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- WSJ: Crisis in Ukraine Live Stream: Breaking: Ukraine Interior Minister: Three pro-Russian protesters killed, 13 wounded, 63 arrested in clash in eastern Ukraine http://goo.gl/lBW6Yt
- Boston Globe: The 118th running of the Boston Marathon is expected to draw a crowd of 1 million spectators along the 26.2-mile route.
“There are 36,000 runners participating in Monday’s race, an increase of 9,000 competitors over last year and the second-largest field in the marathon’s history, said race director Dave McGillivray.;;
“About 3,500 uniformed and plainclothes officers to be stationed along Boston Marathon route. ''http://goo.gl/AYh2rr
- USA Today: Heroin and other opiate addiction is now claiming more lives in many communities than violent crime and car crashes.
“Between 2009 and 2013, according to the assessment produced by the government's National Drug Intelligence Center, heroin seizures increased 87%. The average size of those seizures increased 81% during the same time. ''http://goo.gl/Y7IJrU
- WP: Extensive repairs have begun on the corrosion dotting the cast-iron dome that has stood atop the U.S. Capitol since the Civil War. The building will be closed to the public until April 28 to allow preparatory work, but it will be open for the entire two-year process, which will cost about $60 million. The Post outlines renovation details. http://goo.gl/9k7Hmg
This and STAT
- WSJ: Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's compensation fell from $36.6 million in 2012 to $26.9 million last year.
- USA Today INFOGRAPH: The USA's busiest national parks: http://goo.gl/FoWQ7D
- International Center for Journalists: 2013's top social media tools for journalists. http://goo.gl/oBmD1a
- Yahoo News: Countdown: The 13 Worst Tweets of All Time http://goo.gl/vNOQHN
- ESPN: Kevin Durant joins Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as only players to lead NBA in points in 5 straight seasons.
- Forbes Magazine: Have your accounts been hacked? These sites will let you know. http://goo.gl/vJ4roO
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