4 Things To Know: Pope's Visit, Yogi Berra's Death & More
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- From the Pope Francis' historic visit to Washington, D.C. to the death of baseball legend Yogi Berra, here are the four stories to know from Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Some of the most powerful people in the world step aside Wednesday to make way for Pope Francis on his historic first visit to Washington D.C.
The pope will meet with President Barack Obama at the White House Wednesday morning then take part in a papal parade.
He'll then celebrate a canonization mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
A viewing celebration will be held at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Wayzata at 3 p.m.
Columbia Heights Comment Controversy
A school board member in Columbia Heights has no plans to resign, despite a vote asking him to do just that.
It all stems from an anti-Muslim comment posted on Grant Nichols' Facebook page -- one he says he didn't write.
The school board's meeting last night was a heated one. Some teachers and students protested outside calling for Nichols to step down.
The board did officially ask him to resign, but they cannot force him out.
One of baseball's greatest catchers and characters has died.
For 19 years, you could find Yogi Berra behind home plate for the New York Yankees. He was part of the legendary Bronx Bomber teams that won the World Series 10 times.
Berra was named 'Most Valuable Player' three times during his career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972.
Yogi Berra was 90 years old.
Even if it isn't your birthday, sing it! A federal judge has ruled the 'Happy Birthday' song belongs to everyone.
Warner-Chappell Music had been collecting royalties on the song for years. But the judge ruled the company never held a valid copyright claim on the 120-year-old tune.
The song is actually based on the song, 'Good Morning to All' written by Mildred and Patty Hill around 1893.
