Tony Dokoupil profiles the actress, whose new film as writer-director, “Lady Bird,” is one of the most critically-acclaimed of the year. Source
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Marijuana: Clearing the smoke
In 2012, when Colorado voters passed Amendment 64, legalizing pot for recreational use was called “The Great Experiment.” Five years later, recreational pot is now legal in eight states plus the District of Columbia, while 21 other states now allow sales of marijuana for medical use. But anti-marijuana advocates – including U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions – are pushing back against more permissive state laws. Barry Petersen looks at how that “Great Experiment” is working out. Source
Greta Gerwig on why she fell in love with Barnard College
In this web exclusive, writer-director Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”) describes to correspondent Tony Dokoupil how she found the school she wanted to attend, Barnard College in New York City. Source
Greta Gerwig on facing rejection, and realizing films
In this web exclusive, writer-director Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”) talks with correspondent Tony Dokoupil about the rejections she faced when she applied to school and universities, and how she maintains a sense of purpose in her filmmaking. Source
Kentucky Derby winner fails drug test, faces disqualification
Churchill Downs’ announcement comes after trainer Bob Baffert announced the failed drug test, which he vowed to fight “tooth and nail.” Source
100-year-old yoga instructor, ballroom dancer on life well lived
Tao Porchon-Lynch was born nearly 100 years ago in 1918 and she is still a world class yoga instructor and competitive ballroom dancer. She shared her secrets to a long and meaningful life with CBS News’ Roxana Saberi. Source
Emergency rooms overcrowded with flu patients
More than half of the country is seeing a spike in flu cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 26 states are seeing high activity. In all but four states, the flu is widespread. CBS News’ John Blackstone reports on the national outbreak. Source
From 1996: A landmark Vermeer exhibition
“Sunday Morning” visited the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., to view a rare showing of paintings by Johannes Vermeer – approximately two-thirds of the 17th century artist’s surviving works. Curator Arthur Wheelock explained his long fascination with Vermeer and the Dutch Master’s stylistic innovations. Host Charles Osgood reports. (Originally broadcast on January 10, 1996.) Source
Why Sunday’s Golden Globes will be different than past years
Hollywood is gearing up for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. The event, known as one of the industry’s biggest parties, is taking a more serious tone after explosive revelations about sexual harassment and assault rocked the entertainment world. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Book excerpt: “Brat: An ’80s Story” by Andrew McCarthy
In his new memoir the actor-director tries to make sense of his early fame as a member of the “Brat Pack.” Source