U.S. and E.U. Bolster Russian Sanctions After Crimea Vote
By PETER BAKER
“We’re making it clear there are consequences for these actions,” President Obama said in announcing sanctions on those deemed to be responsible for the seizing of Crimea.
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Crimean Lawmakers Move Swiftly to Split From Ukraine
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and ALAN COWELL
The Crimean Parliament declared its independence from Ukraine and formally asked to join Russia, and while Moscow embraced the move, the Kremlin has not declared its intentions.
Malaysia Backtracks on When Jet Contact System Was Cut
By KEITH BRADSHER and CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY
Reversing earlier assertions, officials on Monday said that they could not pinpoint whether the missing jet’s communication system was turned off before or after the cockpit’s last radio contact.
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L’Wren Scott, Fashion Designer, Found Dead
By MARC SANTORA
The police said Ms. Scott, who was in a relationship with Mick Jagger, was found Monday morning in a Manhattan apartment. The cause of death appeared to be suicide.
Detection of Waves Buttresses Big Bang Theory
By DENNIS OVERBYE
Ripples found in the fabric of space-time support a theory of a universe being wrenched apart around its inception.
Retro Report
The Battle Over the Medfly
By CLYDE HABERMAN
In 1981, California tried to use a pesticide to stop the Mediterranean fruit fly. It would take more than the usual tools.
West’s Drought and Growth Intensify Water Conflict
By MICHAEL WINES
The explosive growth of cities is raising the stakes for farmers and industry amid a series of fierce legal and political battles over water.
Florida Leads a Bracket Light on Midmajors
By PAT BORZI
Arizona, Wichita State and Virginia joined the Gators as the top men’s basketball seeds.
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City Kitchen
An Inspired Lunch Puts Brunch to Shame
By DAVID TANIS
Brunch is a misbegotten relic. Wouldn’t you rather have a weekend lunch that celebrates the season?
Editorial
The Flute, the Flute Is Calling
For St. Patrick’s Day, a version of “Danny Boy” from another emerald isle, Okinawa.
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: Travel’s Photo Feed
Explore the world through the lens of recent photography from the Travel section, going from Manhattan to London, South Korea to the Bahamas.
The Rock Boat: Booze, Battles and 32 Bands
On a cruise between Miami and the Bahamas, live music is just one part of the fun.
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When Bedbugs Bite
This week’s subjects include bedbug infestations, brokers who sit on co-op boards and rules governing the subletting rent-stabilized apartments.
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Behind the Wheel I 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Benz on a Budget, Angling for Youngsters
The Mercedes-Benz CLA250 compact sedan is stylish, but also quite conventional. And don’t be fooled by that $30,000 price tag.
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Corner Office
Shawn Jenkins of Benefitfocus: A C.E.O. Is Like a Flight Instructor
“I’ve got to be willing to let you fail a pretty good amount, almost to the point of danger,” he said.
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