Gov. Rick Snyder vows to do whatever it takes to fix Flint’s water emergency. He apologized Tuesday for the government response in his State of the State address. He also said he would release his 2014 and 2015 emails showing when he knew about the lead contamination. Hundreds of protestors outside the statehouse called on Snyder to resign. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
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Mexico probes possible money tie between actress, “El Chapo”
Kate del Castillo, the Mexican actress who facilitated a Rolling Stone interview with drug lord “El Chapo,” is being investigated for money laundering. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer reports. Source
Pee-Wee Herman’s Netflix adventure
Pee-Wee Herman is back in a Netflix Original special called “Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday.” CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has a first look. Source
Jamie Foxx rescues driver from burning vehicle
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx risked his life by dragging a driver out of a burning vehicle. CBS Los Angeles reporter Kristine Lazar has the heroic story. Source
“Carpool Karaoke” gets a fresh look
The Ricardos and the Mertzes may have invented carpool karaoke in a 1955 Pontiac on the show “I Love Lucy.” But James Corden has taken it to the next level on “The Late Late Show.” Mark Phillips takes a look at the latest version of the classic combo of driving and singing. Source
Hank Williams Jr. talks near-death encounters
In a conversation with CBS News’ Jan Crawford, the country legend shares candidly about how he turned his life around after attempting suicide. Source
Chef Tory McPhail on authentic Louisiana flavor
Grub Street’s senior editor Sierra Tishgart sat down with the chef to discuss how he’s bringing the history of Louisiana into modern cooking. Source
Country star Hank Williams reflects on his career
Country music star Hank Williams, Jr. opens up about his career, hardships, controversies and redemption. CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN to discuss. Source
U.S. Treasury Department issues alert for fake IRS calls
Last year, Chip Reid broke the story of the biggest phone fraud in IRS history. Since then, the number of people contacted by the scammers has reached almost one million. Now, first on “CBS This Morning,” we’re getting a look at the government’s new campaign to fight back. Source
Attacker sues Uber driver he beat up, demanding $5 million
There’s rising controversy after Benjamin Golden, the former Taco Bell executive who was captured on video assaulting an Uber driver, announced he’s suing the driver. Golden was arrested for the October 2015 attack on Edward Caban in Orange County, California. Now Golden claims Caban recorded him illegally and wants $5 million. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case. Source