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Explosions in two Somalia cities kill at least 5 MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a cafe in Somalia’s city of Baidoa on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding more than six others, police said. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city YANGON (AP) — At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro- democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the military’s February seizure of power. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Prosecutor: Salvini should not be tried for migrant policy ROME (AP) — An Italian prosecutor on Saturday told a court in Sicily there’s no reason to order right-wing leader Matteo Salvini to stand trial for alleged kidnapping for his role in keeping rescued migrants aboard a coast guard ship for days in the summer of 2019. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Stalled at first jab: Vaccine shortages hit poor countries LONDON (AP) — As many as 60 countries, including some of the world’s poorest, might be stalled at the first shots of their coronavirus vaccinations because nearly all deliveries through the global program intended to help them are blocked until as late as June. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Long-term limit sought on governors' emergency power As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies. by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections. by the Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast BELFAST (AP) — Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Indonesia quake kills 8 in Java, jolts Bali MALANG, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake killed at least eight people, injured 23 others and damaged more than 300 buildings on Indonesia’s main island of Java and was also felt on the tourist hotspot of Bali, officials said Saturday. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Ash-covered St. Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Reforms follow deadly year in New York nursing homes ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — After a deadly year in New York’s nursing homes, state lawmakers have passed legislation intended to hold facility operators more accountable for neglect and potentially force them to spend more on patient care. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

High court halts California virus rules limiting home worship The Supreme Court is telling California it can't enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings. by Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Lincoln hosting event for high school students, families Lincoln University will be hosting a "High School Day" designed to introduce area high school students to the university in the hopes they might consider becoming a Blue Tiger. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

State officials remind Missourians to watch for child abuse and neglect Data shows a sudden drop in child abuse and reports coming into the Missouri Department of Social Services when schools closed their doors in early 2020 because of the pandemic. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Man charged in spate of explosions outside ex-friend’s home ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York man has been charged with setting off explosives in another man’s yard and sending letters to neighbors warning he planned to continue doing it. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Bushman to run again for Cole County Presiding Commissioner The election for Cole County presiding commissioner may be next year, but one person has already announced his intention to run. by Jeff Haldiman Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Fitzwater announces run for Jefferson City mayor Even though the next Jefferson City mayoral election is two years out, one current councilman has already announced his bid for the position. by Michael Shine Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A cluster of severe storms swept across Southern states early Saturday, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana, bringing down trees and power lines in Mississippi, dropping large hail on a coastal Alabama city and leveling buildings in the Florida Panhandle. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Kimm Bland moves to Department of Planning and Protective Service Kimm Bland is in her 10th year working for Jefferson City.After nine years as a customer service representative in the finance/sewer billing department, Bland moved in January to the Department of Planning and Protective Service. by Michael Shine Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Maryland lawmakers override vetoes on police reform ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers voted Saturday to override Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes of three far-reaching police reform measures supporters said are needed to increase accountability and restore public trust. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Cities win immigration policing dispute with US government The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its challenge to a court decision that said the federal government could not force two Rhode Island cities to turn local police into federal immigration agents. by Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Book reveals side of Russellville veteran many never knew Roger Buchta grew up on his family's farm in Lohman, went on to college and graduated looking to become an educator. by Jeff Haldiman Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Patterns emerge in municipal elections Turnout for last week's municipal election managed to exceed predictions, though broken down by ward and precinct, clear patterns emerge. by Jeff Haldiman & Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Veterans United Insurance to open new office on West McCarty Street Veterans United Insurance is getting ready to expand its presence in Jefferson City. The Columbia-based business is planning a new office that is currently under construction at 711 W. McCarty St. by Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am