Applebee’s is making things right after an autistic employee in Rhode Island went unpaid for almost a year. The restaurant chain will pay Caleb Dyl 166 hours in backpay. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Jericka Duncan have more. Source
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IRS delays tax filing deadline until May 17
Accountants had pressed the tax agency for more time given the challenges of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady and humanitarian
Eleanor Roosevelt transformed herself from a shy, self-conscious girl to a revered figure on the world stage as an internationally-respected human rights activist. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with David Michaelis, author of a new biography, “Eleanor,” about the first lady’s partnership with her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and how she found herself as a globetrotting humanitarian following FDR’s death. Source
Jeb Bush’s campaign in budget saving mode
Jeb Bush’s campaign says it’s going to cut down on staff, travel, and other costs. CBS News congressional candidate Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss. Source
School staff saves student who collapsed at gym
When a Utah teen collapsed during gym class, faculty members rushed to the rescue and jump-started his heart. Don Champion has the dramatic story and video. Source
Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller talk new movie “Burnt,” Hollywood pay gap
The duo starred in “American Sniper” where Cooper played Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and Miller played his wife. Now, in their new movie, Cooper portrays a hotheaded chef who is looking to resurrect his career and earn his third Michelin star. He seeks help from a talented sous chef, played by Miller. Cooper and Miller join “CBS This Morning” to discuss memorable moments from their latest collaboration and the gender pay disparity in Hollywood. Source
Gloria Steinem on “My Life on the Road,” feminism
Gloria Steinem became the face of the women’s rights revolution in the 1960s. She began her crusade for social change as a journalist and in 1972 co-founded Ms. magazine. The publication by and for women examined taboo subjects like domestic violence and pay disparity. Steinem’s first book in more than 20 years is called, “My Life on the Road.” She joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how she crisscrossed the country, speaking with everyone from civil rights leaders to students for her book. Source
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80. Source
Wife noticed strange smell before husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis
A woman who smelled something funny about her husband before his Parkinson’s diagnosis is prompting new research into how to detect the disease. Sky News’ Mike McCarthy reports. Source
Behind Ebony’s “Cosby Show” cover story
Ebony Magazine was met with praise and criticism for its dramatic cover story highlighting the sexual assault accusations against Bill Cosby, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated black actors. Ebony editor-in-chief Kierna Mayo discussed the controversial article with CBSN. Source