The New York Yankees made history by being the first major league organization to hire a female full-time hitting coach. Rachel Balkovec broke barriers and faced obstacles such as gender discrimination to become a trailblazer and inspiration to young athletes everywhere. “CBS This Morning” co-host Dana Jacobson sits down with Balkovec to talk about her long journey. Source

A young girl who lost her father found an unlikely friend to escort her to her Arkansas town’s daddy-daughter dance – Officer Nick Harvey, who usually spends his days patrolling the halls of Central Elementary. Harvey’s boss had told him about a volunteer opportunity to escort children in need to the event, and he showed up in a police cruiser to meet 8-year-old Avey Cox. Jamie Yuccas spoke with the pair and shares details of their heartwarming story. Source

Devon Gilfillian was 14 when he began playing guitar and his father, a popular wedding singer, taught him how to sing. His later influences include Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix. After releasing his debut album, “Black Hole Rainbow,” Gilfillian is making his national television debut on “CBS This Morning: Saturday.” He performs “Unchained” for Saturday Sessions. Source

Classically trained musician, reporter, novelist and teacher James McBride is a modern day renaissance man. McBride’s work has taken on some of the most profound issues in American culture, often with a cutting sense of humor. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Jeff Glor sits down with McBride after he released his first book since winning the National Book Award seven years ago, titled “Deacon King Kong.” Source

Lori Vallow spoke barely above a whisper when she appeared before a packed Idaho courtroom for the first time since the disappearance of her two children, 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. The judge reduced Vallow’s bail to $1 million as Rexburg, Idaho residents stood outside with signs demanding to know where the missing kids are. Jonathan Vigliotti shares details on Vallow’s first day in court. Source

Vallow has been charged with felony child abandonment. Source

As coronavirus cases multiply across the globe causing severe disruptions to day-to-day life, the tourism industry has been among the hardest-hit. Travelers are on high alert as cruise lines, hotels and airlines see demand plummet. Jesse Ashlock, U.S. editor of Conde Nast Traveler, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with tips and precautions travelers can take. Source

The number of confirmed cases worldwide continues to climb. Source

Japan is facing a new epidemic due to its aging population. The number of car accidents caused by elderly drivers is skyrocketing in the country, A grim new genre of dashboard camera videos features seniors driving poorly, reflecting Japan’s 6% rise in fatal collisions caused by them over the last decade. Lucy Craft reports on how the country is addressing the issue. Source

The Democratic primary race has gotten heated over the past week as the field of candidates has been narrowed down to just three, including frontrunners Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Sanders attacked Biden at a Detroit rally, criticizing the former vice president over “disastrous trade deals” and accused him of trying to cut social security. Biden told the Vermont senator to “get real” on Twitter. Nikole Killion reports on where the campaigns stand ahead of the next round of primaries. Source