Laid off ad agency VP mowing seniors’ lawns for free A New Jersey man with plenty of downtime has found an uplifting way to spend it. He realized many seniors are having trouble maintaining their lawns and yards during the pandemic, so he’s volunteered to take care of the green around their homes, without accepting […]
Saturday Sessions: Bright Eyes performs “Mariana Trench”
Saturday Sessions: Bright Eyes performs “Mariana Trench” The influential indie rock band Bright Eyes was founded in the mid-90’s by singer-songwriter Conor Oberst. They put out albums until 2011, when they began a long hiatus. This year they started releasing new singles, culminating in a brand new album: “Down in the Weeds, Where the World […]
Saturday Sessions: Bright Eyes performs “Persona Non Grata”
Saturday Sessions: Bright Eyes performs “Persona Non Grata” The influential indie rock band Bright Eyes was founded in the mid-90’s by singer-songwriter Conor Oberst. They put out albums until 2011, when they began a long hiatus. This year they started releasing new singles, culminating in a brand new album: “Down in the Weeds, Where the […]
High-end, transparent public toilets come to Tokyo
High-end, transparent public toilets come to Tokyo Visitors and residents in Tokyo are "flipping their lids" over the city’s latest attraction: high-tech public toilets that feature see-through walls when they’re unoccupied. Lucy Craft has the story. Watch "CBS This Morning" HERE: http://bit.ly/1T88yAR Download the CBS News app on iOS HERE: https://apple.co/1tRNnUy Download the CBS News […]
Flint residents react to $600 million settlement over water crisis
Flint residents react to $600 million settlement over water crisis This week, the state of Michigan announced a $600 million settlement for the victims of the Flint water crisis. For a year and a half, residents unknowingly drank dangerous lead-contaminated tap water after the city failed to treat the water as part of a cost-saving […]
Two Black wine experts opening doors for people of color in their business
Two Black wine experts opening doors for people of color in their business Sommeliers, or "somms," are wine experts, professionals who’ve studied grape varieties and the history of vineyards around the world. Jamie Yuccas spoke with two Black sommeliers, leaders in a business that historically has been overwhelmingly white, who are paving a path for […]
Marc Forgione: Making pizza with sourdough
Marc Forgione: Making pizza with sourdough He started working in the kitchen as a kid alongside his dad and eventually became the youngest “Iron Chef” in history. Today, Marc Forgione runs three restaurants, and is building a fourth, as he constantly refines his approach to simple but exceptional American cuisine. Jeff Glor speaks with Forgione […]
Congress expected to vote on $25 billion for U.S. Postal Service
Congress expected to vote on $25 billion for U.S. Postal Service Members of Congress are expected to return to Capitol Hill for a rare Saturday session. House Democrats are forcing a vote on their bill to provide $25 billion in emergency funding for the agency. Embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is due to testify before […]
Wildfires in California kill five people and injure 30 firefighters and civilians
Wildfires in California kill five people and injure 30 firefighters and civilians At least five people have died as dozens of massive fires continue to burn in California. In addition, some 30 firefighters and civilians have been injured. Carter Evans reports. Watch "CBS This Morning" HERE: http://bit.ly/1T88yAR Download the CBS News app on iOS HERE: […]
An inside look at Pfizer’s Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial
An inside look at Pfizer’s Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial Two U.S. pharmaceutical giants, Pfizer and Moderna, are in the final phase of their vaccine trials in the U.S. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" with an inside look at what it’s like to be part of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine trial. […]