This Morning from CBS News, April 15, 2015
Marathon bombing
Today is the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. CBS News Correspondent Don Dahler reports that while the city awaits sentencing for convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, survivors find themselves at a pivotal moment -- figuring out how to both remember, and move forward.
Russian incursion
The Royal Air Force scrambled fighter jets Tuesday to escorte Russian bombers away from the edge of British airspace. CBS News Correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports that, according to one analyst, it was just the latest example of Vladimir Putin's "muscle flexing."
ISIS in Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi came to power last year promising to unite his country. But, CBS News Correspondent Holly Williams reports, in the fight against ISIS extremists he's done the opposite, relying on the Shiite militias and their backers in neighboring Iran. The U.S. might not like fighting on the same side as Iran, but if it wants to defeat ISIS in Iraq, at this point, it doesn't have much choice.
Tax scam update
Congress will hold a hearing to discuss con artists posing as IRS agents. Last month, "CBS This Morning" shared a story of one North Carolina man who fell victim to the hoax. He claims he lost $16,000 in one day. CBS News Correspondent Chip Reid reports that a senior member of Congress wants to know why more isn't being done to stop the scam.
Tax plan
As Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was announcing his 2016 presidential bid, he outlined perhaps the simplest possible vision for tax reform. Cruz's plan is straightforward enough: all Americans would pay the same percentage of their income in federal taxes, regardless of how much money they're earning. But with taxes, the devil is always in the details.
Consumer comeback
Tuesday's report on March retail sales showed the optimists were right: Consumers came roaring back in March with month-over-month growth surging by 0.9 percent -- a level not seen since early last year. Gains touched a broad swath of the market. Find out where the consumer dollars went.
Nightmare secrets
Why do people have nightmares? It's a mystery as old as sleep itself. A new study identifies three common risk factors that may help shed light on why some suffer frequent bad dreams.
No break
The tourism council in Bay County, Florida voted Tuesday to spend more money on spring break security after a month of violence in Panama City Beach -- mostly fueled by alcohol. CBS News Correspondent Mark Strassmann reports some people in town wonder if it's time to close the party down for good.
Business partner
Best-selling authors Jack and Suzy Welch are back on bookshelves with their second collaboration in a decade. In "The Real Life MBA," the one-time General Electric CEO and his wife, a former Harvard Business Review editor, explore what it takes to be a better leader. The Welches sit down with CBS News This Morning Host Gayle King to discuss the success of their partnership in both business and marriage.
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