The Tidal Basin, the entry point to Washington, D.C. and home to the Jefferson Memorial, is at its most colorful and vibrant this weekend. The city’s historic cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Lisa Desjardins has more on the history and symbolism behind these national treasures. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Myanmar’s ruling military government now says more than 1,600 people have died in a devastating earthquake as more bodies are being pulled from rubble. The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude quake was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, and it rocked neighboring countries, including Thailand. Debi Edward of Independent Television News reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, suspected U.S. airstrikes hit Houthi rebels in Yemen, southern Texas is getting a much-needed break from torrential downpours that caused flooding, a judge ruled against the dismantling of Voice of America, Elon Musk is shifting ownership of the social media platform X, and the Oxford English Dictionary added dozens of new words to its pages. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned. On Friday, Dr. Peter Marks wrote that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.” That follows this week’s announcement that the Department of Health and Human Services would fire around 10,000 of its workers. Ali Rogin speaks with two former HHS leaders about what this means for the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For generations, women have been operating lighthouses across the country, saving lives and keeping history. John Yang reports from the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the U.S. Pacific coast. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A major earthquake in Southeast Asia rocked Myanmar and surrounding countries, collapsing multiple buildings and complicating rescue efforts. The 7.7 magnitude quake's epicenter was near Myanmar’s second-largest city and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people. Debi Edward of Independent Television News reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, Israel struck Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect last November, Utah is the first state to ­ban fluoride in public drinking water and President Trump signed an order to wipe out what he calls "divisive narratives" and “improper ideology” at the Smithsonian Institution. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump again reiterated his desire to take over Greenland, which is a self-governed part of Denmark. Vice President Vance, along with his wife and the president's national security advisor, traveled to the U.S. military base there to again make their case. It has enraged the governments of Greenland and Denmark and driven another wedge between the U.S. and Europe. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. launched what analysts are describing as one of the largest bombing missions in Yemen in years. The strikes targeted what the U.S. says are Houthi leaders and terrorist infrastructure. The Trump administration’s campaign has been ongoing for two weeks, but the military action has been overshadowed by the messages sent by national security officials in Signal. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The news of Trump officials using Signal for a group chat on military operations has raised many questions about just how secure such messaging apps are and the risks if government officials use them on their personal devices. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders