Ireland chooses a new prime minister

Ireland will likely get its youngest-ever premiere with 37-year-old Simon Harris. He emerged this weekend as the top choice from the Fine Gael party. That sets up Harris to be formally elected when the Irish parliament returns from its Easter break. Host Carolyn Beeler has more.

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