She turned heads as tough teen detective Veronica Mars, starred in movies as a Disney princess and a bad mom, and will soon be landing in “The Good Place.” Actress Kristen Bell has managed to create a successful career while keeping close to her family. Tracy Smith reports. Source
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Bob Schieffer on a convention like no other
Last week’s Republican National Convention was unlike any in the event’s history, according to CBS News chief Washington correspondent emeritus Bob Schieffer. He weighs in on the unfolding presidential campaign – one of the nastiest and dirtiest in U.S. history. Source
Sunlight powers a globetrotting flight
A remarkable aircraft is winging Its way across the Middle East this morning bound for Abu Dhabi, completing a round-the-world flight. As our David Pogue of Yahoo Tech will explain, it’s a light aircraft in more ways than one – its impossible mission fueled by not a single drop of gas. Source
Calendar: Week of July 25
“Sunday Morning” looks at some of this week’s highlights, from the 73rd birthday of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger, to National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day and the Democratic National Convention. Jane Pauley reports. Source
Clinton-Kaine ticket will not engage in Trump “insult fest”
In their first sit-down interview set to air Sunday on “60 Minutes,” the presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and her recent vice presidential pick Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, say they will not launch the same types of insults as their Republican rival Donald Trump. Source
Fighting mental illness with music
More than half of all Americans will suffer from some form of mental illness at some point in their lives. Rachel Griffin is among them, and she’s written a musical to inspire others to turn their pain into power. Marlie Hall has more. Source
ALS patients recording voices before losing ability to speak
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, robs people of several abilities, including the ability to speak. But now patients are finding a way to make their voices live on. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source
Morning Rounds: Zika fight, sex education and impact of reading
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the need for funding to fight Zika, as Florida is investigating a second suspected case of the virus transmitted by mosquitoes. Also, pediatricians are urged to talk to young patients about sex and new research finds reading narratives may encourage empathy. Source
Stand-up comedian Mike Birbiglia goes on the big screen
Mike Birbiglia has long been called a rising star in comedy, as he prowled stages across America over the past decade. Now, a string of successful movies has given the star some extra sparkle. Jamie Wax reports. Source
The Dish: Chef Tanya Holland
Chef Tanya Holland’s interest in cooking began at a young age, when her parents organized a cooking and dining club with other couples. After earning a Grand Diploma in France and training with some top-ranked chefs, she returned to the U.S. She now has her own restaurant, “Brown Sugar Kitchen” in West Oakland, California, along with numerous awards and honors for her updated, soulful cooking style. Chef Holland joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share her story and signature dishes. Source