For many, American whiskey means bourbon, a spirit made mostly from corn. But a growing number of connoisseurs are turning back the clock and reviving rye whiskey, a spicier drink that traces its roots to the earliest days of the United States. Jeff Glor visits with distillers who are part of this rise in rye spirits. Source
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The Dish: Chef Chris Shepherd
Chef Chris Shepherd of Houston, who is a James Beard Award-winner, was recently named by The Robb Report magazine as the Best Chef in the World. He visited “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his culinary inspirations. Source
China’s coldest city hosts International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival
One of China’s coldest cities is gearing up for its 36th annual International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival today. Millions of visitors are expected to visit a winter wonderland in Harbin City, where temperatures can drop to 31-below zero. Source
Betting big on video game gambling
In an effort to appeal to a whole new generation, some casinos in Las Vegas are giving video-game players the chance to test their abilities and win big cash prizes. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller paid a visit to the Global Gaming Expo, the largest such trade show in North America, to learn more about this “game change” in gambling. Source
Iran expert: U.S. airstrike was “stunningly stupid and counterproductive”
Journalist and Iran expert Barbara Slavin, director of the Atlantic Council’s “Future of Iran” initiative, joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the ramifications of President Trump’s decision to order an airstrike against Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, because of threatened attacks on Americans. Source
The day Bill Belichick shaped the destinies of New York and New England
Twenty years ago, football fans were stunned when New York Jets defensive coordinator Bill Belichick turned down a head coach offer, and was traded to the New England Patriots, where he went on to lead the Pats to a record six Super Bowl championships. Dana Jacobson looks back on the day that shaped the football destinies of two division rivals. Source
Washington reacts to Soleimani airstrike
As President Trump explained his decision to order an airstrike against an Iranian general, some Democratic lawmakers complained the White House should have consulted Congress about the far-reaching decision. Paula Reid reports on the reactions in Washington and on the presidential campaign trail. Source
The rise of rye whiskey, America’s historic spirit
For many, American whiskey means bourbon, a spirit distilled from corn. But a growing number of connoisseurs are turning back the clock to a spicier drink that traces its roots to the earliest days of our nation Source
Australian prime minister calls up reservists as fire threat escalates
“We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,” he said. Source
U.S. long watched Soleimani but feared the fallout of a strike
“Previous presidents have had the opportunity to take measures like what we saw last night but have held back,” said an assistant secretary of defense during the Obama administration Source