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Nile Rodgers on inspiration, composing music

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »