The most-widely used osteoporosis drugs may not protect women from breast cancer after all. Also, a new look at the science of sleep medication shows there may be little evidence the drugs provide much benefits. Wendy Gillette reports on the day’s top medical headlines. Source
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Robin Williams dead at 63
The comedian and Academy Award winning actor was found dead at his California home Monday. John Blackstone reports. Source
Evidence may connect antibacterial soaps to fetal development
Researchers are concerned about growing evidence that hormone-disrupting chemicals commonly found in antibacterial soaps can lead to developmental and reproductive problems in animals and potentially people. Danielle Nottingham reports. Source
Powell and Yellen address economic recovery while testifying in front of House panel
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. avoided a major economic crisis thanks to two stimulus packages in 2020 and 2021. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what was covered during the first part of the two-day hearing. Source
Amazon clashes with Disney and halts sales of movies
If you’re looking to buy a copy of Disney’s “Captain America: Winter Soldier” you won’t be able to find it on Amazon.com. That’s because the online retailer is in an apparent dispute with the Walt Disney Company. Anne-Marie Green reports. Source
Missouri residents doubt cops’ story of fatal teen shooting
Angry protesters marched to the front door of the Ferguson, Missouri, police department and demanded answers after a teen was shot and killed by an officer. The local branch of the NAACP is calling for an FBI investigation. KMOV-TV’s Julian Johnson reports. Source
Woman beaten by CHP officer breaks silence
Marlene Pinnock is the 51-year-old woman whose beating by a member of the California Highway Patrol was caught on tape. She spoke with CBS News’ Carter Evans. Source
Growing support for Asian Americans after recent attacks
In the wake of last week’s shootings in Georgia, more communities are coming together to stand in solidarity with Asian Americans. It’s been a galvanizing moment for those within the AAPI community, following a significant spike in anti-Asian racism and discrimination. Last year, the FBI warned of a potential surge in crimes against the community, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Cheng, professor of English and American studies at Princeton University, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Jenny Lewis on the voyage to her new album
Actress-turned-singer Jenny Lewis talks with Anthony Mason about her career leading up to the new solo album, “The Voyager.” Source
Husband of Ebola patient says she is improving
David Writebol, speaking by phone from Liberia, said his wife Nancy is in good spirits while being treated for the Ebola virus at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Source