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Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle, kills one A cluster of severe storms swept across Southern states early Saturday, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana, bringing down trees and power lines in Mississippi, dropping large hail on a coastal Alabama city and leveling buildings in the Florida Panhandle. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:43pm

Mother arrested after children found slain in Los Angeles The mother of three children -- all under the age of 5 -- found slain inside a Los Angeles apartment Saturday morning has been arrested, police said. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:42pm

Lawmakers seek limit on emergency power As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:42pm

Today in History Today is Sunday, April 11, the 101st day of 2021. There are 264 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:36pm

Fellow SNL writer remembers Anne Beatts as courageous, witty As Lorne Michaels was putting together a writing team for what became "Saturday Night Live," Rosie Shuster was paired with a former National Lampoon staffer known for her dark humor, disciplined approach and gift for parody, notably a Volkswagen ad that mocked Sen. Ted Kennedy's notorious car ride on Chappaquiddick Island. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:34pm

More Black Americans open to vaccines after outreach efforts Like others in her family, Mattie Pringle had doubts about taking the coronavirus vaccine. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:30pm

St. Vincent braces for more eruptions People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday, a day after it erupted with an explosion that shook the ground, spewed ash skyward and blanketed the island in a layer of fine volcanic rock. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:29pm

High court halts California virus rules limiting home worship The Supreme Court is telling California that it can't enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:27pm

Explosive eruption rocks volcano An explosive eruption rocked La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Friday after the government ordered thousands to evacuate their homes nearby. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:12pm

Iran says nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:11pm

After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 7:09pm

Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city Egypt's best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 6:57pm

Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages Last summer, two U.S. officials ventured into hostile territory for a secret high-stakes meeting with American adversaries. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 6:27pm

Poor rains bring some optimism African locust outbreak will fade In a convoy of pickup trucks fitted with spray guns, soldiers zoom through Baraka' s hills leaving a trail of dust and bemused villagers in its wake. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 6:21pm

Afghans work to stem polio rise amid violence, pandemic Afghanistan is trying to inoculate millions of children against polio after pandemic lockdowns stalled the effort to eradicate the crippling disease. But the recent killing of three vaccinators points to the dangers facing the campaign as turmoil grows in the country. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 6:20pm

Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro-democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the military's February seizure of power. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 6:14pm

Steep decline in giant sea turtles seen off West Coast Scientists were documenting stranded sea turtles on California's beaches nearly 40 years ago when they noticed that leatherbacks - massive sea turtles that date to the time of the dinosaurs - were among those washing up on shore. It was strange because the nearest known population of the giants was several thousand miles away in the waters of Central and South America. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 6:11pm

COVID-19 patient receives lung transplant from living donors Doctors in Japan announced Thursday they have successfully performed the world's first transplant of lung tissue from living donors to a patient with severe lung damage from COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 6:09pm

Japan to announce Fukushima water release into sea soon The Japanese government has decided to dispose of massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water stored in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant by releasing it into the Pacific Ocean, local media reported Friday, a conclusion widely expected but delayed for years amid protests and safety concerns. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 5:09pm

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 5:06pm

Two new airlines await travelers ready to fly Americans are traveling in the greatest numbers in more than a year, and soon they will have two new leisure-oriented airlines to consider for those trips. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 3:51pm

'Extreme example of supply and demand' | Why your next rental car might cost more than a plane ticket Chris Fore was taking all the steps to make his family's first trip to Hawaii in July affordable: using credit card points for plane tickets, staying in a timeshare and bargain-hunting for a rental car months in advance. by The Washington Post Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 3:49pm

Business property rebound uncertain | Commercial real estate owners hold breath as tenants reassess needs The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is fueling optimism that Americans will increasingly return to the ways they used to shop, travel and work before the pandemic. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 3:46pm