A new report explains why you will soon be able to get a clearer picture about your doctor’s possible connections to the companies that make the drugs that they may prescribe. Charlie Ornstein, from ProPublica, has been investigating this practice and he talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about his reporting. Source
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Ellen’s Oscar selfie crashes Twitter, breaks record
A selfie snapped by actor Bradley Cooper at the Oscars and tweeted by host Ellen DeGeneres was retweeted more than 3 million times, breaking the record set by a photo of the Obamas after the 2012 election victory. Scott Pelley reports. Source
Study: Sleep machines could harm babies’ ears
Millions of parents use sleep machines to get their babies to bed — many sleep experts even recommend the devices. But, as Alexis Cristoforous reports, new research finds the machines could hurt a baby’s ears. Source
MTV Movie Awards noms coming Thursday
MTV to announce movie nominations, plus Wes Anderson’s latest film is about to hit theaters. Suzanne Marques has those stories and today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Vaccines will prevent 20 million childhood diseases: Report
Daily health headlines: Scientists look at impact of childhood vaccinations, infant sleep machines may be affecting babies’ hearing for the worse, plus medical pot no help to some arthritis sufferers. Source
Selfies and celebration at the Oscars
Comedian Ellen Degeneres hosted the Oscars awards ceremony, snagging some laughs at the stars’ expense, and getting some of the biggest celebrities in the audience to pose for a group photo. Jared Leto won best supporting actor, dedicating his Oscar to the 36 million people who died from AIDS. Breakout star Lupita Nyong’o was named best supporting actress. Teri Okita reports. Source
“Facing Fear”: The real life story of the Oscar-nominated doc
A Neo-Nazi and the gay teen whom he severely beat up found forgiveness years later. Their story is now the subject of an Oscar-nominated documentary short called “Facing Fear.” Jeff Glor follows their roads to forgiveness. Source
Stage set for 86th annual Academy Awards
Hollywood is preparing to celebrate its best and brightest at the Oscars tonight, but as Teri Okita explains the top honors are still too close to call. Source
Filmmaker Josh Seftel, and his mom, talk Oscars
The stars of the web series “My Mom on Movies” chat about this year’s Academy Awards contenders. Source
March 2: Kerry, Hagel
The latest on unrest in Ukraine and politics back home, with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Secretary of State John Kerry, and a panel of experts. Source