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As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists reported on critical overseas political news, the latest sports features, insight into odd food news and much more.

We also highlight some of the major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on our news network, in the black bar.

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Top Digital Journal Reports

Grandmother of Savannah Cross speaks out about murder (Includes interview) by Justin King

On December of 2012, a 2-year-old girl named Savannah Cross died in the custody of daycare workers. Since then, the battle over the events of that night has played out in the media and over social media networks.

4th Trimester Bodies wants dialogue over Facebook censorship (Includes interview) by Justin King

Being censored on social media accounts is something those behind the 4th Trimester Bodies Project have grown accustomed to.

Russian intervention likely to split Ukraine, says dissident (Includes interview) by Justin King

Troops, widely speculated to belong to Russia, have seized critical transportation infrastructure in the Ukrainian region of Crimea, and today the Russian Duma called for Vladimir Putin to stabilize the situation in Ukraine, with force if necessary.

Demonstrators hold placards reading

Demonstrators hold placards reading “Putin go home!” and “Help Ukraine! Stop war!” during an anti-war rally in front of the Russian embassy in Kiev on March 7, 2014
Dimitar Dilkoff, AFP

Review: Plague of Angels spews Hell on earth in novel by John P. Kennedy (Includes first-hand account) by AR Vasquez

Blasphemous and graphic while also addictive and entertaining are only some of the words that describe John Patrick Kennedy’s scintillating debut novel Plague of Angels.

Albertans rally for retirement security (Includes first-hand account) by Paula Kirman

Around 1,000 people from across the province of Alberta rallied at Churchill Square in Edmonton on March 2 to protest changes to the province’s pension plan, proposed by Premier Alison Redford.

Top Images

Omnibus March Against Stephen Harper in Edmonton on March 1  2014.

Omnibus March Against Stephen Harper in Edmonton on March 1, 2014.

A selfie photo taken by Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars Sunday night

A selfie photo taken by Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars Sunday night
Via Twitter account @TheEllenShow

Steve Harvey addresses the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy participates on Opening Night

Steve Harvey addresses the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy participates on Opening Night

The Yahoo booth at the DX3 Conference in Toronto

The Yahoo booth at the DX3 Conference in Toronto

In the Media

Your porn is not Canadian enough, regulators warn adult channels by Brett Wilkins

Canadian broadcasting regulators would like to see more Vancouver vixens, Regina vaginas, Montréal MILFs and Banff barebackers from the nation’s X-rated cable channels.

World’s biggest cyberattack detected, 1.25bn email addresses sold by Kev Hedges

An Internet security firm has detected a cyber crime cache of personal data, said to be the world’s biggest cyberattack event ever.

Breathtaking dolphin stampede, whales captured by drone video by Kathleen Blanchard

Captain Dave Anderson of Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari used a drone mounted camera to videotape migrating whales and stampeding dolphins in Maui, Hawaii. The footage is breathtaking.

MLB Trade Rumors: Jose Reyes to NY Yankees? by Larry Seely

Don’t look now, but it appears the NY Yankees are already looking for a replacement for shortstop Derek Jeter. The famed Bronx Bomber is set to retire after the 2014 MLB season and that has led to several rumors on social media.

2014 NBA Mock Draft: Chicago Bulls looking for versatility? by Larry Seely

The Chicago Bulls are likely going to have some roster changes before the start of the 2014-15 NBA season and the front office will look for players with more versatility.

Russian-backed Crimea parliament secedes from Ukraine by Robert Weller

Moscow appears to be presenting the West with a fait accompli. The Crimean parliament it controls says it is asking to join Russia.

A Web-enabled toothbrush helps keep teeth white by W. Mark Dendy

We are certainly living in a high tech world. As computer chips get smaller, their capabilities are expanding. Healthcare is a promising field for the design of new applications and utilization of new and existing wireless data transmission.

Teen has sex with Hot Pockets, posts viral video, gets banned by Brett Wilkins

They may not be suitable for human consumption, but Nestlé’s popular Hot Pockets snack sandwiches are apparently great for inserting a different variety of meat of questionable provenance.

NHL News and Rumors: LA Kings looking to deal for Thomas Vanek? by Larry Seely

Just three years ago the LA Kings won the NHL Stanley Cup, but now it appears they are searching for help before the upcoming trade deadline in hopes of making a run at another title.

NHL Trade Rumors: Ryan Kesler to Pittsburgh Penguins? by Larry Seely

Vancouver is battling for a spot in the NHL Playoffs, but the Canucks apparently have troubles in the locker room and it could mean a move is coming before the upcoming trade deadline.

2014 NBA Mock Draft: Updated first round picks for each team by Larry Seely

With the end of the 2013-14 NCAA Basketball season near and NBA scouts having a better idea of what International players will be available this summer, the latest mock drafts have hit social media and things are looking much different in recent weeks.

NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs looking to move Nikolai Kulemin? by Larry Seely

With the clock ticking on NHL teams looking to make some moves, reports out of Toronto have the Maple Leafs wanting to deal winger Nikolai Kulemin before the upcoming trade deadline.

Viral video: Baby refuses to leave mother after birth by Anne Sewell

A mother had given birth to a baby by Cesarian section, but every time the medical staff tried to take the baby away for cleaning and checking over, the child continued to cling to the mother.

Power Users

  1. W. Mark Dendy
  2. Tim Sandle
  3. Larry Seely
  4. Markos Papadatos
  5. Paula Kirman
  6. Brett Wilkins
  7. Justin King
  8. Ken Hanly
  9. Lonna Lisa Williams
  10. Paul Iddon
  11. Arthur Weinreb
  12. Karen Graham
  13. Can Tran
  14. Steve K
  15. Kev Hedges
  16. Paul Wallis
  17. Tim O’Brien
  18. Layne Weiss
  19. Alex Allen
  20. Robert Weller
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