SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL

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Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will return to court on Tuesday for the sentencing phase of his trial. US prosecutors will argue that he should be put to death for his role in the deadly attack in 2013.

Now, on the day before The Boston Marathon and days prior to sentencing for Tsarnaev, some extremely prominent people, as well as survivors who were deeply affected by the Boston Marathon bombings are asking the federal government not to pursue the death penalty.

WELCOME 2 AMERICA?

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When Ellis Island opened back in 1892 as a US immigration center, millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station during that time. It is said that 40 percent of all current U.S. citizens can trace at least one of their ancestors to Ellis Island.

Arrivals from European countries totaled 484,000 in 1910 alone. Then non-Europeans from Syria, Turkey and Armenia. The reasons they left their homes in the Old World included war, drought, famine and religious persecution, and these new Americans had hopes for greater opportunity in the New World.

HAPPY SUN DAY

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Today is not only Sunday, but it promises to be another beautiful sunny day. HAPPY SUNDAY .

New York City residents can continue to enjoy the outdoors this weekend, as another gloriously sun-soaked Sunday is in store for NYC and the surrounding areas.

Today will be sunny, but cooler than yesterday, with a high of 59 degrees. We shouldn't see rain again until Monday, according to National Weather Service forecasters, so enjoy it while you can.

PHOTO: Kayo Takashiro

DOSE OF NEWS

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HUNDREDS DROWN

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As many as 700 are feared dead after a migrant boat sinks off Libya. Twenty eight people were rescued in the incident, which happened just off Libyan waters, south of the southern Italian island of Lampedusa. This could be the deadliest toll ever as a result of a single capsizing.

Italy's ANSA news agency reports that an estimated 700 people were aboard and only 28 were said to be rescued.

Migrant Boat With Up to 700 On Board Capsizes South of Italy http://nbcnews.to/1O4itqF via @NBCNews

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-32372351?ocid=socialflow_twitter

SPICE OF DEATH

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New York public health officials have seen of a recent increase in the use of a synthetic marijuana that has sent more than 160 patients to the hospital since April 8. The dangerous drug, identified by the street names, such as “spice” and “K2” is abused by mainly teens and young adults and is known to be marketed as incense, herbal mixtures or potpourri in order to mask its true purpose.

NYC SIGNS OF SPRING

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NYC is calling it #SignsOfSpringNYC It is a celebration of vibrant, diverse city as the days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and we all start spending a lot more time outside. They'll select the best photos and post them on @nycgov Instagram account. And one lucky winner from each borough will get to be an official Instagram Ambassador for the City. http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/signs-of-spring-nyc.page
Submit your best photo of springtime in New York City for the #SignsOfSpringNYC Instagram contest.

The panel of judges will choose five lucky winners - one from each of the five boroughs - to be NYC Instagram Ambassadors. Winners will have the opportunity to photograph an official City Hall event and have their photos featured on the @nycgov Instagram account.

To be eligible to win:

You must be a resident of New York City
Your photo must be taken in New York City
Your photo must be in square format

BRONX MUSEUM AWARDS

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¡Retumba! receives a Taino Award: "Guaitiao/Friendship Award for “Community” TODAY, Saturday, April 18th at The Bronx Museum for the Arts on Grand Concourse and 165th Street, Bronx, NY. Doors open at 4P. Award ceremony begins at 5P. Come and join the celebration! There will be music, dance, songs and words. Food and vendors, too.

www,retumba.org

The Bronx Museum has raised $1 million for acquisitions and has added works by several major artists to its permanent collection.

The museum was founded in 1971 and began building a collection in 1986, is typically able to spend $10,000 to $50,000 a year for acquisitions. It receives donations and bequests of work, but it has often struggled to add significant works.

http://www.bronxmuseum.org/

GLOBAL CITIZEN EARTH DAY

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Music’s biggest super-stars will be on stage in Washington today at the Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day with the goal of ending world poverty by 2030.

The participating artists include Mary J. Blige, No Doubt and Usher. Global Citizen's CEO Hugh Evans and the organization's ambassador Deborra-Lee Furness join "CBS This Morning" to discuss a new platform launch.

There will be live streaming @ 12 NOON : Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Live https://youtu.be/7ygwcdTXNYs

What you need to know about Saturday's Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day rally on the National Mall http://wpo.st/-lND0

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