John Grisham never dreamed of being an author until he witnessed a dramatic criminal trial as a young lawyer. In 27 years, Grisham has created 30 novels for adults and five for young adults. Most are legal thrillers and has sold more than 300 million copies. Nine became movies starring some of Hollywood’s biggest names. First on “CBS This Morning,” Grisham joins the show to discuss his latest book, “Rogue Lawyer.” Source
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23andMe CEO on genetic testing relaunch, protecting privacy
Two years ago, the company 23andMe was poised to revolutionize personal genetic medicine. With a $99 saliva kit, it offered to analyze your DNA, revealing your risk for health threats like diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer. The FDA wrote a scathing warning letter ordering 23andMe to halt sales and stop giving customers a health analysis. The feds claimed 23andMe wouldn’t cooperate and ignored inquiries for six months. CEO and co-founder of “23 and Me” Anne Wojcicki joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the company’s future. Source
Controversial new mammogram guidelines set later testing age
For the first time in more than a decade, the American Cancer Society is recommending most women wait until age 45 to get a yearly mammogram. At age 55, they can switch to every two years. These new guidelines are fueling the debate on how best to fight the disease. Dr. Elisa Port, chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the change. Source
U.S. suicides dropped last year, defying pandemic expectations
The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Bob Gale discusses impact of hoverboard
“Back to the Future” screenwriter Bob Gale discusses young fans’ requests for the hoverboard. Many thought it was real technology. Source
Behind the scenes: Recreating “Back to the Future” 30 years later
Vladimir Duthiers shows how “CBS This Morning” recreated some of the favorite scenes from the 1985 blockbuster hit, “Back to the Future.” Source
Duchess Kate stuns in red dress at first state dinner
At her first State Dinner since marrying Prince William, Duchess Kate stunned in a red dress and famed tiara. CBSN’s Ben Tracy discusses the scene from the palace. Source
“Back to the Future” — 30 years later
It’s been 30 years since Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled back and forth in time. Jim Axelrod speaks with the writer and producer of the film. Source
Suspicious cancer surge in St. Louis area
Residents of North County, near St. Louis, are joining a class action lawsuit over the high rate of cancer in their towns which they say is related to radioactive waste in topsoil samples. Vinita Nair has the story. Source
New guidelines on mammograms
The American Cancer Society said on Tuesday that women of average risk could wait until age 45 for their initial screening for breast cancer. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the changed guidelines. Source