Her upbringing in Welch, W. Va., was anything but conventional, but after moving to New York and establishing herself as a high-society columnist, Jeannette Walls confronted her past upon spotting her mother, a squatter, rooting through a dumpster for food. Her bestselling memoir, “The Glass Castle,” is now a film starring Brie Larson, Naomi Watts and Woody Harrelson. Martha Teichner talked with Walls about her unique life journey. Source
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Ernie Isley on sleeping with his guitar
In this web exclusive, Ernie Isley, of the legendary Isley Brothers, talks with Maurice DuBois about his specially-designed Fender Guitar, named Zeal, and his reported habit of sleeping with “her.” His wife, Tracy, chimes in on whether that’s OK with her. Source
The Isley Brothers on hiring Jimi Hendrix
In this web exclusive, Ernie and Ron Isley talk with Maurice DuBois about discovering a young guitarist named Jimi Hendrix. Source
Preview: The Isley Brothers
Generations have kept the Isley Brothers on top of the charts for six decades and counting. In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on “Sunday Morning” Maurice DuBois talks with Ron and Ernie Isley about some of their biggest hits, including “Shout” and “Between the Sheets. Source
Morning Rounds: Health disparities in childhood, diet’s role in battling MS
Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss a report this week from the Centers for Disease Control highlighting some of the health issues that face America’s children, the role diet may play in the fight against multiple sclerosis and how technology is improving the lives of children with cerebral palsy. Source
Trump supporters in Georgia “soul searching” after GOP health care bill fails
For many Republicans, the failed Senate bills to repeal and replace Obamacare represent a promise unfulfilled. Mark Strassmann spoke to three conservatives in Georgia about how they want the party to move forward. Source
Senate GOP’s last-ditch Obamacare replacement bill fails in dramatic overnight vote
While most Americans were sleeping, the 7-year Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare died on the floor of the Senate. GOP Sens. John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joined all 48 Democrats in opposing the so-called “skinny repeal” bill. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon to star in a news series
“Friends” star Jennifer Aniston is making her return to TV. Source
Director Kathryn Bigelow, actor Anthony Mackie talk race relations and new film “Detroit”
Fifty years ago, social unrest ignited the city of Detroit after police raided an unlicensed bar in a black neighborhood. The violence that followed was in response to police brutality and decades of racial inequality. The new movie “Detroit,” which opens in select cities Friday and nationwide on August 4, centers on the brutality that happened at the Algiers Motel during the riots. Director Kathryn Bigelow and actor Anthony Mackie join “CBS This Morning” to discuss race relations today and the real-life people who inspired characters in the film. Source
U.S. expands probe into Ford Explorers over carbon monoxide leaks
A major development resulting from an ongoing CBS News investigation could affect more than one million Ford Explorer owners. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the number of complaints and injuries related to possible carbon monoxide leaks is much higher than previously thought. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source