This morning, sales of a home genetic test kit called “23andMe” are on hold. As John Blackstone reports, the FDA published a letter raising serious questions about the health consequences. Source
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Alicia Keys brightens spirits in typhoon-torn Philippines
The singer spends time with evacuees who fled Typhoon Haiyan, “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” gets a NYC special screening and more of today’s top entertainment headlines Source
Magic Johnson: If anyone can beat injury, it’s Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson speaks about Los Angeles Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant’s return from Achilles surgery at age 35, in an interview with CBSNews.com’s Ryan Jaslow. Source
Monty Python announces reunion at press conference
The five surviving members of the British comedy group Monty Python announced their plans for a live reunion show in London, in July, 2014. Source
“Black Nativity” cast at Apollo red carpet premiere
Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Jacob Latimore and director Kasi Lemmons were at New York’s Apollo Theater in Harlem this week for the premiere of “Black Nativity,” based on the classic play by Langston Hughes. The stars spoke to CBSNews.com’s Ken Lombardi at the premiere about their new hip-hop holiday musical. Source
Secrets of a medical student: How future doctors learn from their patients
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with third-year medical student Loren Galler Rabinowitz about the journey to becoming a doctor and the role med students play in patient care at major teaching hospitals. Source
Brain abnormalities from mild concussions may last months
Daily health headlines: Brain changes seen four months after mild concussion, eating nuts may stave off an early death, plus why 65 is not too late to quit smoking Source
James Gandolfini to receive posthumous honor
The late “Sopranos” actor will be posthumously honored at The Gotham Independent Film Awards, plus Chris Brown is headed back to rehab. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Pediatricians: Don’t give antibiotics to kids with colds
Daily health headlines: Guidelines unveiled to curb antibiotics in kids, how even one minute of CPR training can help in an emergency, plus more top stories Source
Spike Lee takes on a cult classic
Filmmaker Spike Lee is out with his own version of the South Korean film, “Oldboy” and it’s not Oscar time yet, but Angelina Jolie has a new statuette. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source