Dead drug informant’s family wants federal investigation
An autopsy concluded Andrew Sadek, 20, had no drugs or alcohol in his system and that he died of a gunshot wound before being found in a river
Michigan urges toughest lead rules in U.S. after Flint crisis
Following public outcry, Gov. Snyder’s administration proposes water regulations that would be even more stringent than the federal government’s
Mississippi governor signs church gun law
State police chiefs’ organization opposed a key portion of the Church Protection Act
Mother of overdose victim wins praise for blunt obit
After her daughter died from a heroin overdose, she hoped the tragedy would help raise awareness of the “merciless” disease of addiction
Man wrongly convicted in Ill. murder to be released
Maria Ridulph’s disappearance made headlines nationwide in the 1950s, when reports of child abductions were rare
Mom secretly records son being threatened with paddle at school
19 states still allow corporal punishment at public schools
Seal surge becoming a problem on Cape Cod coast
Incredible video shows miles of seals resting on the beach of a Cape Cod wildlife refuge
Daffodils tribute line Boston Marathon route
Friday marks three years since two bombs exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon
Texas campus slaying suspect said family made him leave
Records show the troubled upbringing of a homeless teen who authorities say will be charged with murder in death of college student Haruka Weiser
Harvey Weinstein on film, “Sing Street,” Democratic race
Filmmaker explains how the film relates to his younger days and why he endorses Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders
School band dir. found hiding in teen’s closet arrested
News outlets report officials say 30-year-old Jeremy Conner was charged Wednesday with indecent behavior with a juvenile.
“The Silence of Dogs in Cars”
Fine art photographer Martin Usborne has a unique vision of man’s best friend
Docs: Teacher, student had sex during fiance’s party
Documents filed by police allege Sara Domres and a student who was in her high school English class had sex on multiple occasions
New York teen badly injured by exploding e-cigarette
He now wears sunglasses after the explosion sent shrapnel flying into his eyes
Toddler sisters killed in NYC fire after mom goes to laundromat
Investigators say burning incense caused deadly fire at a public housing project in the Bronx
Video shows school administrators threatening boy with wooden paddle
Mom of the kindergartener recorded the incident and says if she did not give her consent, she would go to jail
Boston Marathon daffodils send message of “hope and rebirth”
On the third anniversary since the Boston bombings, the daffodils show “Boston Strong” is in full bloom
This Morning from CBS News, April 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders engage in a Brooklyn brawl, and a tiny survivor is pulled from the debris after a powerful earthquake in Japan
Parole recommendation for Manson follower draws outrage
Leslie van Houten was the youngest member of the Manson family during its notorious 1969 killing spree
Girls held in Slender Man stabbing seek bail reduction
Wisconsin girls were 12 when they allegedly lured friend to woods and attacked her in name of horror fiction character
Changes lead to shorter sentences for 26,000 drug defendants
U.S. Sentencing Commission says 70 percent of drug criminals who sought a sentence reduction under new guidelines received it
Sarah Palin: Voters, not GOP, should decide nominee
If party leaders try to intervene at Republican convention, “we will rise up and say our vote does count, our activism does count,” Palin says
After 40 years, James Levine to retire as Met music director
During his tenure, Levine lifted the company to a golden era but he’s faced increasing health concerns, including Parkinson’s disease
Founder of Hickory Farms dies at 96
Richard Ransom was a World War II veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star well known for his philanthropy
Helicopter tests for radiation along Boston Marathon route
Three years after homemade bombs exploded at the Marathon finish line, local officials are preparing to keep Monday’s race safe
Pentagon official: Russian flyby of U.S. ship “very unprofessional”
Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that under U.S. military rules of engagement, the Navy ship that was buzzed this week by Russian warplanes could have opened fire
Report blasts Chicago PD’s treatment of minorities
Chicago’s police department was hit with a blistering report on its treatment of minorities
Cape Cod beaches swamped by seals
Some beaches off the coast of Cape Cod are packed — with seals
Sandy Hook tragedy explored in new film
Three years ago, a gunman open fired at Sandy Hook Elementary School, taking the lives of 20 first graders and six adult
Resurgence of seals on Cape Cod beaches means more sharks
Herds of seals spotted on Mass. beaches are photogenic — but there are consequences, including less fish for local fishermen and more sharks prowling
Report blasts Chicago PD’s treatment of minorities
Independent review of Chicago police found disregard for African-Americans, including physical abuse and being stopped without justification
New film about Newtown massacre explores trauma, promotes healing
Documentary “Midsummer in Newtown” debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival showcases a story about faith and hope in Newtown, Conn.
Calif. panel recommends parole for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
Van Houten was the youngest Manson follower to take part in notorious 1969 killings; has spent more than four decades in prison
Watch: Police officer caught belting out Adele song
Texas officer forgot to turn his body camera off for a few hours, and it captured his rendition of Adele’s hit, “Hello”
Warrant issued in death of Atlanta civic leader
Eric Banks, 17, may have been seen with Barney Simms, a retired Atlanta Housing Authority executive, less than an hour before Simms’ death
Poll: Americans prefer low prices to items “Made in the USA”
With many people on a tight budget, economic realities could hinder campaign pledges to bring jobs back from abroad
Truck in Washington state plows into kids at school bus stop
Authorities say the 19-year-old driver had a history of seizures and was driving with a suspended license
U.S. man changes plea to guilty in ISIS case
Minn. man says he succumbed to propaganda videos that preached jihad; mother collapsed with chest pain as proceedings got underway
Hundreds of seals take over beach in Cape Cod
Video captures a seemingly endless line of seals sunning on Monomoy Island off Chatham
Man accused of killing wife, 2 others blames intruder
The claim from 39-year-old Robert James LeCou was contained in an affidavit released Thursday by Carbon County District Attorney Alex Nixon
Clinton, Sanders to battle in Brooklyn debate
Democratic candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton face off in Brooklyn tonight ahead of the New York primary next week
Trump meets with Megyn Kelly in attempt to end feud
Republican front-runner Donald Trump met with Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly in New York in an apparent attempt to end their ongoing feud
Russia defends flyby over U.S. naval destroyer
Russia is dismissing criticism over an incident where Russian warplanes buzzed a U.S. Navy ship in the Baltic Sea
Watch: Police officer leaves body cam on, sings horribly
A police officer accidentally left his body camera on for a number of hours when he decided to sing his heart out to Adele’s “Hello.”
Iowa principal responds after ninth-graders hire male stripper
Girls arranged for a male stripper to perform at Roosevelt High School’s synchronized swimming club banquet
Donald Trump asks Pennsylvania voters how Joe Paterno’s doing
Republican front-runner Donald Trump asked Pennsylvania voters how former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is doing
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