Nearly 30,000 runners braved thick smog to compete in Beijing’s 34th annual international marathon. Some competitors wore masks as air quality soared to more than 15 times healthy levels. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
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American doctor shares experience fighting Ebola
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia has returned from caring for patients in West Africa to train other doctors, but one story from her time there has her ready to go back. Elaine Quijano reports. Source
Jay Leno wins top comedy award
Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Also, the musical “Side Show,” based on the lives of conjoined twins, is opening soon on Broadway. Suzanne Marques reports on some of the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
What it’s like to star in “Annie”
Quvenzhane Wallis tells CBS News about the upcoming “Annie” reboot and what she wants to be when she grows up. Source
Jessica Walter, “Arrested Development” star, dies at 80
The Emmy Award-winning actress was known for her roles in “Arrested Development” and “Archer.” Source
Actor Anthony Anderson on hosting the NAACP Image Awards, receiving his first COVID vaccine
Comedian and actor Anthony Anderson will host this year’s NAACP Image Awards. He joins “CBS This Morning” live to discuss why he’s hosting for the eighth year in a row. He’ll share what it was like getting his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine with his mother this week. Source
The epic sound of Arcade Fire
In just a few short years the eclectic rock band Arcade Fire has gone from having a small but adoring fan base, to selling out huge arenas. Anthony Mason carries a backstage pass to head out on tour with one of the most original and innovative bands in recent memory. Source
Figuring out Danny Aiello
With memorable roles in such films as “Moonstruck,” “Do the Right Thing” and countless others, Danny Aiello has earned his reputation as one of the most talented and professional actors working today. But, as he tells correspondent Tracy Smith in an intimate profile, off-camera he’s still trying to figure out who the real Danny Aiello is when he’s not in character. Source
Arcade Fire’s Regine Chassagne on an early gig
Web extra: Regine Chassagne, of the Canadian band Arcade Fire, tells Anthony Mason about an early experience singing bossa nova in the refrigerated aisle at a grocery store opening. Source
Arcade Fire: “We played really hard”
Web extra: Brothers Win and William Butler of the eclectic Canadian rock band Arcade Fire talk to Anthony Mason about connecting with their audiences at their early shows, by playing “as loud and as hard” as they could in the midst of the crowds. Source