A new era begins in Spain as the country experienced its first royal transition since democracy was restored in the 1970s. Mark Phillips reports on the coronation of King Felipe VI. Source
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Intel’s new smartphone app, Pocket Avatars, animates your message
Intel’s Pocket Avatars app uses facial recognition and gesture sensing technology so you can create a video of yourself speaking and winking as a 3D animated character. Intel has released 45 animated characters to choose from. CBS News takes a look at how it works. Source
Historic heroes come to life in children’s books
A new series of children’s books including “I am Rosa Parks” and “I am Abraham Lincoln” depict historical figures in their childhoods. The author, Brad Meltzer, talks with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about his inspiration. Source
“Jersey Boys” set to hit the big screen this weekend
Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood and actors from the Tony-award winning musical discuss the making of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons biopic set to release this weekend. Suzanne Marques has a preview. Source
Warnings about teens and antidepressants may have backfired
A Harvard study found teen suicide rates went up after a drop in antidepressant subscriptions following government warnings on abuse. Plus, physically fit children may get higher grades in school; Alison Harmelin reports on the day’s top health headlines. Source
Preventing heart attacks: New study says gene mutation can ward off threat
A single gene may be critical to lowering the risk of heart attack. Dr. David Agus talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about two independent studies that identify this gene mutation which keeps the levels of fat in blood very low. Source
California children’s hospital comforts patients with dogs
Over the past three decades, pet therapy programs have made significant advancements and have grown in in popularity. As Teri Okita explains, a California children’s hospital is using canine teams to comfort patients. Source
Stars of the silver screen on why they turn to theater
Bryan Cranston, Hugh Jackman, Neil Patrick Harris and Dule Hill all have two things in common: film and theater. The stars of the silver screen share why they love theater during the 68th annual Tony Awards. Source
Emmys competition tougher than ever with cable and online programs
25 years ago, cable and online shows weren’t even considered for Emmy nominations, but now they dominate the field in every category. Vinita Nair reports on the crowded field of competition. Source
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of death
A new study shows a link between low levels of Vitamin D and a higher risk of death from all causes. And labor inductions are on the decline. Alexis Christoforous has the day’s top health stories. Source