5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
April 11, 2014, 6:27 AM
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ducks as an object is thrown on stage during an address to members of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries during their annual convention at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, April 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. Clinton, a possible presidential contender in 2016, ducked but did not appear to be hit by the object, and then joked about the incident. Security ushered out a woman who said she threw a shoe but didn't identify herself to reporters or explain the action.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ducks as an object is thrown on stage during an address to members of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries during their annual convention at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, April 10, 2014, in Las Vegas. Clinton, a possible presidential contender in 2016, ducked but did not appear to be hit by the object, and then joked about the incident. Security ushered out a woman who said she threw a shoe but didn't identify herself to reporters or explain the action.
Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun/AP Photo

April 11, 2014— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Shoe Thrown at Hillary Clinton During Speech
Hillary Clinton ducked a thrown shoe, expressed surprise, cracked a couple of jokes that drew applause and continued her keynote speech on stage in front of a Las Vegas convention audience.

2. Students Among 10 Killed in Fiery Calif. Crash
A FedEx truck collided with a charter bus carrying students in California Thursday, killing 10 people and injuring dozens of others, authorities say.

3. 'Tired' Oscar Pistorius Breaks Down in Court
Oscar Pistorius broke down in court Friday, crying during cross examination from prosecutor Gerrie Nel as he was asked about the night he shot and killed his girlfriend.

4. Australian PM Confident Sounds Are From Flight 370
Australia's prime minister said Friday that authorities are confident that a series of underwater signals detected in a remote patch of the Indian Ocean are coming from the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.

5. Your Guide to Healthy Chocolate
In a world rife with injustice, it's nice to catch a break now and again. So it's been especially delightful to hear about the mounting research backing up the health benefits of chocolate.