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Mississippi college students build a virtual campus, brick by brick
Mississippi college students build a virtual campus, brick by brick -
Students at a Mississippi university built a detailed "Minecraft" version of their campus.
Trump authorizes military to seize land along southern border
Trump authorizes military to seize land along southern border -
Migrants who cross in this 60-foot area would be put into “holding” for trespassing onto a military property until the Department of Homeland Security could arrive to pick them up and deport them — putting the military in the position of effectively detaining migrants, something that is traditionally a law enforcement function.
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. photographs the Masters
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. photographs the Masters -
The 13-time All-Star and baseball Hall of Famer said he couldn't pass up the opportunity to work this week as a sports photographer for Masters.com, taking photos of golf's biggest stars.
Israel cuts off Gaza's southern city Rafah, vows to expand territory
Israel cuts off Gaza's southern city Rafah, vows to expand territory -
Israel says it has completed construction of a new security corridor that cuts off the southern city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza.
Iran, US agree to more talks over Tehran's nuclear program after first round
Iran, US agree to more talks over Tehran's nuclear program after first round -
Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, Iranian state television reported Saturday.
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs -
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, hard drives, flat-panel monitors and some chips would qualify for the exemption.
Ayo Edebiri visits former Boston high school, chats with Boston mayor
Ayo Edebiri visits former Boston high school, chats with Boston mayor -
Actress Ayo Edebiri returned home to Boston on Thursday, visiting her high school for the first time since graduating in 2013.
US and Iran hold high-level talks Saturday on nuclear program
US and Iran hold high-level talks Saturday on nuclear program -
The United States and Iran are set to engage in their first high-level talks in 10 years Saturday, focusing on Iran's nuclear program amid escalating tensions.
3 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes onto Florida roadway
3 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes onto Florida roadway -
Videos show the aftermath of the deadly crash.
Look for crafts and make a splash: 'Things To Do' on April 12 and 13
Look for crafts and make a splash: 'Things To Do' on April 12 and 13 -
Looking for some weekend fun? NBC5's Brian Warren and Andrew Grautski have you covered this weekend with "Things To Do!"
American pastor abducted at gunpoint in South Africa while preaching a sermon
American pastor abducted at gunpoint in South Africa while preaching a sermon -
A pastor was abducted by armed and masked men as he was preaching a sermon before a congregation in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, police said.
Trump administration says it cut funding to some lifesaving UN programs by mistake
Trump administration says it cut funding to some lifesaving UN programs by mistake -
The sweeping funding cuts hit some of the last remaining humanitarian programs run by USAID.
Police investigate after man found with gunshots in Colchester
Police investigate after man found with gunshots in Colchester -
Officials said the victim was transported to UVM Medical Center and is currently in critical condition.
‘SNL’ star Kenan Thompson opens up about ‘painful’ health diagnosis
‘SNL’ star Kenan Thompson opens up about ‘painful’ health diagnosis -
Kenan Thompson discusses his GERD diagnosis, diet and fitness journey, and what he does to feel his best while filming “Saturday Night Live.”