The way it was: Today in history

Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on March 17, including American POWs returning home and filming "Gone with the Wind"

• Mar 16, 2016
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2 women accused of aiding escaped New Mexico convicts

Women allegedly helped convicted murderer Joseph Cruz and armed robber Lionel Clah after they escaped from a prison transport van

• Mar 16, 2016

Emails: NSA denied Clinton's request for secure smartphone

State Department asked NSA in 2009 for then-secretary of state to get secure "BlackBerry-like" device, like the one provided to President Obama

• Mar 16, 2016

NCAA Tournament kicks into high gear after "First Four"

Michigan tops Tulsa on last-minute shot; Holy Cross scores first NCAA Tournament victory in 63 years over Southern

• Mar 16, 2016

Frank Sinatra Jr. dies at 72

Son of Frank Sinatra, who carried on his famous father's legacy with his own music career, died of cardiac arrest Wednesday, his family says

• Mar 16, 2016

5 N.C. sheriff's deputies disciplined after Trump rally

At rally in Fayetteville, a black man being escorted from the event by deputies was allegedly assaulted by a white man

• Mar 16, 2016

Texas officer who killed teen arrested on murder charge

Dallas-area police officer Ken Johnson faces charges for fatally shooting a teenage robbery suspect while off-duty

• Mar 16, 2016

​Man charged in Kalamazoo shootings sues Uber

Jason Dalton claims "a devil figure" on Uber's app was controlling him when he allegedly killed six people

• Mar 16, 2016

Nike unveils its first self-lacing sneaker

Self-lacing shoe allows users to make the fit looser or snugger by pressing buttons on the side of the shoe

• Mar 16, 2016

​AG: Couple who died in murder-suicide stole grant money

Police say man shot wife and 4 kids before turning gun on himself; AG says couple stole more than $1 million intended to help improve Native Americans' college readiness

• Mar 16, 2016

Driving Miss Norma: Michigan woman chooses adventure over cancer treatment

At 90, Norma Bauerschmidt is on the road with her son and daughter-in-law for a final fling before the end

• Mar 16, 2016

How Cruz and Kasich could deny Trump the nomination

"Face the Nation" host John Dickerson explains how Ted Cruz and John Kasich could deny Donald Trump the delegates he needs to be the nominee

• Mar 16, 2016

D.C. commuters anxious for Metro to get back on track

More than 100 miles of track being inspected for damage to third-rail power cables that could lead to smoke and fire

• Mar 16, 2016

Thoughts on missing fan, as Stony Brook plays first NCAA tourney

Stony Brook secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament this year for the first time; but one of their biggest boosters won't be there to see the game

• Mar 16, 2016

Officials: Ky. teen died in cell from rare disorder

Although officials say the teen's death was the result of natural causes, one employee has been fired, two were placed on leave, two others face suspension and a third resigned

• Mar 16, 2016

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