The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits plummeted last week to to lowest level in March since 1973; and good news for those procrastinating on their taxes — due to a Washington D.C. holiday, the tax deadline was extended 3 days. Jill Wagner joins CBSN with more of today’s business headlines. Source
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Imax gets in on exercise craze
Today’s gyms and trainers are using the latest technology designed to help people lose weight, build muscle and have fun. Among companies muscling its way into the fitness space is the movie theater giant Imax. The company’s new Imax Shift is an indoor cycling experience with a wall-to-wall screen and pulsating sound. Dana Jacobson of CBS Sports Network reports. Source
Study shows vaccines carry much lower risk of blood clots than COVID
Research by Oxford University suggests all major vaccines carry a similar risk of rare clots, and all seem to have much lower risk than infection with COVID-19. Source
Harvey Weinstein on “Sing Street,” why he supports Hillary Clinton
Harvey Weinstein’s production companies have released dozens of films, including multiple winners of the Academy Award for best picture. His latest film “Sing Street,” a story of a teenage boy who forms a band to impress a girl, takes audiences back to Ireland in the 1980s. The movie was a hit at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Weinstein joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new film and why he supports Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in the 2016 race. Source
Daffodils tribute line Boston Marathon route
Friday marks three years since two bombs exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Of the many tributes since then, none is more colorful than the daffodils planted along the race route, from start to finish. Michelle Miller reports on the story behind the Marathon Daffodils. Source
“48 Hours” investigates fmr. priest’s arrest in 1960 cold case
When a Texas teacher was slain 56 years ago, the prime suspect was the priest who heard her confession. He was never charged – until now. “48 Hours” correspondent Richard Schlesinger previews Saturday’s “48 Hours” on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Group behind states’ religious freedom laws speaks out
Lawmakers in several states are passing bills to protect those who cite religious beliefs for refusing to serve or employ people in the LGBT community. These bills began to crop up in state legislatures soon after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage last year. As Dean Reynolds reports, the same group is behind most of the new legislation. Source
Syria holds elections amid civil war
Just ahead of peace talks in Geneva, the Assad dictatorship held an election in areas it still controls. More than 3,000 candidates are vying for seats in Syria’s Parliament, but none represent genuine opposition — a strong signal that Assad has no intention of stepping down. Elizabeth Palmer has more. Source
Russian jets buzz U.S. warship
A destroyer operating in waters in the Baltic Sea got a bit of a scare when Russian fighter planes buzzed its deck — 31 times over two days. The White House is planning to file a diplomatic protest. David Martin has more. Source
CDC confirms Zika link to microcephaly
The CDC has confirmed that microcephaly is caused by the Zika virus. The confirmation comes amid mounting evidence from many cases, including Brazil, where the virus is widespread. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source