Writer, producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday. He joins a prestigious class of honorees this year including his writing partner, the late Bernard Edwards, Tom Petty, the late Marvin Gaye, and Elvis Costello. Rodgers joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what inspired his many hits and how David Bowie changed ... Read More »
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Gift cards used to lure patients for genetic test scam
About 10 new genetic tests enter the market every day, and with insurance reimbursements that can range in thousands of dollars, there is lots of incentive to find patients to sign up for them. But a CBS News investigation found one troubling approach being used to attract patients in Texas — all beginning with an online ad. Jim Axelrod reports. ... Read More »
Watchdog: FDA food recall procedures put consumers at risk
A government watchdog is warning the FDA its food recall process is not adequate, and sometimes dangerous. An inspector general is issuing the rare alert, saying the FDA’s lack of effective recall procedures left some consumers “at risk of illness or death.” Only on “CBS This Morning” Anna Werner spoke with the investigator working on the audit. Source Read More »
6/8: Deadly shooting at Tel Aviv market; Wrongfully accused man freed from prison
At least 4 people were killed in a popular Israeli market when two Palestinian men opened fire; An innocent teenager who was thrown into prison 8 years ago walked out of prison Wednesday. Source Read More »
U.S. military members used to pull off insurance fraud
Members of the military are being used to help pull off insurance fraud, where U.S. taxpayers are the victim. Jim Axelrod has more on an insurance scam CBS News is exposing. Source Read More »
Mom-to-be fights cancer during pregnancy
Diagnosed with cancer during her pregnancy, Michelle Jahnke fought to not only survive, but to try to save her unborn child. “You’re always stronger than who you think you are,” she said. Source Read More »
Multiple cities look to decrease sugary drink intake
A report says more than 40 percent of women and 35 percent of men are obese based on their body mass. In Baltimore the obesity problem has reached epidemic levels. City health commissioner Dr. Leana Wen supports a bill that would put warnings in stores and restaurants that sell sugar sweetened drinks. Vinita Nair has more. Source Read More »
Iraqi forces try to re-take Fallujah from ISIS with help from air strikes
Bombs and booby traps are slowing the progress as Iraqi forces work their way into Fallujah. Iraq is getting help on the ground from Iran and the U.S. is providing support from the air. Roughly 20 percent of coalition air strikes launch from the USS Harry S. Truman carrier. Seth Doane went on board. Source Read More »
Sanders not conceding anything
After Monday night’s estimate that Hillary Clinton had attained the minimum number of delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, Tuesday’s primaries are a little anti-climatic. Despite that, Bernie Sanders has said there is nothing to concede. Nancy Cordes has more. Source Read More »
Trump backs off attacks on Hispanic judge
Donald Trump softened his earlier position about a judge overseeing a fraud case against Trump University. Trump said Tuesday, “I do not feel that one’s heritage makes them incapable of being impartial.” Earlier this week Trump said the Indiana-born judge wasn’t being fair because of his heritage. Major Garrett has the latest. Source Read More »