Reading is at the heart of everything Reese Witherspoon does. The American actress and producer's hugely popular book club has catapulted many authors to the bestseller list. And her passion for the pages has turned her into a Hollywood influencer.

Budget-conscious motorists may want to fill up sooner rather than later, as prices at the pump are likely headed higher in the near term. cbsn.ws/49sMLP6

Officials have confirmed the identities of an Australian bomber and the remains of two air crew members more than 80 years after they crashed in flames off the coast of Papua New Guinea. cbsn.ws/4amasKd

Pharmacists report an increasing shortage of drugs across the U.S., with 323 active medication shortages in the first three months of this year, surpassing the previous high of 320 in 2014. cbsn.ws/3Q1c6J3

John Legend's publishing company, Get Lifted Books, known for its social activism, is championing diverse voices. Their latest release, 'Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World,' is a memoir by wildlife ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant. cbsn.ws/3JdRUQj

The federal council overseeing West Coast fishing recommended canceling California's ocean salmon season for the second consecutive year. This deal is a severe blow to the state's fishing industry, already struggling from last year's ban. cbsn.ws/3VVETm1

On April 11th, toes start tapping to four-part harmony thanks to #NationalBarbershopQuartetDay . In 2018 Barry Petersen visited the annual convention of the Barbershop Harmony Society in Las Vegas, where he met enthusiasts large and small, young and not-so-young.

Sunday Morning Passage

O.J. Simpson, the acquitted California murder defendant, former football star and actor, has died, his agent confirmed to CBS News. He was 76. cbsn.ws/4awBcrr

Sunday Morning Passage

Hawaii-born Akebono, one of the greats of sumo wrestling and a former grand champion, has died. He was 54. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the level of 'yokozuna' - or grand champion - in Japan. cbsn.ws/3VUyFTv

Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed stunning Roman frescoes, among the finest discovered at the ancient site, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. cbsn.ws/3vPYUjj

Shoppers are heading to Costco for more than just budget-friendly hot dogs. The warehouse club has seen a spike in sales ever since it began selling 1-ounce bars of 24-karat gold last September. cbsn.ws/3PXIzzZ

American fashion designer, philanthropist, and businessman Ralph Lauren is well known for his style. What you may not know is he is a wellspring of wisdom, evolved from over 50 years of experience that has turned him into a fashion icon.

When it comes to stamps, the word 'forever' on first-class mail doesn't apply to prices.

Stamp prices poised to rise again, for the 2nd time this year. cbsn.ws/4cOV0YF

Meteorologists are warning to prepare for damaging, and potentially hurricane-force, winds, as well as several possible tornadoes across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. cbsn.ws/43VVbgJ

A swarm of periodical cicadas are expected this year. Wondering how to stomach it? Consider one for a snack. In 2021, Chip Reid spoke with entomologists about the cicadas' cycle, and how their protein can satiate the appetites of predators (and cookie lovers).

Periodical cicadas emerge in swarms, filling the air with their loud buzz. Trillions of these bugs are anticipated to appear in multiple U.S. states this year. cbsn.ws/3VVOpWi

At a South Bend, Indiana zoo, a baby colobus monkey made its first appearance, cradled in its mother's arms, who was seen giving it a tender peck.

A German modern art museum terminated an employee for adding their own artwork to an exhibit without authorization. cbsn.ws/3VTQdPF

As the tax deadline looms, millions of Americans are either expecting refunds or facing owed taxes. A survey by AP-NORC revealed that only 27% of taxpayers find federal income taxes fair. Who pays what to the IRS? cbsn.ws/4aLLBiM

One of the world's oldest books goes up for auction cbsn.ws/3Ja63yb