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A TEENAGER'S MOTHER IS MURDERED...JUST LIKE HER FATHER THE YEAR BEFORE. ARE HER PARENTS' DEATHS CONNECTED? -- CBS NEWS' "48 HOURS MYSTERY," ON SATURDAY, APRIL 10
In 2004, Noura Jackson suffered the tragic shooting of her estranged father, a murder that was never solved. Seventeen months later, Noura's mother, Jennifer, was killed, stabbed more than 50 times in her Memphis, Tenn., home. Like most single mothers, Jennifer Jackson was a juggler, and a seemingly good one. In 2005, the 39-year-old was managing a career as a successful bond trader and providing a generous lifestyle for Noura. By most accounts, mother and daughter had a good relationship, but as Noura began spending her nights out drinking, Jennifer became increasingly critical of her daug...
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"THE EARLY SHOW" SATURDAY EDITION LISTINGS FOR APRIL 3, 2010
Chris Wragge is live from Indianapolis. Dave Price, Rebecca Jarvis and Elaine Quijano are live in our New York studio.IPad Launch - Natali Del Conte previews the much anticipated IPad as major crowds stand in line on the plaza outside the Apple store anticipating its release.Inside Indiana -- Wragge broadcasts live from Indianapolis and provides a unique view of the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. He also discusses with Governor Mitch Daniels many of the challenges facing the state, as well as the excitement surrounding Butler University. HealthWatch: Stretching - Stretching...
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"THE EARLY SHOW" LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 5 (7:00 - 9:00 AM, ET/PT)
Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez, Julie Chen, Erica Hill and Dave Price anchor. MONDAY, APRIL 5-Armen Keteyian previews Tiger Woods' press conference-Dave Price reports from Indianapolis, the site of CBS Sports' 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game-Tips to help kids deal with college acceptance and rejection letters -Popular multi-purpose products are put to the test-Chef Tim Love prepares recipes that are perfect for consuming during the Final Four-Bartender Charlotte Voisey prepares some Final Four cocktails TUESDAY, APRIL 6-Armen Keteyian reports on Tiger Woods' press co...
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SHOULD A COMPANY BE ABLE TO OWN YOUR GENES? MORLEY SAFER EXAMINES THE CONTROVERSY OVER GENE PATENTS ON SUNDAY'S "60 MINUTES"
This Week's Court Ruling Against a Gene Patent Poses a Setback for Biotech Firms Biotech companies have patented 10,000 human genes in their efforts to profit from the keys to disease prevention and cure many of them hold. But the idea of private ownership of things produced inside the human body is coming under scrutiny and a recent lawsuit struck a blow against it. A law professor tells Morley Safer it's just plain wrong in a 60 MINUTES report to be broadcast Sunday, April 4 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. "It's as if the first surgeon who ...
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CBS NEWS' "SUNDAY MORNING" IS THE #1 SUNDAY MORNING NEWS PROGRAM FOR 67 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS
THE BROADCAST ALSO POSTED ITS BEST 1ST QUARTER PERFORMANCE IN HOUSEHOLDS SINCE 2007 AND IN VIEWERS SINCE 2006 On March 28, 2010, CBS News' SUNDAY MORNING posted a 3.6/10 with 5.29m viewers, 1.5/08 in adults 25-54 according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings, making the broadcast the #1 Sunday morning news program for the 67th consecutive week. Compared to the same day last year, CBS SUNDAY MORNING was up +6% in households (from 3.4/10) and +8% in viewers (from 4.89m). Season-to-date, CBS SUNDAY MORNING is up +2% in viewers (5.13m from 5.04m), even in both households (3.5/10) and adults 2...
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CBS NEWS SUNDAY MORNING APRIL 4, 2010 (9:00-10:30 AM, ET) CHARLES OSGOOD ANCHORS FROM NEW YORK
WHEN THE SAINTS... -- From St. Christopher to St. Valentine... did you know there are literally thousands of saints? Martha Teichner has a users' guide. DAME EDNA -- Correspondent Russ Mitchell profiles lilac-haired cat eyeglass-wearing performer Dame Edna. MO'S MADNESS -- Correspondent Mo Rocca overcomes his fear of team sports with the help of Iona University's head basketball coach and plays his first pickup game. AMEN! --Sunday Morning correspondents offer a sampling of Gospel music today...talking with performers as varied as Nashville's CeCe Winans and Israel Houghton of Houston. A...
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CBS NEWS "48 HOURS MYSTERY" -- SATURDAY, APRIL 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET) "MY MOTHER'S MURDER
- A teen's father is killed...a year later her mom...what did she know? Louise Bashi | Director CBS News Communications | Sunday Morning | 48 Hours Mystery | 212 975-2856 |
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"60 MINUTES" LISTINGS FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2010
PATENTED GENES - Should companies be able to own human genes? Morley Safer examines the idea of biotech firms patenting genes for profit, a controversy now being played out in courts of law. Deirdre Naphin is the producer. AMERICA'S GIFT - Many Ugandans have been saved by an American program that provides affordable anti-retroviral medicines to fight HIV and AIDS. But as a result, people are now becoming less fearful of the virus and continue to spread it by practicing unsafe sex. Bob Simon reports. Robert Anderson is the producer. GOING SMOKELESS - As cigarette sales plunge, tobacc...
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REBECCA JARVIS NAMED NEWSREADER FOR "THE EARLY SHOW," SATURDAY EDITION AS WELL AS BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT FOR CBS NEWS
Rebecca Jarvis has been named Newsreader for THE EARLY SHOW, Saturday edition as well as Business and Economics Correspondent for CBS News, it was announced today by Sean McManus, President, CBS News and Sports. She will be based in New York and her appointment is effective today. "Rebecca does an outstanding job reporting on critical business and consumer affairs and we are delighted that she is joining CBS News," said McManus. "Rebecca is rigorous and precise and communicates complex economic and financial issues with clarity and in a manner that relates and matters to viewers...