In Baltimore, mourners paid their respects to Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old who suffered a fatal spine injury in police custody. As Mark Albert reports, the community is demanding answers. Source
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Powerful storm leaves sailors missing in Alabama
Two people are dead and several others are missing after a powerful storm capsized at least 10 boats during a regatta in Alabama’s Mobile Bay. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Superheroes and sequels dominate the summer film season
Summer blockbuster season is upon us. Marvel kicked things off with an all-star cast in “The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and this big budget sequel is just one of the 86 new releases due out in the next few months. Managing editor and critic for the movie website screencrush.com joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to preview the upcoming films. Source
An explosion of bubbles signals undersea volcano
Video of an undersea volcano erupting thousands of feet below the surface of the Pacific is giving scientists insight into how they behave. Source
Vlad and Elaine caught lip-syncing on camera
CBSN’s Vladamir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano show off their moves, but are unaware that the cameras are rolling. Watch as they lip-sync to some classic hits. Source
Lawmakers debate stricter regulations for social media platforms
Lawmakers are looking at ways to regulate social media platforms to combat misinformation. Critics say these platforms have caused extremist groups to grow, and played a role in inciting the January 6th assault on the U.S Capitol. The CEOs’ of Twitter, Facebook and Google deny their platforms are solely responsible for the spread of misinformation. Jonathan Peters, an associate professor at the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Preview: The Battle Above
The U.S. Air Force’s Space Command is tasked with defending the satellites upon which our daily life and national security have come to depend. Now, says a general, Chinese weapons could pose a threat to those satellites. David Martin reports on Sunday April 26 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Source
Minneapolis homicide unit commander calls Derek Chauvin’s use of force “totally unnecessary”
The first week of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial wrapped up with the Minneapolis Police Department’s most senior officer taking the stand. Homicide unit commander Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman said Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was “totally unnecessary.” CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the prosecution’s case after the first week. Source
Kid cries because Hillary Clinton is running for president and he’s not
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including the search for a doppelgänger, daredevil downhill skateboarders and a red hot ball of nickel on a giant jawbreaker. Plus, Zeke gets really emotional when he learns that Hillary Clinton is running for president. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Blake Lively has eternal life in “The Age of Adaline”
A young woman discovers the secret of eternal youth… But what does it cost her? Blake Lively stars in the title role in the new film, “The Age of Adaline.” Suzanne Marques has a sneak peek and some insight from the leading lady. Source