President Putin, on a trip to the city of Kemerovo, scolded officials for neglecting safety rules that could have prevented the tragedy.
March 2018
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North Korean leader Kim meets with Chinese president in Beijing
The trip takes place as Kim prepares for a proposed meeting with President Trump.
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Democrats call for release results of Kushner probe
They are requesting documents concerning the more than $500 million in loans made last year to Kushner Cos. from Citigroup and Apollo Global Management.
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NFL notebook: New catch rule hopes to limit confusion and controversy
The non-catch by Pittsburgh’s Jesse James against the Patriots last season is one of the many examples that convinced the competition committee to make the change.
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Bus driver fired for racist and sexist comments wins school board seat
Just weeks after being terminated by Regional School Unit 16, Mike Downing ran as a write-in candidate on the March 2 ballot and won an open board seat with 31 votes.
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Suit challenges delay of e-cigarette review
The groups say the delay poses a threat to children’s health.
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Women’s basketball: UConn a favorite at the Final Four
Even with all four No. 1 seeds advancing to the national semifinals, Connecticut, at 36-0, remains the team to beat as it prepares to play Notre Dame.
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Egypt tries rewards, bullying to get out voters
With President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi running virtually unopposed, Egypt’s leadership has made clear it considers a high turnout crucial for credibility.
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Commentary: Red Sox infield defense on shaky ground
While there’s a lot to like about Boston’s team, the infield may have us pining for Deven Marrero.
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Nikki Haley faults Russia, U.N. over fall of rebel enclave
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. accused Syrian government forces of using a U.N.-backed cease-fire to accomplish it.