A state of emergency has been declared in Miami after police and SWAT teams were called to clear out spring breakers. More Americans traveled through U.S. airports on Friday than on any other day during the pandemic, even as cases rise in 15 states. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
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UC Berkeley developing low-cost exoskeleton
Researchers at UC Berkeley are fine tuning a low-cost exoskeleton that could bring independence to paraplegics. KPIX’s Ryan Takeo reports. Source
Nurse saves guitarist’s life after on-stage collapse
A 61-year-old guitar player in Manteca, Calif., is lucky to be alive after a gig that nearly ended his career — and his life. KOVR’s Kelly Ryan reports on how a nurse in the audience came to his rescue. Source
Processed meat may increase risk of heart failure for men
A new study raises health concerns about foods like hot dogs, bacon, sausage and cold cuts. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about the links between processed meat and heart failure. Source
State of emergency declared in Miami amid spring break partying
A state of emergency left Miami Beach streets clear of people by 11 p.m. Saturday night. But hours earlier, thousands were there, singing and dancing, leading officials to declare a curfew. CBS Miami’s Bobeth Yates reports. Source
Birthday jump: George H.W. Bush skydives at age 90
Former president George Bush Sr. skydives for his 90th birthday near his home in Kennebunkport, Maine. It is his fourth time celebrating a birthday in this way. Norah O’ Donnell reports. Source
Adorable “wimpy goat” gives it all he’s got
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including Brad Paisley playing slide guitar with a GoPro, a giant chainsaw swinging from a helicopter and “Baby Got Back” performed by a symphony. Plus, a “wimpy goat” becomes the Internet’s newest obsession. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl returns to U.S. amid controversy
America’s last prisoner of war in Afghanistan is back in the U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl returned after five years in captivity. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Brooke Army Medical Center, where the former Taliban prisoner will continue his recovery. Source
Budweiser, Bud Light ingredients released
Anheuser-Busch releases the ingredients of Budweiser and Bud Light, Ford says it overestimated gas mileage on six vehicles — and more. Jill Wagner reports on the day’s top financial stories. Source
U.S. air strikes? Washington divided over action in Iraq
As President Obama and his team weigh their options, Congress is divided over the next steps in Iraq. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill. Source