Grammy-nominated singer David Gray made his mark on the music scene two decades ago with “White Ladder,” a self-released album that slowly climbed to the top of the charts. He’s marking the milestone with a 20th anniversary tour and a special deluxe rerelease of the album. Gray performs “Mallory” on “Saturday Sessions.” Source
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Saturday Sessions: David Gray performs “The Sapling”
Grammy-nominated singer David Gray made his mark on the music scene two decades ago with “White Ladder,” a self-released album that slowly climbed to the top of the charts. He’s marking the milestone with a 20th anniversary tour and a special deluxe rerelease of the album. Gray performs “The Sapling” on “Saturday Sessions.” Source
Audible brings jobs, hope to Newark, NJ
Newark, New Jersey has seen its share of hard times. Most recently, like Flint, Michigan, it’s found itself battling a lead water crisis, but a lot is looking up in the “brick city.” Some of the success is thanks to innovative, public-private partnerships like the one formed between the city and the audiobook company, Audible. Michelle Miller reports. Source
How James Dean will be brought back to life for future film
One famous actor is about to take on a new role, even though he’s been dead for decades. Screen legend James Dean will star in an upcoming production with the help of CGI, an unusual casting that may be the start of a trend. Source
The Dish: The Barn at Blackberry Farm chef Cassidee Dabney
Chef Cassidee Dabney spent much of her childhood moving among the country’s national forests Source
Women declare war on high heels in Japan
There is an outcry on social media after a number of Japanese companies reportedly banned female employees from wearing eyeglasses to work. The controversy is similar to another, concerning female footwear in the workplace. Lucy Craft reports. Source
Ongoing impact for Kurds after U.S. withdraws from Syria
The United States has strongly condemned recent Syrian and Russian airstrikes that killed civilians in Northwest Syria. Syrian and Russian forces have moved into the north of the country, following the partial withdrawal there by the U.S. last month and the invasion by Turkey. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
What to expect from the impeachment hearings
The public hearings in the impeachment inquiry begin next week. “Washington Post” National Correspondent Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss what’s ahead. Source
Bloomberg doesn’t get warm welcome from other Dems
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is already revealing a willingness to break from the Democratic pack, as he takes a step to run for president. And would-be Democratic opponents believe Bloomberg should spend his billions some other way. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
President Trump “not concerned” about impeachment inquiry
President Trump says the only thing that matters is the summary of his call with Ukraine’s leader, which he insists was “perfect.” Now he’s considering releasing a transcript of their first call. Weijia Jiang reports. Source