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Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, March 30 - CBS News

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CBS News Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, March 30 CBS News The winning numbers drawn for Friday's Mega Millions drawing were 11, 28, 31, 46 and 59. The Mega Ball number was 1. The multi-state lottery's jackpot was $521 million, the fourth-largest lottery prize in the game's history. The $521 million prize is ... Mega Millions jackpot tops $500 million for only the fourth time CNBC Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $521M lottery drawing? Live results (3/30/18) NJ.com Check your tickets! Mega Millions numbers drawn in $521M jackpot fox6now.com Chicago Tribune  - NOLA.com  - WMUR Manchester  - Patch.com all 185 news articles » from Nation - Google News https://ift.tt/2Gqsk8O

Kentucky teachers shut down multiple school systems, in uproar over pension bill - Washington Post

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Washington Post Kentucky teachers shut down multiple school systems, in uproar over pension bill Washington Post Multiple school systems in Kentucky were forced to close Friday, as teacher absences soared amid growing protest over legislation that educators say would strike a blow to pension plans. Teachers from across the state descended on the capitol in ... Irate Teachers Skip Class Across Kentucky To Protest Surprise Pension Overhaul NPR Teacher sick-out forces Kentucky districts to cancel classes The Mercury News Teacher 'sick out' against pension bill shuts down Kentucky schools The Courier-Journal Education Week  - U.S. News & World Report  - WLWT Cincinnati  - WHAS11.com all 221 news articles » from Nation - Google News https://ift.tt/2GnlEfM

Protesting Howard University students take over administration building - CNN

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CNN Protesting Howard University students take over administration building CNN (CNN) A group of Howard University students say they've taken control of the school's administration building and won't leave until their demands -- including the resignation of the university president -- are met. They are protesting after university ... 'We Are Staying': Howard University Students Continue Sit-In, Say Officials Haven't Read Demands NBC4 Washington Howard University students occupy administration building amid financial aid scandal Washington Post Tyrone Hankerson Jr. tells Roland Martin he's being used to take down Howard University President Wayne Frederick TheGrio (blog) Howard Newsroom - Howard University  - NBC4 Washington all 112 news articles » from Nation - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ieyc5m

Trump declares April National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - CNN

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CNN Trump declares April National Sexual Assault Awareness Month CNN Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Friday designating April as National Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, April has been Sexual Assault Awareness Month since 2001 in ... President Who Bragged Of Groping Women Declares Sexual Assault Awareness Month HuffPost Trump declares April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month USA TODAY Trump declares April sexual assault prevention month The Hill (blog) New York Post  - VICE News  - CIproud.com  - Daily Mail all 54 news articles » from Nation - Google News https://ift.tt/2GnlzZw

Kirbyjon Caldwell, famed Houston megachurch pastor, sold millions in worthless bonds, feds charge - Washington Post

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Washington Post Kirbyjon Caldwell, famed Houston megachurch pastor, sold millions in worthless bonds, feds charge Washington Post A Houston megachurch pastor and longtime spiritual adviser to President George W. Bush was indicted in federal court Thursday on claims that he sold more than $1 million in worthless Chinese bonds to vulnerable and elderly investors, some of whom lost ... Megachurch pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell denies claims of cheating investors Chron.com Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell '100 percent not guilty,' attorney says KHOU.com Houston megachurch pastor, accomplice bilked investors out of more than $1M: Feds CBS News KTRK-TV  - USA TODAY  - Newsweek  - Department of Justice all 65 news articles » from Nation - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ilh3ay

Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pUEq30

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRZZRG

Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GE5PR4

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5GdLg

Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara

The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E82WTl

North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms

It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpUctI

Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7hC8P

Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uxTkSt

Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IgMJh6

Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gpppgs

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E3X1Pb

Easter: Irish pubs lift Good Friday alcohol ban

Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ifg8bj

Australia ball-tampering: David Warner's tearful apology

Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pS1NuW

Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uyDoiR

Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSSR8F

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E7nxHd

Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSWv1h

Mattis to Bolton: I hear you're the devil incarnate

The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUAk2X

Colorado senator explains 'white privilege' to colleagues

Irene Aguilar speaks as lawmakers debate a bill to allow business-owners to pre-emptively shoot intruders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pPfmKP

Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4kUK6

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pTIeBo

NZ seniors' group hits back at 'elderly driver' plates

Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J22GZD

Czechs consider national anthem update

Olympic Committee launches new arrangements to mark state's 100th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IdXaSA

Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands

An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8KX2H

Spring in Tashkent: Is Uzbekistan really opening up?

There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gl437X

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IiMF06

Schwarzenegger says 'I'm back' after recovery from heart surgery

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Actor and former bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent heart surgery to replace a valve that was originally replaced 20 years ago, waking up with the words "I'm back" in a twist on his catchphrase, a spokesman said on Friday. from Reuters: Entertainment News https://ift.tt/2pRQSkR

Pippa Middleton's father-in-law under investigation in France over suspected rape

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PARIS (Reuters) - The father-in-law of Pippa Middleton, whose sister Kate is married to Britain's Prince William, has been placed under formal investigation over suspected rape of a minor, a court source told Reuters on Friday. from Reuters: Entertainment News https://ift.tt/2IhPgHY

Exclusive: Google employees organize to fight cyber bullying at work

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - About 100 Google U.S. employees concerned about cyber bullying inside the company have organized into a group proposing new policies for conduct at the unit of Alphabet Inc, five people involved in the effort said in recent interviews. from Reuters: Business News https://ift.tt/2uuVpOI

Snapchat parent cuts 7 percent of its global workforce in March

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(Reuters) - Snap Inc on Friday said it cut 7 percent of its global workforce in March, as disclosed by it in a regulatory filing https://ift.tt/2GrM1wP. from Reuters: Business News https://ift.tt/2pQFRQW

U.S. judge certifies Goldman Sachs gender bias class action

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled that women accusing Goldman Sachs Group Inc of discriminating against them in pay, promotions and performance reviews may pursue their claims as a group in a class-action lawsuit. from Reuters: Business News https://ift.tt/2GnMiRx

U.S. explores including wage factor in NAFTA auto rules: sources

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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. trade negotiators have floated a plan to introduce rules under a reworked NAFTA that stipulate a certain amount of automotive production must be carried out in areas paying higher salaries, two sources familiar with the matter said. from Reuters: Business News https://ift.tt/2uwFmAf

How Seoul raced to conclude U.S. trade deal ahead of North Korea talks

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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean trade officials braved snowstorms, ate instant noodles to save time and spent weeks hotel-hopping in Washington as they raced to overcome major trade hurdles with their U.S. ally ahead of high-stakes nuclear discussions with North Korea. from Reuters: Business News https://ift.tt/2Ea25le

Judge Temporarily Stops U.S. From Blocking Undocumented Teenagers’ Abortions

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IgOuuz

Tesla Says Crashed Vehicle Had Been on Autopilot Before Fatal Accident

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By GREGORY SCHMIDT from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2J3d1ER

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Lover for a Day’ and ‘Operation Odessa’

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H0EXsr

Notre Dame, a UConn Nemesis, Topples the Huskies in a Final Four Thriller

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By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2J9KJs2

Fox's Ingraham to take week off as advertisers flee amid controversy

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March 31 (Reuters) - Fox News show host Laura Ingraham announced on her show late Friday that she is taking next week off, after almost a dozen advertisers dropped her show after the conservative pundit mocked a teenage survivor of the Florida school massacre on Twitter. from Reuters: Company News https://ift.tt/2GpVokU

UPDATE 1-Tesla says crashed vehicle had been on autopilot prior to accident

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LOS GATOS, California March 30 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc said on Friday that a Tesla Model X involved a fatal crash in California last week had activated its Autopilot system, raising new questions about the semi-autonomous system that handles some driving tasks. from Reuters: Company News https://ift.tt/2Go1k9V