Hosted by Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Erin Moriarty reports on the Sackler family, whose name has become a controversial flashpoint in the opioid epidemic. Also: John Dickerson sits down with former House Speaker John Boehner, who has written a scorching memoir, “On the House”; Mark Whitaker interviews documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about their PBS series on Ernest Hemingway; Lesley Stahl talks with Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty about her new biography of first lady Nancy Reagan; Michelle Miller interviews Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Corinne, who are collaborating on a new Netflix comedy series, “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!”; and Mark Phillips looks back on the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died this week at age 99. Source
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Donald Trump’s controversial call to ban Muslim immigration
Donald Trump is getting blasted by critics, including political rivals, for his latest controversial call to ban Muslims from entering the United States. CBS New senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with more on whether this could affect Trump’s race to the White House. Source
Tech companies urged to help fight terror
President Obama and other lawmakers are urging tech companies to join the global fight against terrorism. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN to discuss. Source
“The Talk” co-hosts on NYC episodes, latest news
The ladies of the CBS hit show “The Talk” are back to host a week of episodes in New York City. The Emmy-winning program is currently in its sixth season, and its hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sheryl Underwood, Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler were recently nominated for a 2016 People’s Choice Award. They join “CBS This Morning” to chat about their return to New York City and dish on news topics including the recent announcement that all military combat roles are opening up to women. Source
Christopher Buckley on new book, Trump’s “disgraceful” comments
Christopher Buckley is putting aside political satire for religious fiction. His new book, “The Relic Master,” is a comic tale of 16th century rascal mercenaries who cash in on what they claim are the bones and possessions of saints. The story begins with the obsession over the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Buckley joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his book and why he thinks Donald Trump is a demagogue. Source
Jon Stewart returns to “Daily Show” to help 9/11 responders
The former “Daily Show” host returned to his old set Monday night to deliver a blunt message to Congress regarding expired health care benefits for 9/11 first responders. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
China shuts down businesses and schools due to smog
Dangerous smog in Beijing has forced millions to live under unprecedented restrictions like closed schools and a ban on some driving. Heavy pollution triggered the Chinese capital’s first-ever red alert. Seth Doane reports. Source
Breakthrough treatment may have cured President Carter’s cancer
CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus sits down with CBSN to discuss the new drug Keytruda, that Jimmy Carter was treated with for his cancer. Source
Prostate cancer treatment linked to Alzheimer’s
A common hormone treatment for men with prostate cancer may raise their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. CBS News’ Omar Villafranca reports. Source
2016 Grammy nominations: Breaking down the field
The 2016 Grammy nominations have been revealed, with many close races expected for the annual music awards. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joins CBSN to discuss the nominations. Source