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Trump Dynasty Grows as Ivanka Gives Birth
Ivanka Trump announced the arrival of her third baby, Theodore James Kushner, on Twitter on Sunday.


Volcano Spews Ash 20,000 Feet Into Air Over Alaska
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a volcano on Alaska’s Aleutian Islands erupted Sunday afternoon and sent ash 20,000 feet into the air.


Belgium Ushers in New Week With Raids and Remembrance
Last Tuesday, two explosions hit the Brussels Airport and a third hit the subway.


Brussels Death Toll Climbs Amid Raids, Remembrance
Early Monday, Belgium’s federal prosecutor announced that three people had been charged with participation in a terror group.


Pop-Up Cafe Serves Iconic Easter Treats for Grown-Ups
A London cafe has found new ways to serve the chocolate Creme Egg and is helping some adults rediscover the magic of Easter.


Dublin’s Easter 1916 Uprising Captured on Archive Film
Historians consider the international significance of Ireland’s rebellion as it marks its centenary.


See What Remains of Ancient City After ISIS Routed
Drone footage broadcast on Russian TV shows Roman ruins still standing despite willful destruction by ISIS fighters, who have been ousted from the ancient city.


Facebook Stumbles Again With ‘Safety Check’
Facebook apologized to users on the other side of the world from Sunday’s suicide bombing in Pakistan who received notices asking if they were safe.


KNOW IT ALL: Monday’s Top Stories at NBC News
See the top stories we covered this weekend and the stories we’ll be following today.


Beyond Brussels: The Terror Attacks You May Have Missed
As the world mourns the Brussels attacks, it’s important to remember those elsewhere who recently lost their lives at the hands of terrorists.


Belgian Police Issue Appeal for ‘Man in White’
Only one person — Faycal Cheffou — has been charged directly in relation to the Brussels attacks.


Mexico Detains El Chapo’s Top Money Launderer
Mexico’s federal police said Juan Manuel Alvarez was captured in Oaxaca City “without firing a single shot.”


Migrants With Gunshot Wounds Intercepted Off Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard said the wounded were on a makeshift raft with another Cuban 19 migrants without injuries.


Bomb Kills 63 Celebrating Easter in Pakistan Park
At least 63 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a children’s park in Lahore on Sunday, officials said.


Christians Were ‘Prime Target’ as Park Bomber Kills 71
Dozens of people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a park in Lahore on Sunday, officials said.


Why It Feels Like a ‘Crime’ to Be Christian in Pakistan
Christians are considered outcasts by many Pakistanis and find themselves pushed to the edge of society. They are now demanding a voice.


Christians Were ‘Prime Target’ as Park Bomber Kills 72
Dozens of people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a park in Lahore on Sunday, officials said.


Choctaw Foster Case Spolights Legacy of Indian Children’s Law
The Indian Child Welfare Act is hailed as a protective tool for native communities by some and criticized as misinterpreted and misguided by others.


No. 1 UNC Beats Notre Dame to Earn Trip to Final Four
North Carolina becomes the only No. 1 seed to earn a spot in the men’s Final Four.


California Man Arrested for Allegedly Swinging Rabbit by Ears
The Ventura County man was suspected of being on drugs after police received a call that he swung a rabbit by its ears and lit it on fire.


Spam Could Be a Boon for This Minnesota Town
The Spam Museum reopens its doors April 22, featuring exhibits that speak to the history and production of the spiced ham product.


No. 10 Syracuse Upsets No. 1 Virginia to Reach Final Four


Lawsuit Planned Over N.C. Ban on Transgender Bathrooms
The Republican-controlled General Assembly passed the measure last week after Charlotte approved a broad anti-discrimination measure.


Trump Tombstone Mysteriously Surfaces in Central Park
The headstone — with the epitaph “Made America Hate Again” — was removed Sunday.


Mother Angelica, Founder of Catholic Network EWTN, Dies
EWTN broadcasts mainstream Catholic programming to more than 250 million homes in 144 countries from its headquarters in Alabama.


2 More Americans Confirmed Dead in Brussels Attacks
Two more Americans were killed in last week’s attacks, bringing the number to four, the State Department confirmed Sunday.


‘Batman v Superman’ Shatters Records With $170M Debut
It’ s a shot in the arm for Warner Bros., which has been reeling from a series of costly bombs such as” Jupiter Ascending” and” Pan.”


All the 1 Percent Ladies: Women Drive Wave of Luxe Travel
Rising numbers of female millionaires and billionaires around the world may help drive a rise in luxury health and wellness holidays.


‘Legends of the Fall’ Author Jim Harrison Dead at 78
The versatile author completed more than 30 books, most recently the novella collection “The Ancient Minstrel,” and was admired worldwide.


During Easter Egg Hunt, Cops Find Pot Operation
Deputies made the discovery after a man interrupted the hunt with a startling announcement: his roommates were trying to shoot him.


Two Killed by Amtrak Train in Oregon
Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies found their bodies on Sunday morning beside train tracks south of Oregon City.


Walker’s Legacy Brings Black Women Entrepreneurs Together
The effort directly connects to the business legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in American history.


‘They Broke My Bucket’: Parents Cause Easter Egg Hunt Chaos
An annual Easter egg hunt in Connecticut ended earlier than expected after pushy parents didn’t listen to the rules of the game.


11-Year-Old Entrepreneur’s Success Story Gets Sweeter
Mikaila Ulmer turned her fear of bees into something sweet. After reading up about the importance of honeybees, she decided she wanted to take action.


Bomb Kills 63 Celebrating Easter in Pakistan Park
‘Members of the Christian community who were celebrating Easter today were our prime target,’ the group’s spokesman told NBC News.


#31Days of Feminism: Elisa Anna Charters
“We can all be “feminists” by believing in ourselves, by having the courage to ask others for help when we need it, by supporting each other.”


Belgium Charges Suspect After Raid Near ‘Bomb Factory’
Prosecutors have charged a man who was detained last week during a raid in Brussels neighborhood where a suspected bomb factory was found.


John Kasich: ‘Families Have to Be Off-Limits’
Gov. Kasich laments over the tone of the 2016 campaign and seems to move even further away from supporting Trump if he were to win the nomination.


Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 52, Mostly Women, Kids in Pakistan Park
The blast occurred in the parking area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, a few feet away from children’s swings. Around 150 people were injured, officials said


Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens in Pakistan Park
The blast occurred in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, a few feet away from the swings. Around 300 people were also injured, officials said


Pope: Overcome Terror With ‘Weapons of Love’
Pope Francis urged the world in his Easter message on Sunday to use the “weapons of love” to combat the evil of “blind and brutal violence”, following the attacks in Brussels.


Protesters Met by Riot Police at Brussels Memorial Site
Police in Brussels surrounded a group of demonstrators about 500-strong who descended Sunday on a memorial for those killed in terror attacks earlier in the week.


Why Identifying Brussels Victims Has Taken So Long
Five days after 28 people were killed in the Brussels terror attacks four victims remained unidentified — an agonizing delay for families waiting on news about their loved ones.


Villanova Return to Final Four With Win Over Kansas


Raptor Riddle: What — or Who — Is Killing Bald Eagles?
Necropsies on the 18 dead birds have not identified a cause, but investigators say the deaths are not natural.


U.S. Missionary Recalls Moment of Brussels Bombing
Joseph Empey, who was dropping off another missionary at the airport when the blast knocked him unconscious, said he is “feeling good” despite his wounds.


Is the U.N. Ready for a Female Secretary General?
Is the mother of all international organizations — the United Nations — ready for a female leader?


De Niro’s Tribeca Festival Yanks Anti-Vaccination Film
De Niro on Friday defended the decision to screen the film as encouraging discussion, but by Saturday said he had enough concerns over its content.


Syrian Forces Retake Ancient City From ISIS: State Media
ISIS militants had controlled the famed city since May last year.


Deal Reached to Raise Calif. Minimum Wage to $15/Hour
Sen. Mark Leno, a Democrat from San Francisco, said the deal had been reached. It would still have to go before the Legislature.


Tampa Police Officer Shot, 1 Man Dead in Gunfire Exchange
Tampa police said the officer was wearing a bullet resistant vest. One man was pronounced dead and another was shot and taken to a hospital.


India’s Minister of Women Says We Need to Accept Marital Rape
India is one of the few countries in the world that have yet to criminalize marital rape.


California Man Arrested in Killing of Doctor, Family
An Oceanside man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a well-known Santa Barbara doctor, his wife and their 5-year-old daughter.


Trump Shares His Plan for Beating ISIS
He suggested in a New York Times interview that he would destroy oil fields in the Middle East, saying they’re a primary source of income for ISIS.


Pope Francis Presides Over Solemn Easter Vigil
Pope Francis entered a silent and dark St. Peter’s Basilica to start Saturday’s Easter Vigil. During the service the Pope baptized 12 adults from around the world.


‘I Painted a Better World’: Holocaust Survivors’ Art Shown
Nelly Toll was 6 she and her mother locked themselves in a room for a year to escape the Nazis. The paintings she made then are part of a new display.


25K Sign Petition to Allow Guns at GOP Convention
“This is a direct affront to the Second Amendment and puts all attendees at risk,” the petition says of Quicken Loans Arena’s policy barring guns.


NYPD Head Slams Cruz Over ‘Muslim Neighborhoods’ Talk
“We do not ‘patrol and secure’ neighborhoods based on selective enforcement because of race or religion,” Commissioner Bratton said in an op-ed.


After Bleak Week, Pope Offers Easter Message of Hope
Pope Francis was wrapping up a bleak week in Europe by presiding over a solemn vigil service and ushering in Easter with a message of hope.


Woman Killed in Utah Crash on Way to Mother’s Funeral
Danielle Valle was thrown from a truck that rolled on icy I-15, and police were looking for her mother’s ashes believed to be in the vehicle.


Surrendered Suicide Bomber Says She is Missing Chibok Girl
The teenager surrendered before carrying out a suicide attack in northern Camaroon. She says she is one of more than 276 abducted by Boko Haram.


‘Gut-Wrenching’: Parents Plead for Return of Foster Child
The foster parents of a Native American girl who was taken from their home say that they are doing everything possible to reunite with the child.


Relatives of U.S. Missionary in Coma ‘Glad He’s Alive’
His wife said doctors are hopeful they can start to wake him up later Saturday — just in time for Easter.


Sanders Wins Washington State Caucuses, NBC News Projects
In addition to Washington State and Alaska, Democrats are also holding caucuses in Hawaii with a total of 142 delegates at stake this weekend.


Warren Buffett’s Kids Drop $90 Million for Girls of Color
The NoVo Foundation has announced they will pledge a $90 million investment in girls and young women of color in the U.S.


SUVs Snag the Spotlight at New York Auto Show
Once dominant mid-sized sedans have been rapidly losing momentum, while coupes are little more than an asterisk on the sales charts.


Helicopter Crew, Patient Killed in Alabama Crash
Investigators say they are reviewing the crash of a helicopter in Alabama that killed three crew members and the patient they were transporting.


Justin Shults, American Missing in Belgium, Confirmed Dead
An American who hadn’t been heard from since Tuesday’s terror attacks in Belgium is dead, his brother says.


‘Pie in the Sky’? Meet the Green Presidential Candidate
The Green Party candidate for president wants a “Green New Deal” that would create 20 million living wage jobs — and she feels the Bern.


Shadow War: The Behind-the-Scenes Fight to Stop Trump
The Republican race, fought until now in high-profile state contests and made-for-TV debates, is turning into a shadow war.


‘Nightmare’: 2 Rookie Cops Among 4 Killed in Iowa Crash
Four people were killed early Saturday, including two rookie officers, when a car driving the wrong way struck their police cruiser in Des Moines.


Pilot Arrested Before Flight For Suspected Intoxication
A pilot scheduled to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia Saturday morning was taken into custody on suspicion of intoxication prior to the flight.


Driver Arrested After Autistic Teen Dies on School Bus
Hun Joon “Paul” Lee, 19, was found unresponsive on a bus the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2015, a hot summer day when temperatures approached 100 degrees.


‘Cowardly’ ISIS Soccer Game Suicide Attack Kills 26
The United States has condemned a “cowardly” suicide attack that targeted a crowd at a soccer match near Baghdad, killing at least 26.


Brooklyn Woman Wrestles Burglar for Computer, Wins
A Brooklyn woman wrestled a burglar for her computer – and won.


Corporate Boycotts Become Key Weapon in Gay Rights Fight
Corporations, typically the target of boycotts, are using similar tactics to pressure states from curbing gay rights protections.


How Safe Are Airports? Bomb Reopens Security Debate
The Brussels bomb has reopened the debate over whether airport security should extend beyond the departure gates to include public areas.


New Suspect Arrested Over Brussels Terror Attack
A new suspect in the Brussels bombings was identified Saturday by prosecutors who named him only as “Faycal C.”


After Brussels, European Tourism Industry Fears a Broader Hit
There was a sense of trepidation in the travel industry that this blow would take longer to recover from than the November attacks in Paris.


Why Bernie Sanders Isn’t Dropping Out
Bernie Sanders isn’t going anywhere, despite Hillary Clinton’s prohibitive delegate lead, and Tuesday night offers a hint why. But the underdog’s path


Bomb-Hit Brussels Airport Shut Until At Least Tuesday
Flights at Brussels Airport will not resume until at least Tuesday in the wake of this week’s deadly terror attack.


Suspect Held in Slaying of Popular Herbalist, Family
A popular practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine was found shot to death and wrapped in plastic along with his wife and 5-year-old daughter.


It’s Official: You Will Eat a Lot of Candy at Easter
Halloween has trick-or-treating and Valentine’s Day may be synonymous with chocolate, but Easter is the day that leaves candy companies salivating.


Scientists: Shakespeare’s Skull May Be Missing From Grave
British researchers studying William Shakespeare’s grave have found new evidence that may provide clues to a legend that the playwright’s crypt was desecrated by grave robbers.


Rolling Stones Play Historic Free Concert in Cuba
The Rolling Stones delivered a historic concert in a country that once forced fans to listen to their favorite music behind closed doors.


Republican Sen. Breaks Ranks to Meet With SCOTUS Pick
Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk will meet with Merrick Garland despite a vow from GOP leaders that no action will be taken on Obama’s pick to succeed Scalia.


Rob Reiner: I Won’t Film in N.C. Over ‘Hateful’ New Law
The famed director joins a growing chorus of economic forces opposing the law, which is seen as aimed at denying transgender bathroom rights.


Four Die in Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The tragedy also claimed the life of a dog and forced the evacuation of an apartment complex in Wilmington, officials said.


Drone Delivers Package to Residential Area for First Time
A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential location in a small Nevada town.


Rapper Twista Arrested on Marijuana Charge
A performance by Chicago rapper Twista was canceled after he was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession.


Rolling Stones Play Historic Cuba Concert
The Rolling Stones rocked tens of thousands of fans in a free concert in Havana.


Movement Aims to Hit Trump Supporters Where it Hurts
The “Vote Trump, Get Dumped” movement invites women opposed to Trump to “Join us by wielding your influence.”


Watch Bird Steal the Spotlight at Sanders Rally in Portland
A small bird landed near Bernie Sanders and charmed the crowd at a rally in Portland, Oregon.


Actor Who Played Mr. Handford on ‘Sesame Street’ Dies
David Smyrl played Mr. Handford, the retired firefighter who ran Hooper’s Store on “Sesame Street.”


Ethics Report Filed Against Alabama Gov. Accused of Affair
Governor Robert Bentley apologized for a “mistake” but emphatically denied that any physical relationship with the adviser took place.


Show It All: Charting the Week’s Top Stories
More than 30 were killed in terror attacks in Brussels and other big stories we followed this week — in the form of five charts.


Don’t Get Fooled By Spring Break Vacation Rental Scams
When Shelly Stamis saw an ad online for a vacation home in Florida at only $200 a night, she thought she had found the ultimate vacation steal.


French President: ‘There Is Still a Threat Looming’
Francois Hollande said the network responsible for attacks in Brussels and Paris is in the process of being wiped out, but other groups remain.


Apple Asks Judge for Delay in Brooklyn iPhone Case
Lawyers for Apple are asking a federal judge in New York to delay proceedings in a court fight over access to an iPhone seized from a drug dealer.


Giant Tortoise Finally Gets a Bath After 184 Years
Here’s a shell of a story: Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, 184 years old, has finally had a bath.

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