A botulism outbreak that left one person dead and least 23 other people in the hospital in central Ohio has been linked back to a church potluck dinner. Source
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How jewel thieves pulled off $300M U.K. jewelry heist
Police in London have released a visual walkthrough of how jewelry thieves burglarized the Hatton Garden. Some $300 million in jewelry was stolen over Easter weekend, reports “48 Hours” Crimesider reporter Michelle Sigona. Source
Sugary drinks linked to greater chance of heart disease
With obesity and diabetes at epidemic levels in the U.S., many experts have called on Americans to reduce the amount of added sugar in their diets. But now, a first-of-its-kind study from California scientists directly links sugary drinks to heart disease. Danielle Nottingham reports. Source
Coyote sightings on the rise in New York City
A coyote sighting Wednesday morning led to a three-hour police chase along Manhattan’s Upper West Side. There is growing concern over the frequent sightings of the wild creatures. Source
7 Images that show the true beauty of Earth
To celebrate Earth Day, take a look at these beautiful images of the planet we call home. Source
Plane makes emergency landing in Buffalo, N.Y.
A SkyWest Airlines flight from Chicago to Connecticut was interrupted after the captain declared an emergency and diverted to Buffalo, N.Y. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues and former NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker join CBSN with the latest details. Source
What’s really in your food? The facts about GMOs
Proponents say genetically modified foods promise lower costs and less pesticide use, while critics say the benefits of GMOs are overblown. Consumers Union senior scientist Michael Hansen joins CBSN to put the debate in perspective. Source
Dietary supplements linked to increased cancer risk
There’s a new warning about dietary supplements and cancer. A new study says some could be doing more harm than good. CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins CBSN to explain how. Source
Study finds benefits to cognitive therapy
A new study shows that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be as good as pills in stopping relapses for people recovering from bouts of depression. CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins CBSN with more. Source
Dr. Oz vows he won’t be silenced by critics
Television’s Dr. Oz is going on air to fight back against critics and doctor peers who say he lack integrity and promotes “quack treatments.” Jeff Glor reports. Source