Jason Padgett was assaulted 12 years ago, suffering what doctors called a “profound concussion” that changed his brain. Padgett is now an “acquired savant,” meaning he’s a prodigy in one specific area. On “CBS This Morning,” Padgett discusses his experience and his new memoir, “Struck by Genius: How a Brain Injury made Me a Mathematical Marvel.” Source
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Pot linked to heart trouble in young, middle-aged adults
An American Heart Association study suggests young adults who smoke pot could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, discusses with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source
Beyonce, Pope Francis among “100 most influential people” listing
Time magazine is out with its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among those who appear on the list, singer Beyonce, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose. Source
FDA ready to regulate electronic cigarettes sales
The Food and Drug Administration says it will seek stricter regulation of non-smoke tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports. Source
Jobs for Veterans
Jason Hansman, Senior Program Manager for Health Programs at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses a new initiative to link soldiers leaving the military with jobs that match their skill sets. Source
New Georgia gun law
Jedd Rosche, Deputy Breaking News Editor for POLITICO, explains the law that expands where licensed gun carriers can bring their weapons. Source
4/23: Sweeping new gun law leaves Georgians divided; Chicago youth learn life lessons one stroke at a time
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law a wide-ranging bill allowing licensed gun owners to take concealed weapons to more places than ever before. The new law, however, limits what police can do; and, for a group of young people in Chicago, the path to a better life starts at the river’s edge. That’s where Montana Butsch gives them lessons in rowing and encouragement to overcome the reality of Chicago’s mean streets. Source
Music producer Ryan Lewis’ mother discusses her reaction to HIV diagnosis
Julie Lewis, mother of Grammy Award-winning artist Ryan Lewis, describes how she learned that she had contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. Lewis shares how she’s come to terms with the condition. She and the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis star started the 30/30 Project to celebrate her 30-year survival with HIV. Those who wish to learn more about the 30/30 Project should visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/30-30-project where incentive based donations are being accepted. Source
Chicago youth learn life lessons one stroke at a time
For a group of young people in Chicago, the path to a better life starts at the river’s edge. That’s where Montana Butsch gives them lessons in rowing and encouragement to overcome the reality of Chicago’s mean streets. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Study: Pot use harmful to young people’s hearts
A new study on marijuana is raising concerns just as more states are legalizing the drug. Young and middle-aged adults who use marijuana could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death. Bigad Shaban reports. Source