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Vatican’s Easter Mass opens without Pope Francis as he continues recovering from pneumonia
The Vatican celebrated Easter on Sunday without Pope Francis presiding, as the 88-year-old pontiff continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia. In his ...
Lakers realize they’ve got to do some quick work after Timberwolves’ blowout win in series opener
When Luka Doncic scored 16 points in the first quarter of his playoff debut with his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers’ ...
Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here’s what to know
Marijuana culture’s high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, ...
An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons
Journalist Ksenia Lutskina served only half of her eight-year prison sentence in Belarus after being convicted of conspiracy ...
Nathan MacKinnon scores 2, assists on another as Avalanche open NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over Stars
Nathan MacKinnon had a part in both of Colorado’s strange goals in the second period before adding an empty-netter late as the Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 in the opener ...
Where in the US will you be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower?
The Lyrid meteor shower—also known as the April Lyrids—is an annual meteor shower that typically occurs between April 15 and 29.
Autism community sounds alarms over ‘harmful’ RFK Jr. comments
The Autism Society of America’s Chief Marketing Officer Kristyn Roth described Kennedy’s focus on an environmental toxin as ...
Moontower Comedy Festival brings laughs, economic boost to area
The Moontower Comedy Festival is wrapping up its final shows in Austin, marking the end of a more than week-long celebration ...
Atoning for poor penalty kick, Vázquez scores winner for Austin FC over defending champs
Vázquez scored for the first time in his first season with Austin (5-3-1) when he banged in a shot that deflected off of LA ...
Stanford softball team sets NCAA attendance record playing in football stadium vs. rival California
Playing in Stanford’s football stadium, the school’s softball home game against rival California set the NCAA attendance ...
Key piece for Longhorns’ Final Four team hits transfer portal
The Longhorns are returning much of their roster that took them to Tampa this year, including point guard Rori Harmon. However, a key piece for Texas last year seems destined for a new squad.