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April 30: American citizens leaving Sudan, and an American treasure turns 90

Good morning! It’s Sunday April 30, 2023. Here’s a look at your news from across the nation:

1️. US conducts 1st evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war

FILE – Smoke is seen in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The U.S. conducted its first organized evacuation of citizens and permanent residents from Sudan, the State Department said Saturday, April 29, two weeks into a conflict that has turned Khartoum into a war zone and thrown the country into turmoil. American unmanned aircraft, which have been keeping an eye on overland evacuation routes for days, were providing armed overwatch for the American operation, according to two people briefed on the operation who were not authorized to speak publicly. (AP Photo/Marwan Ali, File)

2. Search area widened for Texas gunman after 5 killed

San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers talks to investigators at the scene where five people were shot and killed the night before, Saturday, April 29, 2023, in unincorporated San Jacinto County, Texas. The suspect, Francisco Oropeza, who lives next door, is still at large. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

3. Flood concerns rise as Mississippi River crests in Iowa city

A look down River Drive as the Mississippi River flows through downtown Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Upper Mississippi River will rise to near record-high levels as it flows through Wisconsin and Iowa. (Nikos Frazier/Quad City Times via AP)

4. Expert: Some ‘bright spots’ in spring housing market

Bidding wars are becoming a common part of the home buying experience in many American cities. (Photo: Getty Images)

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ON THE ROAD. AGAIN

Country music icon Willie Nelson has turned 90, but he’s not resting on his considerable laurels. In fact, his schedule calls for a fresh slate of concert dates running into October.


Willie Nelson performs during the Georgetown to Austin March for Democracy rally on July 31, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

📅 What we’re watching

🔴 The cease-fire in Sudan is scheduled to end at midnight local time on Sunday, unless it is extended.

🔴 The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors play a win-or-go-home NBA Playoffs Game 7.

🔴 Meanwhile, in the NHL, it’s Panthers-Bruins and Kraken-Avalanche in do-or-die Game 7 matchups.

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