March 17, 2018: Longtime lawmaker Rep. Louise Slaughter dies; Canada makes history honoring civil rights pioneer on $10 bill; Protests erupt after death murder of Brazilian activist Marielle Franco; New York Times pays overdue homage to overlooked women in obituaries; China dominates list of top self-made women billionaires; Trump lawyer says Stormy Daniels may owe more than $20 million for talking about relationship with Trump and her lawyer says she has faced physical threats; Iranian woman sentenced for removing head scarf; Instagram art project honors Mexican victims of femicide; Chairman of New Mexico Democratic party steps down; advocate wants safety measures for film sets
Women's News: Veteran Lawmaker Louise Slaughter Dies
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