Putin on the blitz and other headlines

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Putin on the blitz and other headlines

Morning headlines: Putin admits Russian forces helped in Crimea, NH takes final vote on death penalty repeal today, sinking ferry captain is sorry he fled.

Apr. 17, 2014, 7:17 AM EDT

By Tricia McKinney

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during his annual call-in live broadcast in Moscow, Russia, 17 April 2014. EPA

Ukraine forces kill 3 pro-Russian protesters. (NY Times)

Putin admits Russian forces helped Crimean separatists. (NBC News)

Colorado Senate Dems spike bill that would have protected reproductive rights. (Denver Post)

New Hampshire may repeal the death penalty today. (AP)

Obama and Cantor fight over immigration reform and a “Happy Passover” call. (NY Mag)

CIA’s former top lawyer fires back at Senate report, criticizes Feinstein. (McClatchy)

South Korean ferry captain apologizes for fleeing the sinking ship. (LA Times)

NC Gov. McCrory says he wants more government oversight of coal-ash ponds. (AP)

Tricia McKinney

Tricia McKinney is a Senior Producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "Alex Wagner Tonight."