Anniversary of Boston Bombing Memorialized, Ukraine Takes Airport, Brussels Bans Uber: P.M. Links

• Thousands gathered in Boston to
  memorialize the
  first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. Vice
  President Joe Biden spoke, saying that Bostonians have “become the
  face of America’s resolve for the whole world to see.”
• Ukraine claims government forces
  have secured an airport in the eastern part of the country from
  control by a pro-Russian militia group.
• The white supremacist suspected of killing three outside Jewish
  community centers in Kansas has
  been charged with murder. He could face the death penalty if
  convicted.
• Michigan cities Detroit and Flint
  broke snow records for the winter. After measuring the snow
  today (yes, they’re still getting snow), the National Weather
  Service says Detroit’s seasonal total was more than 94 inches. Too
  bad they can’t sell that stuff.
• India’s Supreme Court has recognized
  transgender people as a “third gender,” saying “it is the right
  of every human being to choose their gender.”
• The city of Brussels, Austria, is the latest to
  ban Uber ride-sharing services.

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