Russia Thwarts Protests Over the Blocking of a Popular Messaging App, but Frustration Persists

In one Russian city, officials blocked a rally due to a “tree inspection.” Elsewhere, they blamed snow removal problems or still-existing COVID-19 restrictions. And in one location, administrators argued that the reason for the protest didn’t exist. Authorities in nearly a dozen Russian regions in recent weeks cited various excuses to prevent demonstrations against internet …

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DOJ Seeks to Drop Criminal Case Tied to Police Killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020

WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on ⁠Friday ⁠moved to drop a criminal case against ⁠two former police officers in Louisville, Kentucky, who were accused of falsifying a search ​warrant that led colleagues to fatally shoot Breonna Taylor, a Black medical worker, in 2020. In a court filing, DOJ lawyers said ‌they …

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Winning Numbers Drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

ATLANTA (AP) — The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 11-20-51-55-63, Mega Ball: 4 (eleven, twenty, fifty-one, fifty-five, sixty-three, Mega Ball: four Estimated jackpot: $50 million Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Photos You Should See – March …

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Israel Attacks Tehran, Beirut as US Sends Marines to Middle East

By Jana Choukeir, Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) – The Israeli military struck Iran and Beirut ⁠on ⁠Saturday as the U.S. was sending thousands more Marines to ⁠the Middle East and President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to help open the Strait of Hormuz. More ​than …

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