The inventor of General Tso’s chicken died at age 98. CBSN’s Kristine Johnson has more on the iconic dish and the man behind it. Source
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President-elect Trump’s post-election moves
President-elect Donald Trump has made some controversial political choices since the election-and then on Friday night, he broke precedent by speaking to the president of Taiwan. CBS News contributor Mark Leibovich joins CBSN to discuss Trump’s latest moves. Source
Lone holdout on Michael Slager jury
The jury in the trial of former Charleston police officer Michael Slager says it’s deadlocked. Slager is charged with murder for shooting black motorist Walter Scott. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN with the latest. Source
Drug being tested for Lewy body dementia
Less well known than Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia causes memory loss, hallucinations and other symptoms in about 1.5 million Americans, including the late Robin Williams. Now researchers are testing the first drug that could help. Stephanie Stahl reports. Source
Drake is most streamed Spotify artist
Drake is the most streamed artist on Spotify for the second year in a row. The musician’s hit album “Views” was released earlier this year and he hauled in more than 4.7 billion streams in 2016 alone. CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas has more on the artist. Source
Trevor Noah grills Tomi Lahren on “The Daily Show”
Controversial political commentator Tomi Lahren joined Trevor Noah on “The Daily Show, and faced a grilling on the Black Lives Matter movement, Colin Kaepernick and her controversial following online. CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas has more on the interview. Source
Prince Harry, Rihanna get HIV tests
Prince Harry and singer Rihanna were tested for HIV on World AIDS day as part to raise awareness and emphasize the ease of the test. CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas has more on the day and their involvement. Source
Can magic mushrooms help cancer patients?
The hallucinogenic drug psilocybin, the active ingredient in certain mushrooms, is being used to reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients. In two studies, it reduced symptoms in 60 to 80 percent of the patients. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Netflix is now offering offline streaming
You’ll soon be able to watch 20 minutes of “House of Cards” without an internet connection. Source
New study affirms the health benefits of daily aspirin
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus led a new study at USC that found taking aspirin each day can have numerous health benefits and reduce health care costs. Dr. Agus joins CBSN to discuss his findings. Source