Diane Paulus, who took home the 2013 Tony Award for the Broadway revival of Pippin, is set to direct “Amaluna” in the New York return of Cirque du Soleil. After that, Paulus plans to move into film and television. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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U.S. races to distribute COVID vaccine as new hotspots emerge
President Biden is on track to beat his goal of 100 million COVID shots administered in his first 100 days. But cases are surging in more than a dozen states. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Violent video games: Expert weighs in on “vulnerable” children
Dr. Harold Koplewicz, child psychiatrist, and president of the Child Mind Institute, talks about how children with psychiatric disorders are at particular risk for the negative effects of violent video games. Source
Video game violence linked to bad behavior, study says
A new study finds a link between violent video games and aggressive behavior in children. Dr. Harold Koplewicz, child psychiatrist, and president of the Child Mind Institute, talks about the study with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source
Judge Joe Brown: Hear the courtroom rant that got him arrested
The star of the television show “Judge Joe Brown” was released from jail after being arrested on contempt of court charges in Memphis. Court officials said Brown was sentenced to five days in jail after causing an outburst Monday in a child support hearing. Source
Birth control battle: Supreme Court hears challenge to health care mandate
The new health care law requires companies to provide insurance that also includes free birth control. However, religious employers have filed lawsuits saying that the requirement violates their beliefs. As CBS News’ Jan Crawford reports, the Supreme Court is getting ready to hear arguments in what is sure to be a closely watched case. Source
Popular flea collar may be linked to nearly 1,700 pet deaths
Pet owners blame the deaths and injuries to their animals on the Seresto collars. Source
“Very Hungry Caterpillar” creator marks 45th anniversary
“Very Hungry Caterpillar” helped Eric Carle become one of the most popular children’s book authors. CBS News’ Mo Rocca talks with Carle about his career. Source
Josh Charles explains “The Good Wife” exit
Actor tells David Letterman why he left the CBS legal drama, plus Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is out on DVD. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Sneak peek for “Game of Thrones” fans
It was billed as the Epic Fan Experience — a special event for devotees of the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Many came in costume to see the premiere of the fourth season at the Barclays Center in New York. As CBS News’ Gilad Thaler reports, for one night, the fantasy world of Westeros was only a subway ride away. Source