Reports say Sprint and T-Mobile have worked out a merger, creating the third largest telecom company behind Verizon and AT&T. CBS News contributor and analyst Mellody Hobson talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about the deal. Source
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GM to release results of recall investigation
General Motors will release a report on the recall of millions of cars with faulty ignition switches and explain why it took more than a decade to address defects that caused at least 13 deaths. Jeff Glor reports. Source
Couple held hostage in Afghanistan pleads for help in newly-released video
An American family is praying for the release of loved ones missing in Afghanistan. Don Dahler reports on a couple who went there as tourists and got captured by the Taliban. Source
Obama administration frustrated by outrage over prisoner swap
Some in the administration are concerned that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is being convicted in the court of public opinion before military investigation determines the circumstances of his disappearance. Margaret Brennan reports from the Pentagon, where officials say there is a lot of work to do before Bergdahl faces any charges. Source
Bergdahl backlash: White House tries to sway senators with video
The Obama administration is pushing back against criticism of the prisoner swap that freed Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Senators were shown a “proof of life” video sent by the Taliban, but some members of the Congress say they’re still not convinced. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
One-dose antibiotic may cure serious skin infections
Treating stubborn skin infections can require days of antibiotics. But a new drug is showing promise, curing serious infections with just a single dose. David Begnaud reports. Source
Better Than Ezra returns with new album
Singer Kevin Griffin and bassist Tom Drummond tell CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about “All Together Now” and making it big in the ’90s. Source
Angelina Jolie travels to China for “Maleficent” premiere
New albums from Led Zeppelin, Angelina Jolie comments on last week’s red carpet mishap — and more. Suzanne Marques report’s on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
CDC: Eating out more dangerous than eating at home
Why women should spread out pregnancies, a new report about contaminated food — and more. Alexis Cristoforous reports on the day’s top health headlines. Source
Delaware bridge abruptly shut down following inspection
Delaware Department of Transportation officials closed the bridge on I-495 over the Christiana River following an emergency inspection revealing some of the support columns tilting. KYW-TV’s Elizabeth Hur reports. Source