The name Henrietta Lacks may not be well-known, but her impact on the medical community is long-lasting. Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne and Renée Elise Goldsberry join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their new HBO movie, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” and why Winfrey decided to take the role. Source
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Coachella 2017 hits and misses
After the first weekend of Coachella 2017, “Entertainment Tonight” correspondent Cameron Mathison brings us the highlights of the festival so far. Source
GOP lawmakers use Biden’s speech to get some face time
With significantly smaller crowds in the House Chamber due to the pandemic, it was far easier for Republicans to get their moment with the new president. Source
New York City makes plans to fully reopen as coronavirus vaccinations fall
New York City officials are coming up with plans to fully reopen this summer. As CBS News’ Nikki Battiste reports, the good news comes as coronavirus vaccinations decline and millions in the Pacific Northwest face new restrictions. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at John’s Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Medicine, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with his analysis. Source
Why is the job of White House chief of staff so important?
“Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson sits down with former White House chiefs of staff Denis McDonough and Ken Duberstein along with author Chris Whipple for a discussion of Oval Office privileges. Source
New bill aims to reform military sex assault prosecutions
Legislation to overhaul how the military handles sexual assault is backed by a growing number of senators. David Martin reports on a shocking case that shows why many are pushing for change. Source
Finding common ground in faith: A reflection on religious life in America
Where do religion and politics intersect? In honor of Easter and Passover, John Dickerson discusses faith in our time with Rod Dreher, Russell Moore, Abigail Pogrebin and Father James Martin. Source
Calendar: Week of April 17
From the 75th anniversary of Doolittle’s Raid on Tokyo to Earth Day, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports. Source
American royalty in Italy
Just over half a mile from Rome’s Trevi Fountain is Villa Aurora. Built in 1570, it is currently presided over by a princess born in San Antonio, Texas. The former Rita Jenrette, now Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, Principessa di Piombino, gives Mo Rocca a tour of her art-filled home, and of her life, which wound from her marriage to a Congressman whose career ended in scandal, to posing in Playboy, to her marriage to an Italian aristocrat. Source
Live Updates: The 2021 NFL draft
Thirteen NFL prospects will attend this year’s draft in person, with 45 others participating virtually. Source