Wicked wet weather drenched the Midwest, causing some of the worst flooding in 25 years. I'll have the details.

The NCAA Men's Basketball tournament is down to its Final Four teams. Lucy has the surprising results.

An American Idol style program in Afghanistan is shocking many in the Muslim nation. Isaac will explain why tongues are wagging over a TV show.

The Chinese have hatched an audacious plan to control the weather during the Olympics by shooting down the rain. Adelbert has more.

Tibetans continue to riot and protest against the Chinese government's rule of their country. Michelle has the latest news.
Irish Leader to Leave Office

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern will step down on May 6 due to charges of corruption. Ahern denies any wrongdoing, but says the charges are interfering with official business.
Great Dane World's Tallest Dog

The Guinness Book of World Records declared a seven-foot Great Dane to be the tallest dog on Earth. The three-year-old Great Dane is named Gibson and lives in Sacramento, California.
End of Mugabe's Rule in Zimbabwe?

An opposition group in Zimbabwe says it has defeated the party of the country's longtime leader, Robert Mugabe. They say people want change after 28 years of Mugabe's rule.
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