Congrats, you’ve made it half way through the term.
Here’s what you may have missed in the midterm haze.
 
Nepal earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal Saturday, April 20. The death-toll is currently at 5,800, according to Time that number could rise to 15,000.
There are several organizations donating to relief efforts in Nepal, here’s a list compiled by the New York Times.
Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland has been in the news after the funeral of Freddie Gray. Gray was killed after suffering a spinal injury in police custody. The latest death in a series of police brutality related deaths in Baltimore prompted riots in the streets and criticism of the media’s coverage.
Baltimore is no stranger to police brutality. An investigation by the Baltimore Sun revealed that in the last four years the city of Baltimore paid $5.7 million in police brutality lawsuits.
Here’s a clip of the president addressing Baltimore.

Watch President Obama speak on the situation in Baltimore. http://t.co/T3t6ptxmaZ
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 28, 2015

Bernie Sanders The Vermont senator announced his presidential candidacy early Thursday. The independent is the only big name liberal running against Hilary Clinton at this point. “People should not underestimate me,” Sanders said to the Associated Press. “I’ve run outside of the two-party system, defeating Democrats and Republicans, taking on big-money candidates and, you know, I think the message that has resonated in Vermont is a message that can resonate all over this country.”  

Every candidate for president must answer the following questions: pic.twitter.com/hYrqQwocyV
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) April 29, 2015