He’s only 12 years old, but Alex Hibbert, who had never acted in a film before, became the emotional lynchpin for the new movie “Moonlight,” which is now up for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. In this web extra, Hibbert talked with Nancy Giles about his audition process and what it was like to play his character. Source
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Naomie Harris: Why she resisted playing a crack addict
In this web exclusive, the actress, an Academy Award-nominee for her performance in “Moonlight,” talks to Nancy Giles about how her own mother, a driven single mother, has inspired her, and why she was hesitant to take on the role of a crack-addicted single mom. Source
Mahershala Ali on the vibe of “Moonlight”
In this web exclusive, actor Mahershala Ali, an Oscar-nominee for “Moonlight,” talks with Nancy Giles about working with his young co-star Alex Hibbert. Source
Jane Pauley pays tribute to Mary Tyler Moore, Tom Brokaw
This week journalists nationwide are paying homage to a pair of influential people who made an impact in the field of TV news. Jane Pauley reflects on what effect Mary Tyler Moore had on her career, and she celebrates a milestone attained by her former “Today” colleague Tom Brokaw. Source
Mary Tyler Moore and women in journalism
Mary Tyler Moore was an accomplished actress, but it was one iconic role that cemented her legacy in entertainment – and in the world of journalism. Rita Braver talks about her early years in TV news and how they compared to Mary Richards, the character Moore played on her classic sitcom, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Source
Almanac: Seeing eye dogs
The Seeing Eye, a pioneering organization that trains guide dogs for the blind, was founded on January 29, 1929. Jane Pauley reports on its legacy. Source
A look at what’s driving the revival of George Orwell’s “1984”
More than six decades after it was published, George Orwell’s dystopian novel, “1984,” is seeing a surge in sales. Alex Wagner looks at the new success for the book about government manipulating truth. Source
Morning Rounds: Cervical cancer awareness and smartphone baby monitors
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss guidelines to protect against cervical cancer, and questions about the effectiveness of smartphone baby monitors. Source
Judge says Roundup weed killer can be labeled with cancer warning
Roundup, the popular weed killer used by farmers and backyard gardeners, can be labeled with a cancer warning in California, a judge ruled Friday. Manufacturer Monsanto was fighting the label. Omar Villafranca has more. Source
Super Bowl preview: What to expect for the big game
The Super Bowl on February 5th is fast approaching. The Patriots will be taking on the Atlanta Falcons. National columnist for CBS Sports Bill Reiter joins CBSN with more on what to expect. Source