Nnamdi Asomugha spent 11 years in the NFL before realizing his passion for acting with a growing body of work that includes 2017’s “Crown Heights” film. Dana Jacobson caught up with Asomugha after he made his Broadway debut in the award-winning “A Soldier’s Play” earlier in February.
The U.S. is on track to finish its warmest year on record as global temperatures rise due to the effects of climate change. Scientists are bracing for the next mass extinction as they struggle to keep up with changing weather patterns and its effects on millions of species. Jeff Berardelli joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about some of the ramifications we can expect.
New band Bonny Light Horseman is being hailed as a folk super group, with members who are veterans in the music industry. Anthony Mason caught up with the band to talk about each of their impressive credentials, as well as how they settled on the group’s peculiar name.
Bonny Light Horseman might be a new band on the scene, but its members have been indie stars for over two decades. They put their own spin on traditional British folk songs for their self-styled debut album, “Bonny Light Horseman.” The band joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions to play “Deep in Love.”
Many are familiar with tequila, a popular drink of choice on a night out. However, its smokier cousin Mezcal is having a moment and gaining a fan base. Adriana Diaz is following three women who decided to empower fellow females on both sides of the border with their newest brand, Yola Mezcal, and shake up the liquor scene along the way.
Over 10 million people have been displaced by the nine year civil war in Syria, which shows no sign of ending. Millions of them have experienced psychological trauma, but may fear getting help because of a stigma associated with mental illness in the region. Help is also scarce, with less than 1% of aid dedicated to mental health. Michelle Miller traveled with an American aid worker to see a special program meant to address refugees’ mental health crisis.
On October 6, 1889, the famed Parisian cabaret opened for business - and set the standard for nightlife in the City of Lights
Former peace corps volunteer Lynne Meena had an emotional reunion with E-ran Murphy, a then-10 year old student with whom she had formed a bond that would last the next 56 years. They met in San Francisco on Friday, where Michelle Miller was able to witness their touching exchange.
Experts worry that the endangered pangolin might suffer an even greater threat after Chinese scientists suggested that the scaly mammal could have been responsible for the coronavirus being transmitted to humans. Almost 500,000 pangolins are poached yearly for their prized meat and scales, earning it the label of “most trafficked mammals on the planet.” Tom Hanson is in Brookfield, Illinois to follow one zoo’s conservation efforts.
A quick-thinking 5-year-old who helped rescue his family from their burning home is being honored by his county fire department for his bravery. Noah Woods got his 2-year-old sister and their dog to safety when an electrical fire broke out in the room they shared. He then ran to his neighbor’s house to get help rescuing the rest of his family still inside their Georgia home. Mireya Villarreal is in Georgia where the governor also plans to celebrate Noah’s incredible feat.
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence in the death of a 6-year-old South Carolina girl. They hope that Saturday’s autopsy will provide some insights into how she died. Faye Swetlik had gone missing after she was last seen by her family playing in the front yard of her home. A “Go-Fund-Me” has been created to help the family pay for her funeral. Janet Shamlian reports on the latest details in the tragic case.
Pastry chef Claudia Fleming is the author of what Bon Appétit magazine called "the greatest dessert book in the history of the world."
The CDC says the new coronavirus could be around for at least another year.
The jury in Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial is set to begin deliberating Tuesday after both sides wrapped their arguments in New York. The disgraced movie mogul flashed a smile as he limped out of the courthouse where prosecutors spent hours urging jurors to find Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual assault. Michael George reports on the trial.
American passengers on the cruise ship Diamond Princess, which has been under coronavirus quarantine off the coast of Japan, are expected to be evacuated via U.S. chartered flight. Also, Harvey Weinstein’s trial is coming to a close as the jury deliberates his fate. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Calls for Attorney General William Barr to resign swelled after Barr ordered a review into the criminal case of President Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn plead guilty to lying to the FBI in charges stemming from Robert Mueller’s investigation into the 2016 election. Weijia Jiang breaks down the reactions to Barr’s latest move from Florida, where Trump is spending the weekend.
The CDC says the new coronavirus could be around for at least another year.
The soldiers fed 28 rescued koalas and helped build climbing structures for them in their new home.
The body is that of a 30-year-old neighbor, authorities said.
Trump ignores Barr's call not to tweet about cases; Man with terminal illness gets married in hospital.
Michael Avenatti convicted in Nike extortion case; Hospital hosts wedding for man with brain tumor.
After hearing from Harvey Weinstein's defense, a grand jury heard from the prosecutor in his rape trial. The prosecutor said Weinstein treated his accusers as "complete disposables." Nikki Battiste reports.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders leads the first Nevada Democratic Caucus poll since mid-January. Democratic strategist Michael Starr Hopkins and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the state of the 2020 campaign.
The Justice Department confirmed that a prosecutor in the U.S. attorney's office in St. Louis is working closely with prosecutor Brandon Van Grack to review the case.
Prosecutors made closing arguments in the Harvey Weinstein trial on Friday. Attorney Jesse Weber was in court. He joined CBSN to discuss what he observed.