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Saturday Sessions: Devon Gilfillian performs “Unchained”

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

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Musician and writer James McBride pens poignant new novel

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

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Lori Vallow makes first Idaho court appearance in missing kids case

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

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Traveling amid coronavirus: What you should know

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

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Japan faces epidemic of elderly driver accidents

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

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Sanders attacks Biden over “disastrous trade deals” at Detriot rally

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

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Trump says he will not stop campaign rallies over coronavirus

The Trump administration is working to meet the surging demand for coronavirus test kits as the number of confirmed cases spreads across 29 states. While CDC and U.S. health officials work to inform the public and urge caution, President Trump touted the $8.3 billion Congress recently allocated to combat the virus. Mr. Trump said he has no plans to stop campaign rallies despite warnings about gathering in crowded areas, particularly for the elderly. Weijia Jiang shares further details on the White House response. Source

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Eye Opener: Trump urges calm amid coronavirus panic

Coronavirus cases spread to 29 U.S. states as President Trump urges “calm.” Also, Mr. Trump replaced acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney with loyalist GOP Rep. Mark Meadows. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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