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Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Texas doctor who has been treating children in a measles outbreak was shown on video with a measles rash on his face in a clinic a week before Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met him and praised him as an “extraordinary” healer. Dr.

Suspect in Austin Metcalf killing moved to 'undisclosed location' for protection: family spokesman

The Next Generation Action Network says Karmelo Anthony, accused of killing Austin Metcalf, has been moved from the family's residence to an undisclosed location.

US flags to fly at half-staff for Pope Francis

President Donald Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis.

Engine of Delta aircraft carrying 282 passengers catches fire at Orlando airport, video shows

A Delta flight was evacuated at a Florida airport on Monday after an engine caught fire, officials with the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed.

Trump, first lady to attend Pope Francis funeral

The funeral date is determined by the cardinals but typically takes place between four to six days after the pope's death.

Texas Republican county official stabbed, husband killed in home attack

A Texas politician is recovering in the hospital after she was stabbed by her grandson in an incident that left her husband dead early Monday morning, police said.

Trump’s attacks on Fed’s Powell ramp up GOP’s economic fears

President Trump's ramped-up attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have Washington Republicans bracing for a confrontation that could make the turmoil in the financial markets much worse and put the Fed’s independence and credibility in jeopardy.

White smoke, black smoke, conclave: Here's a papal glossary of terms

A change in popes is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin — to help make sense of news in the coming days.

Student loans in default will be sent to debt collection, education officials say

The debt collection process will include the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said.

What to know about Pope Francis' death

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff, history's first from Latin America, who presided over the Catholic Church for more than 12 years.

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Top '60 Minutes' producer resigns amid Trump lawsuit, says 'independence' being suppressed

The longtime executive producer of "60 Minutes" is leaving the program, writing to staff on Monday he could no longer preside over the Sunday evening show objectively as it faces increasing threats and a multi-million-dollar lawsuit from President Trump.

US-born Californian warned to leave country immediately by DHS

A California resident received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warning him to leave the United States immediately.

Texas passes 600 cases of measles. Here's what to know about the US outbreaks

Texas has more than 600 known cases of measles on Tuesday as the outbreak in the western part of the state approaches the three-month mark. The U.S. was up to 800 cases of measles nationwide on Friday.

Bird species once only found in captivity lays first wild eggs in 40 years

The birds were eliminated when the invasive brown treesnake was accidentally introduced to the island of Guam in the '40s.

US-born Californian warned to leave country immediately by DHS

Part of the letter read, "Do not attempt to remain in the United States — The federal government will find you.

Cardinal with ties to Notre Dame guides Vatican after pope’s passing

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who has ties to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, was chosen by Pope Francis to serve as camerlengo, who is now in charge of the Vatican until a new pope is chosen.

Stocks and the dollar tumble as investors retreat from the US

Stocks tumbled Monday over worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve.

Forget wedding gifts, newlyweds want cash for a down payment: Survey

Overall, 67% of those surveyed by LendingTree said their dream home is more important than their dream wedding.

The Latest: Trump allies turn on one another as controversies accumulate

The infighting and backstabbing that plagued Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty.

Federal report due on Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina's path to recognition as a tribal nation

PEMBROKE, N.C. (AP) — Members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are awaiting the release of a Department of the Interior report that, as soon as this week, could light a path for federal recognition as a tribal nation.

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NYC mayor and Trump border czar tout charges against 27 people in Tren de Aragua case

President Donald Trump’s border czar joined New York City’s mayor on Tuesday to tout new federal charges against 27 people accused of being Tren de Aragua gang members and associates.

Prince William to attend Pope Francis's funeral

Kensington Palace confirmed that the 42-year-old member of Britain's royal family will attend the Vatican City funeral.

The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has

The top producer at CBS News' “60 Minutes" has quit during a dispute between his show and the Trump administration.

Delta passengers in Orlando evacuate plane due to engine fire

Delta Air Lines said an engine fire forced one of its flight crews to evacuate the passenger cabin of a plane at Orlando International Airport on Monday.

A sequoia forest in Detroit? Plantings to improve air quality and mark Earth Day

DETROIT (AP) — Arborists are turning vacant land on Detroit's eastside into a small urban forest, not of elms, oaks and red maples indigenous to the city but giant sequoias, the world's largest trees that can live for thousands of years.

FTC files suit accusing Uber of deceptive practices

An FTC complaint alleges Uber engaged in deceptive bill and cancellation practices and failed to "deliver promised savings.

Engine of Delta aircraft carrying 282 passengers catches fire at Orlando airport, video shows

A Delta flight was evacuated at a Florida airport on Monday after an engine caught fire, officials with the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.

Mike Patrick, former ESPN broadcaster and voice of Sunday Night Football, dies at 80

Longtime play-by-play announcer and Clarksburg native Mike Patrick passed away over the weekend, the City of Clarksburg, West Virginia confirmed.

Harvard sues Trump administration over 'unlawful' multibillion dollar budget cuts

Harvard sued the Trump administration in federal court on Monday over its "unlawful" multibillion dollar funding freeze of research grants and contracts for the university.