Washington PostClippers hand Lakers worst loss in franchise historyUSA TODAYLOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Griffin had 20 points and 11 rebounds during three thunderous quarters by the Los Angeles Clippers, who routed the Lakers again 142-94 Thursday night to extend their winning streak to a season-best six games. It was the most …Two Lakers are missing at pointLos Angeles TimesClippers-Lakers, BoxSan Jose Mercury NewsNBA results, March 6San Francisco ChronicleCBSSports.com -OCRegisterall 77 news articles …read more    

Sydney Morning HeraldObama Phones Putin on Ukraine, Offers Diplomatic SolutionsVoice of AmericaU.S. President Barack Obama and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin found little common ground during an hour-long phone call to discuss the crisis in Ukraine. During the call Thursday, the White House says President Obama told Mr. Putin the presence of …Ukraine crisis: US sends fighter jets to Baltic and increases pressure on Vladimir …Telegraph.co.ukForeign Affairs: Does America have to take sides in the Ukrainian crisis?Jerusalem PostPutin: Ukraine move in line with international lawWashington PostReuters -TIME -Hindustan Timesall 6,081 news articles …read more    

MiamiHerald.comGOP presidential hopefuls vie for clout with basemessenger-inquirerOXON HILL, Md. — Republicans vying for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016 auditioned Thursday before some of the nation’s most ardent conservative leaders, calling for the party to unite behind a clear agenda and draw contrasts with Democrats.Christie at conservative conclave: ‘Our ideas are better’Philly.comCPAC Gives Republicans a 2016 PreviewTIMEConservatives Forgive Obama-Hugging Chris ChristieBusinessweekall 676 news articles …read more    

Washington PostSenate blocks changes to how military handles sexual-assault casesThe Plain DealerSen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. speaks at a news conference Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington following a Senate vote on military sexual assaults. The Senate blocked a bill that would have stripped senior military commanders of their authority to …Kirsten Gillibrand’s sexual assault bill derailedPoliticoSenate Rejects Blocking Military Commanders From Sexual Assault CasesNew York TimesSenate Blocks Bill to Reform Military Sexual-Assault CasesTIMEKSDK -Times Dailyall 523 news articles …read more    

Washington PostLakers suffer worst defeat in club history, 48 points, to ClippersLos Angeles TimesClippers 142, Lakers 94 (end of regulation). The Clippers dismantled the Lakers, embarrassing the 16-time championship franchise with a 48-point thrashing — the worst defeat in Lakers’ history. While the Lakers stayed within two points after a quarter, they …Clippers Blow out Lakers Again 142-94ABC NewsClippers-Lakers, BoxSan Jose Mercury NewsGame Recap: Lakers Take Devastating Loss To the ClippersLakers NationGMA News -Culver City Observer -San Bernardino Sunall 45 news articles …read more    

ABC NewsDramatic Testimony Highlights First Week of Oscar Pistorius Murder TrialVoice of AmericaPRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — The long-awaited murder trial of South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius began this week, bringing with it drama and explosive testimony. The first week of Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial has delivered as many twists and turns as …Neighbor who heard screams, shots to testify again in Pistorius trialCNNPistorius trial hears Steenkamp injuries detailWashington PostJeff Rossen: Pistorius a ‘Broken Man’NBCNews.comNew York Daily News -NEWS.com.au -The New Age Onlineall 1,453 news articles …read more    

Economic TimesObama, Japanese PM discuss Ukraine in phone callBusinessweekWASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama spoke with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (shin-zoh ah-bay) about the situation in Ukraine and both leaders agree that Russia’s actions threaten international peace and security.Japan’s Leader Stands with US on UkraineNBCNews.comPresident Obama And Prime Minister Abe Agree Russia’s Moves In Ukraine …International Business TimesKennedy Urges Japan, South Korea to Resolve Diplomatic RowBloombergThe Star Online -Times of India -Xinhuaall 53 news articles …read more    

Washington PostRussia, US still far apart on Ukraine, says PutinReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said Russia and the United States still stood far apart over Ukraine, but the two countries should not sacrifice relations over a disagreement on an individual, albeit very important, international problem.Putin: Ukraine move in line with international lawWashington PostAll About Putin: Understanding Team Obama’s Personal Gibes Over UkraineTIMEPutin Urged to Ease Crimea Crisis Under Sanctions ThreatBloombergHindustan Times -Telegraph.co.uk -Sydney Morning Heraldall 5,944 news articles …read more    

RTPutin Urged to Ease Crimea Crisis Under Sanctions ThreatBusinessweekVladimir Putin, Russia’s president, chairs a government meeting in his Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow on March 5, 2014. Photographer: Alexey Druzhinin/AFP/Getty Images. The U.S. and European Union put Russian President Vladimir Putin on …UPDATE 6-Obama warns on Crimea, orders sanctions over Russian moves in …ReutersAll About Putin: Understanding Team Obama’s Personal Gibes Over UkraineTIMEObama urges Putin to withdraw troops from CrimeaTelegraph.co.ukBBC News -Hindustan Timesall 6,038 news articles …read more    

Boston GlobeBack in time with ‘Mr. Peabody’Boston GlobeEven though it first aired on TV more than half a century ago, “Peabody’s Improbable History” still feels a little ahead of its time. The cartoon adventures of time-traveling brainiac dog Mr. Peabody (that’s pronounced pea-BODY, locals) and his adopted human …Review: Sweet ‘Mr. Peabody & Sherman’ is a funny, smart, cheerful movieThe Detroit NewsMr. Peabody & Sherman: A dog-gone great timeBaltimore Post-ExaminerMr. Peabody and Sherman time-travel to the 21st century for new movieThe Providence JournalBuffalo News -New York Post -Herald Sunall 298 news articles …read more