After Oprah Winfrey’s inspiring speech at Sunday’s Golden Globes, speculation grew on whether the media mogul would run for presidency. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, a close friend of Winfrey’s, shares her thoughts. Source
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Flu season could get worse, experts warn
This winter’s flu season might get worse because of an imperfect vaccine and steady cold weather, flu experts and public health officials said this week. Source
Tough flu season could get worse
Flu season is off to a nasty start across the country, resulting in a spike in hospital visits. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it’s been hard to get under control. Source
“Time’s Up” movement takes center stage at Golden Globes
Prominent actresses used the Golden Globes to highlight the “Time’s Up” movement, created in response to a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations against prominent men. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Oprah for president? Golden Globes speech stirs speculation of 2020 run
A rousing speech by Oprah at the Golden Globes is making fans wonder if the media mogul might run for president in 2020. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
How color, sound and smell can change the taste of food
How food tastes is not just determined by its ingredients. At a research kitchen in London, a psychology professor and a top chef are trying to see how big of a role perception plays. Mark Phillips did some taste testing to see how sound and smell can actually change the flavor. Source
Time’s Up: NYT reporters on the Golden Globes’ push to the future
Sexual misconduct was a theme of Sunday night’s Golden Globes. Celebrities dressed in all black flooded the red carpet in protest. The reporting of New York Times’ Jodi Kantor and Melena Ryzik, among others, helped exposed alleged sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood. Kantor and Ryzik join “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the award ceremony sent powerful messages. Source
Cataract surgery in older women may reduce risk of death, study shows
New study reveals a longer life might be an unexpected benefit of cataract surgery, the most frequently performed operation in the U.S. A large study of women links the eye procedure to a 60 percent lower risk of dying from all causes. Dr. Christopher Starr, an ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings. Source
Are toxic chemicals at Air Force bases leading to cancer?
People living near some Air Force bases are expressing concerns after the EPA detected toxic chemicals, PFCs, that may have seeped into local drinking water. They have also been a main component of firefighting foam used at military bases and airports — and are associated with health problems like cancer and low birth weight. Barry Petersen reports. Source
Michael Wolff on his access to the president for “Fire and Fury”
Michael Wolff, author of “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his tell-all book that’s putting the Trump administration on defense, his sources and his access to the president. Source