This Morning from CBS News, April 7, 2016
Big Apple election
It's been almost three decades since New York last hosted a highly competitive presidential primary on both sides of the aisle. For the next two weeks, the Empire State is going to be right at the center of the 2016 political world. What's that mean for the candidates, and for New York?
Enemy territory
Presidential candidate Ted Cruz suffered a few setbacks as he campaigned in the Bronx, including protests and a cancelled appearance. So what was the conservative Republican even thinking, venturing into the minority-heavy, left-leaning New York City district in the first place?
Unqualified Clinton?
Bernie Sanders has laid into Hillary Clinton with a harsh attack on her qualifications for the presidency. "I don't believe that she is qualified," he told a cheering crowd of more than 9,000 in Philadelphia, before listing the reasons behind his assertion.
Hurricane virus
President Obama is pumping $589 million into the battle against Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes and linked to birth defects in children. As summer approaches, health experts warn that may not be enough to tackle the virus that they're comparing to Hurricane Katrina.
"Vulnerable as Brussels"
Facing distinct concerns over immigration, a poorly equipped police force and the simultaneous threats of unsecured nuclear material and porous borders, German cities are bracing for a terror attack. In the words of one expert, "It is not a matter of if, but when."
Lotto liars
Police are investigating two brothers accused of taking part in what may be one of the most elaborate lottery scams ever. Eddy and Tommy Tipton are accused of rigging six lottery jackpots in five states to try to gain more than $19 million dollars. How'd they do it?
Any excuse
From National Margarita Day to National Popcorn Day, there's something to celebrate pretty much every day of the year. What's behind the wacky holidays fad? We look at how these micro holidays have generated a multi-billion dollar business.
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