STAND WITH RAND

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US Senator Rand Paul attacked his Grand Old Party today as he formally launched his presidential bid in Louisville. The tea party Republican who continues to serve in The Senate since 2010, has carefully built a brand of mainstream Libertarian-ism.

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CNN: Rand Paul: 'I am running for president' http://cnn.it/1H149K8

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/04/rand-paul-2016-campaign-launch-11…

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RAND PAUL'S WHITE HOUSE RUN
US Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky enters the GOP presidential race today during a Louisville rally in Louisville.

FERGUSON VOTES FOR CHANGE
Voters cast ballots for African Americans on the City Council. The first time in the history of this St. Louis suburb.

CHICAGO's FIRST MAYORAL RUNOFF
Chicago votes again nearly six weeks after none of the five mayoral candidates won an absolute majority of votes.

SCHUMER BUCKS US
US Senator Schumer is bucking President Obama, while insisting Congress have the power to reject an Iran deal.

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FIGHTING OBESITY

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Today is the 20th anniversary of National Public Health Week. Obesity, the second leading cause of preventable death in the nation. To prevent childhood obesity families need convenient access to healthy, affordable food. Far too many families are food insecure, meaning parents and children do not always have enough nutritious food to eat each day. In addition, childhood obesity is an epidemic, causing life-threatening health problems such as diabetes and heart conditions.

NEWS QUICKIE

IRRESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM
A magazine's colossal journalism meltdown, along with a a terribly flawed piece of reporting the news.

JUSTICE IN BOSTON
Murder trials wrapping up for Aaron Hernandez and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev may begin jury deliberations this week.

BASKETBALL: FINAL TWO
College playoff B vs B is scheduled for all to see. The Badgers are playing The Blue Devils, who've beaten them once.

OIL PRICES ARE RISING
A 3 percent increase as demand in Asia picked up. A barrel of oil gained $1.44, to $50.53, in futures trading.

WEST COAST DROUGHT

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CITY ISLAND EASTER SUNDAY

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Members from the Christian congregation of Trinity Methodist Church of City Island held the annual Easter celebration at sunrise this morning. The waterside services were followed by nearly a full house of children and adult worshipers.

Pastor Ezra Hongchang Yew led the services at the 165 year old church, which is a City Island favorite locations. This special congregation invites people of all races and cultures to participate in devotionals during every and all seasons and also asks the faithful to take their prayers to the public at large.

US FAVORITE BASEBALL TEAMS

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America has long had a love affair with baseball and a Facebook graph now reveals the favorite baseball teams in the country by sorting through people's likes and breaking down winners by individual counties.

Boston vs. New York Battle Will Never End, so it is no surprise The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox came in first and second respectively in terms of the number of fans. Also making an impressive showing are the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves, who have fans spread out all over the South.

EASTER SUNDAY

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Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in The Bible.

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus' resurrection and many Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services, music, candlelight, flowers and the ringing of church bells. Easter Sunday is sort of like the Super Bowl for preachers.

NY LIFTS INDIANA TRAVEL BAN

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NY GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO LIFTS INDIANA TRAVEL BAN.“After reviewing the amendments made to Indiana’s state law and consulting with LGBT advocacy groups here in New York, I believe the changes enacted by the Indiana Executive and Legislature should prevent the Religious Freedom Restoration Act from being used to discriminate against gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender citizens and travelers. As a result, I am lifting New York's ban against state funded and state sponsored travel to Indiana, effective immediately.

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