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Reports confirmed that 16 people died in a stampede during a massive government job recruitment drive involving roughly 500,000 applicants.

On March 17, 2014, the following major news events occurred: March 17 2014 News

Government forces, supported by Hezbollah, seized the strategic rebel-held town of Yabrud near the Lebanese border. Reports confirmed that 16 people died in a

Renowned fashion designer and long-time partner of Mick Jagger, L’Wren Scott , was found dead in her Manhattan apartment in an apparent suicide. Actor Wayne Knight , famous for his role

Actor Wayne Knight , famous for his role in Seinfeld , took to Twitter to debunk a viral hoax claiming he had died in a car accident. News Roundup and Notes: Just Security

Florida was named the top-seeded team for the 2014 NCAA basketball tournament as the brackets were officially set.

President Barack Obama announced new sanctions targeting Russian and Ukrainian officials responsible for the "illegal referendum," stating the U.S. would not recognize the secession.