AP News in Brief
Texas prosecutor, wife found dead at home, 2 months after killing of assistant prosecutor
• KAUFMAN, Texas (AP) -- A Texas prosecutor and his wife were found killed in their house two months after one of his assistants was gunned down near their office, authorities said.
• Investigators found the bodies of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia, on Saturday, said Kaufman County sheriff's Lt. Justin Lewis. Police, FBI agents, Texas Rangers and deputies were part of the investigation.
• Assistant district attorney Mark Hasse was shot to death in a parking lot a block from his office on Jan. 31.
• Lewis declined to say how the couple died or whether authorities believe their deaths are linked to Hasse's. He wouldn't provide further details.
• Kaufman Police Chief Chris Aulbaugh told The Dallas Morning News that the McLellands had been shot in their home and that although investigators didn't know if their deaths and Hasse's were related, they couldn't discount it.
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Francis celebrates 1st Easter Mass as pope in St. Peter's Square, jammed with joyful faithful
• VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Francis is celebrating his first Easter Sunday Mass as pontiff in St. Peter's Square, which is packed by joyous pilgrims, tourists and Romans.
• Francis strode onto the flower-bedecked esplanade in front of St. Peter's Basilica. Tens of thousands of faithful had already filled the square hours before the Mass began in mid-morning. Francis bowed his head in reflection as the Gospel was sung in Latin, recounting what Christians believe is the central mystery of their faith -- the resurrection of Jesus after this death by crucifixion.
• A white canopy sheltered the altar on the steps. After heavy rain battered Rome during the night, more was forecast. But Sunday saw sunny skies alternate with clouds.
• After Mass ends, Francis will give his blessing and speech from the basilica's
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