A Los Angeles judge on Monday rejected Roman Polanski’s bid to end his long-running underage sex abuse case without the fugitive director appearing in court or being sentenced to more prison time. Superior Court Judge Scott M. Gordon refused to address how Polanski would be sentenced if he returned to the U.S. after 40 years abroad. Source
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Chelsea Clinton on political future, Hillary and Russia probe
Chelsea Clinton was a key campaign figure when her mother ran for president last year. She continues to make her own voice heard on Twitter, which includes critical and often sarcastic commentary on the Trump administration. Only on “CBS This Morning,” the vice chair of the Clinton Foundation and adjunct assistant professor at Columbia University discusses the investigation into Russia meddling in the U.S. election and her book, “It’s Your World,” now out in paperback. Source
WorldView: Navalny appears in court after hunger strike; 3 dead after attack on anti-poaching patrol
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny looked gaunt and exhausted as he appeared in a Moscow court via videolink following his hunger strike. Also, two Spanish journalists and an Irish conservationist in Burkina Faso were killed after they were kidnapped while on an anti-poaching patrol, and Turkey is preparing for its first COVID-19 lockdown amid a spike in cases. Meanwhile, China successfully launched its first module of a new space station. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined “CBSN AM” from London with headlines from around the world. Source
NFL Draft Mailbag: Fans Share Mock Drafts, Picks for the Titans
We asked for it, and you delivered. The NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night, and the Titans are scheduled to make nine picks, including four in the top 100 picks, and the 22nd overall pick. Here’s a look at your predictions, and mocks. Source
Senate weighs rule change to confirm SCOTUS nominee
The stage is set for a historic Senate showdown over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Fourty-three senators now say they will vote “no.” That’s more than enough to support a Democratic filibuster to try to block the nomination. GOP leaders are ready to change Senate rules to make sure Gorsuch is confirmed. Jan Crawford reports. Source
Texas police searching for suspected cop killer
A huge manhunt is underway for the gunman who killed Texas law enforcement officer, Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood. He served the community for more than 30 years as both an officer and as a defense attorney and prosecutor. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Biden unveils American Families Plan, urges Congress to pass his legislative priorities
President Biden unveiled his American Families Plan during his first address before a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, proposing free child care, pre-K and community college. CBS News’ Laura Podesta reports on the highlights and reporter Bo Erickson joins “CBSN AM” with analysis. Source
Calendar: Week of April 3
From the NCAA men’s basketball championship to a celebration of cherry blossoms, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports. Source
Exploring a U-Boat wreck off North Carolina
In 1942, German U-boats dominated the East Coast’s shipping lanes, sinking hundreds of merchant vessels. More than 80 cargo ships were sunk, and 1,600 lives lost, in the waters off North Carolina alone. Mark Strassmann rides in a submersible 715 feet down to the ocean floor, just 35 miles from Cape Hatteras, to the recently-discovered wreckage of U-576. Source
Nature: Bryce Canyon
We leave you this Sunday Morning at Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg. Source