10 things you need to know today: April 26, 2015

1. Death toll in Nepal earthquake climbs above 2,500

At least 2,500 people are dead and nearly 6,000 are injured after Saturday's catastrophic earthquake in Nepal. A powerful 7.8 magnitude quake and a series of violent aftershocks — one an estimated 6.7 magnitude rumbling on Sunday — rocked the mountain nation, destroying historic buildings and buckling infrastructure. Thousands of people squatted in the streets after the first seismic activity, either because the quake leveled their homes or because it made them too afraid to go back indoors. The earthquake also triggered a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest that killed at least 18 people while injuring or trapping dozens more.

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2. 12 arrested during Freddie Gray protest in Baltimore

Baltimore police on Saturday arrested 12 people after a dwindling protest over the police custody death of Freddie Gray descended into violence. An estimated 2,000 people marched peaceably for hours before a small splinter group began hurling rocks and scuffling with police. Protesters also tangled with bystanders and police outside Camden Yards during a game between the Orioles and Red Sox, prompting the city to ask fans to remain inside the venue until authorities cleared the scene. "I am profoundly disappointed to see the violence in our city this evening," Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said.

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3. Russian hackers obtained some Obama emails

Russian hackers infiltrated a White House computer system last year and scooped up some of President Obama's emails, according to The New York Times. Citing senior sources informed of the incident, the Times reported the hackers accessed internal email archives and were able to see some messages the president sent and received. However, they did not hack the more tightly guarded servers for Obama's Blackberry and other classified material, nor did they gain direct access to the president's email account.

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4. NBC finds more Brian Williams embellishments

An internal review of NBC anchorman Brian Williams' reporting has found several more alleged exaggerations, according to multiple reports. The New York Times on Friday reported NBC found a half-dozen such instances; CNN and The Washington Post later upped the tally to 10 and 11, respectively. In February, NBC suspended Williams as it launched an investigation following his apology for embellishing details of his wartime reporting from Iraq. When completed, the investigation is expected to form the basis of NBC's decision to keep or cut ties with Williams.

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5. Obama ribs press, politicians at annual White House gala

President Obama came to the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday with plenty of barbs about Washington lawmakers and the reporters who cover them. Noting that host Cecily Strong plays a CNN anchor on Saturday Night Live, Obama quipped that it was "surprising because usually the only people impersonating journalists are journalists on CNN." And addressing Dick Cheney's recent media tour in which the former vice president lambasted Obama, the president said the feeling was mutual. "He thinks I'm the worst president of his lifetime," Obama said, "which is interesting because I think Dick Cheney is the worst president of my lifetime."

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6. GOP presidential hopefuls court evangelicals in Iowa

Nine declared or potential Republican presidential candidates descended on Iowa on Saturday in hopes of wooing evangelical voters at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition summit. Representing a range of experience and political positions, the presidential hopefuls tailored their messages to fit the religious tenor of the evening. "There is a liberal fascism that is going after Christian believers," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned.

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7. Fighting intensifies in Yemen despite call for ceasefire

A Saudi-led coalition upped its offensive against Yemen's Shiite Houthi rebels on Sunday, bombing targets around the country including some sites in the capital Sanaa. The strikes came less than one week after Saudi Arabia announced an end to its monthlong combat operation. On Friday, the United Nations estimated that fighting in Yemen has killed 550 civilians in the past month.

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8. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder rumored to eye 2016 bid

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) is raising eyebrows about a potential White House bid after dining this weekend with GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson while in Las Vegas for the Republican Jewish Coalition meeting. "It was my clear impression from my conversation with him that he is running," former senator and current RJC board member Norm Coleman said. Earlier this month, The Associated Press reported the governor's allies quietly established a fund allowing him to engage in potential proto-campaign activities.

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9. Golden State Warriors sweep into second round of NBA playoffs

The Golden State Warriors on Saturday completed a four-game sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Owners of the best record in basketball during the regular season, they are the first team to clear round one. On Sunday, the Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Houston Rockets can cap their own sweeps and advance to join Golden State in the next round.

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10. Judge rules Pink concert not tantamount to child abuse

A New Jersey judge has ruled that a mother who brought her daughter to a concert by the pop artist Pink is not guilty of poor parenting. The mother's decision "did not subject the child to any unreasonable risk of harm, or compromise [her] health, safety or welfare," Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones wrote. The case arose after the mother's ex-husband filed a complaint alleging child abuse for exposing his daughter to Pink's ostensibly "sexually suggestive themes and dance performances" and "lyrical profanities."

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