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History is our teacher
Simon Bates ask whether the West’s resolve to take measures against Russian aggression in Ukraine will go any further than sanctions. Source
Will NBA cut ties with Clippers owner Donald Sterling?
A growing number of sponsors are cutting ties with the Los Angeles Clippers because of racially charged comments attributed to the basketball team’s owner, Donald Sterling. Several current and former players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, say Sterling is not fit to own a team. Carter Evans reports. Source
4/28: Tornadoes tear destructive path through Midwest; Tornadoes level Arkansas church for second time
An outbreak of tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest and South, laying a path of destruction in their wake. The tornado that struck Arkansas was a half-mile wide with winds up to 136 mph; and, a church in Vilonia, Arkansas, that was rebuilt after being severely damaged by a 2011 tornado was struck again Sunday. Source
Crisis in Ukraine continues
Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the new round of US sanctions being rolled out against Russia. Source
Sterling under fire
Time Magazine Senior Writer Sean Gregory discusses the fallout over racism allegations against LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Source
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell make nice at court hearing
Paul Simon and wife Edie Brickell found themselves in front of a New Canann, Conn., courtroom on Monday after police responded to their home on Sat. night. Police said they were obligated to make an arrest because the incident could be considered domestic violence. Both Simon and Brickell stressed that an order of protection did not need to be issued. Source
Is Google Glass the new stethoscope?
A group of medical professionals, who are first-adopters Google Glass, discuss the technology’s potential for shaping the future of healthcare. The doctors were all featured guests at the MedTech Boston Google Glass Challenge MedTech Boston Google Glass Challenge. Source
Can medical marijuana treat brain diseases?
A study from the Academy of Neurology indicates marijuana pills or spray could help some Multiple Sclerosis patients. But the findings suggest the drug is not effective in treating Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy seizures. Now that marijuana is legal in many places, researchers hope it will be easier to conduct more studies. Teri Okita reports. Source
James Franco talks about his bedroom Instagram selfies
Actor, director and author James Franco discusses the motivation for and the buzz surrounding his famous bedroom selfies that he posts to his Instagram account. Source