10 things to know for Friday
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This image provided by the U.S. Marine Corps shows snow covering one of Marine Corps Base Quantico’s many signs Wednesday March 6, 2013. Three people, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting at Marine Base Quantico, a base spokesman said early Friday March 22, 2013. Lt. Agustin Solivan said they believe the suspect, whose name wasn't released, is a staff member at the officer candidate school at the base. No information on the victim was immediately released.
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. DEADLY SHOOTING AT QUANTICO
Three Marines, including the suspected gunman who was believed to be a staff member at the officer candidate school, are dead at the base in Virginia. Click here for story
2. ASSAD MAKES PROMISE AFTER MOSQUE BOMBING
Syria's president vows to rid the country of Muslim extremists whom he blamed for a suicide bombing that killed 42 people, including a top Sunni preacher. Click here for story
3. CYPRUS SEEKS ECONOMY-SAVING PLAN
Cypriot authorities are trying to put together a plan they hope will persuade international lenders to provide the money the country needs to avoid bankruptcy. Click here for story
4. TWIST IN COLORADO CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR CASE
A parolee is critically wounded by Texas police after a 100-mph car chase, and investigators rush to determine whether he is linked to the slaying of Colorado's state prisons chief. Click here for story
5. WHERE THE PRESIDENT IS IN THE MIDEAST
Wrapping up a three-day visit to Israel, Obama is paying his respects to heroes of Israel and victims of the Holocaust, as well as touring the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Click here for story
6. WHAT'S IN STORE FOR TOP EARNERS
Democrats controlling the Senate appear on track to pass their first budget in four years, promising a second, almost $1 trillion round of tax increases. Click here for story
7. WHERE STUDENTS ARE GETTING A HARSH MATH LESSON
Dozens of Chicago schools face closure to help shore up finances in a city with a $1 billion budget shortfall. Click here for story
8. UPON FURTHER REVIEW ...
South Korean investigators say they mistakenly identified a Chinese Internet address as the source of a cyberattack that paralyzed tens of thousands of computers at banks and broadcasters. Click here for story
9. WHAT THIS CROONER THINKS OF WINEHOUSE
Tony Bennett believes Amy Winehouse, who died at 27, lived a complete life because she was able to achieve her goal: becoming a respected musician. Click here for story
10. IVY LEAGUERS PROVIDE FIRST SHOCKER OF NCAAs
Harvard — known for producing U.S. presidents, Supreme Court justices and Nobel Prize winners — earns its first NCAA tournament win with a 68-62 upset of No. 3 seed New Mexico. Click here for story
Mar 22, 2013 at 9:25 a.m.
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