Today is Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Let's get caught up.
Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this date in history:
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FIRST, THE WEATHER
The peak of the multiday severe storm threat will occur today, with a powerful severe storm and tornado threat set to begin Wednesday afternoon. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri shows who will see the most severe storms.
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TOP STORIES
Click on the links below for full versions of today's top stories. Keep scrolling for a look back at this day in history and today's celebrity birthdays:
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A storm system stretching up the midsection of the United States had people in several states -- including southern Minnesota -- bracing Tuesday for the possibility of tornadoes.
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IMAGE OF THE DAY
Storms approach Blair, Neb., looking west on State Highway 91 as the sun starts to set on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ...
Celebrity birthdays: April 13
Allison Williams
Actor Allison Williams is 35.
Bokeem Woodbine
Actor Bokeem Woodbine is 50.
Edward Fox
Actor Edward Fox is 86.
Glenn Howerton
Actor-producer Glenn Howerton is 47.
Hannah Marks
Actor Hannah Marks is 30.
Kelli Giddish
Actor Kelli Giddish is 43.
Paul Sorvino
Actor Paul Sorvino is 83.
Peabo Bryson
Singer Peabo Bryson is 72.
Ron Perlman
Actor Ron Perlman is 73.
Sam Bush
Bluegrass singer-musician Sam Bush is 71.
Sen. Bob Casey Jr
Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., is 62.
Ty Dolla $ign
Rapper/singer Ty Dolla $ign is 40.
William Sadler
Actor William Sadler is 73.
