A South Carolina couple is suing Clemson University and fraternity over the death of their son. Sophomore fraternity pledge Tucker Hipps was found dead last September at the edge of a lake. His parents are still seeking answers. Mark Strassmann spoke to the parents who are alleging a cover-up in the lawsuit. Source
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Baggage handler’s frantic 911 call while trapped in plane’s cargo hold
The worker’s 911 call from inside the cargo hold of an Alaska Airlines plane reveals a desperate call for help. The pilot made an emergency landing after passengers and crew heard banging and screaming from below. John Blackstone reports. Source
Thousands of migrants risking lives to reach Italy
The Italian government is under severe pressure from a huge influx of migrants fleeing Africa and the Middle East by sea. A boatload of refugees was taken to Pozzallo on the island of Sicily Thursday. While on assignment for “60 Minutes,” Clarissa Ward was aboard the Coast Guard ship that rescued the migrants. She reports from the scene. Source
Iraqi PM on why Saudi airstrikes against Yemen rebels not helpful
As Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi wrapped up his first official visit to the White House, he sat down with Charlie Rose to discuss Iran’s involvement in fighting ISIS, and to warn that Saudi Arabia’s U.S.-backed military campaign against rebels in Yemen should be halted. Source
Suge Knight hospitalized again after court date
Rap mogul Suge Knight was sent to the hospital after court proceedings for the fifth time. He is facing murder and attempted murder charges. Also, members of Lady Antebellum are safe after their tour bus caught fire in Texas. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
The most searched Country music artists
Google has compiled data on the country music artists searched for most often, broken down by state. Source
“Real Housewives” star Kim Richards arrested in L.A.
Kim Richards, of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” was arrested after alleged “drunken rampage” Source
Exclusive: Sneak peek of Sean Penn doc, “The Human Experiment”
Sean Penn is the producer and narrator of a new documentary that calls into question untested chemicals in our household products and the potential health risks. Source
Journey’s drummer Deen Castronovo helps re-build Oregon school
Two weeks after an arsonist struck South Albany High School in Albany, Oregon, Journey drummer Deen Castronovo donated $10,000 to help rebuild the school’s music department. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers have more. Source
#CBSNLaughs: April 16, 2015
Conan on Hernandez’s life sentence, and Kimmel on Tax Day. Here’s CBSN’s late night jokes roundup. Source