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Start your day off right with things you need to know this morning. Notable birthdays are at the bottom.
things you need to know
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.
Officers investigating #Westminster attack release image of Khalid Masood in appeal for... https://t.co/oeCxG4rppU pic.twitter.com/FVBi8L1Mtd
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) March 24, 2017
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.
South Korean crews bring the Sewol ferry to the surface, three years after it sank and killed more than 300 people https://t.co/8g9RaEg2vF pic.twitter.com/5zJ4xCFiva
— CNN International (@cnni) March 23, 2017
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)