“We know that would be the Super Bowl for the terrorists, to knock down an airplane in flight, particularly if it was full of Americans,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly. Source
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John Kelly on North Korea: “They’re not much threat right now except in the world of cyber”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said North Korea is “pretty aggressive when they want to be in cyber.” He also said that the minute they get a missile — with a nuclear device on it — that can reach the U.S., “we are at grave risk as a nation.” Source
4/23: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation,” host John Dickerson interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. John Kasich and Gen. John Kelly to discuss North Korea, healthcare, homeland security and a possible government shutdown along with this week in politics. Source
Almanac: The birth and death of Shakespeare
April 23, 1564 was the day traditionally given for the birthdate of the great English playwright, while April 23, 1616 found the Bard of Avon “passing through nature to eternity.” Jane Pauley reports. Source
Defending support for the arts
President Trump has announced plans to end government funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and other agencies that have supported America’s cultural life for decades. Erin Moriarty talks to non-profit administrators, educators and theatre producers about the importance of federal arts funding, and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about how NEA support helped him achieve an otherwise unattainable career. Source
Lin-Manuel Miranda on gov’t funding for the arts
The career of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creator of the Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” has benefited from grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, one of the government agencies threatened with elimination by the Trump administration. A strong proponent of arts education, especially when it comes to kids in underserved regions of the country, Miranda spoke with Erin Moriarty and “Sunday Morning” about the importance of federal funding for the arts. Source
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on writing music for movies
Chris Cornell, front man for the group Soundgarden, is about to embark on a new tour with his band and also has a studio album in the works. Over the years, he’s kept busy with numerous side projects, including writing songs for movies like the theme song for the new film “The Promise.” Anthony Mason reports. Source
New Heath Ledger documentary explores actor’s life and work
Heath Ledger’s acting career was tragically brief, but in a few short years he established himself as an unforgettable talent. Derik Murray, the maker of a new documentary about his life titled “I Am Heath Ledger” and the actor’s sister, Kate Ledger, join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his life and work. Source
Cuba Gooding Sr. dies at 72, Richard Simmons returns home, and more entertainment headlines
“Entertainment Tonight” senior news editor Jennifer Peros joins CBSN with the top entertainment headlines. Source
Dozens killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel
Gathering of tens of thousands of mostly ultra-Orthodox Jews was the 1st big religious festival of its kind since COVID restrictions were lifted. Source