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The death toll from Sunday's bomb blasts rises to 310 and a state of emergency is in effect. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GrexjA

There'll be a lot of history and potential behind the North Korean leader's first Russian visit. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dua6DM

The SS Iron Crown was sunk by a Japanese submarine in 1942, killing 38 sailors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQ0Ihp

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have their seven year sentences upheld by the country's Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GztUrf

The court will determine if job discrimination laws apply to sexual orientation or gender identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQ7DHw

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says the poem, which compares migrants to rats, is "abominable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UwvFJR

The Grand Duke, who abdicated in 2000, oversaw the duchy's transformation into a financial centre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W5CKCM

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake on Luzon island brought down buildings, killing at least 11. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IyrMT9

The group offered "full and sincere apologies" to the journalist's family and friends, the Irish News reports. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Doxanl

Buckingham Palace is expected to announce on Tuesday that the US president will visit in early June. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2URc1wT

President Trump tweeted that he would respect Mr Cain's wishes and not pursue the nomination. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQhoVR

The Bollywood star says he is responding to PM Modi's request that he "creatively" encourage voting. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Kh8kfe

Speaking at his wife's funeral, Lewis Allen recalls the moment he learnt she had died in the Sri Lanka attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IPiYHS

The blast took place near St Anthony's Shrine, one of several sites attacked in bombings on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KVWeZf

Each year billions end up in landfill, but the world's largest nappy production company is now backing a scheme to recover the plastic and other materials inside them. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKYRdP

Residents in Pankisi in north-eastern Georgia pelt police with rocks over plans for a new power plant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GyIdfY

Vets in Poland say two of them had been attacked by a dog before they were found. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IPaTCO

It is a topic shrouded in shame, but traction alopecia may affect one-third of women of African descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GyyzJ8

Unlikely events propelled a struggling politician to Spain's top job - and the top of the polls. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GCmNyr

The treatment, developed over 30 years, is the first to give partial protection to children, WHO says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IPFiRq

Music, films and works of art are increasingly made using AI. But can machines ever be truly creative? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dt43j7

Vehicle restorer Charles Palmer on his long-held fascination with bringing classic cars back to life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPle9g

A simple, but evocative, way to record your children's development without using a camera. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IHAC05

With few street names in The Gambia, people have to get creative about giving directions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UOamYZ

How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vhK2HE

These days, religion is being referred to far too often as a disqualifier for public office, in direct violation of the US Constitution. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GvZQff

A federal appeals court has upheld a new Philadelphia city policy that forbids Catholic Social Services from placing foster children with families due to the agency's longstanding religious beliefs about marriage. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZsFADV

The US Supreme Court decided Monday that it will wade into the thorny issue of discrimination in the workplace.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IQUi1t

It might not appear that a megachurch pastor and a coprorate CEO have much in common. But when it comes to criminal justice reform, AT&T's Randall Stephenson and Bishop T.D. Jakes are out to prove others wrong.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GB5pdv

Despite protests from thousands of students, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will continue to teach a summer law course at a George Mason University campus at the Antonin Scalia Law School in the United Kingdom.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GBSBni

President Donald Trump on Easter morning offered condolences to the people of Sri Lanka and attended services at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea near his Florida estate. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IxtnZe

NFL and collegiate football fans are anticipating the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25-27. Among those waiting are college football standouts hoping to be drafted, including a number of faith-driven players. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Magazine just featured seven of the hopefuls who have been open about their faith.    from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XxDu3C

Data from NerdWallet shows that from 2012 to 2016, an average 47 million residents moved each year. Learn how and why Americans relocate for a new home. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Xn8LX6

There’s at least one area of agreement among conservative, centrist and liberal leaders in the United Methodist Church: America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination is on a path toward likely breakup over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT pastors. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Xr5WEk

The American Bible Society's annual "State of the Bible" study conducted by Barna Group, has affirmed that a deeper relationship with the word of God is the pathway to a more meaningful life. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GoA9NC

The severe weather that rumbled across North Texas, the Texas Panhandle, Mississippi and southeastern Kansas mid-week now moves through the Deep South. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Dnl0vc

Elizabeth Warren's plan to cancel student loan debt would be a slap in the face to all those who struggled to pay off their loans    Washington Examiner At a CNN town hall, Elizabeth Warren had to explain why she, a woman, is electable. Twice.    Vox.com Elizabeth Warren releases sweeping student debt cancellation and free college plan    CNN From impeachment to getting 'Hillary'd': 2020 Democrats face off in town halls    POLITICO Want a College Loan? First, Serve Your Country    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2GzL6gg

Democrats may not be learning the right lessons on impeachment    CNN Trump says he's "not even a little bit" concerned about impeachment    CBS News Elizabeth Warren lays out her case for impeaching Trump    CNN The Most Telling Impeachment Poll    The Wall Street Journal A Democratic Split Over Impeaching Trump    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2Pnx3gV

Civilian Border Militia Leader Facing Federal Gun Charges, Appears In Court    NPR Militia in New Mexico Planned to Kill Obama and Clinton, F.B.I. Was Told    The New York Times Leader of militia detaining migrants allegedly said group trained to assassinate Soros, Clinton, Obama, complaint says    NBC News The U.S.-Mexico border isn't protected by militias, it's patrolled by domestic terrorists.    NBC News Anti-Immigrant Armed Militias Posted Videos and Fundraised Through Facebook for Months    Slate View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2W23fbV

Trump orders crackdown on visa overstays    Washington Examiner President Donald Trump orders crackdown on 'visa overstays' in latest push against illegal immigration    USA TODAY Trump moves to crack down on visa overstays | TheHill    The Hill Presidential Memorandum Proposes Barring Entry to Visitors From Countries With High Visa Overstay Rates    The Wall Street Journal Trump eyes action against countries with high visa-overstay rates    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2Po9Cnw

Northern Philippines jolted by magnitude 6.1 earthquake    Aljazeera.com Philippines rocked by deadly 6.1-magnitude earthquake    CNN Earthquake hits Philippines, kills 3 as thousands flee area near Manila    NBC News Powerful Earthquake Strikes Philippines, a Day After a Quake Near Manila    The New York Times Dozens Missing as Philippines Assesses Deadly Quake Damage    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VW75na

Chalking tires to enforce parking rules is unconstitutional, court finds    NBC News Federal appeals court says tire-chalking by parking enforcement officers is unconstitutional    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2XBmBoU

Kerrville plane crash: 6 people killed in Texas small plane crash today    CBS News The six people killed in a small plane crash in Texas have been identified    CNN Victims of deadly Kerrville plane crash identified    KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source Officials identify 6 Houstonians killed in plane crash    KPRC Click2Houston Six from Houston, including philanthropist pilot, killed in Kerrville plane crash    mySA View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2XBAyTO

Philadelphia can exclude foster agency that won't work with...    Reuters Federal court rules Philadelphia can exclude foster care agency that refuses to work with gay couples | TheHill    The Hill Philadelphia can exclude foster agency that won't work with gays, court rules    NBC News Catholic foster care agency loses federal appeal over LGBTQ policy    Philly.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://reut.rs/2vgLE4n

Washington state lawmaker blasted for saying some nurses 'probably play cards' during work    NBC News FACT CHECK: Did Washington State Sen. Maureen Walsh Say Nurses 'Play Cards' for a Large Part of Their Working Day?    Snopes.com A state senator said some nurses 'play cards' for much of their day. So a nurse started a petition asking her to shadow them for a day    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2Gz80V3

Myanmar top court rejects Reuters journalists' appeal    BBC News Myanmar rejects appeal of Reuters reporters, upholds prison sentences    Fox News Myanmar court rejects final appeal by jailed Reuters journalists | Al Jazeera English    Al Jazeera English Myanmar’s highest court rejects appeal to dismiss case against Pulitzer Prize-winning Reuters journalists    The Washington Post Myanmar's top court rejects final appeal by jailed Reuters journalists    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://bbc.in/2IAL0Yi

PM Modi votes in third phase of mammoth general election    Reuters Voting begins in third phase of India elections    Aljazeera.com Voting begins in 3rd phase of India's national elections    Fox News The Remarkable Comeback of Rahul Gandhi    The New York Times So Imran Sounds More Mature Than Modi On Nuke Options    NDTV News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://reut.rs/2Ds7GFZ

Gorilla selfie Congo: Mountain gorillas strike a pose in photo with park ranger in Democratic Republic of Congo    CBS News A selfie of a park ranger and two standing gorillas in Africa has gone viral. The photo shows two park rangers with a pair of orphaned mountain gorillas in ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2XthOFQ

Elon Musk: Robotaxi Teslas Are Coming In A Year (If Regulators Say Yes)    Transport Evolved ‘Anyone relying on lidar is doomed,’ Elon Musk says    TechCrunch Here’s how to watch Tesla’s self-driving event today    The Verge Elon Musk is just another car salesman    MarketWatch Tesla Puts Restraining Order on Car-Following 'Short-Seller' Ahead of Autonomy Day    Jalopnik View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcCmfzhhpxA

Surveillance clips show Chinese billionaire with accuser    ABC News An attorney for JD.com founder Richard Liu said Monday that surveillance video showing the Chinese businessman in an elevator and walking arm-in-arm with ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://abcn.ws/2Po2iby

Target recalling nearly half million wooden toys because of possible choking hazard    USA TODAY Target recalls wooden toy vehicles due to choking hazard    SILive.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IBwejL

Apple Spending $30 Million Per Month on Amazon Cloud Services    Mac Rumors Apple spends more than $30 million on Amazon's cloud every month, making it one of the biggest AWS customers    CNBC Report: Apple Is One Of Amazon's Biggest Customers, Spending Over $350M Per Year    Forbes Amazon to stop providing services to third-party merchants in China: Report    ZDNet Apple’s cloud business is hugely dependent on Amazon    The Verge View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GApa4M

Bad News for Spotify? Amazon Launches Free Music Streaming Service    The Motley Fool Amazon and Google Are Making Music Free — And That Could Be a Big Headache for Spotify    Rolling Stone YouTube Music subscriptions are now free for Google Home speaker owners - Tech News    The Star Online Your Smart Speaker Now Comes With Free Music    Motley Fool YouTube Returns To Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Comes To Chromecast As Amazon, Google End War    Tech Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2UPcYWN

Snoop Dogg Streaming ‘Mortal Kombat 11’ Tournament Right Now    Variety Snoop Dogg is streaming a “Mortal Kombat 11” tournament right now, starting at 4 p.m. PDT on Twitch NOW and Mixer, facing off against 21 Savage, and other ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Usb3Ck

Sorry, But Sets is Dead    Thurrott.com Windows 10’s “Sets” tabbed windows will never see the light of day    Ars Technica Microsoft quietly axes Windows 10's long-promised Sets feature    Engadget Windows 10's 'Sets' feature is gone and not expected to return    ZDNet Microsoft pulls the plug on Sets, the tabbed UI for Windows 10    Liliputing View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2W1sE5A

‘Avengers: Endgame’ First Reactions: ‘Most Emotional, Most Epic MCU Film’    Variety Avengers: Endgame Cast Sings "We Didn't Start the Fire"    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The (Spoiler-Free) First Reactions to Avengers: Endgame Are Here!    Gizmodo 10 Avengers: Endgame fan theories that are actually worth your time    SYFY WIRE Why Avengers: Endgame's Review Embargo Is Lifting So Late    Screen Rant View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GzzKc9

Ariana Grande's 13 Most Unforgettable Tweets    Billboard Someone Thew A Lemon At Ariana Grande During Coachella    Stereogum Coachella 2019: Justin Bieber Joins Ariana Grande for Surprise Performance & Teases New Album!    Entertainment Tonight Justin Bieber Makes First Public Stage Appearance in Two Years for Ariana Grande’s Closing Coachella Set    Variety Ariana Grande Hit By Lemon During Coachella Performance After Justin Bieber Speech    HollywoodLife View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GrYbqV

Sophie Turner had a downright filthy reaction to Arya's love life and it's pure poetry    The A.V. Club Maisie Williams thought her big 'Game of Thrones' sex scene was a prank    CNN ‘Game of Thrones’ Just Had Its Most Important Sex Scene Ever    Film School Rejects Maisie Williams Revealed What It Was Like Filming Arya's Scene With Gendry    BuzzFeed News Game of Thrones Season 8: Why Arya & Gendry Deserve Better    Den of Geek US View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KWV0Nh

WGA ATA Explainer: War Between Writers and Agents, Explained    /FILM 80 Percent of WGA Writers Have Fired Their Agents, Far Exceeding Expectations    IndieWire WGA: More Than 7,000 Writers Have Fired Their Agents    Deadline Writers Guild Says Over 7,000 Members Have Fired Agents    Variety Over 7,000 Writers Fire Their Agents as New Reality Takes Hold    Hollywood Reporter View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2W15bl0

Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton accused of sexual assault    NBC News Kings' Luke Walton accused of sexual assault in Los Angeles    Yahoo Sports Ex-Warriors Coach Luke Walton Reportedly Sued For Sexual Assault    KPIX CBS SF Bay Area Sports News San Diego native Luke Walton sued for sexual assault Zac Self 5:53 PM    10News Luke Walton Sued For Sexual Assault    TMZ View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2W3JS2u

2019 NFL Draft Profile: Nebraska Cornhuskers Wide Receiver Stanley Morgan    Corn Nation The Race to Make the NFL Draft an Exact Science    The Ringer Will Harris NFL Draft Tape | Boston College S    ACC Digital Network Nebraska Football: Projecting Where Cornhuskers Will Go in the 2019 NFL Draft    Athlon Sports Everything you need to know about the 2019 NFL draft    The Draft Wire View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2DrIpMa

Monday NBA Playoff Picks Of The Day    Sportsbook Review NBA playoffs scores, highlights, results: Bucks sweep Pistons, advance to face Celtics; Jazz force Game 5 vs. Rockets    CBS Sports NBA Playoffs best bets and prop predictions: Back Bucks in first half    Covers.com NBA Betting Tip: When to Follow Line Movement in the NBA Playoffs    The Action Network Donovan Mitchell goes off for 19 in fourth quarter, Jazz hold off elimination with win    NBC Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KXRO3Z

Stanley Cup Playoffs results: Hurricanes force Game 7 with Capitals; Stars upset Predators with thrilling OT win    CBS Sports After disallowed goal for Capitals, Hurricanes push series to a Game 7 with 5-2 win    The Washington Post Hurricanes stay alive, force Game 7 with 5-2 win    NHL NHL Stanley Cup playoffs best bets and prop predictions: Rock this first-period prop like a Hurricane    Covers.com For the Capitals to survive Game 7, they will need a better version of Evgeny Kuznetsov    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VliuzI

United Airlines employee accused of calling customer racially charged word faces misdemeanor charge: report A United Airlines employee who allegedly hurled racial insults at a customer earlier this year faces a charge of disorderly conduct, according to a Monday report that cited court documents.   via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2IEIwIi

Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' will still play on Jersey Shore town's boardwalk, mayor says The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Yankees may have turned their collective backs on Kate Smith, but the Jersey Shore town of Wildwood has not. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Dt57n3

Couple weds at airport baggage claim where they first met: 'I couldn’t think of anything more perfect' A couple pledged their love in front of family and friends – and frequent flyers alike. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Vk3FNO

Cathay Pacific Airlines catches crew stealing booze, cutlery during spot checks A crackdown on Cathay Pacific Airways flight attendants led to six crew members being caught red-handed pocketing everything from cutlery to bottles of booze over the weekend. They have been placed under investigation. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZpONN0

Instagram model denies claims she swam in sacred spring after fierce backlash An Instagram model has issued a statement after receiving harsh criticism over an untagged photo she posted. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UvZTN5

Madrid is a dream destination for art lovers and architecture buffs Spain’s Prado Museum is one of the most important museums in the world — and that alone is a good enough excuse to visit the incredible capital of Madrid. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GrFUtI

Fight involving up to 300 teenagers breaks out at Worlds of Fun amusement park Authorities were called to Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday night. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GyowVk

13 American Airlines passengers hospitalized after flight to Boston The flight landed safely at Logan airport. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2KTSmIm

United Airlines is giving away free sandwiches on popular flight to Hawaii The carrier is toying with the concept of taking plane food to new heights. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VfFUXc

Image-obsessed people are faking vacations with professional photo editing Well, that's one way to get "likes." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2IuIWB5

Helene An: In the April 21 Business section, an article about chef Helene An’s career said the An family plans to open a new restaurant, Da Lat Rose, in Beverly Hills in May. The opening is expected in October. In addition, the article suggested that the Crustacean restaurant in San Francisco initially... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/corrections/la-a4-correx-20190422-story.html>

Myanmar’s Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the verdicts of two Pulitzer prize-winning journalists for Reuters who were jailed while reporting on the country’s violent suppression of Rohingya Muslims. Wa Lone, 33, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 29, have been imprisoned since December 2017 and are serving seven-year... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-myanmar-reuters-journalists-20190423-story.html>

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Detroit 127-104 on Monday night, completing a four-game sweep of the Pistons and advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Milwaukee closed the third quarter with a 17-3 run, taking a 10-point... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-nba-playoffs-bucks-pistons-20190422-story.html>

It was the first Easter since his mother died of cancer, and 11-year-old Chamod Shivan had planned to attend Mass at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church with his father. They would take their usual walk down a narrow road hugged by palm trees to the cozy neighborhood church, one of dozens in this seaside... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-sri-lanka-easter-bombings-militant-group-20190422-story.html>

Former Lakers coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault by former Spectrum SportsNet host Kelli Tennant. In a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Tennant, a former USC volleyball player, alleges that Walton assaulted her at the Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-luke-walton-sexual-assault-lawsuit-lakers-kings-20190422-story.html>

Kamala Harris said on Monday that “Congress should take the steps towards impeachment” of President Trump, marking her strongest stance yet on the repercussions the president should face after the investigation by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Mueller’s report presented “a lot of good... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-2020-democratic-candidates-new-hampshire-town-hall-20190422-story.html>

Charlie, the oldest living southern sea otter at any zoo or aquarium, died Monday. He was 22. Long before Charlie was eating an endless supply of crabs and shrimp at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, he was just a tiny pup trying to survive. Charlie was found in 1997 stranded in Northern... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-charlie-sea-otter-dies-20190422-story.html>

Imagine an American muscle car speeding down the clay-lined freeways here, so fast, so strong — but with the brake lines cut. Imagine a brick stuck to the car’s accelerator. Imagine the car slamming into the guard rails, tipping onto two tires, before eventually getting to the final destination. ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-russell-westbrook-thunder-20190422-story.html>

A shallow magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported Monday evening four miles from Citrus View, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 8:24 p.m. at a depth of 9.3 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was five miles from Brawley, Calif., five miles from Imperial,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-earthquakesa-earthquake-38-quake-strikes-near-citrus-view-calif-4rtx-story.html>

The use of deadly force by Los Angeles police and the number of suspects killed in violent encounters dropped in 2018, officials reported Tuesday. Los Angeles police officers fired their weapons 33 times last year compared with 44 shootings the previous year — a 25% decrease, according to the report... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-lapd-fatal-shootings-20190416-story.html>

Los Angeles County officials said Monday they are investigating a call made by a man claiming to be a Sheriff’s Department official who threatened to arrest the county’s chief attorney. The threat came in the form of a call Saturday to the personal cellphone of the county counsel, Mary Wickham,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-sheriff-threat-countycounsel-20190422-story.html>

Luke Walton, the new Sacramento Kings coach and former Los Angeles Lakers coach, has been accused of sexual assault by former Spectrum SportsNet LA host Kelli Tennant. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Tennant alleges that Walton assaulted her at the Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif., while he... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/ct-spt-luke-walton-sexual-assault-accusation-20190422-story.html>

Seth Burton lets out a long sigh when he thinks about where he was five years ago. Burton is the senior vice president of communications for LAFC, which boasts the best record in MLS, and in 2014 held the same position with the Clippers when they were battling the Golden State Warriors in the first... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-rivers-donald-sterling-20190422-story.html>

SERIES The Village Enzo and Gabe (Dominic Chianese, Daren Kagasoff) discuss Ava’s (Moran Atias) case with a young lawyer. 8 p.m. NBC The Flash Barry (Grant Gustin) makes a big family decision without consulting Iris (Candice Patton). Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh and Jesse L.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0423-whats-on-tv-tuesday-20190423-story.html>

UCLA’s struggles helped one of college basketball’s richest programs get even richer. Cassius Stanley announced his commitment to the Duke Blue Devils on Monday afternoon in a ceremony at Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High’s gymnasium. The No. 3 shooting guard and No. 29 overall prospect in the 2019... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-cassius-stanley-duke-ucla-20190422-story.html>

A woman seen on video dumping a plastic bag filled with puppies in a Coachella trash bin on a day when temperatures were in the 90s was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of animal cruelty. A man rummaging through a dumpster behind a Napa Auto Parts store at 49251 Grapefruit Blvd. found the... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-coachella-puppies-20190422-story.html>

The Angels are on pace for more than 1,000 defensive shifts this season, a striking increase from their 648 shifts in 2018. Those numbers reflect a marked contrast between the approach under new manager Brad Ausmus and former manager Mike Scioscia, who wasn’t always quick to embrace the defensive... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-angels-defensive-shifts-brad-ausmus-andrelton-simmons-20190422-story.html>

There was a standing-room only crowd that filled the Sherman Oaks Notre Dame baseball stadium on Monday. It was a pretty impressive achievement considering students are on spring break. Then again, it was one of the featured high school games of the season. Notre Dame and USC-bound Lucas Gordon... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-harvard-westlake-notre-dame-baseball-20190422-story.html>

Los Angeles County public health officials said Monday that they’re investigating a measles cluster after reports of residents acquiring the vaccine-preventable virus. Over the past few weeks, L.A. County has four confirmed measles cases linked to one another after international travel, and an... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-measles-outbreak-los-angeles-county-20190422-story.html>

Going into his third NFL draft as coach of the Rams , Sean McVay could experience a first. The Rams own the 31st pick, the first time during McVay’s tenure that they hold a first-round pick this close to the start of the draft, which begins Thursday in Nashville. “It’ll be fun,” McVay said when... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-first-round-nfl-draft-pick-20190422-story.html>

The carpentry of an Arthur Miller play, all that sawing, hammering and sanding of wood, can sometimes distract from the impressiveness of the house that has been theatrically constructed. “All My Sons,” the 1947 Broadway play that established Miller as a major American dramatist, loads a tremendous... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/reviews/la-et-cm-all-my-sons-review-20190422-story.html>

Tennis broadcaster Justin Gimelstob was convicted Monday of battery with serious bodily injury to the victim in what a judge called a “violent, unprovoked attack in public in front of children” on Halloween. Gimelstob agreed Monday to plead no contest to a felony battery charge and a judge used... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-justin-gimelstob-convicted-atp-coach-broadcaster-assault-20190422-story.html>

Just after 10 p.m. on Sunday night, concert promoter Paul Tollett was near the end of leading two weekends of this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking its 20th year in 2019. But things weren’t yet slowing down, as he walked quickly through the artist compound backstage, occasionally... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/coachella/la-et-ms-coachella-paul-tollett-20190422-story.html>

The Chargers made Tom Telesco available Monday for a news conference that the general manager began by announcing there would be no news. “A lot of you probably don’t want to be here because you know I’m not going to say anything,” he explained. “I don’t really want to be here because I know I... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-nfl-draft-tom-telesco-20190422-story.html>

On a typical day, thousands of homeless and mentally ill people are behind bars in Los Angeles County’s jails. But more than half of them would be good candidates to divert into housing with supportive services instead, according a new study from the Department of Health Services. If enough housing... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-la-jail-diversion-program-homeless-mental-illness-housing-20190422-story.html>