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
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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
Brain cancer survivor running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
Some people spend months training for one marathon, but one woman is planning to run seven in the span of one week. BethAnn Telford, 2017 World Marathon Challenge participant and brain cancer survivor, spoke to CBSN about her story. Source
Chicago police accused of patterns of excessive force by Justice Department
Chicago city officials are promising change after the Justice Department released a scathing report criticizing the city’s police department. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the details on the report, which accuses the department of a “pattern of excessive force.” Source
Roll Call columnist on Democrats’ tense meeting with FBI director
Tension is growing between congressional Democrats and FBI Director James Comey. Roll Call Columnist Jon Allen has more on the heated meeting that members of Congress reportedly walked out of. Source
Moody’s to pay $864M settlement over ratings that fueled financial crisis
The Department of Justice reached an $864 million settlement deal with credit ratings agency Moody’s over the leadup to the 2008 financial crisis. CBSN’s Reena Ninan has the latest on the story. Source