For the first time, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, claims the top spot. Only New York, Boston and Los Angeles have more than one hospital on the list. Gayle King reports. Source
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Zach Braff on new film “Wish I Was Here”
Actor/writer/director Zach Braff talks about the making of his new film “Wish I Was Here.” Also, Helen Mirren plays the head of an upscale French eatery in “The Hundred Foot Journey.” Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Study: Developed nations could see drop in Alzheimer’s cases
New research suggests high education levels and better cardiovascular care could lead to a drop in Alzheimer’s cases. Plus, the appearance of prescription pills could affect how patients take their meds. David Begnaud reports on the day’s top health stories. Source
Seether tests the limits with new album
Singer Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart and drummer John Humphrey of Seether tell CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about “Isolate and Medicate” and why they haven’t sold out. Source
Eyes, sense of smell may be early detectors of Alzheimer’s
Research presented in Copenhagen finds having a hard time identifying odors or protein build-up in the eyes might be crucial early identifiers for Alzheimer’s disease. Margaret Brennan reports. Source
Tracy Morgan is on the mend
Comedian Tracy Morgan was released from rehab, where he has been recovering from injuries sustained from an auto accident. Also, actors Cameron Diaz and Jason Segal hit the red carpet for the premiere of their new film, “Sex Tape.” Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment report. Source
Bed-sharing linked to sudden infant deaths
A new study on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) finds that 69% of the time the infant was sharing a bed with an adult. Also, researchers found more than 40% of all parents accidentally give their children the wrong dosage of medicine. Danielle Nottingham reports on the day’s top health stories. Source
Top risks for SIDS differ by age, study finds
New research from the American Academy of Pediatrics is helping doctors understand the causes of sudden infant death syndrome. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to talk about the study. Source
Israel launches new airstrikes, drones intercepted in Gaza
Israel’s military says nearly one thousand rockets have been fired from Gaza, while Israel counts more than 1,300 air strikes into Gaza. The air strikes have killed more than 170 Palestinians, many of them children. Holly Williams reports from Gaza, meeting the civilians caught in the crossfire. Source
Air India flight makes emergency landing at JFK after engine fire
An Air India flight from Newark to Mumbai had to make an emergency landing at JFK Sunday after an engine caught fire shortly after takeoff. CBS News aviation and safety expert Captain “Sully” Sullenberger tells CBS News how well airline pilots are prepared to handle an engine shutdown in flight. Charlie Rose reports. Source