Two days of election begin Monday in Egypt. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the man who orchestrated the coup that overthrew the last president, is poised to become Egypt’s next leader. Clarissa Ward reports. Source
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Barry Gibb: The last Bee Gee goes it alone
With Maurice Gibb’s death in 2003, followed by Robin Gibb’s in 2012, the Bee Gees’ long ride on the pop charts seemed to be over. But now the remaining member of the group, Barry Gibb, is back on tour, joined not by his brothers but by his son, Stephen. Anthony Mason goes on the road with Gibb, and talks with him about his music, his family, and his pop legacy. Source
Louisiana expected to adopt abortion restrictions
The governor of Louisiana is expected to sign a bill requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. There are concerns that the law would force at least three of the five abortion facilities in the state to close. Anna Werner reports Source
Pope’s historic visit to Holy Land stirs controversy
Pope Francis is making his first trip to the Holy Land as leader of the Catholic Church. But while the pope has said the visit is about celebrating improved relations between Catholics and Orthodox Christians, it comes amid continuing tensions between Christians and Jews. Allen Pizzey reports. Source
American climber documents escape from ice crevasse
John All found himself seriously injured on a narrow ledge in a 70-foot crevasse after falling through a hole on Mount Himlung. He had a broken arm and four broken ribs, but he managed to climb out of the crevasse — and shot video as he did it. Clarissa Ward reports. Source
More bloodshed as Ukraine prepares for presidential election
A group of pro-Ukrainian gunmen tried, and ultimately failed, to take back territory held by separatists. The spike in violence in recent days threatens to disrupt Sunday’s presidential election. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
FAA investigates another near-miss between jetliners
Two commercial jetliners got dangerously close to a collision near Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The aircraft ended up separated by less than a mile and 400 feet vertically. It was the third near mid-air collision in recent weeks. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Audra McDonald on Ella vs. Lady Day
The Tony Award-nominated Audra McDonald talked to Mo Rocca about two legendary singers: Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, whom she is playing on Broadway in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.” Source
Audra McDonald on singers she tried to imitate
The Tony-nominated singer-actress, now appearing on Broadway as Billie Holiday in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” talked to Mo Rocca about some of the singers whose voices inspired her. Source
Paul McCartney cancels Japan & South Korea concerts
The musician’s publicist says McCartney will make a complete recovery and has been ordered to take a few days rest. Gayle King reports. Source