The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just announced sweeping changes designed to make the Academy’s membership and voting body significantly more diverse. This comes in response to a week of intense criticism over the lack of diversity among this year’s Oscar nominees. VInita Nair reports. Source
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Saturday Sessions: Dylan LeBlanc performs “Look How Far We’ve Come”
At age 20, Dylan LeBlanc released his debut album, “Pauper’s Field,” which quickly took him from working as a waiter to being hailed as “the new Neil Young.” Now, six years later, LeBlanc is out with his third studio album, “Cautionary Tale” and it is getting rave reviews. LeBlanc performs “Look How Far We’ve Come” from his latest album. Source
Saturday Sessions: Dylan LeBlanc performs “Easy Way Out”
At age 20, Dylan LeBlanc released his debut album, “Pauper’s Field,” which quickly took him from working as a waiter to being hailed as “the new Neil Young.” Now, six years later, LeBlanc is out with his third studio album, “Cautionary Tale” and it is getting rave reviews. LeBlanc performs “Easy Way Out” from his latest album. Source
Morning Rounds: Zika disease, antibiotics test and restaurant calories
The CDC issued new guidelines for doctors caring for pregnant women who may have been exposed to the Zika virus. Doctors in Brazil now say the mosquito borne virus linked to birth defects could also be linked to a rare syndrome that can leave patients almost completely paralyzed for weeks. Also, an experimental test from Duke University researchers could help determine whether patients need antibiotics the next time they’re feeling under the weather. Finally, researchers at Tuft University in Boston found 92 percent of popular menu choices at restaurants exceed calorie limits for a single meal. Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss all of these topics. Source
Health clinics overwhelmed by lead testing in Flint
In Flint, Michigan, health clinics are crowded with worried parents getting their children tested for lead poisoning — but the high demand has backed up the process. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Flexible robot a new advance in surgery
Surgeons at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are using a new flexible robot to perform delicate head and neck operations, resulting in quicker recovery time. Dr. Maria Simbra reports. Source
“House of Lies” makes history by shooting show in Cuba
Showtime’s “House of Lies” is making history in Cuba as the first scripted program to shoot on the island since the Cuban embargo began more than 50 years ago. With travel restrictions easing and the U.S. embassy reopened, CBS News flew to Havana to see how Hollywood may be playing a role in improving relations. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Melinda Gates: Empower women, eradicate poverty
Melinda Gates spoke to CBS News in Davos, Switzerland about gender inequality and how to empower women of all economic backgrounds in order to eradicate poverty. She also talked about her GAVI Alliance initiative which focuses on funding for vaccines, and how this should be a top priority globally in order to prevent high infant mortality rates. Source
UK judge: Vladimir Putin “probably” approved poisoning of ex-spy
A British judge says Russian President Vladimir Putin “probably” ordered the poisoning of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko after he defected to Britain. The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Will Pomeranz discussed the allegations with CBSN. Source
Blockbuster snowstorm heading for East Coast, Michigan governor may testify over Flint water: CBSN10 Trending stories
Millions of Americans brace for a potentially crippling winter storm, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder may be called to testify before Congress over the Flint water crisis, and more of the stories you’re clicking on. Source