At a press conference held by the Council on American–Islamic Relations denouncing the San Bernardino shooting, the brother-in-law of one of the suspects expressed shock and sadness. Source
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Two major crime scenes in San Bernardino shooting aftermath
Authorities in San Bernardino were dealing with at least two crime scenes Wednesday night: one where at least two shooters opened fire, and the other where police found themselves in a firefight with the suspects. Carter Evans has details. Source
Update on injured victims in San Bernardino shooting
In the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting, injured victims were transported to hospitals across the area. John Blackstone has a report from one of those hospitals. Source
HIV/AIDS activists have a message for younger generation
A great deal of progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and activists who lived through the height of the epidemic want to make sure the lessons aren’t lost on today’s youth. CBS News’ Marlie Hall reports. Source
Slow walking a clue to Alzheimer’s?
A new study says older people who walk more slowly may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. CBS News’ Kenneth Craig reports. Source
Woman gets dangerous infection from glittery hair tie
Wearing a glittery hair tie around her wrist landed Audree Kopp in the hospital, and doctors say she’s lucky it wasn’t worse. WLKY’s Christina Mora reports. Source
Mark Ruffalo and journalist Michael Rezendes talk “Spotlight”
The movie “Spotlight” shares the true story of reporters investigating the Catholic church sex abuse scandal. Their probe exposed more than 70 abusive priests and found the cover-up went all the way to the archbishop of Boston. Two-time Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo plays reporter Mike Rezendes, who won a Pulitzer Prize along with the Boston Globe investigative team for their coverage. Both Ruffalo and Rezendes join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the film. Source
Monsanto CEO on debate over GMO and food labeling
Genetically modified organisms have been part of our diet for years. The Grocery Manufacturers Association says up to 80 percent of processed food sold in the U.S. is genetically modified and mostly unlabeled. Monsanto, one of the world’s largest producers of genetically modified seeds, is committed to innovation in agriculture, but critics say it should be more transparent. Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant joins “CBS This Morning” to address the ongoing debate over GMOs and questions surrounding their herbicide, Roundup. Source
Complication prevents Craigslist kidney donation
After being connected on Craigslist and months of testing, 49-year-old Glenn Calderbank was ready to give his kidney to 33-year-old Nina Saria. The surgery began Tuesday in Philadelphia, but doctors did not finish. A Penn Medicine spokesperson told CBS News: “Due to unforeseen medical issues, the kidney transplant did not occur as planned… Both patients are in good condition.” The Saria family is resuming the search for a donor. Gayle King reports. Source
Women ruling big and small screens in 2016
Women are expected to dominate films and TV shows in 2016. Vanity Fair Magazine’s West Coast Editor Krista Smith shared her entertainment forecast with CBSN’s Ben Tracy. Source