Top of the Hour: New Support for Syrian Opposition, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

The U.S., Saudi Arabia and dozens of other countries have pledged new support for Syrian rebels. Kofi Annan, peace envoy to Syria, is scheduled to give the UN Security Council a progress report on his efforts today. In other headlines, opposition leader in Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi claims victory for Parliament, a dozen people survive a plane crash in Siberia, a rally for Trayvon Martin draws several thousand people, and the Kentucky Wildcats face off against the Kansas Jayhawks tonight in the College Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship.

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