The National Parks Service is offering free admission across the nation on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more details. Source
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Dozens dead in Kyrgyzstan from cargo plane crash
Dozens are dead after a Turkish cargo plane crashed near Kyrgyzstan’s capital. CBSN’s Josh Elliott has more. Source
7 inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. quotes to live by
On this MLK Day, celebrate the wisdom and legacy of America’s most well-known civil rights activist with 7 of his most inspiring quotes. Source
Tituss Burgess on “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
Emmy-nominated actor Tituss Burgess got his start on Broadway, starring in hits including “Good Vibrations,” “Jersey Boys,” and “Guys and Dolls.” Now, his talents are on display in the series, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” Burgess joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his career. Source
Ringling Bros. ends circus as ticket sales plunge
The so-called “Greatest Show on Earth” is folding up its tent forever. After nearly a century and a half, the parent company of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey says it will go out of business in May. Executives blame high operating costs and declining attendance, especially following the end of the elephant acts. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Anthony Bourdain’s travel wisdom featured in new guide book
Anthony Boudain’s longtime assistant and collaborator Laurie Woolever finished the travel guide they started together before his death in 2018. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason talks to Woolever about how she incorporated the iconic chef and TV host’s unique voice and observations about the world into the new book, “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide.” Source
A new travel guide from the late Anthony Bourdain
“World Travel: An Irreverent Guide” incorporates the unique voice and “very emotionally-resonant memories” of the beloved late chef, author and TV host. Source
Fashion trends of America’s first ladies
All eyes may be on the new president when he takes the oath of office this week, but if the past is prologue, come the inaugural partying Friday night, all eyes will be on the new first lady, and on her gown. Rita Braver visits the First Ladies Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington. Source
Calendar: Week of January 16
Jane Pauley reports on some of the coming week’s most notable events, including the World Series-winning Chicago Cubs’ visit to the White House, and the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Source
Dr. Ashish Jha on India’s COVID-19 crisis, vaccine hesitancy and outdoor mask mandate
Dr. Ashish Jha joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new CBS poll that shows 22% of Americans say they will not get vaccinated. Plus, the COVID-19 crisis in India, and if the Biden administration is providing enough support. Source