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This Morning from CBS News, April 16, 2015

Gyro-pilot

When a gyrocopter landed on the Capitol Mall without warning yesterday, it had many asking who was at the controls. CBS News correspondent Vicente Arenas reports on how the pilot, Doug Hughes, went from mailman to daring political activist.

ISIS offensive

The Iraqi city of Ramadi, just 70 miles west of Baghdad, could be close to falling to ISIS militants. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams says there are reports of fierce fighting on the outskirts of the city, and Iraq's largest oil refinery has also come under fresh attack. Losing the Beiji refinery would be a huge blow to the government and a massive symbolic victory for ISIS.

Family business

The Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation is changing the way it accepts foreign donations because of Hillary's presidential campaign. Critics say the charity takes millions of dollars a year from governments and other donors that want political influence. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman reports on how the new rules aren't necessarily addressing all the concerns.

From the left

The auditions for alternatives to Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary are still wide open, and former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley is determined to get a hearing. He's out reminding Democrats they have an unabashedly liberal choice -- with the record to back it up.

Segway sold

Segway, which often makes lists of the biggest product flops in recent history, is betting that better times lie ahead. That is, now that China's Ninebot Limited is acquiring the personal transporter maker for an undisclosed price. Find out what Ninebot plans for the "mall cop's" vehicle of choice.

Self-made billionaire

Elizabeth Holmes is the world's youngest self-made, female billionaire. She founded a biotech company called Theranos in 2003 that takes a high-tech approach to blood testing. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell reports on how her tiny invention is reshaping health care.

No refund

More than 77 million Americans have received tax refunds -- but others may not be so lucky. CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews has been investigating complaints that refunds are being seized by the government without notice.

Special core?

Since Common Core was launched in 2009 - New York adopted it in 2010 - there has been a divisive national debate on the standards. Within that debate, there are also questions as to whether special education students should be measured by the same standards and taking the same tests as general education students.

Autism progress

As the number of children in the U.S. with autism grows. Experts in the field say there are a number of areas of research that could potentially change the lives of millions of families. Here are a few that are showing significant progress -- and promise.

Coming to America

South Africa's Trevor Noah will have some big shoes to fill when he takes over for Jon Stewart as host of "The Daily Show." His brand of humor, influenced by his country's racial tensions, helped make him a household name. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta takes a look at Noah's life, from his upbringing o his relationship with his grandmother, to paint a better picture of the comedian as he prepares to enter American households.

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