It’s being called a strange coincidence. A Colorado pilot flying a plane towing an advertising banner crashed into a house he once owned 10 years ago. No one was hurt in the crash. The Denver Post says the pilot was looking for an open field to land when his plane started losing power. He didn’t even realize he had crashed into his old house until he later saw news reports on television.

The New York Times tells the unlikely story of Sister Cristina Scuccia, a 25-year-old nun who has become a sensation on the Italian version of The Voice. Wearing a full habit, she’s belted out top-notch versions of “No One” by Alicia Keys and won a sing-off of the Cyndi Lauper hit “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” She’s led to a surge in the ratings for the show - and has stirred a huge reaction in Italy and beyond. VIDEO

With hundreds of thousands of pieces of trash floating around in space, the threat to important satellites is growing. The Washington Post says that while the military is set to award a contract for a new Space Fence to track all the debris, some are wondering if more should be done to actually clean up all that junk. But of course that’s incredibly expensive. One Naval War College professor says people won’t be supportive of that idea until there’s a crash that affects them, say by knocking out cell phone service.

Saying he had obviously been rehabilitated, a Missouri judge ordered the release of Cornealious “Mike” Anderson, whose sentence for armed robbery was delayed for 13 years by a clerical error. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says Circuit Judge T. Lynn Brown noted that Anderson got married, raised a family, ran a business and paid taxes since his conviction in 2000. Judge Brown credited Anderson’s behavior while he was at large for his decision to free him.

Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, two of the three women kidnapped and held for a decade by Ariel Castro, publicly acknowledged the anniversary of their freedom. DeJesus said it’s been a year of healing and hope, and she said she’s enjoying experiences like learning new technology and how to drive. Berry said, “I have grown. I am strong. And I have so much to live for, to look forward to. The future is bright.”

Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist Lee Schafer says the departure of Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel is not a sign of how troubled the company is, but rather how healthy it is. Schafer says holding executives accountable has always been one of the reasons for Target’s success. He says it’s quite rare for CEOs of S&P 500 companies to be forced out. Schafer says that beyond the consumer data breach, there were other issues under Steinhafel’s watch.

When homicide detectives get a case, they typically seek out digital evidence to help solve the crime. Text messages, emails and social media posts can all lend valuable clues to previously unknown disputes. But what happens when you have no electronic footprint? That’s what investigators are dealing with in the case of 65-year-old Philip Welsh. The Washington Post says Welsh’s rejection of instant communication may enable his killer to get away with the crime.

The Philadelphia Inquirer takes a look back at the history of Rawle & Henderson L.L.P., a Philadelphia law firm founded in 1783. Founder William Rawle was one of America’s most prominent lawyers in his day. He was known for keeping meticulous logs, many of which are still intact and on display at the Temple University law school library.

If you’re stuck in a creative rut, you might do well to get up and take a stroll. A new study finds going for a walk, even a short one around the office, can significantly increase creativity. The New York Times says this is one of the first studies to actually provide data to the idea that exercise spurs creativity. One theory is that walking may help the brain break through some of its filters.

USA Today dedicates two pages to Barbara Walters and her 50+ year career on television. Reporter Ann Oldenburg says Walters can get a great interview out of anyone. She’s chatted up countless world leaders and Hollywood celebrities. She says she still can’t believe some of the things she’s been able to do in her career. VIDEO

Many evergreen trees aren’t living up to their names this spring, thanks to the unusually rough winter experienced by much of the country. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says horticulturists recommend waiting to see what happens with your evergreens this spring, since many will bounce back. Wait until later this month before pruning any dead branches.

A trio of new studies have found that infusing older mice with the blood of younger mice reverses some of the effects of aging. The Washington Post says researchers found dramatic improvements in the muscles and brain of the older mice. The older mice navigated mazes faster and ran on a treadmill for longer than counterparts without blood transfusions. Old blood transfused into younger mice seemed to bring about premature aging.

The thing about being named “The Oldest Man on Earth” is you only get the title when the guy ahead of you dies. That’s the situation New Yorker Alexander Imich has found himself in. At 111 1/4 years, he is now the oldest man on Earth. The New York Times says upon hearing the news he said, “Not like it’s the Nobel Prize.” To put his age in perspective, Imich was 10 months old when the Wright Brothers made their famous first flight.

Dean Kenny worked as an undercover officer for New Jersey Transit for 18-years. After retiring last week, he allowed the Star-Ledger to blow his cover. His most memorable moment was rescuing a 2-day-old baby who had been dumped in the trash.

A Silicon Valley startup is hoping to do for medicine what Wikipedia has done for knowledge. The San Jose Mercury News says a new website, www.crowdmed.com, aims to harness the collective knowledge of its users to help diagnose your ailments. The aim is not to replace your doctor, but to give you hundreds of second opinions at once. Critics are concerned about the credibility of those giving advice and the security of the sensitive medical information users post online.

The New York Post gives us a where are they now with the cast of Friends, which went off the air 10 years ago this week. The Post says despite all the tabloid headlines, Jennifer Aniston is clearly doing better than the rest of her castmates in terms of net worth and box office success. In fact, all the ladies are doing better than the guys. David Schwimmer, “always the least popular of the cast” remains the one furthest out of the spotlight.

The Orange County Register says scientists are perplexed over a massive die-off of starfish along the Pacific coast. A new disease is wiping out starfish from Alaska to Mexico. It’s difficult to tell what virus or bacteria is killing off starfish, since they’re continuously pumping sea water through their systems.

The Washington Post says major U.S. tech firms including Apple, Microsoft, Google and Facebook have started letting users know when the government demands e-mail records and other online data, rather than the old practice of quietly going along with the government’s requests. That allows some of the thousands of Americans whose data is requested each year as part of criminal investigations the opportunity to fight in court to block the release of that information. Experts say the companies are trying to distance themselves from the government after last year’s disclosures about NSA spying.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram says kitchen grease recycling companies are finding some intense competition, from thieves. An estimated 20 percent of used cooking oil is stolen each year. Thieves can make off with $500 worth of used oil in about five minutes after cutting the locks off of grease tanks. The thefts are being fueled by the increased demand for biodiesel.

Ford has announced a new CEO to replace outgoing chief executive, Alan Mulally who steps down on July 1st. Mulally you’ll recall, is the guy who was asked when he got the job what kind of car he drives.  He said, a Lexus. It’s the finest car in the world. From that moment, the New York Times says Mulally engineered a stunning turnaround of the automaker. He’ll be succeeded by chief operating officer, Mark Fields.

USA Today gives us a sneak preview of Disney World’s new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride. The attraction, set to open this spring, completes the new Fantasyland. The coolest part of the ride happens during the middle, when you’re in the mine, the cars slow down so you can get a look at the dwarfs in their natural habitat. VIDEO

A New York Post exclusive this morning claims that Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was banned from the NBA for making racist remarks, is battling prostate cancer. Sources tell the paper they’re surprised he’s lived as long as he has. The paper says that’s ironic since Sterling refused to pay for prostate cancer surgery a decade ago for then-assistant coach, Kim Hughes.

The Louisville Courier-Journal lays out the odds and post positions for the 20 horses taking part in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. California Chrome is a 5-2 favorite to win the 104th running of the most famous horse race in America. The Santa Anita winner will start at post position 5.

The results of USA Today’s annual Save Our Shows Poll are in: Viewers say keep Law and Order: SVU and Parenthood. Parenthood is a critical favorite that hasn’t been a stellar ratings draw, while SVU could fall victim to a battle between creator Dick Wolf and NBC over the size of Wolf’s paycheck.

If you use Facebook to log in to other websites or mobile apps, you’ll now be able to limit the data you reveal to just your email address and public profile information such as your name and gender. The social network also says it’s testing a feature that would allow users to log in to third-party sites anonymously. The New York Times says Facebook has figured out a way to respond to users’ privacy concerns, while also offering incentives to app developers who would lose valuable data.

San Jose Mercury News columnist Michelle Quinn says the NBA’s quick decision to oust Clippers owner Donald Sterling is the latest illustration of the importance of reputation in the era of social media. With Twitter trolls ready to pounce at any misstep, companies can’t afford to wait to address sensitive issues. Three CEOs of firms not used to being in the spotlight, Mozilla, GitHub and RadiumOne all resigned or were booted after their actions became fodder for Twitter.

There’s being in the minority in politics, and then there’s Sam Slom. He’s the only Republican in Hawaii’s State Senate. The Los Angeles Times says Slom makes up the only single-member caucus anywhere in the country. He says he knows he’ll never get any legislation passed, but he fights on, with what the Times says is an “unyielding capacity to be clobbered.”

The Washington Post reveals that states are basically experimenting when it comes to the drugs they use for executing prisoners by lethal injection. Pharmaceutical companies in recent years have stopped selling drugs used in executions. So states have been improvising with different drug cocktails, with questionable results. One death penalty expert says it sends the message that carrying out death sentences is more important than resolving important ethical and legal questions.

The New York Times says there are growing doubts about Rio de Janeiro’s ability to be ready for the 2016 Olympics. A top Olympic Committee official called Rio’s preparations the worst he has ever seen. Construction of a major venue has barely begun and polluted waterways pose a challenge for events like sailing, rowing and triathlon. But officials say there is no plan to move the Olympics to another city.

Officials in Oklahoma are reviewing what went wrong in the execution of a convicted killer. The Oklahoman says Clayton Derrell Lockett began to violently convulse as he was being put to death. He died of a heart attack about 40 minutes later. It was later determined Lockett’s vein blew out, rendering the lethal injection drugs ineffective. The execution of a second inmate set for last night was put on hold pending a review.