Today in History

Today in History Today is Sunday, April 18, the 108th day of 2021. There are 257 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 18, 1906, a devastating earthquake struck San Francisco, followed by raging fires; estimates of the final death toll range between 3,000 and 6,000. On this date: In 1775, Paul Revere began his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Massachusetts, warning colonists that British Regular troops were approaching. In 1831, the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa was officially opened. In 1865, Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman near Durham Station in North Carolina. In 1910, suffragists showed up at the U.S. Capitol with half a million signatures demanding that women be given the right to vote. In 1954, Gamal Abdel Nasser seized power as he became prime minister of Egypt. In 1955, physicist Albert Einstein died in Princeton, New Jersey, at age 76. In 1966, Bill Russell was...

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US deports woman who lied about role in Rwandan genocide

A lawyer says a woman has been deported from the United States to Rwanda after serving 10 years in prison for lying about her role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide to obtain U.S. citizenship

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1 killed in Omaha mall shooting that sends shoppers running

A shooting at a Nebraska mall has left one person dead and another wounded as terrified shoppers ran for cover

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Facility for teen immigrant girls in Houston being closed

About 450 girls housed there since April 1 are being moved.

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RR Wish Ben Stokes A Speedy Recovery As He Leaves India Ahead Of Surgery

IPL 2021: Ben Stokes had earlier opted to stay with the Rajasthan Royals for the tournament, but had to leave for England as his injury requires a surgery.

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Watch: How Ricky Ponting Motivated Delhi Capitals After Loss To RR

IPL 2021: After Delhi Capitals' (DC) narrow defeat to Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday, head coach Ricky Ponting addressed the team. Ponting had big praise for Chris Woakes in particular.

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Watch: R Ashwin's Throwback Video Tribute To Actor-Comedian Vivekh

Sharing his condolences with the fans and family of actor-comedian Vivekh, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that Vivekh was an "integral part" of his childhood days.

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MI vs SRH, IPL 2021: SunRisers Hyderabad Players To Watch

IPL 2021: SunRisers Hyderabad rely on captain David Warner and ace spinner Rashid Khan to get the team their first points this season.

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HDFC Bank Q4: Net Profit Rises 18% To Rs 8,186 Crore On Higher Income

HDFC Bank Q4FY21 Results: HDFC Bank, the country's largest private lender, reported a net profit of Rs 8,186.51 crore on Saturday, April 17, marking an 18.1 rise in the January-March quarter. The...

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Hardik Pandya Smitten By "Cutie" Natasa Stankovic's Beach Pics

Natasa Stankovic had a fun outing at the beach in Chennai and Hardik Pandya reacted to her gorgeous pictures.

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Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers Hyderabad: IPL 2021 Fantasy Top Picks

MI vs SRH, IPL 2021: Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on bottom-placed SunRisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.

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MI vs SRH, IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians Players To Watch Out For

MI vs SRH, IPL 2021 Match 9: Fresh from a confidence-boosting victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians will take on SunRisers Hyderabad, who are languishing at the bottom of points table.

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Petrol, Diesel Rates Remain Steady On Saturday

Petrol, Diesel Rates Today: In the national capital, petrol is priced Rs 90.40 per litre, while diesel is being sold Rs 80.73 per litre, according to the Indian Oil Corporation.

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