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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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