More than 40 world leaders joined President Joe Biden for a two-day virtual summit in celebration of Earth Day. The focus of the event is finding ways to cut carbon emissions, which Mr. Biden says the U.S. will halve by 2030. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the White House’s climate initiatives. Source
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Armed men rob Kim Kardashian West in Paris
Police in Paris are searching for the assailants behind a daring gunpoint robbery of more than $10 million in jewelry. The victim, Kim Kardashian West, was staying at a luxury apartment when armed men, dressed as police officers, entered the building overnight. The reality TV star was not harmed. Elaine Cobbe reports from Paris. Source
Woman who took inspirational road trip dead at 91
A woman from Michigan named Norma Bauerschmidt made headlines around the world last year when she set out on an inspirational road trip. She died at the age of 91. Marlie Hall has her remarkable story. Source
Man’s most unusual job as a professional hermit
Meet a man with the most unusual paying job. Saturday is Michael Daum’s first official day as a professional hermit. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Bloomberg’s list of 50 most influential people on global financial markets
From U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to comedian John Oliver, Bloomberg’s list of 50 most influential figures is comprised of a wide-ranging group of men and women who exert significant influence on global markets. Bloomberg Businessweek editor Ellen Pollock joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to reveal some of the big — and surprising — names that have made the list. Source
Morning Rounds: Zika funding, health threats from air pollution, and more
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to break down Congress’ funding of $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus. They also discuss the global health impact of air pollution and the importance of vaccination. Source
New filings show how Republican lawmakers raised millions
New financial disclosures show Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Florida and Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri raked in millions of dollars of donations in early 2021. ProPublica reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joined CBSN to discuss his reporting that found the politicians use those donations to tout grassroots support while consultants and vendors profit behind the scenes. Since this video aired, CBSN has reached out to both the Hawley and Greene campaigns, but has not yet heard back. Source
“Tremendous challenges” facing NTSB in N.J. train crash investigation
CBS News national transportation safety analyst Mark Rosenker — also a former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board — joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the investigation into the deadly train crash in Hoboken, New Jersey. Source
Data recorder in N.J. train crash located, but more information needed
An intensive investigation is underway to determine why a commuter train crashed through a station barrier in New Jersey Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others. Officials are talking with members of the train crew, but haven’t yet interviewed the engineer. Work continues to recover one of the train’s data recorders. Kris Van Cleave reports from Hoboken, the site of the crash. Source
Ava DuVernay on film career, inclusion and diversity
Academy Award-winning movie “Selma” made Ava DuVernay the first woman of color to direct a film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Her new documentary, “13th,” opens the New York Film Festival Friday. Gayle King spoke with DuVernay about an exceptional career with an untraditional start. Source