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Sun Mar 17 2024

Catch up. Quick.

What happened this weekend? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for elections that could see him removed from power. Russian President Vladimir Putin was set to secure another six-year term in an election critics have derided as a "sham." And get your brackets ready: NCAA basketball's March Madness is here.

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Netanyahu blasts Sen. Schumer: 'We're not a banana republic'

Relatives and supporters of the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group block a road during a rally calling for their release, in Tel Aviv, Israel on March 16, 2024.

Netanyahu said the only government Israel and the U.S. should be working to bring down now is "Hamas tyranny.'

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Auburn Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (2) shoots against Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) in the second half in the SEC tournament championship game.

Men's March Madness bracket updates: See who makes the cut

Selection Sunday will unveil the 68-team men's college basketball bracket, setting the stage for March Madness as they all chase a national title.

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Mar 10, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates her three-point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Target Center.

Women's March Madness updates: What to know about the bracket

The women's bracket for March Madness will be revealed during the Selection Sunday show tonight. Find out where Caitlin Clark and other stars land.

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Voters line up at a polling station in St. Petersburg, Russia, at noon local time on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The Russian opposition called on people to head to polling stations at noon on Sunday in protest during votin on the last day of a presidential election.

Early results show Putin cruising to victory in Russian election called 'sham'

Long lines formed at some Russian polling places at noon Sunday, apparently in support of the "Noon Against Putin" protest.

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Falls police and other departments from lower bucks stage near Pennsbury High School after a report to shelter in place was sent to to township residents Saturday morning.

3 dead in suburb shootings that prompted shelter-in-place

A St. Patrick's Day parade was canceled and residents of suburban Philadelphia were told to shelter in place. A suspect was in custody Saturday night.

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(COMBO) This combination of file photos made on March 14, 2024, shows the logos of the following online services and platforms: (Top, L-R) TikTok; Facebook; Instagram; X; (bottom L-R) Google; YouTube; Snapchat and Bing. The EU on March 14, 2024, wielded a powerful new digital law to press eight online services and platforms on the AI risks for upcoming elections in the 27-nation bloc, including from deepfakes. In a flurry of actions taken under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Commission quizzed TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, Google, YouTube, Snapchat and Bing on what they were doing to counter those risks. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS ASFOURILIONEL BONAVENTUREKIRILL KUDRYAVTSEVALAIN JOCARDDENIS CHARLETFRED DUFOUR/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2076694984

Social media case at Supreme court tests limits of federal persuasion

Social media cases before the Supreme Court may present a "once in a generation" chance to define how far governments can go to affect online content.

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The Chicago Bears are trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Another QB domino falls: Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers

The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, officially ending the first-round pick's time in the Windy City.

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Riley Strain, 22, was last seen by friends at a Broadway bar on Friday, March 8, 2024 while visiting Nashville from the University of Missouri, authorities say.

Riley Strain disappearance timeline: From Nashville bar to latest developments

Search efforts continue for missing college student Riley Strain. He was last seen in Nashville on March 8.

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This undated handout photo provided by the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, shows a sheep nicknamed Montana Mountain King that was part of unlawful scheme to create large, hybrid species of wild sheep for sale to hunting preserves in Texas. A Montana man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to federal wildlife trafficking charges in the case.

Montana rancher created, sold 'giant hybrid sheep,' feds say

Arthur 'Jack' Schubarth, an 80-year-old rancher from Montana, pleaded guilty to creating giant hybrid Marco polo sheep and selling them at high prices

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Kristen Stewart arrives at the premiere of "Love Lies Bleeding" on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: CAPS105

Kristen Stewart claps back at critics of risqué Rolling Stone cover

Kristen Stewart is opening up about her risqué Rolling Stone cover after Stephen Colbert said CBS asked him not to show the spread on "The Late Show."

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