The actress’s ex-fiance, Nick Loeb, wrote an op-ed in the New York Times demanding that their frozen embryos not be destroyed or sit in a freezer forever. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss this celebrity legal battle that could impact would-be parents nationwide. Source
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Theater massacre victims recount horror during Holmes murder trial
A jury will hear more graphic testimony about the carnage James Holmes unleashed inside a Colorado movie theater. Survivors and responders are describing the gruesome attack that killed 12 people and injured 70. Mark Strassmann reports from Centennial, Colorado. Source
Uneasy calm sticks in Baltimore after Monday’s chaos
There’s new insight into the arrest of Freddie Gray, as police get a handle on Baltimore protesters. Police plan to release details Friday about the circumstances of the 25-year-old’s arrest. A Washington Post story quotes a prisoner inside the same police transport with Gray who says Gray was “banging against the walls” when he was inside. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Teen trapped in rubble for five days after Nepal earthquake rescued
The death toll from Nepal’s devastating earthquake is now above 5,600, but there were cheers in the capital for a teenager whose life was saved. Seth Doane reports from Kathmandu. Source
Over 100 arrested in New York City during Freddie Gray protests
People across the country are joining Baltimore protesters in expressing frustration over the death of Freddie Gray. While protests were mostly peaceful in Baltimore Wednesday, the scene in New York City was chaotic. Vladimir Duthiers reports from New York’s Union Square. Source
Rare survival story from quake-hit Nepal
CBS News’ Seth Doane was on the scene as rescuers, responding to a voice from beneath a mound of rubble, pulled 15-year-old Pemba Tamang to safety after 5 days trapped under a crumpled hotel. Source
John Oliver on success of “Last Week Tonight,” Snowden interview, Baltimore riots
HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” takes a satirical look at the news, as its fearless host tackles serious issues. One year in, the program is enjoying a reputation for scathing wit. John Oliver joins “CBS This Morning” for a wide-ranging conversation, from his Edward Snowden interview, impact of “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart and the changing faces in late night television. Source
Easter Weekend Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles another round of questions from Titans fans in the latest edition of the mailbag. Source
Iran detains cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
A Marshall Islands cargo ship was apparently captured by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. As CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports, the ship crossed into Iranian waters. Source
President Obama on Baltimore riots: “No excuse” for destruction
President Obama spoke on the violence and unrest that broke out on the streets of Baltimore, saying there was “no excuse” for the destruction. He spoke at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Source