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The developers of Legoland New York Resort say they are on schedule to open this summer, a year later than initially planned, due to the pandemic. (April 28)

Lapovo (Serbia) (AFP) – The Old Hill horse sanctuary in Serbia provides shelter for abused and abandoned horses and other animals. However, it lacks funding and runs thanks to the enthusiasm of a handful of volunteers as well as solidarity from the local community.

Artist Deirdre Freeman has hung more than 120 works of art featuring hearts on telephone poles in her California city in hopes of spreading some much-needed love to as many people as possible. (April 29)

Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, unplugging a key source of electricity for nearby New York City that opponents warn is a threat to millions living in the surrounding, densely packed metropolitan region. (April 29)

Militias fighting Islamic extremists in northern Burkina Faso are turning to traditional spiritual practices for protection. (April 29)

Health care workers use popular 'mototaxis' to immunise elderly and immobile people in homes dotted across the hills surrounding Lima, which are full of narrow, steep roads, as Peru moves ahead with its Covid-19 vaccination campaign.

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered the GOP rebuttal to President Joe Biden's address on Wednesday evening. Scott said the president is failing to deliver on his promises and pulling the country apart. (April 29)

Sotheby's is holding its first ever sneakers auction, with lots including a pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan in his rookie season. They're estimated to sell for between 100,000 and 150,000 Swiss francs (109,500-164,000 US dollars).

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered the GOP rebuttal to President Joe Biden's address on Wednesday evening. Scott said the president is failing to deliver on his promises and pulling the country apart. (April 29)

Covid-19 cases in Asia are rising especially in India and its neighboring countries. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout takes a look at the deteriorating situations in the hardest-hit regions in Asia.

Police in Alameda, California, are under fire over the death of Mario Gonzalez who was pinned to the ground face down for more than five minutes. Jerry Gonzalez called his brother's death "heartbreaking." (April 28)

CNN's Erica Hill reports on the unique problem the US has with gun violence and how it's developed into a public health emergency.