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California considers ban on food additives linked to health risks

Some chemicals in U.S. food are banned in other countries, but California could be the first state to get rid of these additives. Danya Bacchus reports.

Stocks close flat ahead of CPI & PPI reports

The stock market closed relatively flat Monday, after being closed for Good Friday. The lack of movement comes days ahead of the release of the March consumer and producer price index reports. Waddell and Associates CEO David Waddell spoke with CBS News about what investors can expect.

Scammers ramp up activity as tax deadline approaches

As the tax deadline draws near, attempts to scam people out of their money increase. For the "Tax Time" series, Nancy Chen takes a look at some common scams and what people can do to avoid them

Surfer bitten by shark in Hawaii

Swimmers were warned to stay out of the waters off the island of Oahu after a surfer was bitten by a shark on Sunday. The 58-year-old was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.

Reconstruction continues at the Cathedral of Notre Dame 4 years after fire | 60 Minutes

Four years after a fire tore through Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame, reopening by the end of 2024 seems within reach. Bill Whitaker joined the construction team to see how far it’s come.

Saudi Arabia becomes unlikely sports hub amid sportswashing accusations | 60 Minutes

Saudi Arabia says its massive investment in sports is part of a larger strategy to transform its economy. Jon Wertheim investigates if it’s about transformation, or sportswashing human rights abuses.

Stunning images of galaxies, stars captured by NASA’s Webb telescope | 60 Minutes

As NASA’s Webb telescope scours the universe to find light from the first stars and galaxies, it is also capturing the universe like never before. Scott Pelley got an inside look atWebb’s new discoveries.

4/9/2023: The Origin of Everything; Sportswashing; The Resurrection Of NotreDame

NASA’s Webb telescope captures stunning images. Then, sportswashing accusations in Saudi Arabia. And, Notre Dame restoration efforts continue.

At least 4 hikers killed in avalanche in French Alps

Two others remained missing Sunday night.

At least 4 hikers killed in avalanche in French Alps

At least four hikers were killed in an avalanche in the French Alps. Two others remained missing Sunday night.