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North Korea denounced the US deployment of a naval strike group to the region Tuesday, warning it is ready for "war" as Washington tightens the screws on the nuclear-armed state.

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WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that Washington was prepared to "solve the problem" of North Korea on its own if necessary as he and Pyongyang engaged in tit-for-tat saber-rattling that sent tensions soaring in East Asia.

Trump's warning came as a US naval strike group headed toward the Korean peninsula, a show of force that prompted the nuclear-armed North to declare it was "ready to react to any mode of war desired by the US."

"This goes to prove that the US reckless moves for invading the DPRK have reached a serious phase," a spokesman for the North's foreign ministry said, according to state news agency KCNA.

The strike group -- which includes the Nimitz-class aircraft supercarrier USS Carl Vinson -- turned toward the Korean peninsula this weekend in response to what a top White House official called a "pattern of provocative behavior."

A barrage of recent North Korean missile tests have stoked US fears that Pyongyang may soon have an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to the US mainland.

Speculation also has mounted that North Korea might conduct a nuclear test to mark the 105th birthday anniversary of founder Kim Il-Sung on Saturday.

US National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster said Sunday that Trump has asked for "a full range of options to remove that threat."

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said the presence of a carrier strike group "gives the president options in the region."

"I think when you see a carrier group steaming into an area like that, the forward presence of that is clearly... a huge deterrent," he said.

- 'Looking for trouble' -

In a pair of tweets on Tuesday, Trump doubled down on a vow to act unilaterally against Pyongyang if China fails to rein in its unpredictable ally.

"North Korea is looking for trouble," Trump said. "If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! U.S.A."

"I explained to the President of China that a trade deal with the U.S. will be far better for them if they solve the North Korean problem!" Trump wrote in an earlier tweet.

The saber-rattling has hit a higher level since a US air strike in Syria last week to punish the regime of President Bashar al-Assad for a suspected sarin attack on civilians.

The retaliatory strike, carried out while Trump dined at his Mar-a-Lago estate with Chinese President Xi Jinping, also was clearly intended as a message to Pyongyang.

"We will take the toughest counter-action against the provocateurs in order to defend ourselves by powerful force of arms," the North Korea foreign ministry spokesman said.

"We will hold the US wholly accountable for the catastrophic consequences to be entailed by its outrageous actions."

- Sixth test? -

Meanwhile, preparations were underway in Pyongyang for the celebrations marking the birthday of the regime's late founder.

Thousands of troops and top military officials gathered in Pyongyang on Monday to pledge loyalty to leader Kim Jong-Un ahead of his grandfather's birth anniversary, state media said.

State TV showed thousands of goose-stepping soldiers marching in unison, carrying giant portraits of founder Kim Il-Sung and his son, Kim Jong-Il, in front of the Kumsusan mausoleum where their embalmed bodies are on display.

"If they (the US and the South) try to ignite the spark of war, we will wipe out all of the invaders without a trace with... our strong pre-emptive nuclear strike," Hwang Pyong-So, director of the political bureau at the North's army, said in a speech.

Kim was not seen at the event televised on Tuesday.

The South's prime minister and acting president warned of a "grave provocation" by the North to coincide with other anniversaries, including the army's founding day on April 25.

"There is a possibility that the North launches more grave provocations such as another nuclear test to mark a number of anniversaries," Hwang Kyo-Ahn said in a cabinet meeting.

Pyongyang has so far staged five nuclear tests, two of them last year, and analysis of satellite imagery suggests it could be preparing for a sixth.

Intelligence officials have warned it could be less than two years away from achieving the ability to strike the continental United States.

South Korea's top nuclear envoy said Monday after talks with his Chinese counterpart that the two nations had agreed to "strong" new measures to punish Pyongyang if it carried out another nuclear test.

The talks came shortly after Trump's summit with Xi.

"(We) are prepared to chart our own course if this is something China is just unable to coordinate with us," US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said after the summit.

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First, Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's record for most triple-doubles in a season. Then, he broke the Denver Nuggets' hearts.

Westbrook's 36-foot dagger at the buzzer gave Oklahoma City a 106-105 victory, eliminating the Nuggets from playoff contention and capping an historic Sunday afternoon in which he scored 50 points to go with 16 rebounds and 10 assists.

Westbrook's 42nd triple-double is one more than the "Big O" had for the Cincinnati Royals in 1961-62, a mark that many in the NBA had considered unbreakable until Westbrook's incredible run.

The crowd gave Westbrook a standing ovation after he broke Robertson's record with his 10th assist with 4:17 remaining.

Then, those same fans stood in stunned silence after watching Westbrook score his team's final 15 points, including the game-winner after Steven Adams took the inbounds pass from Kyle Single with 2.9 seconds left and dished to Westbrook, whose long jumper ringed through the iron as the horn sounded.

"It was a good defense," lamented Nuggets guard Gary Harris. "He's had a hell of a season. I think he might have just locked up the MVP with that one right there."

Westbrook insisted his buzzer beater wasn't a low-percentage prayer.

"I practice that shot everyday pregame," he said.

Same spot. And, he said, usually the same result.

"So, I definitely feel confident in shooting that shot," he said.

DO-IT-YOURSELF

Westbrook had a double-double by halftime but didn't get his triple-double until feeding Semaj Christon in the right corner for a 3-pointer that pulled the Thunder to 101-91 with more than four minutes left.

With his 10th assist and his record in the books - after four tries at that final assist - Westbrook took care of the scoring himself the rest of the way.

He followed a pair of layups with six free throws - half of them coming after Nikola Jokic was whistled for a flagrant foul and a technical - then added another layup.

"It was like a video game," Christon said. "I loved watching it."

Westbrook's biggest bucket was his last.

"Pure adrenaline, emotions running high, game-winning shot, it is something you dream about as a little kid to be able to do that on the road especially from that distance," Westbrook said. "It is something you definitely will never forget."

TAKING OVER

Westbrook scored the game's final eight points overall as Denver's shooters went cold when one more bucket would have iced it.

"I give him credit, he is a hell of a player and an MVP candidate," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. "(But) I really feel that we lost this game. Our turnovers in the fourth quarter, we had six turnovers for 10 points. Down the stretch, we had a lack of poise, lack of execution, we picked up a technical foul. Everything that could go wrong went wrong."

HOT AND COLD

Danilo Gallinari scored 22 of his season-high 34 points in the third quarter to lead the Nuggets, who were hoping to take the race with Portland for the final Western Conference playoff spot down to the final two games.

But Gallo didn't score at all in the fourth quarter, when the Nuggets managed just 14 points.

WAIT FOR IT

Westbrook nearly had his 10th assist with two minutes left in the third quarter but Enes Kanter lost the handle going up for the basket and Westbrook took a seat until the fourth quarter.

Upon his return, Westbrook again fed Kanter, who took several steps on his way to the basket and was whistled for traveling with 8:20 left.

With the crowd again on its feet anticipating history, Westbrook passed to Domatas Sabonis, whose jumper rimmed out at 7:16. Sabonis missed another short jumper with 5:39 left that would have given Westbrook the record.

Finally, Westbrook fed Christon for the 3-pointer to put Roberton's record to rest.

"He always tells us, if you're open, shoot the ball," Christon said of Westbrook. "I was open and let it go."

TIP-INS

Thunder: Westbrook's three career 50-point triple-doubles all came this season and are the most by any player in NBA history. ... F Doug McDermott was a late scratch with a sore left knee. ... Coach Billy Donovan said it'll be up to Westbrook if he wants to rest during one or both of the Thunder's final two games.

Nuggets: Denver, which has lost nine straight to the Thunder, was without F Kenneth Faried (back) and G Jameer Nelson (right calf).

UP NEXT

Thunder: Wrap up their four-game trip at Minnesota on Tuesday night before finishing regular season against Denver at home.

Nuggets: Visit Dallas Tuesday on the first night of a back-to-back to end their season.

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New York just became the first state in the nation to make tuition free for middle class students at both two- and four-year public colleges.

Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced the tuition-free plan in January. Lawmakers agreed to include it in the state budget, which was approved by the Assembly on Saturday and by the Senate late Sunday night. The governor is expected to sign the budget bills.

Tuition will be free for residents who earn up to a specific income cap, which will be phased in over the first three years.

Starting this fall, undergraduate students who attend a State University of New York or City University of New York school will be eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship if their families earn no more than $100,000 a year. The income cap will lift to $110,000 next year and will reach $125,000 in 2019.

Those eligible will pay nothing for tuition, which costs $6,470 annually at four-year schools and about $4,350 a year at community colleges. But they will still be on the hook for the cost of fees and room and board if they live on campus. Those other expenses can add up to $14,000 a year.

Students must take 30 credits a year to receive the scholarship. Some lawmakers had spoken out against this requirement, because it excludes students who enroll part time.

In the final proposal, Cuomo said the credit requirement is "flexible" so that any student facing hardship will be able to pause and restart the program, or take fewer credits one semester than another.

After they graduate, students who receive the scholarship must live and work in New York for the same number of years they received funding. If they leave the state, their scholarship will be converted into a loan. This requirement was not included in the governor's initial proposal.

"Today, college is what high school was -- it should always be an option even if you can't afford it," Governor Cuomo said in a statement.

Related: Everything you need to know about New York's free-tuition

His office has estimated the scholarship will cost $163 million in the first year, but some lawmakers say that's lowballing it. An estimated 200,000 students would be eligible once the program is fully implemented.

The scholarship is structured to fill in the gap after accounting for other federal and state grants. Nearly half of full-time SUNY students, and more than 60% of those at CUNY, already pay nothing for tuition because of need-based federal Pell Grants or New York Tuition Assistance grants. Those students would not be eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship.

SUNY Chairman Carl McCall and Chancellor Nancy Zimpher applauded the budget deal in a statement released by the school, calling the plan "truly ground-breaking."

But they also said they had "hoped for additional support," especially for SUNY community colleges, which they expect to have more students because of the scholarship.

Related: These countries already offer free tuition

Some Republican lawmakers criticized the governor's proposal during budget negotiations for excluding students at private colleges.

The final budget includes an additional $19 million to create a new financial assistance program for private school students whose families make under the income cap, according to the governor. Those students would get a maximum award of $3,000. Colleges that participate would have to match that funding and agree to not raise the student's tuition during her enrollment.

Tennessee, Oregon, and the city of San Francisco have recently made tuition free at community colleges for all residents, regardless of income.

But New York will be the first state to make tuition free for some residents at four-year public colleges. Lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering a similar proposal to make two years of publiccolleges tuition-free.

Are you a college-bound New York resident? Tell us how this might impact your future by emailing Katie.Lobosco@cnn.com.

CNNMoney (New York) First published April 8, 2017: 2:49 PM ET

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Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's pick to the fill the Supreme Court slot left open after the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia, was sworn in this morning, becoming the 113th person to serve on the Supreme Court.

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Gorsuch's confirmation is a victory for President Trump, who has struggled to achieve his campaign promises of a travel ban from predominantly Muslim countries and health care reform.

At a public ceremony from the White House Rose Garden today, Trump said of Gorsuch's taking a seat on the Supreme Court, "I can say this is a great honor. And I got it done in the first 100 days. That's even nice. You think that's easy."

With Gorsuch, 49, on the court, it is back to its previous balance: four conservatives, four liberals and Justice Anthony Kennedy as the swing vote.

"To my new colleagues and the staff of the Supreme Court, thank you for the very warm welcome. I look forward to many happy years together," Gorsuch said with Trump beaming behind him.

Kennedy administered the oath of office for Gorsuch as his wife, Marie Louise Gorsuch, held the family Bible. The couple's two daughters and Scalia's widow were present for the ceremony. Gorsuch was previously sworn in behind closed doors at the Supreme Court building this morning.

"To the Scalia family, I won't ever forget that the seat I inherit today is that of a very, very great man," Gorsuch said.

It has taken more than a year of bitter partisan fighting to get to this day. President Obama quickly nominated federal Judge Merrick Garland on March 16, 2016, to fill the vacancy. But Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., refused to consider Garland in the Senate, arguing that the next president should choose the nominee.

But many Democrats argued that Gorsuch's record was too conservative and that he failed to answer key questions about his judicial record during his Senate hearing last month. Many were still upset over Republicans' refusal to bring Garland's nomination up for a vote.

Gorsuch was confirmed by the Senate in a bruising fight after McConnell invoked the so-called nuclear option, which allowed Republicans to end debate with a simple majority, rather than the traditional minimum of 60 votes, and push through the nomination.

Trump gave a shout-out to McConnell, saying, "I especially want to express our gratitude to Sen. Mitch McConnell for all that he did to make this achievement possible."

Gorsuch was a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver. He attended Harvard Law School and has a Ph.D. from Oxford, where he was a Marshall scholar. He was nominated by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate in a voice vote.

Today had an element of historic significance: Kennedy is the first Supreme Court justice to serve with his or her former law clerk.

"This is a very, very special moment because many years ago, a young Neil Gorsuch started his legal career as a law clerk to Justice Kennedy," Trump said, adding that it's "a fitting testament to Justice Kennedy's impact."

Gorsuch's first big case will be when the Supreme Court hears arguments this month in a case about government funding and religious organizations.

ABC News' Mary Bruce and Audrey Taylor contributed to this report.

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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' a play won a record nine awards at the UK's equivalent of the Tony Awards.

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The two-part West End production took home trophies for best director, best new play, best actor for Jamie Parker, best actor and actress in a supporting role for Anthony Boyle and Noma Dumezweni, best set design, best costume design, best sound design and best lighting design.

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" imagines Harry, Hermione and Ron as adults with children headed to Hogwarts.

The casting of Dumezweni, who is black, as Hermione caused an outcry which was condemned by "Potter" author J.K. Rowling.

Rowling tweeted her delight with the wins.

"I couldn't be more delighted for our immensely talented cast and creative team," she wrote. "Wish I could have been there. Thank you #OlivierAwards!"

The play is based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany and written by Thorne. The book version is a best-seller.

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The two-part West End production took home trophies for best director, best new play, best actor for Jamie Parker, best actor and actress in a supporting role for Anthony Boyle and Noma Dumezweni, best set design, best costume design, best sound design and best lighting design.

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" imagines Harry, Hermione and Ron as adults with children headed to Hogwarts.

The casting of Dumezweni, who is black, as Hermione caused an outcry which was condemned by "Potter" author J.K. Rowling.

Rowling tweeted her delight with the wins.

"I couldn't be more delighted for our immensely talented cast and creative team," she wrote. "Wish I could have been there. Thank you #OlivierAwards!"

The play is based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany and written by Thorne. The book version is a best-seller.

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A Chicago man fatally shot his 22-year-old son after an argument over who would walk the dog erupted into a gunfight between them, say police.

The two men, who have not been identified, pulled firearms during an altercation in the Burnside neighbourhood on Sunday.

Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital, where the son was pronounced dead, police said.

The father, 43, was in a critical condition, according to authorities.

Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the fatal shootout in a tweet on Sunday.

Two weapons were recovered at the scene and police are investigating the incident.

Chicago is one of the most violent cities in the US, with more than 800 people shot so far this year, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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DENVER -- Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's record for triple-doubles in a season in spectacular, storybook fashion.

Westbrook's 42nd triple-double of the season was a 50-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist performance Sunday that concluded with his 36-foot buzzer-beater that gave the Thunder a 106-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The loss eliminated Denver from playoff contention.

Robertson recorded 41 triple-doubles in 1961-62, when he averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game. That made him the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double until Westbrook accomplished the feat this season.

Even after Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's single-season record with his 42nd triple-double of the season Sunday, Thunder GM Sam Presti thinks the star guard is still "getting better."

Russell Westbrook could have sat after getting his record-breaking triple-double. Instead he scored the Thunder's final 15 points to clinch a win.

Russell Westbrook clinched a triple-double season average, joining Oscar Robertson as the only players to pull off the feat, but he fell two assists shy of a record-breaking 42nd triple-double.

"Very, very blessed. I've got to give all the thanks from the man above," Westbrook said. "He's blessed me with unbelievable talent to go out and compete at a high level. I'm just thankful for my teammates, for my coaching staff, for the organization, for all the fans, for my family for believing in me and allowing me to do what I'm doing."

It was Westbrook's third 50-plus-point triple-double, all of them this season and more than any player in NBA history has in his career. Westbrook has scored at least 40 points in eight triple-doubles this season.

Westbrook had a double-double before halftime, and he finished the first half with 23 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. He recorded his 10th assist by feeding Semaj Christon for a 3-pointer in the right corner with 4 minutes, 17 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, after the crowd had groaned when Thunder players failed to finish on the previous few passes that could have clinched the record for Westbrook.

"It was stressful, but it was going to happen," Christon said. "We knew it was going to come. When he got close, somebody needed to make a shot. I was open."

The Pepsi Center crowd immediately responded with a standing ovation. During the next break in play, the Nuggets' public-address announcer congratulated Westbrook on the record. Westbrook got another standing ovation after the buzzer, as Nuggets fans acknowledged and celebrated his historic season and afternoon.

"I've been feeling it for a while," Westbrook said of the appreciation from fans in road arenas. "Everywhere I've been, the crowd's been kind of like that, which is truly amazing, something I could never dream about growing up in inner-city Los Angeles. Now being on the biggest stage possible is something I could never dream about."

Westbrook briefly waved to acknowledge the announcement of his record-breaking accomplishment, but with the Thunder trailing by 10 at the time, he was in no mood to savor the moment.

"I had to get the ball and go back and win the game," Westbrook said.

He made a driving layup seconds later to start an individual scoring spree of the Thunder's last 15 points in the final 3:35. Westbrook has pulled off similar comebacks in recent road victories over the Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic and has consistently dominated in crunch time this season, leading the NBA with 247 clutch points, as defined by when the score is within five points in the final five minutes.

As the crowd roared after Westbrook's buzzer-beater, he leapt in the air before being mobbed by his celebrating teammates.

"It was pure adrenaline, emotions running high, game-winning shot," said Westbrook, who will send the game ball and his uniform to his parents. "It's something you dream about as a little kid to be able to do that on the road, especially from that distance. It's something that you'll definitely never forget."

Four-time MVP LeBron James and Clippers star Blake Griffin were among several NBA players to congratulate Westbrook in messages on their Twitter accounts.

Congrats to the Brodie @russwest44 on setting the record!!! #WhyNot #42 #StriveForGreatness 🚀

- LeBron James (@KingJames) April 9, 2017

wow russ. give that man the mvp.

- Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) April 9, 2017

Westbrook began averaging a triple-double on Nov. 29 against the New York Knicks, and he maintained the averages for the rest of the season. Throughout the season, Westbrook often grew agitated talking about triple-doubles, but as he made history recently, Westbrook has been far more reflective and appreciative.

"You could never say in a million years that I would ever think that was even possible," Westbrook said Friday after clinching the triple-double average for the season. "For me to do it, it's a blessing that I'm honored to be able to do in this game today at the highest level. It's a true blessing. I'm just very thankful to be able to do it."

Westbrook's season has been full of history, with him running up two streaks of seven consecutive triple-doubles, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's streak of nine. He sits fourth all time in career triple-doubles at 79, with only Robertson, Magic Johnson and Jason Kidd having recorded more.

Westbrook is also headed for his second scoring title, as he leads the league with 31.9 points per game. It's the highest scoring mark of Westbrook's career, to go with career marks in rebounding (10.7) and assists (10.4), which all make Westbrook a strong MVP candidate.

"I think today was a pretty good argument," Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. "I've seen it every day. I think any coach out there who's got a player that he's working with or has been around is going to be for his guy, I understand that. But for me, I really, really believe that he is [the MVP] because of what he's done between the lines because of what he's done from a leadership role. Our team, a lot of the roster changed, there's a lot of young guys, a lot of things that went into our team being in a position to now play in the playoffs. His leadership, his play on the floor has basically, I think, spoken loud and clear."
Information from ESPN's Royce Young was used in this report.

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A teenager was critically injured during a dangerous game with friends in southeast Denver late Friday night. Saturday night, Denver Police confirmed the boy died from his injuries.

Police were called to the Denver Academy near on East Iliff Avenue near South Colorado Boulevard around 8:15 p.m. Friday after a teen boy fell from the private school's roof.

Update:#DPD investigation at 4400 E. Iliff. Juvenile male now deceased. Denver Coroner will release identity of victim. Incident accidental.
- Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 9, 2017

The mother of a boy who was with the teen said the victim is 17-years-old and just started classes at Arapahoe Community College. Police said the coroner will release the identity of the victim and classified the incident as "accidental."

According to the friend, a group was playing "capture the flag" on the roof Friday night and jumping from building to building.

During one jump, the victim misjudged in the dark how far the ledge on the next building was and plummeted two stories down, hitting his head in the fall.

"We received a phone call from the victim's friend who had reported that his friend had a fall and had hurt himself," said John White, a spokesman for Denver Police.

Police initially called this a death investigation but have since updated that information saying the boy was in critical condition.

"The prognosis does not look good," White said at the time.

Saturday, police were back at the scene, still investigating the fall and the circumstance surrounding it, though they said they do not suspect foul play and that this was just a terrible accident.

None of the boys involved are students at Denver Academy.
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A teenager was critically injured during a dangerous game with friends in southeast Denver late Friday night. Saturday night, Denver Police confirmed the boy died from his injuries. Police were called to the Denver Academy near on East Iliff Avenue near South Colorado Boulevard around 8:15 p.m.

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A stunned nation watched funerals for victims of the bombings on national TV and citizens raised questions and fears about what some consider lax security at churches.

"The state of emergency means absolutely nothing to me," said Andrew Abdel Shaheed, an Egyptian Copt in Brussels.

"It means that people will get trailed for no reason and arrested with no warrants, but what does it do for the future of Egyptians? I personally do not feel safe to return to Egypt."

The Sunday strikes, which targeted Egypt's persecuted and vulnerable Christian minority on the first day of the faith's Holy Week leading up to Easter, left at least 45 dead, Egypt's health ministry said Monday.

At least 28 people died in a bomb blast inside a church in the northern city of Tanta, according to the ministry.

In Alexandria, 17 people -- including civilians and police officers -- were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a Coptic church, the ministry said. At least 125 people were injured in the attacks.

The Cabinet will allocate 100,000 Egyptian pounds ($5,530) compensation to families of each victim in Tanta and Alexandria's church bombings, state TV said.

ISIS, which claimed responsibility, warned of more attacks in a statement. "The Crusaders and their apostate followers must be aware that the bill between us and them is very large, and they will be paying it like a river of blood from their sons, if God is willing," the group said in Arabic.

After the bombings, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared a period of mourning. The government formed a council to counter terror and extremism.

"The attack will not undermine the resolve and true will of the Egyptian people to counter the forces of evil," the President said in a statement. The Egyptian Cabinet, on its website Monday, said it had approved a three-month, nationwide state of emergency that went into effect at 1 p.m. Cairo time (7 a.m. ET).

"The state of emergency allows both the armed forces and the police to execute those procedures necessary to combat the threats of terrorism and its financing, maintain security around the country and protect public and private property, as well as preserving the lives of citizens," the statement said.

The country's parliament must now approve the move within seven days for the three-month initiative to remain in effect. The vote had been set for Monday but has been postponed until Tuesday. The parliament, expected to approve the decision, wants Prime Minister Sherif Ismail to explain the reasons for the move.

In a statement issued on the Telegram messaging platform and circulated by several ISIS supporters, the militant group identified the bombers as Egyptian nationals. Egyptian authorities have not confirmed the bombers' nationalities.

How the attacks unfolded

The first blast ripped through a Palm Sunday service at St. George's Church in Tanta. An explosive device had been planted under a seat in the main prayer hall.

News footage from Tanta showed people gathering at the church, singing hymns. The video then quickly switched to bars as harrowing screams and cries echo in the background.

Victoria Michell, whose father was killed in the attack, described a scene of horror when the explosive detonated.

"A lady next to me lost her eye. Other people were cut to pieces; blood and body parts were everywhere. The choir was also dead on the floor. The chandelier above me crashed to the floor," she said.

Not long afterward, a suicide bomber attacked outside St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, according to state news outlets.

Police officers who had been posted outside the church stopped a man wearing an explosive belt from entering the church, the Interior Ministry said. Two of those officers, a man and a woman, were killed, along with civilians and other police staff.

'Security is very weak'

After the attack in Tanta, authorities replaced the provincial police chief amid anger and frustration over the attacks. Citizens in Tanta told CNN they believe security is poor and demanded it be changed. They say church security guards are ineffectual.

"Security is very weak and they are falling short of their duty. How can someone plant an explosive inside the church? Why didn't they search him?" said Amel Roushdi, who is Christian.

"We don't know the old security chief and we won't know the new one," she said.

Despite the violence, she said she won't be intimidated.

"I will not abandon the church. We are a generation that won't leave the church or Egypt."

Mo'men Ahmed Fouad, a 17-year-old Muslim, had been near the church in Tanta when he heard a loud blast. He later entered the sanctuary and saw a scene of devastation.

"I don't feel secure at all. Muslims and Christians have always lived together and coexisted. I would like security to be intensified," he told CNN. "How could someone enter a church to do this?"

In Alexandria, caskets arrived at a collective funeral in the Marmina (St. Mina) Monastery on the outskirts of the city. "They are martyrs," mourners said. "They are with God now."

A persecuted minority

Copts in Egypt have faced persecution and discrimination that has spiked since the toppling of Hosni Mubarak's regime in 2011. Dozens have been killed in sectarian violence. In December, an attack at a Coptic church in Cairo killed 25 people.

Coptic churches and homes have been set on fire, members of the Coptic minority have been physically attacked, and their property has been looted, rights group Amnesty International reported in March.

Coptic Christians make up about 10% of Egypt's population of 91 million. They base their theology on the teachings of the apostle Mark, who introduced Christianity to Egypt. Tanta is roughly 60 miles (96 kilometers) north of Cairo, in the Nile delta.

International condemnation

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Cairo this month. He will meet with various religious leaders, including the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Along with others, the Pope expressed his grief after the church attack.

The White House said Monday that Trump spoke to Sisi on Sunday and conveyed "his deepest condolences to Egypt and to the families who lost loved ones in the heinous terrorist attacks against Christian churches on Palm Sunday." Trump also "expressed his confidence" in Sisi's "commitment to protect Christians and all Egyptians."

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