The man who shot president Ronald Reagan in 1981 is out of a Washington mental hospital. John Hinckley, Jr. was hidden from cameras as he went home to his 90-year-old mother in Williamsburg, Va. In late July, a federal judge ruled that the now 61-year-old is no longer a danger to himself or the public. Tony Dokoupil has more. Source
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The sweet sounds of St Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones made their national TV debut on “CBS This Morning: Saturday” two and a half years ago. Much has happened since then — the band from Alabama even opened for the Rolling Stones. Anthony Mason sat down with singer Paul Janeway and bassist Jesse Phillips at Avatar Studios in New York about their journey. Source
Morning Rounds: Zika fight, reducing asthma and campus cuisine
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the controversial fight against Zika, a potential weapon against asthma and more. Source
Raiders slammed over “I can breathe” Derek Chauvin verdict tweet
The tweet faced backlash across social media, most notably from Lebron James. Source
“Sully” Sullenberger returns to the Hudson River
In 2009, U.S. Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River. All 155 people on board survived, and he became a national hero. Now Tom Hanks is playing him in movie directed by Clint Eastwood called “Sully.” Sullenberger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how his “Miracle on the Hudson” story unfolded. Source
Pfizer warns of phony COVID-19 vaccines outside the U.S.
Strong global demand for COVID-19 vaccines is creating fertile ground for criminal schemes, health officials say. Source
Women report higher levels of “Zoom fatigue” than men
Back-to-back video conferences are causing what researchers call “Zoom fatigue.” Source
“Stranger Things” creators on their hit show – Full Extended Interview
“Stranger Things” hasn’t been around long but it already has a loyal fan base. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax spoke with the creators of Netflix’s hit show. Source
Clinton: What would Reagan think about Trump praising Putin?
Speaking to reporters in New York, Hillary Clinton said Donald Trump is unfit to be president, citing his criticism of American generals and praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris discusses on CBSN. Source
What’s next now that Derek Chauvin has been found guilty in George Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is facing up to 40 years in prison after he was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports from Minneapolis, and then legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe and Judith Browne Dianis, executive director of the Advancement Project National Office, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the case. Source