A recent study predicted half the world’s population will be nearsighted by 2050. Symptoms of myopia can include headaches, eyestrain and squinting. Dr. Christopher Starr, ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center, joins “CBS This Morning” discuss what’s behind the rising numbers. Source

Akayed Ullah apologized before the judge sentenced him, calling the crime “barbaric and heinous.” Source

The $568 billion framework that is significantly smaller than the president’s $2 trillion plan. Source

The former “Early Show” anchor pays tribute to the longtime host of “Sunday Morning.” Source

A packed commuter train crashed into New Jersey’s Hoboken station at the height of rush hour. Now, scores of people are injured, some critically, and prayers are coming in from around the world Source

Mr. Obama said for the nation to progress, Black Americans “cannot let up during these next four” years. Source

Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman arguably has one of the most distinctive careers and voices in Hollywood. He made a name for himself with hit movies including “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Glory” and “Million Dollar Baby.” Behind the camera, Freeman is one of the executive producers of the CBS political drama, “Madam Secretary.” He is directing the Season 3 premiere, as well as being a guest star. Freeman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his career and his thoughts on the 2016 elections. Source

U.S. tennis star Serena Williams is speaking out against police brutality in the U.S. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson have more on her powerful post. Source

Few users could resist the temptation of affixing flower crowns on the candidates’ heads. Source

Actor Tom Hanks stopped to congratulate a happy couple on their wedding while jogging in Central Park. Source