Only on “CBS This Morning,” we’re hearing for the first time from a Utah boy who was subjected to a homophobic rant by his substitute teacher. The teacher, who was later fired, berated the fifth grader for being adopted by two men. Louis and Josh van Amstel officially adopted 11-year-old Daniel Thursday. Tony Dokoupil spoke with the new family to discuss what happened in class last month. Source
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Chicago baby kidnapped in 1964 reportedly found
A baby mysteriously kidnapped in 1964 may have finally been found more than half-a-century later. Chester and Dora Fronczak’s son, Paul, was taken from a Chicago hospital when he was just days old. Shortly after investigators thought they had found him, but decades later, they realized they had the wrong person. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Jennifer Lopez on Super Bowl halftime show: “Like winning the Oscar”
On “CBS Sunday Morning,” she also shares details about her upcoming performance Source
Violent explosion in Philadelphia levels row houses
Recovery efforts begin for victims of a massive fire and explosion at a home in Philadelphia. At least two people are presumed dead following Thursday’s blast. One witness described it sounding like a bomb went off. Don Dahler reports. Source
Boeing Starliner launches, paving way for astronauts
If the unpiloted test flight goes well, Boeing hopes to launch a crew to the space station in 2020. Source
Trump legislative director says president is “baffled” by Pelosi
On “The Takeout” podcast this week, Major Garrett speaks with White House legislative director Eric Ueland about the impeachment of President Trump. Source
Bill would approve U.S. citizenship pathway for Liberians
The creation of the legalization program would be an unlikely victory for immigrant advocates under the Trump administration, which has overseen a crackdown on both legal and unauthorized immigration. Source
“Walking Dead” stuntman’s family awarded $8.6 million over his death
John Bernecker fell 25 feet during a staged fight but missed a landing pad during the filming of an episode in Georgia in 2017. Source
Virginia biochemist is the new Miss America
Camille Schrier won the crown in the revamped competition’s 99th year. “Candidates” aren’t judged in swimsuits or evening gowns anymore. Source
Miss America: Virginia biochemist Camille Schrier took crown of revamped competition
Camille Schrier won the crown in the revamped competition’s 99th year. “Candidates” aren’t judged in swimsuits or evening gowns anymore. Source