In our series “A More Perfect Union” we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. We meet two strangers who’ve come together to help the homeless. It began with a teenager’s passion to put a new spin on clothes from thrift stores. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

Instagram began as a digital photo app. Now, an estimated 800 million people use the social network every month, up from 500 million users in the summer of 2016. Chief Operating Officer Marne Levine is managing the expansion of the Facebook-owned company whose recent growth was largely driven by video. “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell spoke with Levine about the measures her business is taking to keep its platform safe for users. Source

An experimental gene therapy for a rare hereditary form of blindness is a step closer to reality. An FDA advisory panel voted unanimously Thursday to recommend approval of a groundbreaking treatment for people with a faulty gene that impairs vision. It would be the first gene therapy in the U.S. for an inherited disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the treatment works and why it could be a new frontier in treating genetic disorders. Source

An estimated 800 million people use Instagram every month. As the digital photo app celebrates its 7th anniversary, “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell speaks with Chief Operating Officer Marne Levine about the culture in Silicon Valley and why it’s so important for women to be a part of the tech community. Source

The growing Harvey Weinstein scandal is forcing Hollywood to take a hard look at itself. One of the industry’s major unions, the Writers Guild Of America East, said in a statement: “Sexual harassment and assault have long been hallmarks of the entertainment industry.” Many alleged victims are hopeful their stories will prompt dramatic change. Bianna Golodryga reports. Source

On Thursday, an FDA advisory panel recommended approval of a therapy that could improve the vision of people who have a rare genetic disorder called Leber’s congenital amaurosis (LCA). CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula weighs in. Source

Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson said Harvey Weinstein never assaulted her, but believes harassment of women in the industry is an epidemic. Meanwhile, movie star Kate Beckinsale went public with her own accusations against Weinstein. Jericka Duncan reports on latest on the allegations against the movie mogul. Source

In the first installment of our new medical series, Grand Rounds, we look at breast cancer — a disease that will affect one in eight women in their lifetime. Cancer expert and head of University of Southern California’s Westside Cancer Center Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest technology, treatments and research on the disease. Source

A special type of milk first developed in Australia is quickly catching on in the U.S. The makers of a2 Milk claim it’s easier on the stomach than regular milk. It contains only A2 protein while regular milk has both A1 and A2 proteins. People who find regular milk hard to digest say this is good news. Don Dahler reports. Source

A former member of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s inner circle is speaking out after nearly 30 women have come forward to say they were abused or harassed by Weinstein. He was one of Weinstein’s personal assistants in the 2000s. Bianna Golodryga reports. Source