Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday faced a second straight day of congressional questioning about the company’s 737 Max planes — two of which crashed, killing 346 people. He also acknowledged the victims’ families who attended the hearing in Washington, D.C. Source
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Democrats set to release new transcripts from 2 key impeachment figures
House Democrats are expected to release new transcripts from two key figures in their investigation. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker are both considered crucial witnesses. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join CBSN to break down the latest developments. Source
New genetic testing may better identify diabetes risk
Researchers are trying to see if a genetic test can better identify who is at risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Of the 2,000 children tested so far, 60 of them carry a higher genetic risk for the disease. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a board-certified physician in family and emergency medicine, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Donald Trump Jr. blames Democrats for “one-sided” impeachment inquiry
As the president fights against the House’s impeachment inquiry, his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is also hitting back at critics in his new book, “Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us.” Donald Trump Jr. joins CBSN to discuss divisive dialogue in America, whether or not the president is worried about the impeachment inquiry, and what’s next for the Trump family. Source
ICYMI: A look back at last Sunday’s 60 Minutes
From Butina to Brexit to the rodeo, take a look back at some memorable moments from last Sunday’s broadcast of 60 Minutes. Source
U.S. begins formal withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord
The Trump administration has official begun the process of withdrawing from the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a formal notice to the U.N. on Monday. The U.S. withdrawal doesn’t become complete until the day after the 2020 election. Source
Biden inches closer to nomination with Oregon primary win
CBS News estimates Biden will pick up at least 42 more delegates. Source
Nature: Salmon
“Sunday Morning” takes us to the North Fork of the Clearwater River in north-central Idaho, where Kokanee Salmon are running. Videographer: Hank Heusinkveld. Source
“Joy of Cooking” and its recipe for success
Irma Rombauer wrote and published the first “Joy of Cooking” in 1931. Updating “Joy” has been a family tradition, passed down through the generations. Serena Altschul talks with Irma’s great-grandson, John Becker, who is co-author, along with wife Megan Scott, of the latest edition of one of the most successful cookbooks ever published. Source
Heaven sent
During her 35 years as a nurse, Lori Wood has been a hero many times over. At the time Jonathan Pinkard, a 27-year-old autistic man, met Wood, doctors in Newnan, Ga., told him he had heart failure and needed a heart transplant. Being homeless, there was no way he could get on a transplant list – until Wood took matters in hand. Steve Hartman reports. Source