new battle lines for abortion rights. >> hands off the abortion pill. >> the biden administration prepares to defend access to the most widely used drug for abortions. the latest on a bombshell legal ruling in texas with nationwide implications. >> we want the courts to overturn this reckless decision. also, easter message. pope francis highlights hope as he fights off health issues. ♪ hallelujah ♪ while in the holy land three faiths mark a rare overlap. >> we will not be silenced. nashville struggles following a mass shooting, protests and expulsion of the

tennessee three. in the west record snow for ski resorts like alta, utah. it's the winter that won't quit. and later, around the world in 80 days. these 81-year-olds did it, and they're not done. >> cheers to both of you. >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." well, tonight the biden administration says it is considering all of its options after a federal judge in texas ignited a new national debate over abortion rights. his decision would suspend approval of a key abortion pill, making the procedure harder to access even in states where it's legal. cbs's skyler henry is at the white house tonight to help us understand the larger impact. skyler, good evening. >> hey, jericka. good evening to you. in addition to concerns about what the texas judge's decision

could mean for women's health the biden administration also says it undermines the fda approval process, which could impact other drugs that don't have anything to do with abortions. the biden administration is fighting back. health and human services secretary javier becerra is demanding the courts overturn a texas judge's ruling that would block access to the abortion pill mifepristone, the medication used by women in more than half of all abortions across the country. >> we intend to do everything to make sure it's available to them not just in a week but moving forward period. >> reporter: becerra didn't rule out defying the order by the trump-appointed judge. >> everything is on the table. >> reporter: new york congresswoman al xandia ocasio court es ez is urging the biden administration to ignore the texas decision altogether. >> i do believe we must start to push back on our system of checks and balances. >> reporter: not all democrats are on board with that idea. some republicans are warning of possible repercussions. >> maybe it would come a point where house republicans on the

appropriations side have to defund fda programs that don't make sense. some republicans also remain steadfast in their anti-abortion position, despite losses in the midterms and in a recent wisconsin supreme court race that virtually ensured that state's abortion ban will be overturned. >> you had an 1840 statute that banned abortion pretty much across the board. i do believe in common sense restrictions on abortion. that's where america's at. on another front, skyler, this week president biden heads to ireland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the good friday agreement, which helped to end political conflict and violence in northern ireland. but what else can we expect? >> reporter: the president is quick to tout his irish heritage. he'll head to belfast in northern ireland on tuesday, marking the progress since the deal signing while also undermining the -- or underscoring the economic progress and potential of the

country. the u.s.-brokered deal helped end 30 years of sectarian violence on the island. the president is also expected to make an address in dublin later in the week as well, where he will celebrate the deep historic ties between the u.s. and ireland. jericka? >> all right. busy week. skyler henry at the white house. thank you. to the vatican now. pope francis was welcomed by big crowds at easter sunday mass. tens of thousands flooded st. peter's square. the pontiff offered prayers for both the ukrainian and russian people and praised nations that welcome refugees. the 86-year-old francis, who's recovering from bronchitis, then made the rounds in his popemobile. well, today in jerusalem prayers among christians, jews and muslims ended peacefully after days of tensions in the city sacred to those three religious traditions. cbs's imtiaz tyab is there. >> reporter: in the narrow alleyways of jerusalem's old city heavily armed israeli security forces. a symbol of the soaring tensions

at a time of rare overlapping religious celebrations for christians, muslims and jews. it's only every 30 years or so that easter, passover and ramadan occur all at once, a reminder of the religious connections and divisions that have defined jerusalem for thousands of years. at the church of the holy sepu sepulcher, built on the site where christians believe jesus was buried and resurrected, we met americans greg and anissa larrimore who traveled here from atlanta. >> we put our trust in god, and he's been faithful to keep us safe. the church is the western wall, the site of the ancient temples of judaism and where thousands of jewish worshippers had gathered for passover. even nearer is al aqsa mosque, where muslims believe the prophet muhammad ascended to heaven. but on this, the 18th day of ramadan, yet another tense scene as israeli forces escorted

members of extremist jewish groups through the courtyard. just days earlier israeli forces stormed the mosque and beat palestinians barricaded inside with batons and the butt of rifles. triggering rocket fire from armed palestinian groups in gaza, lebanon and syria. israel responded by carrying out strikes in each of those places, while separate palestinian attacks in the west bank and tel aviv killed three people. as the violence continues to soar, those of all three faiths were united in praying for more peaceful times. imtiaz tyab, cbs news, jerusalem. the wisconsin department of justice is investigating a possible motive in the deaths of two local police officers killed in the line of duty. authorities say the officers were conducting a traffic stop when there was an exchange of gunfire saturday in the village of cameron. that's about 95 miles northwest of minneapolis. the suspect lateriedth alabama

otforfo uthern 11 car and a locomotive came off the tracks about 35 miles northwest of birmingham. two crew members and the locomotive were trapped but luckily they were rescued. there was no hazardous material involved. now to augusta, georgia. after a soggy weekend that interrupted play there's a new winner at the masters. cbs's jim axelrod is there. jim, good evening. >> reporter: jon rahm, a 28-year-old golfer from spain, has won the 87th masters. this is a story about resilience. his first hole on thursday was a double bogey. he said that day thank goodness it was the first hole, i've got 71 more to make it up. and he did, shooting a 3-under par 69 today to win the tournament. interestingly enough, the two golfers who tied for second, brooks koepka and phil mickelson, both play on that breakaway saudi tour, the liv tour. so it will do nothing to quiet the discussion as to how competitive liv golfers are. three out of the top six finishers here play on the liv tour.

as for tiger woods, he withdrew rather than finish his third round. at the end of the day the cold temperatures and w conditions

>> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." the eyes of the whole country will be on local governing bodies in tennessee this week. they're pushing to hold votes that could put those two ousted democratic lawmakers back into the state legislature. cbs's mark strassmann reports on the political dogfight over guns that lost them their seats in the first place. >> reporter: nashville struggled today feeling the joy of easter sunday. especially six grieving families, their loved ones taken senselessly. their grief is an american shame. gun violence. >> how many gun -- >> i hear shots firing right

now. i'm hearing rapid fire. 10, 12. >> reporter: the march 27th killing spree at the covenant school still roils this city. >> we need action. >> reporter: three democratic state reps protested with a bullhorn. they saw themselves as champions of stricter gun laws. not the republican supermajority. they saw a gross breach of decorum and expelled two of the democrats. >> and they were mad not because we walked on the house floor breaking decorum. they were mad because we said you have to do something about gun violence. >> reporter: those expulsions here in tennessee another reminder that in many red states republican lawmakers hear virtually any call for gun restrictions as an unwanted disruption. if anything, lawmakers here want to expand gun rights. already this year america's had 143 mass shootings, defined as four or more people killed or wounded, excluding the shooter. last year's total, 647 mass

shootings. 10 people killed at a buffalo supermarket. 21 more, including 19 children during school in uvalde, texas. last week students in uvalde protested for new gun laws, joining a national walkout by kids across the country. they say they feel scared. but like much of modern life, gun law trends are a tale of two americas. exactly half, 25 states, now no longer require permits to carry handguns in public. in these five states republican lawmakers now pushed to lift background checks and limit gun-free zones. then again, last year 21 states and washington, d.c. approved tightening gun safety measures. and when you hear this -- >> pray for the victims. >> my thoughts are with the victims. >> thoughts and prayers for all those affected. >> reporter: increasingly there's pushback.

t goodenough. after the nashville shooting you heard it inside congress from barry black. not a congressman. the u.s. senate chaplain. >> lord, when babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers. lord, deliver our senators from the paralysis of analysis that waits for the miraculous. >> reporter: mark strassmann, cbs news. nashville. to the french alps now, where today at least four hikers were killed in an avalanche there. nearly a dozen others were injured as the huge wall of snow fell down the slopes near mont banc. crews were able to resume, or will be resuming their search efforts for two missing hikers starting tomorrow morning. avalanche dangers have locked down ski resorts in the american west.

in some places the snow won't stop. look at these figures that we found. in vermont a total of 221 inches at stow ski resort. 337 at vail, colorado. over 700 inches of snow this season at tahoe and mammoth. but look at this. 877 inches of snow at alta, utah. that tops them all. cbs's elise preston has more. >> whew. i've had it. >> reporter: it's a season of snow that won't quit. skiers are enjoying the extended season. but the deep snow and rising temperatures in utah's little cottonwood canyon bring new danger. avalanches. >> it's pretty sketchy just driving up to work. you're kind of holding your breath hoping you get up here. >> reporter: this weekend the road leading to snowbird and alta finally reopened after several avalanches had closed it. even for alta, a skier's paradise since 1939, it's too

much. >> the snow has been so deep that, you know, we've had to shovel underneath lifts to keep lifts being able to operate. >> reporter: avalanche danger forced lodges to lock down for five days last week. skiers and workers prohibited to even go outside. tom pollard is alta's former mayor and manager of the rustler lodge. >> i've been in the canyon for over 40 years now and i've never seen an extended avalanche closure. >> reporter: the lockdown lifted this weekend. the digout began. some struggling to free cars. >> six feet in three days. >> reporter: now a new fear. the big melt. >> we're dealing with spring wet slides as opposed to winter cold slides, which can be almost as damaging. >> reporter: it's the same worry untainifornia's sierra nevad si mamthelling out up to $20,00

remove the towering snow. easing themselves of winter's tight grip this spring. elise preston, cbs news.

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proof that you are never too old for adventure. these long-time friends are now back in the u.s. after a trip of a lifetime. cbs's ramy inocencio met up with them during their amazing journey. >> today is number 80. >> reporter: they're the grandmas who just kept going. from huskies above the arctic circle to hot air balloons along the river nile. besties ellie hamby and sandy haslip adventured around the world in 80 days at the inspirational age of 81. to the northern lights, the south pacific and the south pole. >> we made it to the antarctic. >> reporter: their goal, all seven continents, 18 countries, eight world wonders. >> hi, ramy. >> reporter: they found inspiration themselves in the people they met. >> the goodness of humanity. people are kind. people are loving. people just want to help. and be a friend. >> reporter: we met in london, halfway through their trip.

>> i think one of the things is realizing our lives are all the same. we all have the same emotions. we just live in a little different environment. >> reporter: they've both had double knee replacement surgeries. >> we're great. >> reporter: no issues whatsoever? >> no. do you think we've got any issues? >> reporter: should we all do it together? they don't travel first class or with anyone who does. >> you have to have manicures, we don't have time for you. >> they're fine. what are you talking about? >> reporter: and they go with the flow. even sleeping in airports. their trip had been postponed twice because of covid. since london they've swung through bali, indonesia, sailed past the sydney opera house in australia, climbed above kathmandu, nepal. >> namaste. >> reporter: and even flew over mount everest. just days after getting home the two are already getting bored. >> 81 and still on the run. >> reporter: a new trip planned for next year. a new slogan revealed now. >> 82 and traveling we can do.

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today the royal family attended the first easter sunday service of king charles's reign. the king and queen consort waved to the crowd as they entered st. george's chapel at windsor quas'll. prince william, princess kate and their three children were also there in shades of blue.

the king's coronation is set for may 6th. well, this weekend marks 50 years since the death of ■pablo picasso, best known for such masterpieces as gernicca, which captured the brutality of the spanish civil war. in italy an artist honored picasso with his tractor, carving a giant land portrait of the famous artist. it's just one of several tributes. and here in new york city it may soon be time to say good-bye to hello deli. after 31 years the owners of the business made famous by david letterman's "late show" are retiring and looking for a buyer. co-owner rupert g appeared on the show more than 400 times. g calls the free advertising and attention a blessing. and that's the overnight news for this monday. for some of you the news continues. for others make sure you check back later for "cbs mornings" and of course follow us online anytime at cbsnews.com. reincast cnter in new york city, i'm jericka duncan.

it's the "cbs news flash." i'm wendy gillette in new york. faculty at rutgers university in new jersey have gone on strike. for the first time in the state university's more than 250-year history. it's one of the largest faculty strikes ever in higher education, affecting over 67,000 students. the two democratic lawmakers expelled from tennessee's house want to be reappointed and elected back to their seats. justin jones is likely to be reappointed at a monday meeting of nashville's metro council. the shelby county commission will consider wednesday if ea w claimed his first green jacket with his win at the masters. rahm is the fourth spaniard to win the iconic tournament.

for more download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm wendy gillette, cbs news, new york. >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." well, tonight the biden administration says it is considering all of its options after a federal judge in texas ignited a new national debate over abortion rights. his decision would suspend approval of a key abortion pill, making the procedure harder to access even in states where it's legal. cbs's skyler henry is at the white house tonight to help us understand the larger impact. skyler, good evening. >> reporter: hey, jericka. good evening to you. in addition to concerns about says it deion a lth, s decion