Easter Snow Aids Containment Of Huge Kansas Oklahoma Fire
Firefighters slowed the Anderson Creek blaze in Kansas and Oklahoma with an Easter snowfall totaling about an inch. By Sunday afternoon the fire was 45 percent contained across both states, after burning near 400000 acres and becoming the largest in Kansas history. Barber County remains hardest hit with 31 percent containment.
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California lawmakers near 15 dollar minimum wage deal
California lawmakers and union leaders reportedly reached a tentative agreement to raise the state minimum wage to 15 dollars per hour by 2022 with small firms given an extra year. Governor Brown’s involvement and legislative timing were under discussion as factions weigh the plan against fiscal and political hurdles.
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Protests disrupt calm at Brussels memorial
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel urged restraint as self described hooligans gathered at a makeshift memorial for bombing victims in central Brussels. About 450 protesters, some hooded and drunk, gathered outside the former stock exchange, despite police warnings. About 10 arrests were reported as police dispersed the crowd amid terrorism raid activity in Brussels and nearby Antwerp.
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Pope calls weapons of love to fight terrorism
Pope Francis urged the world to use weapons of love to combat violence and extremism after Brussels attacks. In Easter Urbi et Orbi remarks from St Peters Square he cited Belgium and other nations, urged aid for migrants, and pressed for peaceful resolution to Syria’s conflict.
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