An eclectic gathering sponsored by the Vatican is tackling big questions on health, faith and humanity, all the more important amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source
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Paul Newman’s record-breaking watch
Serena Altschul has the tale of a Rolex wristwatch once owned by Paul Newman, and recently auctioned in New York City for a record amount. Source
Ta-Nehisi Coates on the writing process
In this web exclusive, author Ta-Nehisi Coates (“We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy”) talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about his calling, how the music of Marvin Gaye influences the language of his writing, and how he chooses the words to characterize President Donald Trump’s rise to power. Source
Art Garfunkel on his voice
In this web extra, singer Art Garfunkel talks with correspondent Rita Braver about how he lost his Queens accent, and about the high standards to which he sets himself when performing. Source
Art Garfunkel on his teaming with Paul Simon
In this web extra, singer Art Garfunkel reads a passage from his new memoir, “What Is It All but Luminous,” in which he frames his historic partnership with singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Source
Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks on April unemployment numbers
The U.S. gained 266,000 new jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million economists expected. Source
The Dish: Chef Floyd Cardoz
Chef Floyd Cardoz is known worldwide for his inventive take on Indian cuisine. After attending hotel management schools in India and Europe he headed to New York and made his name with the highly-acclaimed modern Indian restaurant, Tabla. His newest venues span the globe including Pao Walla in New York and The Bombay Canteen in Mumbai. Cardoz joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his culinary journey. Source
High art: Aerial photography sees a surge in amateurs
Aerial photography used to be reserved only for the professionals but as smartphones have changed the way people take pictures, so have new travel opportunities. Flights and views that were once almost impossible to get are becoming routine — making for a spectacular surge of aerial photography nationwide. Jeff Glor reports. Source
Author of “It’s All Relative” on building a worldwide family tree
Learning where we come from has never been more popular with shows like “Finding Your Roots,” ancestry websites and companies that analyze your DNA. Author A.J. Jacobs embarked on his own journey of discovery and chronicles it all in his fascinating and funny new book, “It’s All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree.” Jacobs joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his many experiences along the way. Source
Wildlife camera catches new mountain lion in Hollywood hills
The lure of the hustle and bustle and neon lights is the stuff of legends when it comes to Hollywood. Now, it’s attracting a rather surprising breed to the hills of Los Angeles. Carter Evans reports. Source