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As Prince Charles prepares to meet Commonwealth heads, should he be blamed for his private comments?

Britain has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia.

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has been removed from the latest round of European Union measures to punish Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the insistence of Hungary.

Machine Gun Kelly told Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" about bringing Pete Davidson to Sandra Bullock's house for Easter one year.

European health officials say that 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak have been reported throughout Europe and in North America. The vast majority of the cases are in children.

Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."

Health officials said that 86.3% of the cases were among children aged 10 or younger.

A man claiming he was a priest ate with officers and spent the night at Victoria Barracks.

The Queen was not at Windsor Castle when the intruder is reported to have been in nearby barracks.

The popular post-communion and Easter treat was the last thing the author cooked for her mother.

A woman says there are 600 civilians sheltering under the plant, without food and water.

A woman says there are 600 civilians sheltering under the plant, without food and water.

Far from home and unsure when or even if they will ever return, Ukrainians displaced by war gathered at churches across Eastern Europe on Sunday for the Orthodox Easter holiday

Far from home and unsure when or even if they will ever return, Ukrainians displaced by war gathered at churches across Eastern Europe on Sunday for the Orthodox Easter holiday.

With fighting raging, Ukrainians marked a somber Orthodox Easter on Sunday ahead of a visit by a top-flight U.S. delegation to the capital, Kyiv.

An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. secretaries of state and defense are meeting with the Ukrainian leader in the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of Russia’s two-month invasion.

Grammy award winning artist LeAnn Rimes shared a rare throwback photo of herself with fans on Instagram for Easter and it's got to be the most adorable thing we've seen in a while.

Many Ukrainian Americans are observing Orthodox Easter this Sunday, but they’re finding it difficult to be joyful when their ancestral homeland has been torn by the Russian invasion.

This weekend would normally be a celebratory one for Ukrainians. But Easter Sunday marks two months since the latest Russian invasion. More than 40,000 refugees have found themselves in Bulgaria.

Another ferry is found to have issues that need fixing before it can sail again.

The Kardashian-Jenner family throws parties a lot. And according to a luxury event planner, vendors probably give them services for free.

The suspects face charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.

The suspects face charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.

Home surveillance video recorded the moment a burglar entered a home in the Montrose area on Easter Sunday, squeezing his way through a cat flap.

Dirt will be back on NASCAR’s schedule next year and likely on Easter Sunday again if Fox Sports has its way.

Prince Harry is sitting down with Hoda Kotb for an exclusive interview on TODAY. In this preview clip, Harry spoke about his recent visit with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, saying he tries to ensure she's "protected" and has "the right people around her." They spoke in The Hague, Netherlands, at the 2022 Invictus Games, the sports competition for wounded veterans founded by the prince.

More than 400 Detroit families came to Faith Xperience Church to watch 10,000 eggs drop from a helicopter!

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for a four-day “humanitarian pause” in fighting in Ukraine, starting Thursday to coincide with Orthodox Christians’ Holy Week observances

The late-night host notices something bizarre in the Instagram feed of the former president's son.

A nearly 10-foot alligator was seen walking to a lake in Venice, Florida, authorities said.

Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a month of rampant gun violence that's touched both big cities and small, rural communities across the nation.

It was not, in the final analysis, the most clement weather for an outdoor party, with a cold rain falling on Washington, D.C., but Easter comes when it comes. This year, it happened to come as vestiges of winter moved over the mid-Atlantic region, but that did little to dampen enthusiasm for the White House Easter Egg Roll, a cherished tradition that had been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.

Stars like Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra and Robert Downey Jr. show us how they celebrate Easter

The Florida Highway Patrol in Lake County is investigating the tragic death of a child on Easter.

As Passover, Easter and Holy Week are celebrated around the world, death appears to be having its day in Ukraine. But even in Ukraine, bravely and with the help of much of the world -- it is a season holding the promise of freedom, and hope.

Kris Jenner hosts two elegant Easter weekend celebrations at her house for the entire family. See photos of the events from Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and more!

Former President Trump blasted Democrats in Easter messages on Sunday morning, including one aimed at “radical left maniacs” and another calling New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) a “failed gubernatorial candidate.” “Happy Easter to failed gubernatorial candidate and racist Attorney General Letitia James,” Trump said in a message sent via his Save America PAC.…

More than 200 people attend Corpus Christi’s 80-year-old Sunrise Passion Play on Easter.

The sun unleashed a major solar flare over the Easter holiday weekend, likely setting the stage for more solar storms to come.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Sister Norma Pimentel, the executive director of the Catholic Charities of Rio Grande Valley, that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

See amazing photos of the Full Pink Moon of April 2022 over Easter, Passover and Ramadan on April 16.

The pandemic erupted in the country in March 2020, just ahead of Easter, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised worship.

The pandemic erupted in the country in March 2020, just ahead of Easter, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised worship.

In 2017 a barn cleanout in Connecticut revealed a treasure trove of artworks, by an obscure artist who'd died the year before. Now, experts say the dumpster art could be worth millions. Correspondent David Pogue delves into the intriguing tale of how a skateboarding mechanic became a detective in order to uncover the identity of Francis Hines, an expressionist who experimented with wrapping buildings, objects and paintings.

The CPS Rainbow Room has built Easter baskets for foster care kids

Easter has always been big business for cascaron vendors in Edinburg and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. 2022 has not been the exception.

Christian worshipers gathered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection, to observe the Easter holiday

Christian worshipers gathered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Seplucher, the traditional site of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection, to observe the Easter holiday.

If you're looking to do some furniture shopping on Easter Sunday, here are IKEA's Easter hours for 2022.

On what is supposed to be Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the "senseless" war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts in the world.

On what is supposed to be Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the "senseless" war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts in the world.

Before you head out, check to see if Whole Foods is open on Easter Sunday 2022, and if so, what the store hours will be.

Before you head out on Easter Sunday, be sure to check out Kroger's Easter hours for 2022.

Pope Francis has made an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine and in other wars in the world.

At least nine more people were wounded. The shooting took place during a party at an Airbnb property in the city's North Side, police said.

According to the USDA, grocery and restaurant prices will continue to rise between 4.5-5.5% in 2022.

According to the USDA, grocery and restaurant prices will continue to rise between 4.5-5.5% in 2022.

Besides the planned Easter egg hunts and other activities to lift their spirits, they are also receiving Easter baskets made by a family that cares. Millon was talking about the 41 Easter baskets that had been donated by Sumer Knight, who spent about three days with her two boys creating the baskets. That’s impressive in itself, but even more so considering her sons Jaxson Polley and Lincoln Polley are ages 7 and 4, respectively. “I hope it will give them little moments of peace and joy,” Knight said. She was prompted to make Easter baskets for kids after taking her grandmother to the Emergency Room.

Francis did not refer directly to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but he has called for an Easter truce in order to reach a negotiated peace.

Francis did not refer directly to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but he has called for an Easter truce in order to reach a negotiated peace.

Pope Francis invoked “gestures of peace in these days marked by the horror of war” in an Easter vigil homily in St. Peter’s Basilica attended by the mayor of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol and three Ukrainian lawmakers

Pope Francis invoked “gestures of peace in these days marked by the horror of war” in an Easter vigil homily in St. Peter’s Basilica attended by the mayor of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol and three Ukrainian lawmakers.

Need to do some shopping this Easter weekend? Planning to eat out for brunch or dinner?

Happy holiday weekend to you! Whether you are celebrating Easter, beginning Passover or just hanging, it looks to be a warm, partly cloudy weekend with only a smattering of showers now and then (thanks to a more humid southeast wind off the gulf).

Many Christians around the world flock to Jerusalem each Easter to try and relive firsthand the events written about in the Bible on what is the most important week and day on the Christian calendar.

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

Reactions are mixed to the Easter Bunny.

A trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.

The company says 140 customers would be impacted for up to eight hours.

There’s no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Easter.

Easy Easter DIY ideas

It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital have faith, hope and charity to consider.

Pope Francis opened Holy Week Sunday with a call for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make room for a negotiated peace, highlighting the need for leaders to “make some sacrifices for the good of the people.”.

From a Bunny Cake made with cupcakes to Easter bunny-shaped dinner rolls, we’ve got some festive ideas to help fill your menu.

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

British travelers faced more disruptions during the Easter holiday break as two major airlines, British Airways and easyJet, canceled about 100 flights Wednesday.

If you're not into the egg coloring kit this year -- or if you just forgot to buy one -- here are a few alternatives you can do at home.

Hunting for some Easter fun? Here is a list of eggcellent egg hunts happening in the Houston area in April.

It’s hard to believe that spring is right around the corner and Lent is here.

Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes to SE Texas!

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has tested positive for COVID-19 a few days after receiving his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with worshippers spaced apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday in a row.

This is the definition of cuteness overload.

Italy has entered a three-day nationwide coronavirus lockdown to deter Easter travel and get-togethers.

French hospitals have brought in extra staff for the Easter holiday weekend to cope with growing numbers of virus patients.

Houston Newsmakers: Easter, faith and COVID-19 response

A registered dietitian shares healthier Easter basket options for kids, that are still fun without all the sugary treats. And for the adults, she’s cooking up a flavorful Easter lunch of Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Corn on the Cob and Grilled Romaine.

South Korea’s daily increase in coronavirus infections exceeded 500 for the fourth straight day, a pace unseen since January, as experts raise concern about another viral surge amid a slow rollout in vaccines.

Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter, with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed.

For a second year, Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday without the mass pilgrimages usually seen in the Holy Week leading up to Easter because of the coronavirus.

“There needs to be a quiet Easter festival,” Merkel said in a video address. AdIn contrast, Britain has given one vaccine shot to 46% of its people. Health Minister Jens Spahn said routine vaccinations will begin in doctors' practices on Tuesday, with 35,000 GPs scheduled to receive 940,000 vaccine doses next week. Germany expects to receive about 40 million vaccine doses during the second quarter. AdMerkel, who is 66, says she would be prepared to take the AstraZeneca vaccine.

People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of coronavirus walk in downtown Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)MADRID – Spain’s Madrid region halted COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday at health centers for four days so medical staff can rest over the Easter holiday, despite pleas from the national government not to halt the fight against surging infections. Health Minister Carolina Darias last week urged regional authorities to keep vaccinating over the Easter break, saying it was “very important” to keep up the inoculation program. Spain, like other European Union nations, has had a surprisingly slow vaccine rollout that authorities blame on vaccine shortages. AdIt also noted that vaccine shots will still be administered at a city hospital and a city soccer stadium over the traditional Easter break.

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For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. It’s a season of major holy days for other faiths as well, occurring in a brighter mood than a year ago. Jews are observing Passover this week, and Muslims will enter the holy month of Ramadan in about two weeks. AdDas said he loves the festival because it celebrates diversity: “It acknowledges that we complement each other — different ethnicities, different nationalities, different genders.

As Romania battles against a surge of COVID-19 infections authorities announced on Thursday March 25, 2021, that Easter celebrations in the deeply Christian country will physically go ahead this year. AdThe Easter Service is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar. On the night of the Resurrection, Romanian Orthodox worshipers attend a service at midnight when they receive the Holy Light. “Preventing physical Easter in an Orthodox country in times when people need safety but also hope is not one of those." The prime minister also said he used Thursday's meeting to urge religious authorities to support Romania’s vaccination campaign, which has delivered more than 2.6 million vaccines shot so far.

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A cyclist passes in front of an ambulance by an infectious diseases hospital in Warsaw, Poland, on Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)WARSAW – Poland's government ordered stricter pandemic measures for the two-week period surrounding Easter, describing the new rules Thursday as an attempt to limit human contacts amid a deadly surge in the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said he knew the more severe measures come during a period when families traditionally spend time together for Easter, and it would require a sacrifice from Poles. “The evolution of the virus and the British mutation is leading not only to more infections, but also causing more hospitalizations,” Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said. The higher numbers in Poland come amid more testing.

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New coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Utah have been on a downward trend since January. Ad___SAO PAULO, Brazil — Brazil has reached 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths and become the second nation to top that figure. ___BOISE, Idaho — The governor of Idaho has said COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will be open to all Idaho residents 16 and up starting April 5. ___WAILUKU, Hawaii — A hospital on Maui had to throw out nearly 1,400 vaccine doses after a refrigerator thawing the vials did not properly seal. Also, COVID-19 deaths have dipped below 1,000 a day on average for the first time since November.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the weekly cabinet meeting of the German government at the chancellery in Berlin, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (Kay Nietfeld/Pool via AP)BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday dropped plans for a five-day shutdown over Easter, which had prompted confusion and criticism. The same group, faced with rising coronavirus infections, had come up early Tuesday with the unexpected plan for tighter restrictions over Easter. Ad“The idea of an Easter shutdown was drawn up with the best intentions, because we must urgently manage to slow and reverse the third wave of the pandemic,” Merkel said. Merkel said, even without the Easter shutdown, the decisions that she and the state governors came up with offer a “framework” to beat back the new wave of coronavirus infections.