Moving out of your house to live in a van is becoming a new trend among those seeking a more freewheeling lifestyle. “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil decided to try it out in California’s high desert. In this preview of his report for “CBS Sunday Morning,” Dokoupil introduces us to Bob Wells, a former grocery store clerk who’s become a guru of life on the road. Source
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Cops go undercover to expose criminal drug ring within their own department
A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS’s “Whistleblower” series, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the investigation unfolded. Source
House passes bill that will help Americans save more for retirement
A new bill just passed by the House could mean big changes for the U.S. retirement system and your wallet. The legislation would allow more small businesses to offer retirement plans, help people contribute to their retirement while paying off student loans and let parents use retirement money to help with child care. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” with more. Source
Bryan Cranston says “Network” is a warning about “ideological camps”
Bryan Cranston had to re-create a famous movie character for the Broadway version of “Network.” After news anchor Howard Beale has an on-air breakdown, his bosses exploit him to get better TV ratings. Cranston joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the role that’s earned him a Tony Award nomination, the message of “Network” and the state of TV news today. Source
Bipartisan bill to help employers ease student loan debt held up by politics
A new tax incentive for businesses and workers could bring relief for many of the more than 44 million Americans saddled with student debt. Collectively, they owe more than $1.5 trillion, a staggering amount. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Violence, mistrust hamper efforts to combat Ebola in war zone
Only 50% of those infected with the disease are seeking medical help, raising the risk of the outbreak spreading regionally, and even globally. Source
Brexit turmoil forces U.K. leader to set resignation date
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she will resign on June 7 after a mutiny from her own party over her handling of Brexit, Britain’s divorce from the European Union. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab reports from London. Source
U.K. PM Theresa May says she will resign amid Brexit mutiny
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she will resign on June 7 after a mutiny from her own party over her handling of Brexit, Britain’s divorce from the European Union. May made the announcement outside her 10 Downing Street office in London. Source
Suit seeks $100 million for family of woman Border Patrol killed
Claudia Gómez González was in group of migrants confronted by agent last year; ACLU says Guatemalan woman “posed no threat to anyone” Source
Emotional U.K. PM May says she’ll resign amid Brexit backlash
May has infuriated hardline supporters of Britain’s break from the European Union in her Conservative Party, and they are essentially forcing her out Source