A high-profile trial is underway in South Africa where the country’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to a list of corruption charges. He was ousted in 2018 over allegations dating back 25 years. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg. Source
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“A Quiet Place Part II” star Millicent Simmonds on reprising role
Millicent Simmonds stars as Regan Abbott in John Krasinski’s highly anticipated “A Quiet Place Part II” in theaters Friday. Simmonds, who is deaf like her character, tells Adriana Diaz how her experience helped shape the film beyond her starring role as the heroine. Plus, she shares why it’s important for audiences to see deaf actors on screen and what it was like working with John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Source
Grand jury to consider possible charges against Trump
Manhattan’s district attorney has convened a special grand jury to weigh potential charges against former President Donald Trump, executives at the Trump Organization or the business itself. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins CBSN to explain the latest developments. Source
Thomas Rhett on new music, touring again and fatherhood
Thomas Rhett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what it’s like to be performing again, his growing family and how the pandemic inspired what he calls his most personal album yet. Source
Juilliard student says school “inadequately” handled fallout from slavery workshop
There are allegations the world-famous Juilliard art school has issues with race and diversity. One student alleges a teacher used a racial slur in class. Michelle Miller reports Source
Ryanair pilot forced to land in Belarus questions air traffic control over bomb threat
The Belarus government released the air traffic control transcript of the diverted Ryanair plane forced to land in Belarus. It shows the pilot questioning information about the bomb threat that diverted the plane and led to the arrest of a government dissident. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Rare “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse captured in photos
Photographers didn’t miss out on the chance to capture the most spectacular full moon of the year. Source
Royals Report: BBC apologizes over bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana
In this week’s Royals Report, an independent report found BBC journalist Martin Bashir used deception to secure a bombshell interview with Princess Diana in 1995. BBC royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joined “CBSN AM” to discuss why it was so controversial and reaction in the U.K. Source
Amazon to buy film studio MGM for $8.45 billion
Online retailer will gain trove of iconic films as it competes with Netflix, Disney and other streaming rivals. Source
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene facing criticism for comparing mask mandates, vaccines to the Holocaust
GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing backlash after comparing mask mandates and vaccines to the holocaust. Kris Van Cleave has the details. Source