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Mexico is being accused of failing to hold up its end of the bargain when it comes to the fight against fentanyl traffickers. AP Images

Lee, Graham introduce bill to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparred over the latter's judicial reform plan. Reuters

Biden, Netanyahu go back and forth over Israeli judicial reform plan

President Biden's second democracy summit starts March 19. He is pledging $690 million toward bolstering other nation's democracies. Reuters

President Biden starts his second democracy summit with $690M pledge

Russia will no longer share any information with the United States about its nuclear program or future test launches. Reuters

Russia stops sharing nuclear and test launch information with US

New details on the Nashville shooter, revealing the former student had legally purchased seven guns from five gun shops. Reuters

Nashville shooter had emotional disorder, bought 7 guns from 5 shops: March 29 rundown

As the U.S. government mulls a ban on TikTok, other Chinese-owned apps are rising in popularity among American users. Getty Images

Chinese-backed apps gain popularity in US despite security concerns

New images released by Russia’s Defense Ministry shows a supersonic missile launching and successfully hitting a target in the Sea of Japan. Reuters

Russia fires missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

For the first time since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia is deploying nuclear weapons outside of the country’s borders. Getty Images

Tactical nuclear weapons: what they are, why Russia is deploying them

Newly released video shows details from the Nashville school shooting that killed 3 nine-year-old students, and three adults. Reuters

New details, video from Nashville school shooting released: March 28 rundown

The resignation of a principal in Florida over the display of Michelangelo's "David" has prompted a response from Italy. Getty Images

Florida controversy over ‘David’ statue prompts response from Italy

Agatha Christie's classic books are set to be rewritten based on language that could be considered offensive. Getty Images

Agatha Christie novels edited to remove potentially offensive language

A Russian military blogger said the Ukrainian Armed Forces is preparing to launch a fleet of armed drones numbering in the tens of thousands. Ukraine MOD

Russia thinks Ukraine will attack with 50,000 Kamikaze drones

Ukraine's president is calling for an emergency meeting of the U.N. after Russia announced plans to deploy nuclear weapons to Belarus. Reuters

Ukraine calls for emergency UN meeting over Russia’s nuclear weapons plan

FEMA is on the ground in Mississippi after storms and tornadoes killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more. Reuters

Mississippi tornadoes kill dozens, state of emergency declared: March 27 rundown

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., are both trying to end normal trade relations between the United States and China. Envato

Congressional lawmakers want to end normal trade relations with China

North Korea claimed it successfully tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone capable of creating large, radioactive tsunamis. Korean Central News Agency

North Korea claims it tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone

Fish can detect fear in other fish, indicating a capacity for empathy regulated by oxytocin, according to a new study. Getty Images

New study suggests fish may feel emotions

World Athletics announced a ban on transgender women athletes from female events in all international track and field competitions. Reuters

World Athletics Council bans transgender athletes from events

Deutsche Bank is the latest bank to face significant pressure in March 2023, as its share price has fallen by more than 20%. Getty Images

Deutsche Bank shares plunge as cost to insure against default spikes

The U.S. and Iranian forces in Syria have traded deadly blasts between March 23 and March 24. Iranian militants launched the latest attack. Reuters

US base in Syria attacked by Iranian proxy forces following US airstrikes

Snipers from across the world traveled are taking part in the US Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition. U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens

Sniper competition attracts sharpshooters to Fort Bragg

An Iranian suicide drone has killed an American contractor in northern Syria. The U.S. has retaliated against Iranian linked targets. Reuters

American killed in Syria drone attack, US retaliates: March 24 rundown

Armed Russian jets have been flying over a U.S. military base almost every day in March 2023, according to a top general. Reuters

Russian jets are reportedly flying over a US military base in Syria

Lawmakers are meeting on March 23 to discuss how China and other countries are helping to funnel fentanyl across U.S. borders. Reuters

DEA, US lawmakers point to China’s role in fentanyl crisis