Top Stories: Search For Missing Jet Narrows; Westboro Baptist Founder Dies

Good afternoon.

Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here’s what has been happening so far today:

— Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia

— Ukrainian Troops’ Departure From Crimea Isn’t A Simple Matter

— U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials

— Westboro Baptist Church Founder Rev. Fred Phelps Sr. Dies

— Reprimand, $20K Fine, No Jail Time For General’s Misconduct

— Jobless Claims Stay Toward Lower End Of Recent Range

— Book News: Meg Wolitzer To Publish A YA Novel Inspired By Sylvia Plath

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