GLOBAL CITIZEN EARTH DAY

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Music’s biggest super-stars will be on stage in Washington today at the Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day with the goal of ending world poverty by 2030.

The participating artists include Mary J. Blige, No Doubt and Usher. Global Citizen's CEO Hugh Evans and the organization's ambassador Deborra-Lee Furness join "CBS This Morning" to discuss a new platform launch.

There will be live streaming @ 12 NOON : Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Live https://youtu.be/7ygwcdTXNYs

What you need to know about Saturday's Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day rally on the National Mall http://wpo.st/-lND0

NEW SITE FOR NASA

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Main categories

Missions --Popular missions, an A-Z list of all missions and the continuously updated launch schedule
Galleries -- Image of the Day, other NASA image galleries, and the latest NASA videos
NASA TV -- 24/7 live streaming of the Public, Media, and Education channels as well as Hi-Def views of Earth from the space station
Follow NASA -- A list of social media accounts, upcoming social events, chats, and ways to get involved
Downloads -- Apps, ringtones, podcasts, and E-Books
About -- Agency leadership and organization, center locations, careers
NASA Audiences -- Content for Media, Educators and Students

Topics

International Space Station -- Blog updates, videos and images from humanity's home off the planet
Journey to Mars -- Updates on the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System rocket, Asteroid Redirect Mission, current Mars missions and all the plans to send humans to the Red Planet in the 2030s
Earth -- Images and science from the fleet of spacecraft observing and studying the home planet
Technology -- The latest NASA innovations driving future and current exploration
Aeronautics -- NASA research on cutting edge aviation and improving air travel
Solar System and Beyond -- News and images from the many missions exploring our neighboring planets and their moons, and peering deep into the cosmos to answer fundamental questions
History -- The story of America's space agency from the early days of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo to today
Benefits to You -- NASA technology that changes life here on Earth
Sections

All missions, topics and other major sections of the web site have an additional level of navigation designed to help you dig deeper into that topic with an overview, image and video galleries and a link to media resources.

NASA wants to put all this content at your fingertips on your phone or tablet as well. Simply click the three horizontal lines -- some call it a "hamburger" -- at the top right to pull down the navigation. 3-2-1 Blast Off!!!

MEDIA IN THE DIGITAL AGE

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As shooting and editing technology grows more advanced, less expensive-and new distribution platforms emerge almost daily, making documentaries has never been easier. Anyone can produce high quality content with a little assistance from those in the know.

But have these factors created a glut in the marketplace? How do you ensure that your film is distinctive, finds and audience, and leverages social media in a way that truly makes an impact?

STROKE PREVENTION

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There is a lot you can do to lower your chances of having a stroke. Even if you've already had a stroke or "mini-stroke", you can take steps to prevent another.

Controlling your weight is an important way to lower stroke risk. Excess pounds strain the entire circulatory system and can lead to other health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obstructive sleep apnea. But losing as little as 5% to 10% of your starting weight can lower your blood pressure and other stroke risk factors.

NEWS QUICKIE

BILLION DOLLAR FORD INVESTMENT
Ford pumps $2.5 billion into Mexico to build new engines and transmissions to increase fuel efficiencies.

COURT DATE ON IMMIGRATION
Appeals court decides whether to lift an injunction on Obama's executive action on undocumented immigrants.

POPE CONSIDERS CUBA LAYOVER
Pope Francis is considering adding a stop in Cuba to his U.S. trip in September, but no decision has been made.

VIDEOS FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS
Families make videos to reassure patients dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of forgetfulness.

ACADEMIC WIZARD OZ

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SPRINGTIME ALLERGIES

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Allergy sufferers can expect to be constantly sneezing in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, high pollen counts cause agony for allergy sufferers and this allergy season will be particularly rough.

If you suffer from itchy and watery eyes, runny nose and scratchy throat, try to see an allergist to determine what you are allergic to plants, flowers, mold, or weeds.

If you know what you're allergic to and you see that allergen on the rise, take your allergy medication early on, before symptoms begin.

NEWS QUICKIE

RUSSIA SENDS MISSILES TO IRAN
Putin claims that progress in nuclear talks have allowed for the delivery of missiles to Iran.

CALIFORNIA DROUGHT
Why did almonds become the scapegoat, while Golf courses continue to stay green?

THE BIBLE IN TENNESSEE
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 55-38 to make The Bible the official state book.

WACKY TAX VOTE
Its a tax that few people actually pay, but US House will vote today on a bill to repeal the 1916 estate tax.

INFLUENTIAL TO THE MAX

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FIFTEEN DOLLAR FIGHT

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Raising the minimum wage is a hot topic all across the country, and it has been for quite a while. Here are a variety of news stories from throughout the nation.

Traffic was snarled up today, while of demonstrators took to the streets in support of $15 dollars an hour. These protests stretched nationwide, from Atlanta to New Orleans and all the way from California to the New York Island.

Fast-food workers picket demanding wage hikes http://nyp.st/1DiM73o via @nypost

Fight for $15: workers across US protest to raise minimum wage – live http://gu.com/p/47gpg/stw

BUILDING BELDEN POINT PARK

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Elected, as well as appointed officials were all chomping at the bit today to praise the idea of a pocket park and take individual credit for spending our hard earned taxpayer dollars on this auspicious Tax Day.

NATIONAL PROTESTS AGAINST POLICE VIOLENCE

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Demonstrators are protesting against police brutality towards minorities. Protesters are angered by increased cases of police violence against unarmed blacks in the United States gathered at multiple locations.

Protesters in several US cities blocked highways and swarmed police precincts, leading to at least two dozen arrests in demonstrations touched off by fresh cases of police violence against unarmed black men.

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