March 17 | 2014 News

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

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 March 17 2014 News

U.S. Navy SEALs recaptured the Morning Glory , a tanker filled with Libyan oil that had been hijacked by rebels earlier in the month. Human Interest & Tragedy Florida was named the top-seeded team for the

Following a Sunday vote, Crimea's parliament formally declared independence from Ukraine to join Russia, reporting a 96% majority in favor. Navy SEALs recaptured the Morning Glory , 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.

Government forces, supported by Hezbollah, seized the strategic rebel-held town of Yabrud near the Lebanese border.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile, prompting temporary tsunami warnings. Culture & Sports