The Commonheart is one of Pittsburgh’s favorite bands. Lead singer Clinton Clegg, who grew up loving Al Green, B.B. King and other soul artists, joined with drummer Shawn McGregor to create their own soul-rock sound, adding members along the way. This summer they released “Pressure,” their second studio album. Making their national TV debut on “Saturday Sessions,” the group performs “Wait.” Source
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Fifth person dead after Halloween party shooting at Airbnb rental
Police are trying to piece together what happened Source
Flea on his memoir, “Acid For the Children”
In his autobiography, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player writes not of rock star glory, but of a vulnerable childhood when he discovered the magic of music. Anthony Mason reports. Source
Boston program transforms gang members into college students
In Boston city and community leaders are engaged in a bold experiment: To use higher education to transform the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods. The program “Boston Uncornered” recruits gang members to drop their guns and enroll in college by paying them to do so. Supporters say it costs less than the ongoing cycle of enforcement, incarceration and recidivism, and is also an investment in the community. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Commonheart performs “Do Right”
The Commonheart is one of Pittsburgh’s favorite bands. Lead singer Clinton Clegg, who grew up loving Al Green, B.B. King and other soul artists, joined with drummer Shawn McGregor to create their own soul-rock sound, adding members along the way. This summer they released “Pressure,” their second studio album. Making their national TV debut on “Saturday Sessions,” the group performs “Do Right.” Source
Flea on writing his memoir, the alchemy of music, and “turning pain into something beautiful”
In his autobiography, “Acid For the Children,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player writes not of rock star glory, but of a vulnerable childhood when he discovered the magic of music Source
Homeowners burned by rising fire insurance premiums
For homeowners confronted with increased fire threats and evacuations, there is another danger: the inability to get fire insurance. Most of the homes destroyed in California’s recent wildfires were covered by insurance, but now the owners of the homes left standing are facing huge spikes in premiums. Carter Evans reports. Source
Democrats speak to Iowa voters
Democrats looking to succeed President Trump are focusing on Iowa this weekend. With three months to go before state’s caucuses, a new poll finds Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren in first place among Democratic voters there. Ed O’Keefe reports from Des Moines. Source
Flea on Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmate Anthony Kiedis
In this web exclusive, the musician Flea (who has just written a new memoir about his days before rock stardom, titled “Acid for the Children”) talked with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about his friendship with fellow Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmate Anthony Kiedis. Source
Trump lashes out over impeachment inquiry
At a rally Friday President Donald Trump attacked Democrats, the news media, and the so-called “Deep State” over Congress’ impeachment inquiry, after further testimony from administration officials about the president seeking dirt from Ukraine about his political opponents in exchange for military aid. Source