5 Things to Know This Morning
March 28, 2014— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.
1. Million Jars of Peanut Butter Dumped in New Mexico
Nearly a million jars of peanut butter are being dumped at a New Mexico landfill to expedite the sale of a bankrupt peanut-processing plant that was at the heart of a 2012 salmonella outbreak and nationwide recall.
2. Gov. Christie Tells Diane Sawyer His Style Didn't 'Inspire' Bridge Scandal
Gov. Chris Christie insisted today in an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer that he "did nothing to create the environment" that prompted some of his former top aides to cause a traffic nightmare on the George Washington Bridge to punish the mayor of Fort Lee, N.J.
3. Search Area for Flight 370 Shifts Nearly 700 Miles
The search area for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has shifted nearly 700 miles northeast due to a “new credible lead,” Australia officials said at a Friday press conference. Martin Dolan, Chief Commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, said the search has “a long way to go yet.”
4. Pistorius Trial Delayed Over Legal Aide Illness
The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has been delayed until April 7 because one of the legal experts who will assist the judge in reaching a verdict is sick, abruptly ending expectations Friday that the double-amputee athlete was about to testify on his fatal shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
5. 76ers Ties NBA Record With 26th Straight Loss
After the Philadelphia 76ers tied an NBA record with their 26th consecutive loss, one of their youngest voices spoke loudest.
