President Trump on Tuesday insisted that the U.S. government needs a “good shutdown” after a spending deal was reached by Congress earlier this week. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke to CBSN about how the White House is trying to change the narrative. Source
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Religious hate crimes are on the rise in the United States
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the rise in religious hate crimes in America. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss the issues raised by the committee. Source
Book excerpt: “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie”
Lisa Napoli’s history of National Public Radio tells the stories of four trailblazing journalists who brought unique perspectives to the microphone, as they fought sexism in politics and on the air. Source
71st Tony Awards nominees announced
Actor, playwright and CBS News contributor Jamie Wax joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the nominations and how musicals like “Dear Evan Hansen” are connecting with a younger generation. Source
Fashion takes center stage at star-studded 2017 Met Gala
Top designers and the biggest stars come together every year at the Met Gala to celebrate fashion, and raise money for NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Each year has an over-the-top theme, and even more over-the-top outfits. Designer Prabal Gurung takes us inside his process for creating a dress for the gala. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Preview: The Flaming Lips’ Space Bubble Concert
Correspondent Luke Burbank went behind the scenes of a pandemic-friendly concert recently held by the rock group The Flaming Lips, in which band members and audience alike were encased in giant plastic bubbles. Don’t miss the story on “CBS Sunday Morning” May 2! Source
Inside The Flaming Lips’ pandemic “Space Bubble Concert”
Preview: “CBS Sunday Morning” goes behind the scenes of the rock band’s COVID-friendly concert in which band members and audience alike are encased in giant plastic bubbles. Source
2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy was actually pregnant woman
Believing the mummy was a male priest, researchers were surprised to see the small hands and feet of a fetus on X-ray scans. Source
What it’s like living in the middle of India’s deadly COVID-19 wave
Oxygen and vaccine supplies remain scarce in India, as the death toll and number of new cases continue to rise amid the devastating second wave of COVID-19. Former CBSN producer Athyunnath Eleti joined “CBSN AM” to detail what it’s like living in India during the worsening crisis. Source
Gold medalist Aly Raisman on how to improve and maintain mental health
Olympic gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the importance of improving and maintaining mental and physical health ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month. Source