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CNNW CNN Newsroom April 20, 2014

You can hear the panic in their voices here. And people who survived the sinking say that by that point the ferry was already tipped over so sharply that the life boats had become useless. Just eight minutes later controllers were urging the captain to order everyone off the ship. Have a listen to this report. You can hear the panic, the stress in those voices there. Of course, that order to evacuate the ship didnt apparently happen. And now you have heartbreaking moments captured on camera. Searchers bring bodies of ferry victims back on to shore. Because many of those dead are High School Students, just teenagers the search effort is taking its toll on everyone, even veteran emergency workers. Our kyung lah is live there. We know that, of course, the families suffering the most here. But its incredible to see those grizzled veterans breaking down really the emotion just too much for them. And responded to similar disasters, large disasters here in south korea and are certainly being affected. Because this is all happening in the open. These boats coming back to port where the families are waiting. Hundreds of parents waiting on their children. The first police boat returns from the search site. Parents waiting, bracing. They return one by one in identical plain white bags. Behind the screen initial inspection. A blanket to cover. And a short march back to land. Parents rush to the white tents to identify their children. You must have said, daddy save me weeps this father. No one is immune to the sound of losing a child. As the families leave the tents, so, too, do the stretchers emptied, returning to the gurneys that await the next boat. Another group of someones childr children. Another march back to the tents. 13 return in this group, but more than 200 are still missing. Gurneys on the left side of the dock. Divers board ships to the right to continue the search. To bring the rest home. And in a telling sign that hope is dimming, this port, this area that weve seen so many parents standing by the dock looking out at sea, waiting for their children, there are fewer and fewer parents, jim, who are doing so. Well, weve seen kyung, this accelerate, bringing those bodies ashore. We spoke yesterday how it is dangerous for the divers to come in. Thats changed now, is that right . It has changed. Because there have been now a clear path cut into the hull of the ship. There are a number of entryways that divers can go in and out. That was the big challenge. They couldnt figure out how to crack the windows, theres so much pressure inside the ship. Theyve been able to do that. There are five pathways in and out. So thats why weve seen the acceleration of victims being pulled out. There is at least some of the parents here, theres a slim hope that there might be an air pocket in there. But so far theyve not found any survivors. Heartbreaking to watch, just bringing back bad news from there, those rescuers. Thanks to kyung lah in south korea. Turning now to the hunt for Malaysia Flight 370, families are furious after todays special briefing with the new Malaysian Committee that was designed to help them. Family members say the meeting in kuala lumpur, the capital of malaysia, was totally useless. It is their 45th day of waiting. We have more. Reporter jim, malaysia families for the most part have been keeping to themselves. Theyre in no mood to talk. They say they dont want to believe anything or say anything until they see anything. So there was a lot of expectation of family members on board were called for a special briefing by malaysian authorities. Many, though, left even more disappointed. Theyve been waiting for weeks, hoping, praying for good news. Families of passengers and crew members on board mh370, arrive for a briefing with Malaysian Airlines and government officials. Some anxious, others visibly distraught. Escorted by caretakers, two Chinese Women can barely hold themselves. After the briefing, even more frustration. The briefing with families of mh370 ended just a while ago. We saw them walk out, many unsatisfied. They say they ask numerous questions but most remain unanswered. Questions on why the flight path is still unclear. How authorities can say the plane ended in the indian ocean when theres no evidence . I can completely understand their need to find answers. However, as i see it in the briefing right now, we are looking for the answers ourselves. Reporter hamid rana took this photo of his daughter and soninlaw just before they boarded mh370. They were on their way to bei beijing for their honeymoon. Their first trip out of malaysian. I believe that the government didnt try to hide something or hide some information from us. They are telling the truth. But then mostly the members of the victims, the families, they do not want to believe. Reporter his wife is one of them. My wife cannot accept it. She Still Believes that the airplane was hijacked and she believed that my daughter is still alive. Reporter its a common sentiment here. Theyve been asked to provide details on what kind of Financial Assistance they may require and what can be done to help them move on . But before those believe that their loved ones are still alive, this is not what they want to hear. What they want is answers to very specific questions, jim, but unfortunately more than a month after the plane disappeared, authorities here have very little to give them. Jim . Thanks, sumnima. Rubin hurricane carter whose boxing career was cut short after being wrongly convicted of murder, has died. Well take a look back at his remarkable life. Plus is Vladimir Putin longing for days of the soviet union . We asked people a question, how much money do you think youll need when you retire . 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In an effort to deescalate the crisis there is on shaky ground today. A deadly shooting in a ukrainian told controlled by russian separatists leaves several dead. This is the latest example of why some think this is all part of an elaborate plan by russian president Vladimir Putin. Listen to what the Prime Minister of ukraine had to say today on nbcs meet the press about russias intentions there. Putin has a dream to restore the soviet union. And every day he goes further and further and god knows where is the final destination. Joining me now is anton yashine. The director of russian culture at american university. First, if i could ask you about what the ukrainian Prime Minister said today. We saw russian action in crimea succeeded effectively annexing that place. Now you see activity in Eastern Ukraine, activity by russian separatists. Do you believe that president putin is trying to reclaim territory lost after the collapse of the soviet union . I dont think, jim, i dont think this is what president putin is trying to do, although there certainly have been moves by the russians especially in crimea that are easily mistaken for that. I think what hes doing is reinforcing a very dangerous illusion that all of ukraines problems are being caused by russia, as if the ukrainian political elite hasnt been ruling that country for almost a sxwreneration and its not in large part responsible for all of the problems that that country is going through right now. Well, thats a fair point that theres a lot of responsibility spread around, but lets talk specifically about whats happening in Eastern Ukraine now. You have prorussian militants that u. S. Officials believe are not acting on their own but are directed by moscow. Moscow, in the view of the u. S. Administration, guilty of their own meddling there. Without clawing back territory soviet style here, can russia still accomplish its objectives by destabilizing the situation in Eastern Ukraine . Jim, i dont think that the russian goal is really to destabilize ukraine. I think the russian goal is to ensure that theres a federalized ukraine that comes out of this crisis. But remember russia is the largest direct investor in eastern ukrainian industry. It also has an enormous amount of gas going through ukraine. It is not in russias interests to see this country implode in a civil war. It will completely undermine the billions of dollars that russia has been investing in ukraine. Well, no one wants a civil war, i imagine. But you have activity here that is not accepting and, again, this is the view of u. S. And european officials accepted by International Law as a way of accomplishing goals there, sending in armed groups of men to take over government buildings, this type of thing. Are you saying that thats a reasonable way to push for a more federalist system inside ukraine . Absolutely not. But we have no direct proof that this is actually happening. As a matter of fact today, the head of the osce mission in the region stated this clearly in an interview, there are signs this may be going on, but theres no direct proof. What there is direct proof of is the antiterrorist campaign that kiev launched dissolved in front of the whole worlds eyes as the local population did not want to see a military solution to the crisis. So i think were all left with having to believe what president putin has said, which is that russia wants a diplomatic solution. And this is the perfect time for the europeans and the russians and ukrainians to start move along incrementally with the geneva accord. After what happened in crimea, do you believe putins expressioned interests in a solution are credible . I think they are. Because to swallow up the eastern part of ukraine will be such an enormous financial burden for russia, that i dont see how someone as coldly rational and calculating as putin would actually ever believe that this is something he can pull off not to mention the enormous diplomatic blow back that this will create. Thank you very much. One view of the situation on the ground in Eastern Ukraine. Thank you. Back here in the u. S. , thousands of marijuana lovers have traveled to denver for the cannabis cup. But they say dont be fooled by the music and party. Theyre there for a real cause. Well have that right after this break. Ameriprise asked people a simple question in retirement, will you outlive your money . Uhhh. No, that cant happen. Thats the thing, you dont know how long it has to last. Everyone has retirement questions. So ameriprise created the exclusive. Confident retirement approach. Now you and your ameripise advisor can get the real answers you need. Well, knowing gives you confidence. Start building your confident retirement today. But there are some places even mr. Clean doesnt want to lug a whole bunch of cleaning supplies. Thats why he created the magic eraser extra power. Just one erasers versatile enough to clean all kinds of different surfaces and three times more grime per swipe. So instead of fussing with rags and buckets, you can get back to the great outdoors, which can be pretty great. Thats why when it comes to clean, theres only one mr. [ bird screeches ] here in the u. S. Tens of thousands of people around the world have traveled to denver this weekend and, no, its not to celebrate easter. Thats right. The mile high city is celebrating getting high. Anna cabrera right in the middle of the 420 festival. What do they say theyre there for, besides the obvious . Obviously people are here to celebrate the marijuana lifestyle. Thats what were told, of course, at 420 everybody is now enjoying their marijuana here at civic center park, although it is still illegal, i would remind you, to smoke marijuana in public. Theyre here to advance the legalization of marijuana which many consider the cannabis capital of the country. Theyre here to call for the end of prohibition of marijuana nationwide. If you look at our latest cnn poll, we know that americans now support some form of legalization of marijuana. But 20 states now advancing the laws that will allow Medicinal Marijuana to help treat cancer patients, treat epilepsy, to control pain, to support, jim, marijuana supporters believe that their effort is getting some momentum. All right, thank you. You are literally when we were kids you used it just as a joke, 420, time to smoke. But now its a symbol of fleem. Now its a serious thing. I think people think were playing some big joke on america. And thats not what it is. This is progress. My sons sitting here. Thats progress. So that woman we talked to is a marijuana business owner. Shes here with her 5yearold son in an effort to show how marijuanas becoming more mainstream. It also brings up the fact that marijuana is becoming big business here in colorado and also in other states where some form of marijuana is now legal. Back to you. Yeah, a lot of states talking about the tax revenue there. Thanks very much to anna cabrera, literally right in the middle of the forest there. Rubin hurricane carter has died. The former boxer was 76. Now a lot of people saw the hurricane fight opponents inside the ring but know more about his story of being wrongly convicted of a murder in the movie hurricane. Were joined with more about the boxers life. A fascinating life, a story of turning a life around. In a recent interview with cnn, rubin hurricane carter said his greatest life accomplishment was not letting the bitterness or frustration that overcame him, it was res t resisting those temptations. They spent time in bars before a judge overturned his conviction. Carter spent the rest of his life fighting for people like him. He became the First Executive director of the association defense of the wrongfully convicted. That was a title that he held until 2004. Many of you watching at home may remember rubin carter from that 1999 film starring Denzel Washington called the hurricane county. And his memory was immortalized in a song by bob dylan. It was a legacy he left behind for those fighting for justice. I want to read a statement that we got a moment ago from Denzel Washington, the star of that movie. God bless rubin carter and his tireless fight to ensure justice for all. Carter did sit down with cnn a couple years ago. He did admit he was no saint. He did plenty of wrong in his life including assaults and robberies. His critics may remember him for that but his supporters that will always remember him as a boxer who never quite got to that championship title that he a lot of people felt that he deserved. But without that belt, he was still a champion to so many people. He was 76 years old and died in toronto, canada. And went on to champion others wrongly convicted like himself. Turning now to the search for Malaysia Flight 370. If searchers do find the black box, theyll be looking for any clues from the recordings including this. How much, you ask, that tone tell investigators about what happened . Right after this well explain. . And we own the paper cottage. Its a stationery and gifts store. Anything we purchase for the paper cottage goes on our ink card. So you can manage your business expenses and access them online instantly with the Game Changing app from ink. We didnt get into business to spend time managing receipts, thats why we have ink. 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