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| Good morning, Daily Briefing readers! Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will face a third day of questioning from senators as she continues the process to become the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Portions of Louisiana, including New Orleans, will begin a difficult cleanup after a tornado ravaged parts of the state Tuesday night. As the Ukraine crisis continues, President Joe Biden will embark on a key international trip today. And Ashleigh Barty shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement at age 25. |
| It's Steve with Wednesday's news. |
| 🌏 "We are too tired to be nervous": Some Ukrainian refugees have returned home, despite the escalating Russian attacks. |
| 🔵 "Our hearts are broken, and we are grieving with our students and staff": Six Oklahoma high school girls were killed when their car collided with a semitruck, officials say. |
| 🦠 Unavailable for the upcoming trip to Europe: White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID for a second time and will work at home during a five-day isolation period. |
| 🔵 "Feeling fine": Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tweeted Tuesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. |
 | | Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in New York in February. | | AP | |
| ⚾ MLB rule changes: The "ghost runner" for extra innings will return in 2022 after all. |
| 🎤 "Should I just quit?" Oscar winner Anne Hathaway floored singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson with her 'Since U Been Gone' cover. |
| 📽 Oscar do's and don'ts: Here's our unsolicited advice for hosts Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes ahead of Sunday's huge show. |
| 🎧 On today's 5 Things podcast, reporter Jordan Mendoza looks into the world's happiest countries. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker. |
| Here's what's happening today: |
Ketanji Brown Jackson to face more questions on third day of Supreme Court confirmation hearings |
| Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faces another day of questions from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, as hearings continue over her historic nomination to be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. Senators asked the judge about a wide range of topics Tuesday, including about her judicial philosophy, her faith, her work as a former federal public defender and sentences she handed down as a District Court judge in Washington. Notably, she fought back against Republican criticism that she is soft on crime while parrying thorny questions about how she would rule in the culture war battles that frequently appear on the docket of the nation's highest court, from abortion to LGBTQ rights. Many of the same themes are likely to emerge again Wednesday as the same 22 members of the committee get a second round of questions. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. ET. |
| ♥ Heartfelt moment: Jackson's comments on motherhood, her husband's tears and other moments |
| 📚 Ted Cruz grilled Ketanji Brown Jackson on 'Antiracist Baby': This is why you should read it. |
| ⚖ USA TODAY Opinion columnist Jonathan Turley: Ketanji Brown Jackson getting the respect that Amy Coney Barrett was denied |
 | | Supreme Court Associate Justice nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee during her confirmation hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Washington. | | Jarrad Henderson, Jarrad Henderson-USA TODAY | |
Tornado strikes New Orleans: 1 reported dead outside city |
| A tornado that hit parts of New Orleans and surrounding areas Tuesday night has resulted in at least one death and prompted search and rescue teams to deploy to the area . Parts of St. Bernard Parish, which borders New Orleans, appeared to take the brunt of the weather's fury, and that is where the fatality occurred. St. Bernard Parish officials gave no details on how the person died; they said multiple other people were injured. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell tweeted late Tuesday that there were no reports of casualties or significant damage to the city and the power utility was working to restore electricity to the 8,000 customers impacted. The tornado was spawned by a storm system that previously caused at least one death and widespread damage in Texas and Oklahoma Monday. The risk of thunderstorms will shift east Wednesday, bringing the potential for tornadoes from northern Florida to eastern Virginia, AccuWeather said. |
| 🔵 'Please don't let me die': Louisiana woman recalls moment tornado swept through her neighborhood |
 | | Danielle Wetzel spoke to the USA TODAY Network about the tornado that hit Louisiana on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. | | USA TODAY graphic | |
Biden embarks on European trip as Ukraine crisis continues on |
| President Joe Biden embarks Wednesday on a four-day trip and huddle with key allies in Brussels and Warsaw, Poland , that will test his ability to navigate Europe's worst crisis since World War II. There are fears that Russia could use chemical or nuclear weapons as its invasion becomes bogged down in the face of logistical problems and fierce Ukrainian resistance. Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, said the president would coordinate with allies on military assistance for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. Biden's first stop is Brussels, where he'll attend back-to-back-to-back meetings Thursday. NATO is holding a hastily arranged emergency summit, where Biden is expected to reiterate his support for Article 5 of the alliance's charter, which commits all members to collective defense if any are attacked. Biden will also participate in meetings of the European Union and the G7, which includes the world's richest democracies. |
| 🌎 'War criminal': As Biden gets personal with Putin, US, Russia relationship hits a dangerous crisis |
| 🌏 Trauma is the only certainty: But experts say there's still hope for refugees escaping Ukraine war. |
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| 🌎 Piercing the propaganda veil: The U.S. government, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, hackers and computer programmers are giving Russians an uncensored view of the Ukraine war. |
| 🔵 Congress let COVID-era relief expire: Millions of kids already have fallen into poverty. |
| 🏠 Bidding wars in New York City: Tenants are scrambling for apartments and rents are skyrocketing as deals seen during COVID vanish. |
| ✈ From the 10-part "Traveling with disabilities" series: Smartphones and technology have alleviated some of the stress of transportation for disabled travelers. But there could be better tech to make the experience smoother. |
| 🏀 From USA TODAY Sports+ on the Big Dance: Oddsmakers say the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 will be midnight for Cinderella. |
| 🏈 The Matt Ryan trade: This is how the quarterback got a second act and went from Atlanta to Indianapolis. | Winners and losers from the deal |
 | | Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan holds his new jersey following a press conference at the NFL team's practice facility onTuesday, March 22, 2022. | | The Associated Press | |
Schools primed for 'militant teacher strikes' over post-COVID pay, benefits and respect |
| In California, Sacramento's teachers' union announced plans late Tuesday to strike Wednesday for higher pay and more staffing. Sacramento City Unified schools want to reach an agreement before that, but buildings will close if the strike proceeds, the district said last week. They're not alone. Teachers unions across the country are actively on strike or preparing to have members walk off the job over many of the same demands. One out of three teachers say they've been verbally harassed or threatened by a student; almost as many report harassment or threats by a parent or a student, according to a American Psychological Association survey. Unions are demanding pay hikes for teachers and for lower-wage school workers, where turnover and shortages have sharply increased. They also want more support services for students, many of whom are struggling academically or socially after two years of disrupted learning. |
No. 1 women's player Barty shocks the tennis world with her retirement |
| Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty, the top-ranked women's player in the world, has announced her retirement from the sport at just 25 years old . Barty, a three-time Grand Slam champion, made the announcement in an Instagram post that went up Wednesday in Australia with a six-minute accompanying video. Saying it was time to "chase other dreams," Barty said she no longer feels compelled to do what she knows is required to be the best she can be at tennis. She added that the decision to step away had been building in recent years. What helped solidify her decision to retire, she said, was her victory in her home country at this year's Australian Open. She became the first Australian to win the event in 44 years. Barty won her first major at the French Open in 2019, before adding a Wimbledon title in 2021. She spent 121 weeks atop the WTA rankings, including the last 114 weeks. |
 | | Ash Barty of Australia celebrates after defeating Danielle Collins of the U.S., in the women's singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 29, 2022. In shock announcement Wednesday. the No. 1-ranked Barty announced that she is retiring from tennis. | | The Associated Press | |
It's #NationalPuppyDay. Embrace the cuteness. |
| Just in time to get you through Hump Day – it's National Puppy Day ! Created in 2006, the day not only celebrates adorable tiny canines, but encourages prospective pet owners to adopt puppies instead of buying them. Animal rights groups have adopted the "Adopt Don't Shop" slogan to spread awareness of inhumane practices at puppy mills, which often supply dogs sold online and at pet stores. So in honor of the day (and because we couldn't resist), we dug through our archives and gathered 10 of our best pups to help ease your mid-week stress. Enjoy! |
 | | Commander, a purebred German shepherd puppy and the newest member of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden's family, plays on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 24, 2021. | | Carolyn Kaster, AP | |
ICYMI: Some of our top stories yesterday |
| 🚨 Tragedy in Pennsylvania: Two state troopers and a civilian were killed after being hit by a suspected driver under the influence. |
| 🔴 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes a proclamation: The Florida swimmer who lost to a trans athlete in the NCAA 500-yard women's freestyle swimming championship event is the "rightful winner." |
| 🏈 NFL mock draft 2022: This is how the trade of Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts and recent free agent signings alter the first round. |
| ✈ Southwest is about to add a new fare class: This is why they are doing it and the perks it might include (for more money). |
| 🔵 "We see no reason to celebrate": Jamaicans shunned Prince William and Duchess Kate's royal visit and demanded slavery reparations. |
📸 Photo of the day: Celebs stun at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 📸 |
 | | Jennifer Lopez accepts the Icon Award at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. | | Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images | |
| Celebrities showed up and showed out for the iHeartRadio Music Awards Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the app throughout 2021, the award show saw some of the hottest musical acts of the moment. The show featured performances from Megan Thee Stallion, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Måneskin and Jennifer Lopez, who was bestowed with the Icon Award. |
| Head here to see more of the best photos from the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards. |
| Contributing: The Associated Press |
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