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Judd Hirsch on “Superior Donuts,” Mary Tyler Moore’s legacy

Veteran actor Judd Hirsch is perhaps best known for his role as a New York taxi driver in the hit ’70s sitcom, “Taxi.” He returns to TV for the new CBS comedy series “Superior Donuts,” playing a grumpy Chicago donut shop owner who’s unwilling to be dragged into the 21st Century. Hirsch joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the recent death of iconic actress Mary Tyler Moore and his new show. Source

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Dick Van Dyke on Mary Tyler Moore’s legacy

“The Dick Van Dyke Show” was a hit sitcom on CBS from 1961 to 1966. Mary Tyler Moore’s performance as Laura Petrie won her two Emmys. Comedian Dick Van Dyke, Moore’s longtime friend and co-star, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss their chemistry on TV and her legacy. Source

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Preview: Mylan CEO speaks out on EpiPen controversy

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch is opening up about the firestorm created by the nearly-500 percent increase in the price of EpiPens. She was called to testify before Congress last year about the $600 price tag for the life-saving allergy medicine. In an interview with Norah O’Donnell, Bresch told us bigger change is needed to fix what she calls a broken healthcare system. Watch the full interview Friday on “CBS This Morning.” Source

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Trump’s Mexico border wall faces serious hurdles

President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the Homeland Security department to allocate funds for a wall along the Mexican border. He also wants the department to complete a comprehensive security study within 180 days. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Texas-Mexico border, taking a look at the resources needed for this massive construction project. Source

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How a history of anti-Asian bias resonates in the U.S. today

Over the past year, negative rhetoric surrounding the coronavirus has led to a surge in anti-Asian violence. But, anti-Asian bias has existed in the U.S. since the 19th century. Some experts say if we don’t put an end to the hate, history will repeat itself. Michael Luo, editor for the NewYorker.com, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with his perspective. Source

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The challenge of implementing enhanced interrogation tactics

Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the challenges of President Trump trying to bring back enhanced interrogation tactics and whether his plan to build a Mexico border wall will be effective. Source

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President Trump says he was told torture “works”

President Trump said he would not be opposed to bringing back torture as a means to combat terrorism. Former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker joins Elaine Quijano on ‘Red and Blue’ to explain “enhanced interrogation” techniques. Source

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Remembering Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore became a television icon for her starring role as TV news producer Mary Richards. She died Wednesday at age 80. Ben Tracy reports. Source

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Latest Oscar nominations show power of “Black List”

This year’s Oscar-nominated movies once again highlight the power of the so-called “Black List.” The annual catalog features scripts that Hollywood insiders love, but for various reasons do not get made. Alex Wagner, who writes about the Black List in the March issue of the Atlantic, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest Oscar-nominated films that were from the Black List. Source

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Ava DuVernay and Oprah talk “13th” documentary

“Selma” director Ava DuVernay picked up a new Oscar nomination for her documentary “13th,” which premiered worldwide on Netflix in October. The movie investigates mass incarceration and racial inequality in the U.S. DuVernay spoke with Oprah Winfrey about the reaction to the documentary for an upcoming Netflix special. Source

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