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"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strong showing in national elections this week has come with a price: He has managed to antagonize friends and foes alike with hard-line rhetoric on the campaign trail. While the tough talk gave Netanyahu a last-minute boost in the polls, the Israeli leader could now face a difficult task convincing an already skeptical world that he is serious about reaching peace with his Arab neighbors -- particularly if, as expected, he forms a new government comprised of religious and nationalistic parties." So what exactly is the cost of Netanyahu's victory? And what does it mean for the U.S.'s Middle Eastern policy? [AP]
"Tunisia’s president vowed Thursday to expand the country’s 'merciless war against terrorism' after gunmen killed 17 foreign tourists and two Tunisians in a daylight attack at Tunisia’s most renowned museum, an assault that threatened the stability of the lone country seen as an Arab Spring success." One of the suspects was known to Tunisia intelligence. [WaPo]
President Obama said if given the chance to do his presidency over, he'd close the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay on his first day in office. [Jennifer Bendery, HuffPost]
After the Federal Reserve cautiously adjusted its stance on interest-rates yesterday. [WSJ]
The money will go to those whose data was hacked in the massive breach in 2013. [Reuters]
"Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Wednesday asked state police to investigate the arrest of a black University of Virginia undergraduate by state liquor agents that left the student bloodied and needing 10 stitches in his head." [Tyler Kingdale, HuffPost]
A German court banned drivers without a cab license from working for Uber, while Parisian authorities raided Uber offices to investigate whether the company was improperly utilizing rider data. [Reuters]
“I’ve made my decision -- I’m out,” Glenn Beck said. "I’m out of the Republican Party. I am not a Republican. I will not give a dime to the Republican Party. I’m out. I highly recommend -- run from the Republican Party. They are not good." [Catherine Taibi, HuffPost]
WHAT’S BREWING
"For the last two years the residents of Kalachi have been falling into unexplained bouts of sleep - sometimes for weeks at a time." [The Guardian]
A recent study shows promise for the survival of memories outside of the brain. [The Verge]
The best bit on Jimmy Fallon -- lip sync battles between stars -- now has its own show hosted by LL Cool J. Judging by the trailer, we're in for some crazy appearances by John Krasinski. [HuffPost]
Behind the rise of surprise albums. [Vulture]
Cheerios, by a long shot. [WaPo]
Whoops. [HuffPost]
So.winded.can't.breathe. [HuffPost]
WHAT'S WORKING
Even some Yahoo employees are doing it. [HuffPost]
ON THE BLOG
"I took him for granted. He was my brother. He had always been there, at a distance, but there nonetheless. A large man who did what he wanted, he had seemed as permanent as a mountain. I assumed we would both live to a very old age." [HuffPost]
BEFORE YOU GO
~ About those Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx dating rumors...
~ How to watch the latest solar eclipse.
~ Liza Minnelli has checked into rehab for substance abuse.
~ Obama unveiled his March Madness bracket.
~ Why is Lego giving girls "beauty tips?"
~ Mapping the world's longest nonstop flights.
~ In incredibly morbid news, you can set your Apple watch to show a countdown til your death.
~ Your brain on drugs.
~ Meet the "Humans of Syria."
~ Is the #TwizzlerChallenge the next bucket challenge?
~ Two new "Game of Thrones" clips. Just 24 days people, 24 days.
~ Enjoy 50% off Domino's for March Madness -- have at that garlic crust.
~ Hilary Duff dyed her hair blue, letting the rain fall down...
~ And the food texture you didn't know existed.
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