Midday Headlines For 4/18

Today's midday headlines include: Pro-Russian militants are reportedly disregarding talks that are meant to ease tensions, an avalanche on Mount Everest has left 12 people dead and four missing, a Minnesota couple charged with welfare fraud are accused of trying to flee the country and the Minnesota Wild loose in the first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (2:39)

WCCO 4 News At Noon – April 18, 2014