Sunday, March 11, 2012

Short Takes

Shooting in Afghanistan — An American soldier shot at least 17 civilians after leaving his base.

Syria launches attacks even as the UN is trying to start peace talks.

Japan marks the one-year anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami.

A mass grave in Mexico held 167 bodies.

Primaries — Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses; Mitt Romney won the ones in Wyoming.

Time check — If you’re in the U.S., most of the country switched to Daylight Saving Time last night.

Spring training — The Tigers tied the Nationals 5-5 in ten.