In a world of flash news stories focusing on anything from criminal convictions, to disasters, to celebrities, it is easy to miss out on some important news. Here are some things you may have missed last week in the news. April 19th- 22nd, 2015.

A truly devastating Earthquake hit Nepal on April 19th, killing nearly 2,000 people, and injuring nearly 5,000 more. The quake clocked in at 7.8, causing complete destruction of buildings and streets. The Ambassador to Nepal, Peter Bodde, has said that the United States will be allocating 1 million dollars for relief. If you want to help, you can donate to Americares, UNICEF, or many other vetted charities, that are working for relief.

The Police Officers of Baltimore have admitted their mistake with regards to their treatment of Freddie Gray, during an arrest that eventually led to his death. There is no indication as to what the man was being arrested for, though he did have past run ins with the law. Gray died a week after his arrest from spinal injuries that he suffered while in police custody. The police did not give him medical attention, as he requested, nor did they buckle him in while transporting him to the hospital. How the injuries were sustained is still unknown, and being investigated. This incident struck up another round of protests, incited by police brutality, many calling for the resignation of the Baltimore police chief. Up to this point, The majority of the protests are peaceful, but the tides are turning to violence as the week goes on. Keep an eye on this as it progresses- it will surely continue through the upcoming weeks.

The White House Correspondents dinner took place this past Saturday, uniting major forces in politics and media. The discussion is mostly centered around President Obama making fun of himself, a relief in Washington, as it is frequently in partisan gridlock. Some of the best jokes from the President included"

• "It turns out Jeb Bush identified himself as Hispanic back in 2009, which, you know what, I—look, I understand. It's an innocent mistake. It reminds me of when I identified myself as American, back in 1961.".
• "And Donald Trump is here. Still.".

And my personal favorite....

• "Six years into my presidency some people still say I'm arrogant, aloof, condescending. Some people are so dumb.".

The full transcript and video are available on most major news sites, and I would recommend checking it out. It's quite a hoot!