The director of Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” re-boot announced this week the movie will feature a gay character. Because of that, owners of an Alabama drive-in say they won’t show the movie. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
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JCC bomb threat suspect motivated by revenge against ex-girlfriend?
A former reporter allegedly trying to harass his ex-girlfriend has been tied to eight of the recent bomb threats targeting Jewish community centers. Authorities say Juan Thompson began making the bomb threats in January. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Philip Bump on controversy surrounding AG Sessions
Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the controversy surrounding Attorney General Jeff Sessions and how it impacts Congress’ agenda. Source
Questions on growing list of Trump advisers who met with Russian envoy
The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny over meetings with Russians by its past and present associates. Meanwhile, President Trump is calling for an investigation into a leading Democrat’s own meetings with Russian officials. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Emotional accounts from immigrant families
President Trump’s new immigration policy is causing stress and heartache for some families. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Breaking down latest headlines from Washington
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is facing controversy related to his possible ties to Russia while the GOP is searching for answers about Obamacare. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to break down the latest news. Source
George W. Bush & Michelle Obama: An unlikely friendship
Former President George W. Bush revealed to People that he is friends with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Elaine Quijano talks the unlikely friendship on “Red & Blue.” Source
Tom Hanks shows his thanks to White House press corps
Actor Tom Hanks showed his appreciation to the White House Press corps by sending them an espresso machine and a nice note. CBSN’s Errol Barnett has more. Source
Snapchat CEO’s billion-dollar day, other MoneyWatch headlines
Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel betting on big payout from Snap IPO; Yahoo chief loses bonus over customer data breaches; and Michael Jackson’s Neverland ranch on market for $67M. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Source
With U.S. backing, Estonia tells Russia “we are ready to fight”
Many in the tiny nation on Russia’s western border see Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as a warning, and they aren’t prepared to take any similar action against their country lying down. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, Estonians are arming-up, and the U.S. military has their backs. Source