Prince tops Billboard album charts in days after death; Mitsubishi lied about mileage stats since 1991; Charter, Time Warner Cable merger OK’d. These and other headlines from CBS MoneyWatch. Source
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Mother gives powerful speech against Texas bill that would classify supporting transgender children as abuse
Amber Briggle, the mother of a transgender son, gave a tearful speech in front of Texas lawmakers this week, urging them not to pass bill that would classify supporting transgender children as abuse. Source
Why Trump seems pleased with the Cruz-Kasich alliance
Ted Cruz and John Kasich have united in an attempt to stop Donald Trump from winning the GOP presidential nomination. Trump fired back, saying the Cruz-Kasich pact is “pathetic.” Time magazine’s Zeke Miller and Politico’s Anna Palmer discuss with Josh Elliot. Source
Severe storms threaten central U.S., and other MoneyWatch headlines
Major damage feared from hail, tornadoes in Midwest; Goldman Sachs offers savings accounts for anyone; Prince George inspires kiddie fashion fads. These and other headlines from CBS MoneyWatch. Source
Bathrobe worn by Prince George sells out
The bathrobe worn by the young royal last week while meeting President Obama and the first lady reportedly sold out minuted after photos went public. My 1st Years, the retailer of the white and blue gingham robe, told CBS News Princess Charlotte will also look fashionable soon. Source
Delaware activists weigh in: Can Donald Trump be presidential?
Local Delaware politicians spoke with CBS News about the Trump campaign’s promises that the billionaire will take a more “presidential” tone ahead of the Republican party’s convention in July. Source
4/24: President Obama pushes for trans-Atlantic trade deal; Teenage Syrian migrant settles in Germany
Protesters fear the so-called trans-Atlantic partnership would weaken environmental standards and consumer protections, but President Obama defends the pact that would create the world’s largest free trade zone; CBS News has been following Jawan Ahmed’s journey from war-torn Syria for quite awhile now Source
Cuban high school jazz band makes American debut
A group of high school students from Cuba were in N.Y. this past week for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: taking a master class with jazz master, Wynton Marsalis. On Tuesday, they made their American debut. Marlie Hall has more. Source
Teenage Syrian migrant settles in Germany
CBS News has been following Jawan Ahmed’s journey from war-torn Syria for quite awhile now. We bumped into him again in Germany, where he’s attending high school, but still missing his parents, whom he hasn’t seen in four months. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Solar plane finishes flight across Pacific
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, powered entirely by the sun, completed its trek across the Pacific Ocean Saturday night into Sunday morning. But its journey isn’t over yet. Chris Martinez has more. Source