The coronavirus pandemic has hit the cruise industry hard with the collapse of international travel. However, some ocean liners sitting empty on the water are fueling a different kind of tourism industry along the English coast. Holly Williams speaks to one man whose ingenious idea is getting tourists back on the water, up close to the massive ships. Source
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Elijah Cummings’ widow on his new autobiography and extraordinary life
Late Congressman Elijah Cummings’ autobiography, titled “We’re Better Than This” after the cvil rights giant’s signature phrase, has recently been shepherded to completion thanks to his widow, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. Michelle Miller speaks to her about completing the book, and her husband’s lasting legacy. Source
Castles, fairytales and superhero worlds await guests at one New York hotel
While months of shutdowns have made it difficult for many small businesses within the tourism industry to stay open, one couple managed to save their hotel by offering a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience for guests. Dana Jacobson reports on how they are using their creativity to transport guests into a fantastical world full of princesses, castle walls and even superheroes. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Lumineers perform “Cleopatra”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “Three,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Cleopatra.” Source
Saturday Sessions: The Lumineers perform “Life In The City”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “Three,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Life In The City.” Source
California braces for power shutoffs and weather that could fan wildfire flames
Pacific Gas & Electric warned it may cut power from Sunday morning to Monday, potentially affecting 97,000 customers in 16 counties. Source
Who are Trump’s potential Supreme Court nominees?
President Trump is set to announce his pick to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat Saturday, just over a week since the icon’s death. While he is expected to announce Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee, fellow federal judge, Florida Judge Barbara Lagoa, is also being considered. Jan Crawford joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to break down who President Trump’s possible nominees are, and what their road ahead looks like. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Lumineers perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “Three,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You.” Source
Louisville sees third straight night of Breonna Taylor protests despite curfew
Several demonstrators were arrested. Source
Aviation industry rocked by furloughs amid COVID-19 pandemic
The aviation industry was among the hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. For months, government support has kept many airlines from furloughing or laying off their employees. But that support is coming to an end, and with it, the reprieve that thousands of workers relied on. Kris Van Cleave has the story. Source