Foreign visits and legal drama highlight spring's first days

Pompeo in the Mideast ... Antwon Rose trial ... Brazil's President visits Trump ... Brexit woes ... R. Kelly in court ... March Madness

view in browser update subscription preferences Sunday 3.17.19 When you head to your closet today, be sure to pick out some green -- so the leprechauns can't land a pinch. May the luck o' the Irish be with you on this St. Patrick's Day! Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa Grief-stricken New Zealand is racing to identify 50 people killed in a terror attack on two mosques. New York police arrested a man in the killing of infamous Gambino mob boss Frank Cali.  President Trump attacked the late Sen. John McCain, and the Arizona Republican's daughter fired back.  Kirsten Gillibrand jumped into the 2020 presidential race days after Beto O'Rourke did the same. You may want to toss that omelet. A new study found a link between eggs and heart disease.  The top US diplomat heads back to the Mideast Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels this week to Israel, Kuwait and Lebanon. The trip comes just weeks ahead of the Israeli elections that will determine the political fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Pompeo visited the region in January, with a focus on ISIS and Iran.   An ex-President welcomes new US citizens George W. Bush and Laura Bush will be on hand Monday when new Americans are sworn in in Dallas. Both will speak about "significant contributions of immigrants to our society and economy and the importance of border security" -- hot-button subjects in Washington. The ex-cop accused of killing Antwon Rose II goes on trial Authorities in Pittsburgh are on high alert as the trial is set to begin Tuesday for Michael Rosfeld, who's charged with homicide in last year's fatal shooting of the 17-year-old. Rose was black and unarmed; Rosfeld is white. The killing sparked big protests at the time. Brazil's President visits the White House Jair Bolsonaro, known for making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks, is President Donald Trump's guest Tuesday. The leaders both have taken hard lines on immigration and moved to reverse their nations' climate change policies. It's another week of Brexit woes Wednesday is the deadline for the UK Parliament to vote for a third time on Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for her nation to exit the European Union. If it passes, she'll ask EU leaders on Thursday to delay the departure until June 30. If either request fails, Brexit will happen March 29, with or without a deal. R. Kelly legal drama continues in court The singer, who's accused of sexually abusing teens, is due back in court Friday in Chicago. He also faces a legal battle over child support. Kelly has long denied allegations of abusing women and being sexually involved with underage girls. A recent docuseries put a fresh spotlight on the accusations. Latin American leaders meet amid Venezuela crisis Venezuela's self-declared president, opposition leader Juan Guaido, is expected Friday at the first summit of a group of Latin American leaders known as Prosur. His nation is in chaos as Guaido wrestles for control with President Nicolas Maduro, who's overseen a period of hyperinflation and poverty.   Advertisement Richard Nixon's life and times The CNN Original Series "Tricky Dick" features never-before-seen footage as it tracks the rise, fall, comeback and political destruction of the 37th President. It premieres at 9 ET/PT.   Why am I pregnant? I did everything right New research may explain why some women with a rare generic variant get pregnant even if they take the birth control pill. Dive into that conundrum and the rest of CNN's weekend reads.     Rewatch the 'Full House' cheating episode The sixth season staple takes on a whole new meaning now that co-star Lori Loughlin has been charged in the alleged college admissions scam. The series is streaming on Hulu. Get your ticket to 'Wonder Park' This new animated feature feels rather brave, with a little girl facing real-life challenges and fantasy hurdles in her made-up theme park. It's rated PG.   It's Selection Sunday! The top 68 teams in college basketball are revealed at 6 p.m. ET today on CBS. NCAA tournament play begins Tuesday. The Special Olympics World Games is on From badminton to volleyball, top athletes with intellectual disabilities go for gold in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Play continues through Thursday, which is World Down Syndrome Day.   Welcome, spring! Spring finally arrives Wednesday, with the vernal equinox, when the sun is directly above the Earth's equator and the length of day and night are equal. A supermoon also shines on that night. (Click here to rock out.) Advertisement Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS update preferences or unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox at 6 a.m. ET every weekday and at 9 a.m. ET Sundays. 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