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Demetria Bannister, 28: Kirk Franklin's 'The Storm Is Over Now'

Demetria or "Demi" Bannister had a powerful voice — singing or not — that could touch the heart of anyone she encountered.

An undated photo of Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw. The Myanmar military detained Zaw and a handful of other journalists Saturday while covering pro-democracy protests. He and five other journalists could face up to three years in prison.

Journalists Detained For Covering Democracy Demonstrations In Myanmar Face Prison

At least six journalists were arrested Saturday while covering protests against a military coup. They are charged with violating a public order law and could be sentenced up to three years in prison.

Disneyland, Anaheim, Calif., September 2020. California announced theme parks, sports arenas and stadiums will be allowed to open on April 1 if they meet health requirements at the county level.

California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April

Attendance for sporting events, live music and theme parks will vary at the county level based on COVID-19 infection rates. Only in-state residents will be allowed to attend.

A demonstrator wears an Oath Keepers anti-government organization badge on a tactical vest during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021.

Justice Department Charges Suspected Oath Keepers In Plot To Attack The Capitol

The Justice Department charged six more members of a far-right militia group for allegedly plotting ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. At least three others were already charged from the group.

Jack Harlow: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The rapper behind last year's hit "WHATS POPPIN" performs six songs from his debut album for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.

Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun was given a Medal of Honor posthumously in 2013. His remains were identified, the military said Friday.

Army Chaplain's Remains Identified After 70 years

The remains of Emil Kapaun, the Catholic priest and Korean War prisoner of war, have been identified, the Pentagon said Friday. Kapaun was given the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2013.

Carolyn Jane Reibold, of Springfield, Ohio, died at the age of 86.

Carolyn Jane Reibold, 86: Tony Bennett's 'I Left My Heart In San Francisco'

Even after Alzheimer's caused her to forget the names of friends and family, Carolyn could belt out every word to this song.

Water for flushing toilets was being distributed at seven sites in Mississippi's capital city — more than 10 days after winter storms wreaked havoc on the city's water system because the system is still struggling to maintain consistent water pressure, authorities said.

Like 'Peanut Brittle': Mississippi Water Crisis Highlights Infrastructure Problems

The water outages in Jackson, Miss., began Feb. 15 as a winter storm swept across the state. An untold number of residents are still without clean water weeks later.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that reuniting families was a "moral imperative" for the Biden administration.

Biden To Allow Some Separated Migrant Families To Reunite In The United States

"It takes time to build out of the depths of cruelty that the administration before us established," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.

President Biden says states like Texas and Mississippi are making a big mistake by ending their mask mandates.

'Neanderthal Thinking:' Biden Says Too Soon For States To Lift Mask Mandates

"The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.

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