A hostile crowd in Baltimore argued with a handful of police officers Monday after rumors that a man had been shot by an officer. But police said no officer fired a weapon and that the man had “no injuries whatsoever.” Chip Reid reports. Source Read More »
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Islamic extremists open fire outside Muhammad cartoon contest
Two Islamic extremists were killed during their attempt to attack an anti-Islam event near Dallas. The men targeted an event where 200 people were competing in an art contest to draw the Prophet Muhammad — an act that many Muslims find offensive. Omar Villafranca reports. Source Read More »
What you need to know about homeowners insurance
Many people think home insurance is straightforward, but there are key choices you need to make. CBS contributor, Mellody Hobson, tells us what to watch for so that you don’t leave gaps in your insurance coverage. Source Read More »
Teenage organ donor’s gift of life
Pennsylvania mom Amy Souders was devastated by the death of her 18-year-old son Cody from an accidental overdose in 2013. But she says his decision to become an organ donor and help dozens of people meant his loss was not in vain. CBS News’ Marlie Hall reports. Source Read More »
YouTube CEO on balancing work and personal lives
Every minute, 300 hours of videos are uploaded to YouTube, which claims more than one billion users worldwide. It’s CEO Susan Wojcicki’s job to try and turn all those clicks into cash. She did it once as the principal architect of parent company Google’s ad program. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source Read More »
New virtual technology could improve brain surgery
Virtual reality is about to enter the operating room. The breakthrough technology is being introduced Monday at a gathering of neurosurgeons in Washington, D.C. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Kara Finnstrom gets a sneak preview from the inventors in Southern California. Source Read More »
Are food flavorings an obesity culprit?
Eating healthier isn’t just about fat, salt and sugar. Flavorings could be fueling America’s obesity epidemic. Americans add nearly 600 million pounds of flavorings to food each year, everything from syrups to spices to sauces. Mark Schatzker is the author of the new book, “The Dorito Effect,” and joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how these flavorings could be making ... Read More »
Queen Latifah as a 20th century legend
Hip hop artist Queen Latifah stars in a new HBO film about singer Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues.” First offered the part when she was only 22, Latifah feels only now capable of tackling the singer’s troubled life. Mark Strassmann reports. Source Read More »
One man’s passion for the English language
When grammar is mangled in online postings, there is at least one person who notices. Bryan Henderson spent four years removing every misuse of a single phrase on Wikipedia he found particularly troublesome. Steve Hartman reports on Henderson’s passion for accuracy in the English language. Source Read More »
The story of the Wright Brothers
In 1903 the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville, successfully flew a heavier-than-air powered machine. The story of these aviation pioneers is now told in a new book. Rita Braver spoke with the author, historian David McCullough. Source Read More »