Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks on Friday, May 9, 2014, during a Victory Day Parade, which commemorates the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany, in Red Square, with St. Basil Cathedral in the background, in Moscow, Russia. Putin made no reference to the situation in Ukraine when he opened Friday’s parade, focusing on the historic importance of the victory over Nazi Germany.Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
- RUSSIA MARKS VICTORY DAY WITH MASSIVE PARADE
Moscow shows off its military muscle to celebrate victory over Nazi Germany, at a time when the world’s attention is focused on the pro-Russian insurgency in Ukraine.
- WHERE ‘JOHNNY FOOTBALL’ WENT IN NFL DRAFT
The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from Texas A&M went No. 22 to the Cleveland Browns.
- HOW DEMOCRATS FEEL ABOUT BENGHAZI PROBE
With clear divisions, they are weighing whether to participate in a new investigation of the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya.
- INJURIES REPORTED AT THAI PROTEST
Police fire tear gas and water cannons to push back hundreds of protesters trying to force their way into a government compound.