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March 19

Facebook's Zuckerberg meets with China's propaganda chief
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, center, waits on stage before the start of a panel discussion held as part of the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
New F1 qualifying system scrapped after 1 race
Mauro Diaz triggers late surge, FC Dallas beats Impact 2-0
FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (12) is pulled by Montreal Impact forward Harrison Shipp (14) during the first half at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, March 19, 2016. (Jae S. Lee/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
NCAA Tournament Capsules
Spurs beat Warriors in showdown, stay perfect at home
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives around San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw, of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Parhar scores SO winner, UBC advances to CIS women's hockey final vs. Montreal
Randolph's 1st triple-double leads Grizzlies past
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Eaton captures 3rd straight world indoor heptathlon title
Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas lands in the sand after a jump in the women's triple jump final during the World Indoor Athletics Championships, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
OHL Roundup: Colts score seven in third period to rout Wolves 11-4
Lehtonen makes 27 saves, Stars shut out Islanders 3-0
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (14) tips a shot over New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the second period of an NHL Hockey game, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Derrick Rose scores 22 to lead Bulls to 92-85 win over Jazz
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, right, guards Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Selden, Ellis send Kansas past UConn to Sweet 16, 73-61 win
Kansas forward Landen Lucas drives past Connecticut forward Kentan Facey, right, during the first half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
QMJHL Roundup: Boland scores hat trick as Oceanic get past Remparts
Ryan Martindale's three-point night leads Crunch over IceCaps
Rookie Bjorkstrand leads Blue Jackets past Devils 6-3
Columbus Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner, right, shoots past New Jersey Devil's John Moore to score a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Westbrook, Durant help Thunder withstand George's 45 points
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after being called for a foul against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Broadhurst scores twice, Lake Erie blanks Manitoba 5-0
Horford's 22 points lead hot Hawks past Rockets, 109-97
Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) scores as Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Glendening gets winning goal, Red Wings over Panthers
Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) falls after being pushed by Florida Panthers defenseman Alex Petrovic (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Brazil plane crash kills 7, including ex-Vale CEO
Firemen work at the site where a single-engine plane crashed into a residence in the northern suburbs of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, March 19, 2016. According to Brazilian press reports, seven people died in the crash. Among those killed was Roger Agnelli the former CEO of Vale SA. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Senators score three short-handed goals in 5-0 win over Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec (14) stops outside the crease as the puck passes Ottawa Senators' goalie Andrew Hammond (30) during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, March 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Wade reaches milestone, Heat roll past Cavaliers 122-101
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) waves to the crowd after being acknowledged for scoring 20,000 career points during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Federal review of B.C. LNG terminal granted three-month extension
An artistic rendering of Pacific NorthWest LNG’s proposals for a liquefied natural gas dock, suspension bridge and export terminal on Lelu Island, near Prince Rupert in northwestern British Columbia.
Nylander's first multi-point game lifts Leafs to thorough victory over Buffalo
Toronto Maple Leafs' defenceman Frank Corrado (20) gets hit by Buffalo Sabres' left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (44) during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, March 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Backups lift Pistons to 115-103 win over Nets
Brooklyn Nets forward Willie Reed (33), defended by Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13), shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Walls leads comeback, Wizards rally past Knicks 99-89
Skyslide airlifted to downtown Los Angeles skyscraper
FILE - This undated artist's rendering provided by Overseas Union Enterprise Limited shows plans for a glass slide 1,000 feet above the ground off the side of the U.S. Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles. The 45-foot-long attraction, which is scheduled to open in June 2016, is part of a $50 million renovation that will also put a bar and open-air observation deck on the top floors of the 72-story building. (Michael Ludvik/OUE Ltd. via AP)
Canadian Nirra Fields leads UCLA past Hawaii in NCAA Tournament
Hawaii's Kalei Adolpho (32) and Destiny King go for a loose ball against UCLA during a first-round women's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Brogdon leads Virginia past Butler 77-69 in 2nd round
Virginia guard London Perrantes (32) and Butler forward Andrew Chrabascz (45) chase a loose ball during the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Felipe scores 2 second-half goals as Red Bulls finally win
Kim stumbles late, setting up Sunday shootout in the desert
Kentucky falters, loses to Indiana 73-67
Kentucky guard Tyler Ulis walks off the court after a second-round men's college basketball game against Indiana in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. Indiana won 73-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Dwyane Wade joins NBA's 20,000-point club
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
U.S. hotel company Starwood to run three Cuban hotels
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Chief of Latin American Operations Jorge Giannattasio speaks to reporters, in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Starwood says it has signed a deal to renovate and run three Cuban hotels, returning U.S. chains to the island more than 50 years after American hotels were taken over by Fidel Castroís socialist revolution.
LEADING OFF: Yankees check Ellsbury, KC's bullpen duo excels
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wade Davis throws in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training baseball game Friday, March 18, 2016, in Surprise, Ariz. The Royals won 7-4. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)
East Vancouver stabbing sends man to hospital in serious condition
Calgary stuns Ryerson, will play Carleton in CIS Final 8 title game
Carleton Ravens' Ryan Ejim, left, dunks against Dalhousie Tigers' Kashrell Lawrence during semifinal CIS men's national university basketball championship action in Vancouver on Saturday, March 19, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Versatility a key as top-seed Oregon faces St. Joseph's
Oregon forward Elgin Cook (23) is fouled by Holy Cross forward Jehyve Floyd (20) as he shoots during the second half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Quarterback Johnny Manziel hires Drew Rosenhaus as agent
Augustin scores 24, Nuggets defeat Hornets 101-93
Denver Nuggets guard JaKarr Sampson (9) shoots against Charlotte Hornets' Cody Zeller (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Beavers bummed about early exit, but excited for the future
Oregon State guard Gary Payton II (1) shoots in front of Virginia Commonwealth guard Jordan Burgess, right, in the first half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 18, 2016, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Montero, Saarela lead St. Thomas past Benedictine in DIII
St. Thomas' Taylor Montero (24), goes up for a basket against Benedictine's Matt Chatlin (11) during the first half of an NCAA Division III college basketball championship game at the Salem Civic Center, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Salem, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Niang leads Iowa State past Little Rock 78-61
Iowa State forward Georges Niang, left, drives for the basket as Arkansas Little Rock forward Roger Woods, center, and guard Kemy Osse defend during the first half of a second-round men's college basketball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in the NCAA Tournament in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Experienced Panthers eager to carry momentum forward
Texas A&M guard Danuel House, center, dunks in front of Green Bay forward Kenneth Lowe, left, and guard Carrington Love, right, in the second half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 18, 2016, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Yemen clashes kill 35 as rebels try to retake weatern Taiz
Lampson's 4 saves help Fire play Crew to 0-0 draw
Bogut out for Golden State in showdown with San Antonio
US hotel company Starwood to run 3 Cuban hotels
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Chief of Latin American Operations Jorge Giannattasio speaks to reporters, in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Starwood says it has signed a deal to renovate and run three Cuban hotels, returning U.S. chains to the island more than 50 years after American hotels were taken over by Fidel Castroís socialist revolution. (AP Photo/Desmond Boylan)
England coach Jones eyeing All Blacks after Grand Slam win
England's Ben Youngs and Mike Brown, right, celebrate at the end of the Six Nations international rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, March 19, 2016. England won the game to clinch the Grand Slam. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Baffert-trained Cupid wins Rebel, pointed toward Derby
Cupid and jockey Martin Garcia are led to the winners circle after victory in the Rebel Stakes horse race at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Indiana tops Kentucky 73-67 for Sweet 16 berth
Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell, center, drives between Kentucky's Tyler Ulis, left, and Skal Labissiere, right, during the first half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Brooklyn's Lopez out against Detroit because of virus
Gray struggles for A's in 7-6 win over Reds
Obama to Iranians: Benefits of nuclear deal are 'undeniable'
Teens survive after airplane crashes on Kansas golf course
In this Friday, March 18, 2016 photo, authorities check out a small plane that crashed on the 14th hole at the Tallgrass Country Club in Wichita, Ks. The two passengers were taken to Wesley Medical Center for treatment, according to The Wichita Eagle. (Fernando Salazar/The Wichita Eagle via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Jazz star Hayward to return vs Bulls after missing 2 games
Leicester stays on title track in EPL, Bayern keeps lead
Crystal Palace's Damien Delaney, left, Martin Kelly, right, and Leicester’s Jamie Vardy challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park stadium in London, Saturday, March 19, 2016.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Pujols homers twice in 3rd inning, Angels beat Brewers 15-7
Scott Verplank takes PGA Tour Champions lead in Tucson
Turkish politician stirs controversy with anti-Israeli tweet
Greinke pitches scoreless ball into 6th, D-backs beat Texas
NHL Capsules
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, tries to keep the puck away from Philadelphia Flyers' Mark Streit during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Philadelphia. Pittsburgh won 4-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bumgarner yields 5 runs in return to mound, A's beat Giants
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Felix Doubront grabs his leg after being hit by the ball on a single by San Francisco Giants' Trevor Brown during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, March 19, 2016. Doubront remained in the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Sporting routs Arouca to claim overnight lead in Portugal
Sale, Kershaw nearly have same line, White Sox beat Dodgers
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Italy calls up 2 newcomers in squad to face Spain, Germany
FILE -- In this Oct. 10 2015 file photo, Italy's head coach Antonio Conte shouts instructions during the Euro 2016 soccer qualifying group H match between the Azerbaijan and Italy at the Olympic stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. Antonio Conte will leave his post as Italy coach after this summer’s European Championship, the president of the Italian football federation Carlo Tavecchio has announced. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
Dillon surges past Busch on last lap in Xfinity thriller
Austin Dillon's race car is pushed through inspection prior to the final practice session Saturday, March 19, 2016, for the NASCAR auto race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (AP Photo/Will Lester)
Walker throws well in Mariners' 5-4 loss to Royals
Sharks solve Lundqvist late in 4-1 victory over Rangers
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) blocks a shot by San Jose Sharks center Tommy Wingels (57) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March, 19, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Rangers overcome homers by KC stars for sweep in San Antonio
Texas Rangers Jared Hoying celebrates his home run with teammates in a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, March 19, 2016 in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ronald Cortes)
Father of late Alberta politician says watch and glasses found in highway search
Montreal won't host the 2017 World Police and Fire games
Oklahoma faces another dangerous double-digit seed in VCU
Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger talks to guard Buddy Hield during the first half of a first-round men's college basketball game against Cal State Bakersfield in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 18, 2016, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma won 82-68. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Grizzlies' Barnes suspended for incident in Milwaukee
Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger holds back Matt Barnes (22) after a double technical was called on Joerger and Milwaukee Bucks' John Henson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 96-86. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Six Nations Grand Slam Winners
Roma draws 1-1 with Inter, keeps Champions League in sight
Roma’s Mohamed Salah, center, tries to score past Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, left, and Inter Milan’s Jeison Murillo during a Serie A soccer match between Roma and Inter Milan, at Rome's Olympic Stadium, Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
AP Source: Browns host free-agent quarterback RG3
England beats France 31-21 to win 6 Nations Grand Slam
England's Anthony Watson, right, scores a try during the Six Nations international rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Ferlin's third-period goal leads Bruins to 5-4 AHL win over Marlies
Indiana town grateful all survived basketball team bus crash
A school bus carrying Griffith High boys basketball team is seen overturned in Demotte, Ind., Saturday, March 19, 2016. The bus rolled over on Interstate 65 on the way to Saturday's semifinal game against Marion at Lafayette Jefferson. (Jonathan Miano/The Times via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Tunisia: New deaths in standoff near Libyan border
Penrith beats Broncos 23-22 in NRL on late field goal
Badgers, Musketeers preparing for physical NCAA clash
Xavier's Jalen Reynolds dunks over the head of Weber State's Zach Braxton (44) during the second half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 18, 2016, in St. Louis. Xavier won 71-53. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Smoove It wins Irish O'Brien Stakes at Santa Anita
Doing it all: Versatile Walkup, Stephen F. Austin face Irish
Stephen F. Austin's Thomas Walkup, bottom, drives past West Virginia's Elijah Macon, top, during the second half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament,Friday, March 18, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Defending champ Duke back in Sweet 16, beats Yale 71-64
Yale head coach James Jones watches from the sideline during the first half of a second-round game against Duke in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Providence, R.I., Saturday, March 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Ellsbury hit on wrist by pitch, but Yanks say scans negative
New York Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury flips over after making a diving catch on a fly ball by Atlanta Braves' Nick Swisher during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NHRA's Leah Pritchett trying to prove 1st win was no fluke
In this photo provided by NHRA, Brittany Force races in her Monster Energy dragster at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, March 18, 2016. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Clothes Fall Off wins Aqueduct's Correction Stakes
Clarke's power-play goal earns X-Men 2-1 triple overtime win over Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan Huskies goaltender Jordon Cooke and teammate Connor Cox watch as St. Francis Xavier X-Men Michael Clarke scores in the third overtime hockey championship action in Halifax on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The X-Men won 2-1. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
As a senator, Andre Pratte hopes to avoid the "trap" of lying
Newly-arrived family of Alan Kurdi embraces Canadian culture through hockey
Syrian refugee Shergo Kurdi, 15, watches St. Louis Blues NHL hockey practice after a tour of Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 19, 2016. With a federal government grant the Vancouver Canucks and local social services agency S.U.C.C.E.S.S have teamed up to teach refugees about hockey as a way to better understand Canadian culture and to integrate them into the community. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Puerto Rico authorities report 249 confirmed Zika cases
Coyle, Parise give Wild 3-2 shootout win
Minnesota Wild's Matt Dumba, left, keeps Carolina Hurricane's Brad Malone occupied as Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk, right, peeks around to protect the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Judge dismisses bulk of criminal charges against FedEx Corp.
FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2016 file photo, a FedEx truck drives in front of the San Francisco skyline. On Friday, March 18, 2016, a federal judge dismissed the bulk of criminal charges against FedEx Corp. in a case alleging it knowingly shipped illegal prescription drugs. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer said the government named the wrong defendant in an agreement that gave it more time to file charges. As a result, the charges were filed past the statute of limitations. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Villanova-Iowa bound to end a Sweet 16 drought, but just 1
Iowa's Mike Gesell, left, and Jarrod Uthoff, right, listen to questions during a news conference before a second-round men's college basketball game against Villanova in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
US releases video of Obama with Cuba's best-known comedian
FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2014 file photo, Cuban comedian Luis Silvia performs his chracter Panfilo, in Havana, Cuba. In a direct appeal to the Cuban people’s sense of humor, the White House has released a video of President Barack Obama joking with Panfilo, the country’s most famous comedian, a day before the president makes a historic trip to the island. (AP Photo/Desmond Boylan, File)
Raonic beats Goffin in three sets to reach BNP Paribas Open tennis final
David Goffin, of Belgium, returns to Milos Raonic, of Canada, during their semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Barcelona's Iniesta to miss Villarreal visit
Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, center, runs with the ball during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, March 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury hit by pitch on right wrist
New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury grimaces after being hit with a pitch from Atlanta Braves' Julio Teheran during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. Ellsbury left the game. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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