In this April 29, 2014, photo, University of South Florida graduating seniors Kyra Ciotti, 22, of Tampa, Fla., right, poses as Rita Sibaja, 24, of Winter Haven, Fla., takes photos of her in her cap and gown Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. The university has banned all self portraits, also known as “selfies” during their 2014 graduation exercises.Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
- RUSSIA TO BE A KEY TOPIC AS OBAMA, MERKEL MEET IN WASHINGTON
The U.S. sees the German chancellor as a critical channel of communication with Putin.
- DEATH TOLL IN NIGERIA CAR BOMB NOW AT 19
The blast in the capital city came just days before world leaders gather there to discuss Africa’s economic growth prospects.
- TWO ALASKA STATE TROOPERS SHOT TO DEATH
It happened in the isolated village of Tanana, where residents live a largely subsistence lifestyle. The motive isn’t known yet.
- LOS ANGELES NAACP CHAPTER HEAD STEPS DOWN
Leon Jenkins is resigning following outrage over his decision — later reversed — to honor Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.