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Friday Flashback: Russia sanctions, military sexual assault, vehicle recalls and more
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Mar 21, 2014
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Friday Flashback: Russia sanctions, military sexual assault, vehicle recalls and more
Friday Take Two looks back at the week's news, including President Obama's sanctions against Russia, Michelle Obama visiting China, the NCAA tournament, Toyota and GM recalls and more.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the South Lawn of the White House to deliver a statement on Ukraine prior to departing for Florida March 20, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama announced he will "impose additional costs" on Russia, including further sanctions on individuals and a bank. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the South Lawn of the White House to deliver a statement on Ukraine prior to departing for Florida March 20, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama announced he will "impose additional costs" on Russia, including further sanctions on individuals and a bank.
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Friday Take Two looks back at the week's news, including President Obama's sanctions against Russia, Michelle Obama visiting China, the NCAA tournament, Toyota and GM recalls and more.

It's the end of another week and time for the Friday Flashback, Take Two's look at the week in news.

Take Two was joined in-studio by Los Angeles Times columnist James Rainey and in Washington D.C., Nancy Cook of National Journal.

The past week in news included Obama announcing sanctions against Russia; the failure of a bill that would have removed military commanders from decisions over the prosecution of sexual assault cases; the fallout from Toyota and GM recalls; Michelle Obama's trip to China and more.