Dr. Martin Salia, a surgeon who was infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone, was scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday for treatment. In this video, from United Methodist Communications, Salia explains why he decided to volunteer to fight the deadly virus in Africa. Source
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The cast of “Foxcatcher” talk on-screen dynamic
Vanessa Redgrave, Channing Tatum and Steve Carell tell “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King what it was like on the set of the award-wining film. Source
Clive Davis captures Whitney Houston’s career on live DVD
Legendary music producer helped launch the career of the late Whitney Houston. Since the icon never produced a live album, Davis is releasing a DVD featuring some of her concert performances. Anthony Mason reports. https://smarturl.it/WH_LiveCD_itunes Source
Hollywood Film Awards kick off Oscar race
After 18 years, the Hollywood Film Awards made its national TV debut Friday night on CBS. Queen Latifa hosted, with the movie “Gone Girl” taking home the top prize. Brandon Scott reports from Los Angeles. Source
Open enrollment for Obamacare begins today
The open enrollment period for the insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, begins on Saturday. Louise Radnofsky, a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss what’s for the program this year. Source
Renewed concern over COVID-19 trajectory, even as vaccinations rise
Nearly 15% of the total U.S. population is now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. Source
James Clapper: I was “apprehensive” about North Korea rescue mission
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper talked to “Face the Nation” moderator Bob Schieffer about his secret high-stakes trip to secure the release of Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller. Source
From 2006: Larry McMurtry on the essence of the American West
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMutry, whose dozens of novels told stories of America’s West (Old and New), died on March 25, 2021 at the age of 84. In this “Sunday Morning” report which originally aired on February 19, 2006, correspondent Rita Braver talked with McMurtry about his most recent project: the western “Brokeback Mountain,” which broke conventions by telling the story of two cowboys in love. [McMurtry and his co-screenwriter Diana Ossana would win the Academy Award for the film.] Source
11/14: America’s crumbling nuclear arsenal; Ex-NFL star finds new passion in farming
The Pentagon has long proclaimed nuclear forces are its highest priorities. But, two newly released reviews make that claim sound farcical; and, as part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman meets Jason Brown, who quit the NFL to tackle a new field, literally. Source
Who’s up for the biggest film awards?
Film critic David Edelstein tells CBSN’s Jeff Glor about the likely Oscar nominee’s as we head into award season. Source