Correspondent David Begnaud joins Lin-Manuel Miranda on a trip to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The creator and star of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” has been leading relief efforts (including creating a charity song and video, “Almost Like Praying”) for the island, which is still suffering nearly two months after Hurricane Maria decimated critical infrastructure, water and power supplies. Source
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and fan sing “In the Heights”
While visiting the hurricane-stricken island of Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda met a fan at Jose Andres’ relief kitchen in Isla Verde, a neighborhood of San Juan, who joined him in singing a selection from Miranda’s musical, “In the Heights.” Source
David Edelstein on Louis C.K.’s “I Love You, Daddy”
In this web exclusive, “Sunday Morning” film critic David Edelstein ponders the feature film directorial debut of Louis C.K., “I Love You, Daddy,” the release of which was canceled after The New York Times published reports of the comedian’s sexual misconduct. Source
Lin-Manuel Miranda on “Almost Like Praying”
In this web exclusive, “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda talks with correspondent David Begnaud about writing and recording the song “Almost Like Praying” during the “terrible silence” after Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria. He also sings the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order. Source
Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on “vaccine passport”
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines. Source
Chuck Norris’ wife sickened by a drug during MRI scan
Hollywood tough guy Chuck Norris says his wife was severely sickened by a drug during a routine MRI scan. The companies that make the drugs say they are safe. Anna Werner has more. Source
From the archive: School of Circus Arts
In this report originally broadcast on “CBS This Morning” on November 26, 1996, correspondent Hattie Kauffman tests her mettle with acrobatics and the flying trapeze, at San Francisco’s School of Circus Arts, where everything is literally up in the air. Source
Morning Rounds: How the future of medicine lies in cells
Dr. Max Gomez joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” for a look at the future of medicine, which includes new therapies that make use of our own living cells. These cutting-edge medical topics and more are the focus of the new book “Cells Are The New Cure,” co-authored by Gomez. Source
Louis C.K. releases statement and admits to sexual misconduct
Louis C.K. admitted that he engaged in sexual misconduct with at least five women. He also lost another job as the FX Network dropped him. His new movie won’t be released. Carter Evans has more. Source
Atlanta mayor explains decision not to run for reelection
The move is a major surprise and comes even as her national profile is on the rise. Source