John Carter Cash – Johnny and June Carter Cash’s only son – talks about growing up with his legendary parents, and how down-to-earth they were. Cash is the producer of the new album of unreleased songs his father was working on back in 1981, “Out Among the Stars.” Source
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3/28: Obama calls for Russian troop de-escalation near Ukraine’s border; On the Road: Ohio boy’s $20 gift to soldier multiplies
In an interview in Rome with Scott Pelley, President Barack Obama said Russia must move back the troops it has massed near Ukraine’s border and begin direct negotiations with the Ukrainian government and the international community. The president also discussed whether U.S. action would have had an impact on Syria’s humanitarian crisis; and, as part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman has an update on the story of Myles Eckert, who gave his newfound fortune away to U.S. soldier. The 9-year-old didn’t realize his investment in kindness would yield such a great return. Source
Goodwill ambassador powerhouse behind Havana art factory
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador X Alfonso is transforming a former Havana cooking oil factory into a sophisticated multimedia visual experience. CBS News Portia Siegelbaum reports on how Havana’s art factory is making its mark on Cuba’s young people. Source
On the Road: Ohio boy’s $20 gift to soldier multiplies
As part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman has an update on the story of Myles Eckert, who gave his newfound fortune away to U.S. soldier. The 9-year-old didn’t realize his investment in kindness would yield such a great return. Source
Former Sen. Denton, who used eyes to send secret message, dead at 89
Jeremiah Denton, a former POW who became a U.S. senator, died Friday of heart disease. Denton was held by the North Vietnamese for more than seven years, and when they forced him to appear in a propaganda film, he blinked the word “torture” in Morse code. Scott Pelley reports. Source
Obama: Pope Francis has power to “shake people’s conscience”
President Barack Obama spoke with Scott Pelley about his historic meeting with Pope Francis, saying the pontiff seems uncomfortable with the trappings of being pope. The president also said the pope has the power to shine a light on poverty and inequality in a way no politician can. Source
Missing couple was planning wedding when Wash. mudslide hit
Two volunteer firefighters helping search for victims of the Oso, Wash., mudslide describe the difficult efforts to dig through layers of mud and debris. They are searching for people they know, including an engaged couple, who were going over wedding plans when the landslide hit. John Blackstone reports. Source
Healing words: Creative writing program helps empower cancer patients
A program called “Visible Ink” helps channel the emotional power and vibrant imaginations of cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. They write about all kinds of topics — from the deadly serious to the absolutely hilarious — and professional actors perform some of their works on stage. CBS News’ Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson reports. Source
Cobie Smulders: Life after “How I Met Your Mother”
With her long-running sitcom reaching its finale, actress Cobie Smulders talks to correspondent Anthony Mason about the end of her “regular job,” in this preview of a profile to air on “Sunday Morning.” Source
Tainted cupcakes sicken children in California
A simple mistake sent two children in California to the hospital for five days after they ate homemade cupcakes. KCAL’s Kristine Lazar reports. Source