Hugh Hefner died of natural causes Wednesday night at the Playboy Mansion. He may be laid to rest beside Marilyn Monroe. Dean Reynolds looks back at his life and legacy. Source
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus discloses breast cancer diagnosis
The actress learned her diagnosis soon after winning another Emmy Award for her role in “Veep.” She revealed it Thursday on Twitter and included a call for universal health care. Source
Puerto Rico facing “unparalleled” health crisis, doctor says
Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico’s hospitals in critical condition. Fifty-nine of the island’s 69 hospitals are open in some capacity. But some are worried they won’t have enough fuel or supplies to keep going. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from San Juan where he spoke with patients and doctors. Source
“SEAL Team” partners with former special forces for guidance
The new CBS drama, “SEAL Team,” premiered Wednesday night. The military series follows the personal and professional lives of a group of Navy SEALs as they train for, plan and carry out risky operations around the globe. Carter Evans went behind the scenes to see how some former members of the military’s Special Operations Forces helped guide the cast and crew. Source
Remembering the “complicated legacy” of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy
By the 1970s, Playboy magazine had more than seven million readers, and its founder, Hugh Hefner, was a household name. He built an empire on the simple idea that sex is important to people. Matthew Belloni, editorial director of the Hollywood Reporter, joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss the magazine and its history of progressive politics. Source
The hunt for illegal opioids at JFK airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport processes more than a million inbound packages every day. As fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids pour into the U.S., it has also become the front lines in the opioid crisis. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
Analyzing President Trump’s tax plan
President Trump announced details of his tax plan Wednesday, calling for the corporate tax rate to be cut from 35% to 20% and for the number of individual tax brackets to be reduced from seven to three. Ken Kies from the Federal Policy Group joins CBSN to discuss the potential impact. Source
What Trump’s tax plan could mean for workers and businesses
President Trump is moving on to tax reform after the latest health care repeal effort failed. He’s calling for the corporate tax rate to be cut to 20% and for the number of individual tax brackets to be reduced from seven to three, among other items. David Nelson from Belpointe Asset Management breaks down what it all means for American workers and businesses. Source
President Trump announces plans for tax reform
President Trump spoke to a crowd in Indianapolis on tax reform. He called for reducing corporate tax rates and said the biggest winners would be middle-class Americans. Watch his full remarks here. Source
What’s next for GOP efforts to repeal Obamacare?
Senate Republicans decided not to hold a vote on their latest health care plan after it became clear the bill wouldn’t pass. President Trump, however, maintains that the plan will eventually succeed. Politico’s Jennifer Haberkorn explains what’s next for the GOP’s efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Source