Top of the Hour: Explosions Heard in Baghdad, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Three explosions have been heard in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, where the Arab League summit has just convened. In other headlines, the House considers the $3.5 trillion budget package proposed by Paul Ryan; Spain sees a general strike over labor reform; and Earl Scruggs has died at the age of 88.

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