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[h=4]The Short List: New 'Daily Show' host; Germanwings pilot had suicidal tendencies; NFL teams punished[/h]Out of the loop today? We've got what you missed on the new "Daily Show" host, the Germanwings co-pilot's suicidal tendencies, and the NFL's punishments.
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We finally learn who will take the reins from Jon Stewart
Samantha Bee? Nope. Aziz Ansari? Nope. John Oliver? Nope. Trevor Noah is going to take over the fake anchor seat for Jon Stewart, who told us in February he was leaving The Daily Show. Wait, who? Noah is a current Daily Show correspondent, but only since December 2014 and has made just three appearances to date. So who is this guy? And will he be as good a replacement as Stewart says he'll be? Here's what we know about him: He's 31 years young. He grew up in Soweto, South Africa, and speaks six (!!!) languages. And, well, he's funny. He's a big star overseas. His Twitter account is a brilliant mishmash of comedy, from Star Wars jokes to Kim Kardashian burns. And USA TODAY's Rem Rieder called him a bold pick. Thanks, Jon, and welcome, Trevor.
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Trevor Noah has officially been announced as Jon Stewart's replacement on The Daily Show. Here's a short introduction of Noah from the man himself. Paulo Fugen
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Germanwings co-pilot was treated for suicidal tendencies
We're getting some answers in the horrifying Germanwings airliner crash last week that killed all 150 aboard, but many questions remain. Like, how could someone who was once diagnosed with suicidal tendencies get a job as a commercial pilot, entrusted with the lives of hundreds of people? We learned today that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, who is said to have deliberately steered the Airbus A320 into the mountainside, was treated for suicidal tendencies years ago. More recently, he was deemed "unable to fly," according to German prosecutors. Christoph Kumpa, spokesman for Düsseldorf prosecutors, said Lubitz received psychotherapy several years before obtaining his pilot's license. No suicide note was found nor any documentation that would provide a motive in the crash, he said. Lubitz apparently tore up the notes from physicians excusing him from work — including one for March 24, the day of the crash. Kumpa said the information was never forwarded to Germanwings or its parent airline, Lufthansa.
NFL teams, executives punished for fake crowd noise and texts to sidelines
There was some trouble in the NFL today, and it wasn't with the players. Two teams and two executives were punished for inappropriate conduct during games. Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer was hit with a four-game suspension without pay and the team was fined $250,0000 because Farmer sent text messages to the sideline during games in the 2014 season. The Atlanta Falcons are being punished for piping in crowd noise during home games at the Georgia Dome in 2013 and 2014. Team president Rich McKay was suspended from the league's competition committee from April 1 through at least June 30. The team will also forfeit a fifth-round draft pick in the 2016 draft and pay a $350,000 fine.
Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer received a suspension from the NFL for in-game texts he sent to coaches during 2014 season.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports)
What you need to know about Indiana's 'religious freedom' law
A controversial new law in Indiana has everyone talking. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act signed by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has been condemned by many tech, business and political leaders on the grounds that it's anti-gay and a detriment to hiring. Pence said he's open to clarifying the law, but there are no plans to change it. Here are a few things you should know about the controversy: 1) The law says the government cannot "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow one's religious beliefs. 2) According to proponents, that means the government can't infringe on people's ability to exercise their religious beliefs. According to opponents, that means business owners can legally discriminate against the LGBT community. 3) Business leaders don't like the law because they think it'll make it harder to recruit talent. 4) The NCAA doesn't like it because the Final Four basketball teams are playing in Indiana, and the organization (headquartered in Indianapolis) wants to protect student-athletes and employees. 5) Indiana isn't alone. As more states have legalized same-sex marriage, opponents have pushed back with religious freedom laws. This year, 16 states have introduced legislation to create or alter existing state religious freedom laws.
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Indiana's Republican legislative leaders said Monday they're working on adding language to a new state law to make it clear that it doesn't allow discrimination against gays and lesbians. (March 30) AP
Everyone's confused about the crash at NSA headquarters this morning
We still don't have a lot of answers. This is what we do know: Police opened fire on an SUV that tried to crash a gate today near the National Security Agency headquarters. Both men in the SUV were dressed as women, according to a senior Pentagon official who wasn't named because the official was not authorized to speak publicly about the incident. One occupant of the vehicle died during a firefight that erupted afterward at Fort Meade in Maryland, where about 11,000 military personnel and 29,000 civilian employees work. An NSA police officer also was wounded in the incident, the security agency said. Cocaine and a weapon were found near or inside the vehicle. The incident is not believed to be related to terrorism.
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One person is reported dead and two are injured after a vehicle tried to ram the gates of the NSA headquarters at Fort Meade in Maryland Monday morning. VPC
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What a drill. South Korean Marine amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke shells during a joint training operation with U.S. forces in Pohang. More photos from today in our Day in Pictures gallery.
South Korean Marine amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke shells to land on the seashore during a joint landing operation by U.S. and South Korean Marines in the southeastern port of Pohang on March 30, 2015. The drill is part of the annual joint exercise Foal Eagle to enhance the combat readiness of the U.S. and South Korea supporting forces in defense of the Korean Peninsula.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Jung Yeon-Je, AFP/Getty Images)
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The runaway llamas that transfixed the Internet are going into retirement, after their owners say the USDA told them they need a license for all public appearances. Gillian Pensavalle has more. Buzz60
Leave the whoopie cushions at home this April Fools' Day (a.k.a. Wednesday) because there are more websites than ever that provide hilarious ways to prank your friends — and frenemies. Jennifer Jolly reports:
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Want to pull off an epic April Fools' Day prank? Columnist Jennifer Jolly has you covered. USA TODAY
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This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY.
Contributing: Kelly Lawler, John Bacon, Rem Rieder, USA TODAY; Mary Bowerman, USA TODAY Network; Jim Corbett, Lindsay H. Jones, USA TODAY Sports; Associated Press; Scott Broom, WUSA-TV, Washington
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