Every day, The Herald News will be bringing you the top news you need to start your day. Here are our top five stories for Tuesday, April 16, 2019:

FUEL IN THE WATER

The U.S. Coast Guard was notified of a fuel spill Saturday that left a sheen on the waters off State Pier.

PREVENTABLE DEATH

 The electrical system that investigators believe sparked a fire this month at 11 Palmer St., killing an 88-year-old Korean War veteran, was renovated improperly and without a permit.

RUNNERS TAKE TO BOSTON ROADS

Worknesh Degefa broke away from defending champion Des Linden to become the eighth Ethiopian woman to win the women’s division.

PHOTO GALLERY: ON THE HUNT

People combed the Bristol Community College campus in Fall River for prize-filled eggs April 13 as part of a fundraiser for St. Vincent’s.

KENNEDY SUPPORTS STRIKERS

Elected officials such as U.S. Rep Joseph Kennedy III spoke in support of protesting workers Kennedy said had been “stabbed in the back” by Stop&Shop.