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Bob Schieffer says we used to wait until after the World Series to take a White House race seriously, but now Fall comes early

Joshua Oukrop was 21 when his cardiac defibrillator failed him; His cardiologist blames the FDA approval process for his death

By Antoni Slodkowski TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's defenses against a major tsunami and the safety of its nuclear plants were thrown into further doubt after two official studies predicted much higher waves could hit and that Tokyo quake damage could be bigger than it was prepared for. The reports, carried in the media over the weekend, are likely to intensify the debate about whether to restart Japan's 54 nuclear reactors, all but one of which are shut amid public fears about nuclear safety sparked by the Fukushima disaster in March 2011.

A new federal study says one-in-88 children has at least some symptoms of autism, many more than previously thought. Bob and Suzanne Wright, who founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson was diagnosed with the disorder, talked to Rebecca Jarvis about the challenges faced by families with kids with autism.

Here are the stories you read, shared, tweeted, and pinned this week.

More than twice as many people called a toll-free number to help them quit smoking a week after the launch of ad campaign

The Food and Drug Administration rejected a petition to ban Bisphenol-A, or BPA, from food or drink packaging, reports Scott Pelley.

Robots in movies may be evil more often than good, but they're becoming part of our lives. And their tech is evolving so that they "feel" more like we do. This happened recently, and we had to show it to you

Despite earlier research finding health risks, "There remain serious questions about these studies, particularly as they relate to humans," FDA said

Recent CDC report found one in 88 children has autism, nearly doubling 2002 estimates

Mattel will make a bald friend of Barbie with interchangeable wigs, scarves and other accessories thanks to an online campaign started by two women affected by cancer

In a small but very significant way Apple is trying to change China. It's a step perhaps no one else could make, and it's rather complicated.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on new scientific research that suggests sugar could be a contributing factor to cancer and heart disease. Watch Gupta's report on Sunday, April 1 at 7 p.m.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on new scientific research that suggests sugar could be a contributing factor to cancer and heart disease

Relationship expert Dr. Gilda Carle cuts through the fluff with her relationship advice in TODAY.com's "30-second therapist" series. This week, one reader wants help moving on from a breakup, while another asks about forgiving her cheating boyfriend