FDA records show the agency found Listeria in a Blue Bell ice cream plant 2 years prior to an outbreak that killed 3 people and sickened several more. New food safety laws will grant the FDA greater power to make food safer, reports Jim Axelrod. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Oprah explores spirituality in new documentary series “Belief”
“Belief” is a landmark series on OWN exploring humankind’s ongoing search to connect with something greater than ourselves. Oprah Winfrey narrates the program, spanning six continents over seven consecutive nights and following a range of people on their journeys. In Part 2 of her interview, Oprah joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what inspired her to create the series. Source
Oprah: Hollywood gender pay gap conversation has hit critical moment
Oprah Winfrey is out with a new documentary series, “Belief,” sharing people’s faith and spiritual practices around the world. This month, Variety named her a “Power of Women” honoree for her work with the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation. In Part 1 of her interview, Oprah joins “CBS This Morning” and shares her thoughts on Jennifer Lawrence’s essay on Hollywood sexism and wage gap. Source
Colin Hanks on Tower Records documentary
The actor/filmmaker opens up about spending seven years working on his new documentary, “All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records.” Source
A breast cancer survivor’s remarkable run
After a breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy, Davina McNaney decided to celebrate life in a big way: by running from Michigan to New York in 15 grueling days to raise money for cancer research. She tells CBS News what inspired her in part one of our new series, “Stories of Survivors.” Source
Playboy putting clothes on
Playboy Magazine will stop using nude centerfolds and focus on editorial content in an effort to shore up bleeding readership numbers. Anthony Mason has more. Source
To sit or not to sit?
New research says that sitting for extended periods of time may not be as harmful as previously thought. Dr. Alexandra Sowa spoke to CBSN about the latest research. Source
Internet porn’s effect on Playboy
Playboy’s CEO says easily accessible online porn is behind the magazine’s decision to remove nude photos from its print issues. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar has more for CBSN. Source
Freed inmate says $750,000 compensation he got is far from enough
Ronnie Long served nearly 44 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. Source
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dead at 99
His role was to walk one step behind the queen, but even there, Philip was able to carve out his own reputation and role in history. Source