It’s likely much of Silicon Valley already read Ellen Pao’s complaint against venture capital firm Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers. The documents with revealing details quickly became Internet sensations. New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her coverage of the lawsuit. Source Read More »
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Experimental food allergy therapy gives new hope to sufferers
Every three minutes in the U.S., someone visits an emergency room with a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to food. One experimental treatment called “oral immunotherapy” is confronting allergy dangers head-on, and it’s part of a clinical trial at Stanford University led by immunologist and researcher Dr. Kari Nadeau. Dr. Holly Phillips explores this promising treatment some are calling a cure. ... Read More »
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine 100% effective in 12- to 15-year-olds
The Results are seen as a step toward possibly beginning shots in that age group before they head back to school in the fall. Source Read More »
MoneyWatch: Gas keeps going up; Oil refinery workers stage strike
Gas prices have risen for 27 straight days, according to AAA, which is the longest streak in over a year. Also, oil refinery workers are on strike, affecting about one-fifth of the national production capacity. Jill Wagner reports on the day’s top MoneyWatch headlines. Source Read More »
New benefit to breastfeeding
Researchers say that babies who are breastfed have a reduced exposure to arsenic. Also, doctors have developed a patch that can help people with serious peanut allergies. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health stories. Source Read More »
New data on peanut allergy patch shows promise
There is new data on a skin patch that may be able to protect nearly three million Americans who suffer from peanut allergies. Doctors say, so far, the results show promise. Don Dahler reports. Source Read More »
Oscars 2015 kicks off with stars, fans in Hollywood
With the stage set for the 87th Academy Awards, fans lucky enough to get an invite fill the bleachers outside the Dolby theatre in Hollywood. There’s lots of debate about who will win some of the night’s biggest awards. Danielle Nottingham reports. Source Read More »
A foley artist sounds off
Web extra: Movie sound effects man Marko Costanzo demonstrates some tricks of the trade for correspondent Martha Teichner, and explains why he’s not squeamish creating the sound of breaking bones using celery. Source Read More »
Why do women wear high heels?
High heels have come to symbolize sexuality and power. But interestingly, it wasn’t women who first wore them. Erin Moriarty reports on an exhibition that showcases the history of high-heeled shoes. Source Read More »
What is in the Oscar night swag bags?
Host Neil Patrick Harris gets one of these sacks of goodies, as do all the losing acting and directing nominees. The bag includes a $1,500 VIP tour to a private sea salt preserve in the south of France, and a $14,500 luxury train ride across the Canadian Rockies – not to mention the Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Charles Osgood reports. Source Read More »