AM BRIEF: MARCH 16, 2011

1. Aftershocks prompt fear of a major quake near Tokyo. [Los Angeles Times]
2. Japan's emperor in historic speech: 'Never give up hope'. (text & Video) [CNN]
3. Last Defense at Troubled Reactors: 50 Japanese workers. [The New York Times]
4. Divided House votes for 3-week budget extension. [McClatchy]
5. Bahrain crushes protests, draws U.S. criticism. [Reuters]
6. Libya revolt: Cameron urges UN to 'show leadership'. [BBC News]
7. Gunning down immigrants — and other democratic experiments. [The Washington Post]
8. President Obama likes chalk for NCAAs. [ESPN]