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Things you need to know this morning: Mar. 24

Start your day off right with things you need to know this morning. Notable birthdays are at the bottom.

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1. British police identify the London attacker, one more dead

The Metropolitan Police in London identified the man behind the Westminster attacks on Wednesday. The terrorist, who was shot dead by police during the attack, is named Khalid Masood, although he was born as Adrian Russell Ajao. Another man died from injuries from the attack in the hospital on Thursday, bringing the death total to five.


2. Kendrick Lamar surprises the world by dropping a single

He’s one of the biggest names in rap right now and when he drops a single out of nowhere, people take notice. That’s exactly what Kendrick Lamar did on Thursday and the internet response has been fantastic. Check it out below, but note that there is some coarse language.


3. Crews lift the Korean ferry that sunk three years ago

The ferry that sunk in 2014, killing more than 300 people, has finally been brought to the service. Chinese crews lifted the sunken Korean ferry on Thursday. Once the vessel is fully brought out of the water, it’s hoped that the final nine bodies that remain on the ship can be recovered.


4. Boston’s drummer Sib Hashian passes away on stage

Even if you’re not a big fan of Boston, chances are you’ve heard a handful of their songs, or at least More Than a Feeling. The band announced on Thursday that their longtime drummer, Sib Hashian, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. According to various reports, the drummer collapsed mid-performance and wasn’t able to be revived.

Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)

Tommy Hilfiger (66), Peyton Manning (41), Jim Parsons (44), The Undertaker (52), Chris Bosh (33), Jessica Chastain (40), Alyson Hannigan (43), Louie Anderson (64)



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