The task of locating the dead inside the sunken ferry off the southern coast of South Korea continues. More than 500 divers have been working to get into the ship as the mission moves from rescue to recovery. Seth Doane reports. Source
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Author Mo Willems’ magical menagerie
Correspondent Rita Braver profiles Mo Willems, author and illustrator of a string of bestselling children’s books, such as “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” The winner of three Caldecott Honors says he wants to continue to “make my life an adventure.” Source
The mass appeal of Pope Francis
In just over a year since the election of this outsider from Argentina, the Catholic Church is a place transformed. Popular as he is, Pope Francis is still just one man, and the church he leads is large and complex. Mark Phillips reports. Source
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to COVID outbreak
Former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida is partially shut down because of a COVID outbreak. Source
NFL quarterback facing mounting lawsuits from women in Texas
The NFL is investigating the allegations, which the Houston Texans player denies. Source
NCAA apologizes for disparities between women’s and men’s facilities
The NCAA blamed the lack of space on the and vowed to improve the conditions. Source
Minn. town gathers to help child with cancer break high-five record
Hundreds turned out at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony, Minn., to smack hands with Evan Thornton, a 9-year-old suffering from bone cancer, in an attempt to break the world record for most high-fives in a minute. The goal was to get 212 — they got 221. As of now, the record is unofficially broken. The results still need to be sent to Guinness. Source
Wall Street shuts down for Good Friday
Wall Street is closed for Good Friday, Target is making more of its good available by online subscription, World Wrestling Entertainment takes its tour to Saudi Arabia and more. Jericka Duncan reports on the day’s top financial stories. Source
Royals celebrate Easter down under
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Will and Kate, attended the Sydney Royal Easter Show as part of their visit to Australia. Gayle King reports. Source
Recreational destruction therapy: Destroying stuff for fun
A Boise, Idaho, business offers customers a chance to let off a little steam by smashing everyday items to bits. KBOI’s Michael Locklear reports. Source