venice Beach boardwalk, Los Angeles police said. He was taken... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-century-city-mall-suspect-20190316-story.html>

Pitcher Andrew Heaney will not be on the Angels ’ opening day roster, manager Brad Ausmus announced Sunday. Heaney is recovering from elbow inflammation, and Ausmus said he would be on the injured list for opening day. Heaney missed time last season with elbow inflammation, and Ausmus announced... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-andrew-heaney-angels-20190317-story.html>

Upstart party turns cannabis into key Israeli election issue The Cinderella story of Israel's current election campaign is a fringe party led by an ultranationalist libertarian with a criminal record who vows to legalize marijuana, and seems to diverge dramatically from the long list of quirky candidates of the past who have drawn attention to their improbable runs for parliament. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HsWSe4

China says 13,000 Xinjiang 'terrorists' arrested since 2014 China says it has arrested nearly 13,000 people it describes as terrorists in the traditionally Islamic region of Xinjiang since 2014 and broken up hundreds of "terrorist gangs." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Oa0u5q

Flash floods, earthquake in Indonesia kill dozens Flash floods and mudslides triggered by downpours tore through mountainside villages in Indonesia's easternmost province, killing at least 58 people, disaster officials said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TJSM87

Subway first step in easing Indonesia capital's carmageddon Commuting in Indonesia's gridlocked capital will for some involve less frustration, sweat and fumes when its first subway line opens later this month. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UF4dKI

US-bound flights cancelled after fire at Toronto's airport A fire at Toronto Pearson International Airport has caused officials to cancel all U.S.-bound flights from Terminal 1. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HEFId1

Ex-Putin adviser who died under mysterious circumstances in US had broken neck bone, report says A former key adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered a broken bone in his neck "at or near the time of his death" in a Washington, D.C. hotel room in November 2015, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported Saturday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TVrgUl

The Latest: Christchurch gun store sold 4 weapons to suspect The Latest on the mosque shootings in New Zealand (all times local): 2:20 p.m. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2O9Csr6

Families of Christchurch dead in agonizing wait for burials Families of the 50 people killed in the Christchurch mosque shootings are enduring an increasingly agonizing wait for the bodies of victims to be released as New Zealand reels from the unprecedented tragedy. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HoFCXH

Catholic Church criticizes amnesty proposal in El Salvador Catholic Church leaders in El Salvador have condemned a proposal being considered by lawmakers that would grant amnesty to those who committed serious crimes during the country's civil conflict in the 1980s and early 1990s. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Hp3qdT

New Zealand mourns fifty killed in Christchurch shooting Jacqui Heinrich reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2JtnXj4

DNA match leads to arrest in 1999 Alabama slaying, rape case Authorities in Alabama say a DNA match found through a genealogy website has led to an arrest in decades-old slaying and rape case. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2FeQow9

Pediatrician to be sentenced for assaulting 31 children A former Pennsylvania pediatrician is scheduled for sentencing Monday in the sexual assault of 31 children, most of them patients, in a case that state medical regulators failed to act on nearly two decades ago. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OaenQT

Search for girl, 5, who vanished in California river called off for night, to resume Authorities in Stanislaus, Calif., announced late Sunday that the search for a 5-year-old girl who earlier slipped on rocks and fell into a river in the area has been called off for the night and will continue in the morning. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HslR18

San Francisco Bay Area homeowner taking flak for dinosaurs in front of ‘Flintstone House’ A San Francisco Bay Area town is suing the owner of the quirky Flintstone House, alleging she violated local codes when she put dinosaur sculptures in the backyard and made other landscaping changes that caused local officials to declare it a public nuisance. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TcsYMH

Charge upgraded to murder for Memphis boy, 11, in shooting Police in Tennessee say an 11-year-old boy now faces a murder charge after a teenager he is accused of shooting died. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Tfa9bE

California boy, 5, sworn in as junior officer by cops at his birthday party A boy in California loves the police, and got a special birthday treat as he turned five years old from the men and women in blue. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2W7DLJX

Nashville police officer dragged by 4-wheeler in 'reckless and willful act of endangerment' Police in Nashville, Tenn., are searching for the driver of an off-road vehicle that hit one of their officers and dragged him through downtown over the weekend, in an incident caught on video.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UH2rJ0

American Workforce Policy Advisory Board member Gov. Reynolds weighs in on the current jobs landscape Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds discusses what her state is doing to meet the challenges of the 21st century jobs landscape. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VZp4IW

Fugitive wanted for killing off-duty NYPD cop caught 2 decades later A 43-year-old man wanted in the killing of an NYPD cop two decades ago was busted Friday in Florida. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2YcQrkK

Deadly Midwest floods trigger new evacuations; at least 2 missing Residents in parts of southwestern Iowa were forced out of their homes Sunday as a torrent of Missouri River water flowed over and through levees, putting them in a situation similar to hundreds of people in neighboring Nebraska who have been displaced by the late-winter flood. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2FhQgNl

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