March 17 2014 News Today

On March 17, 2014, the following major news events occurred:

Reports confirmed that 16 people died in a stampede during a massive government job recruitment drive involving roughly 500,000 applicants.

Government forces, supported by Hezbollah, seized the strategic rebel-held town of Yabrud near the Lebanese border. March 17 2014 News

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

Renowned fashion designer and long-time partner of Mick Jagger, L’Wren Scott , was found dead in her Manhattan apartment in an apparent suicide. On March 17, 2014, the following major news

Major sponsors like Guinness and Heineken, as well as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio , boycotted the NYC parade due to its exclusion of openly gay organizations.

Following a Sunday vote, Crimea's parliament formally declared independence from Ukraine to join Russia, reporting a 96% majority in favor. News Roundup and Notes: Just Security Renowned fashion

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