White House chief of staff Ron Klain says the U.S. has not reached an agreement to secure the release of four American hostages from Iran. Source
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COVID cases reach new peaks amid surges in India and South America
Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the global impacts of COVID-19. Source
On her third heart
At age 24 Amy Silverstein developed a life-threatening condition and received a heart transplant. She survived with that heart, and wrote an acclaimed book, “Sick Girl,” but 25 years later it, too, began to fail. She is now on her third heart, and has written a moving new book, “My Glory Was I Had Such Friends,” about how her family and friends’ support kept her alive. Lee Cowan reports. Source
Barack Obama’s debt to Dick Gregory
In this web extra, Christian Gregory, son of Dick Gregory, explains to Erin Moriarty how the comedian and activist, who ran for president in 1968, helped set a precedent for the first black man to actually become president of the United States. Source
When Dick Gregory’s face appeared on the dollar bill
In this web extra, Dick Gregory recalls to Erin Moriarty the time in 1968 when the comedian and activist – then running for president – passed out dollar bills that featured his face. He had a curious argument that kept the feds at bay. Source
Caitlyn Jenner opposes transgender girls playing women’s sports
“We have to protect girls’ sports in our schools,” Jenner said in an interview with TMZ. Source
Acclaimed songwriter Jason Isbell on what makes a great song
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit have just released their latest album, “The Nashville Sound,” which critics are calling “one of the best of the year.” Fronted by 38-year-old Isbell, this album marks a significant change in the way he’s writing songs. Anthony Mason reports. Source
Co-stars of new movie “Band Aid” on having an all-female crew
The much-talked about romantic comedy “Band Aid” features CBS’ “Life in Pieces” star Zoe Lister-Jones and actor Adam Pally, as a couple who can’t stop fighting. In a last ditch effort to save their marriage, they turn disputes into songs. Writer, director and producer, Lister-Jones and co-star Pally join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what inspired the movie and why Lister-Jones chose to make it with an all-female crew. Source
Johnny Depp assassination joke latest in trend of violent rhetoric
“Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp apologized Friday for his joke about assassinating President Trump. Depp made the remark at an arts festival in Britain. His comments are part of a wave of violent imagery that is rolling through U.S. politics. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Doctor in rural Tennessee worries about health care bill’s effects
One in five Tennesseans rely on Medicaid, including half of Tennessee children living in small towns and rural areas. One estimate says 37 more Tennessee hospitals risk major cuts or closure under the Senate health care bill. Mark Strassmann reports. Source