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1. Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

   The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank.

2. Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens -- to children's delight

   The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.

3. How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

   The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.

4. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

   Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

5. Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

   Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

6. Thousands of seafarers stranded by ongoing U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz

   As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.

7. 'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

   Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own, but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning. 
   

8. After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers

   With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.

9. Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake

   Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.

10. Morning news brief

    Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.