Through eight grueling years of the Revolutionary War, and another eight as the first President of the United States, George Washington was sustained by a dream, of the day he would return to Mount Vernon, his beloved plantation high above the Potomac River, where at 65 years old he aspired to a peaceful retirement as a farmer. But that’s not quite how it turned out. His post-presidency was filled with controversy, intrigue, and personal torment. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Chip Reid visits Mount Vernon, and talks with Jonathan Horn, author of “Washington’s End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle.” Source

Eight-year-old Robbie Gay loves an underdog. An abused child who entered the foster care system before being adopted, he now goes to the Flagler County Humane Society in Palm Coast, Florida, determined to adopt as many dogs as his parents will allow. But not just any dogs. Steve Hartman reports. Source

“Mad Mike” Hughes died Saturday when his homemade rocket crashed near Barstow, California. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Nikki Battiste. Source

Bernie Sanders speaks with Anderson Cooper about being the Democratic frontrunner for president; Then, still no justice for MH17 as reconstructed plane shows shrapnel damage from warhead; And, a profile of Matthew Whitaker, the blind musical prodigy Source

Sanders up against Biden in South Carolina primary; Brave preschooler and her classmates show the power of friendship Source

Barbara “B.” Smith died Saturday at the age of 70 after battling early onset Alzheimer’s disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2013. The former model wrote three cookbooks, founded three successful restaurants and launched a nationally syndicated TV show and a magazine. CBSN NY’s Hazel Sanchez reports. Source

Bernie Sanders is coming off with a big win in Nevada. Now, the Vermont senator is closing the gap with former Vice President Joe Biden in South Carolina. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto reports. Source

After Bernie Sanders’ victory in Nevada, a new CBS Battleground Tracker poll shows the Vermont senator gaining ground on Joe Biden in South Carolina. The former vice president holds the top spot with 38%, but Sanders isn’t far behind. Nikole Killion reports. Source

The icon’s words evoked multiple thunderous rounds of applause from the audience of famous faces. Source