What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — unless it ends up on the big screen. For decades, filmmakers have been drawn to Sin City, featuring it in everything from comedies to romances to thrillers. It will even be the home of next week’s Super Bowl game. CBS News’ Dana Jacobson reports on why the city has become such a film destination. Source
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Suspect in early-morning France attack may have mental health issues: Police
A man armed with a knife and a hammer wounded three people in an early-morning attack at the busy Gare de Lyon train station in Paris. Source
3 killed in Florida mobile home plane crash identified by police
The pilot of the plane and two women on the ground were killed on Thursday evening, police said. Source
The fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East
Pentagon officials say that since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October, Iran-backed militias have launched dozens of attacks at U.S. military sites in Iraq and Syria. There are also fears that the war could extend to a new front along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports from Israel. Source
Saturday Sessions: Billy Strings and Chris Thile perform “Wild Bill Jones”
Get ready for the Grammys with this special Grammy Award edition of Saturday Sessions! Billy Strings is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Chris Thile is a master mandolin player and composer. Both are nominated for separate Grammy Awards and have long admired each other. Here, they’ll play together for the first time. Here are Billy Strings and Chris Thile with “Wild Bill Jones.” Source
Explore a unique art school in the Dominican Republic
At Ani Art Academy in the Dominican Republic, students have an experience unlike any other. Many of the aspiring artists come from impoverished areas, so the non-profit changes lives in addition to teaching about art. CBS News’ Meg Oliver reports. Source
Israeli prime minister faces pressure to make deal for hostages
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure at home to make a deal to release the 130 remaining hostages believed to be held in Gaza. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports. Source
Saturday Sessions: Billy Strings and Chris Thile perform “I Am A Pilgrim”
Get ready for the Grammys with this special Grammy Award edition of Saturday Sessions! Billy Strings is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Chris Thile is a master mandolin player and composer. Both are nominated for separate Grammy Awards and have long admired each other. Here, they’ll play together for the first time. Here are Billy Strings and Chris Thile with “I Am A Pilgrim.” Source
Eye Opener: California braces for more rain and snow from second atmospheric river
California is preparing for more rain and snow as a second atmospheric river heads towards the state. Meanwhile, the nation is mourning acting icon Carl Weathers, who died in his sleep at 76. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Senate negotiators say they’ve reached border deal
Senate negotiators say that they have reached a deal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S.-Mexico border. The full text of the $110 billion proposal will be released this weekend and includes funding for Israel and Ukraine. However, the bill faces a tough road and comes as a truck convoy heads to the border to protest the Biden administration. CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest. Source