5 Things To Know For Your New Day-Friday April 26th

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The good, the bad and the Biden on former VP’s first day on the trail:

The first day of Joe Biden’s White House bid showed why he could be such a potent threat to Donald Trump — and also to himself.

His 2020 debut opened well — with a resonant 6 a.m. video blast that leveraged his strength of character to argue that the current President poses a mortal threat to America’s soul.

He followed up with a steady stream of endorsements from senior Democrats and a tribute passed through an aide to Barack Obama, a politically helpful gesture that none of the other 19 Democratic candidates mustered.

But barely seven hours in, there came a reminder of some of Biden’s most glaring vulnerabilities, with a flare-up of the 1990s drama surrounding Anita Hill that reverberated with racial and gender overtones.

Measles quarantine issued at two California universities:

A measles quarantine was ordered Thursday at two public universities in Los Angeles in an effort to try to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease.

The order was issued at UCLA and Cal State LA for students and staff exposed to a confirmed case of measles and who cannot prove they have been vaccinated against the highly contagious disease.

Those students and university employees, numbering more than 100, were being ordered to stay home, avoid contact with others and notify public health officials if they develop symptoms.

Celtics Legend, Basketball Hall of Famer John Havlicek Dies at Age 79:

Basketball Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek died at the age of 79 on Thursday night.

The Celtics announced his death, writing, “John was kind and considerate, humble and gracious. He was a champion in every sense, and as we join his family, friends, and fans in mourning his loss, we are thankful for all the joy and inspiration he brought to us.”

Cardinals Take Kyler Murray No. 1 in 2019 NFL Draft Amid Josh Rosen Trade Rumors:

Kyler Murray’s gamble on following his passion paid off Thursday, as the Arizona Cardinals selected the Oklahoma quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

The selection ends a monthslong saga of speculation and public mystery from the Cardinals. Most had pegged the Heisman winner to Arizona in the weeks leading up to the draft, but Cardinals brass never made a public commitment.

Director John Singleton in coma following major stroke:

Director John Singleton is in a coma after suffering a major stroke more than a week ago, according to court documents filed by the filmmaker’s mother in which she seeks conservatorship.

The documents, obtained by CNN, were filed Thursday on behalf of Singleton’s mother, Shelia Ward. They state that Singleton is “currently hospitalized in a coma and is unable to provide for his personal needs” or “manage his financial resources.”

A representative for Singleton did not immediately return CNN’s request for comment.

Singleton’s family had previously confirmed he suffered a stroke on April 17 but did not elaborate on his condition.

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