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Obama on call with Putin, Syria and foreign policy doctrine

There are calls to re-start Syrian peace talks after opposition leaders asked for a timeout. Increased fighting in Syria in recent days indicates a possible crumbling of the partial cease-fire, brokered by the United States and Russia in February. President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone Monday about the crisis. “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose interviewed the president at the White House, just after the call. Source

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What to watch for in crucial New York primary

Candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are favored to win the New York primary Tuesday. Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what to expect in the key primary and its impact on the 2016 presidential race. Source

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Several killed in Texas floods as rescues continue

Houston, the country’s fourth largest city, is struggling to cope with widespread flooding triggered by historic rainfall. Five people died Monday, and more water rescues are underway even as floodwaters recede. More wet weather is in the forecast. Omar Villafranca reports from Houston where people are racing to escape rushing water. Source

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Doris Roberts dies at 90

Beloved Emmy-winning actress Doris Roberts from “Everybody Loves Raymond” dies at age 90. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more. Source

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Will Trump’s plea change the RNC nomination process?

Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune, Amy Davidson of the New Yorker, Ron Fournier of the National Journal, and USA Today’s Susan Page join John Dickerson in breaking down the “political evolution” of the candidate nomination process. With Donald Trump leading the delegate count, will Republicans try to recruit House Speaker Paul Ryan? Source

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Earthquake rocks Ecuador coast: At least 77 killed, hundreds injured

An earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude rocked Ecuador’s central coast late Saturday. At least 77 were killed and hundreds injured outside Quito. The Ecuador quake is being described by one expert as 6 times stronger than the back to back earthquakes that hit half a world away in Japan late last week. In Kumamoto, rescue efforts continue following the two quakes that killed at least 41 people and injured more than 1500. Source

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How is the U.S. preparing to combat the Zika virus at home?

With fears mounting over the Zika virus’ growing proximity to the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci separates fact from fiction. The director of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health breaks down America’s stateside mission to prevent the spread of the virus. Source

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