A strong storm pummeled thousands from New England to Virginia, leaving damage in its path. CBS News correspondent Vinita Nair reports. Source
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Bobby Jindal jumps in GOP 2016 race
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced his presidential bid on Wednesday. The Louisiana governor becomes the 13th GOP candidate to enter the race. Source
Female entrepreneur soars to million dollar success
When Jennifer Guthrie started an aviation company in her basement, she never dreamed of it becoming the success that it is today. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on how Guthrie overcame challenges to hit it big. Source
Obama heckled at LGBT event
President Obama scolded a heckler who interrupted a reception for LGBT Pride Month in the White House’s East Room Wed. The heckler, a transgender woman, called for an end of deportations of LGBT people without legal status. “You’re in my house, eating my hors d’oeuvres.. and drinking the booze,” said the president. Source
Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 auctioned for $660,000
Auction house says it was bought as a Christmas gift but ended up being put in a desk drawer where it stayed, sealed in plastic and with its hang tab intact, until it was found earlier this year. Source
Meningitis vaccine could save lives, experts say
A federal advisory committee has endorsed the meningitis B vaccine for teens and young adults, after several deadly outbreaks on college campuses. But the panel stopped short of recommending the shot for everyone. Kenneth Craig speaks with a New York mother whose daughter died suddenly from the disease. Source
Rick Ross charged with assault and kidnapping
Rick Ross is in jail for the second time in just one month. In the most recent arrest he was charged with battery and assault. “48 Hours” Crimesider reporter Michelle Sigona has more on Ross’ arrest. Source
Donald Trump taken aback by Neil Young’s protest over music usage
Donald Trump says Neil Young used to be a big fan of his before Trump entered the presidential race. Young had asked Trump to not play his music at campaign events after Trump used “Rockin’ in the Free World” at his candidacy announcement last week. Trump claims Young was in his office earlier this month asking for money for a new project. Gayle King reports. Source
Streaming music services fighting for your ears
Google launched a free version of its Google Play Music Tuesday. It comes as Apple prepares to debut a paid subscription service next week. CBS News contributor and NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the competitive music streaming industry. Source
Health group remakes iconic Coca-Cola jingle to take on soda
A nonprofit health advocacy group, Center for Science in the Public Interest, is trying to shake up perceptions of soda with a provocative new ad. The ad turns a famously sweet message from Coca-Cola sour. Vladimir Duthiers reports with the grim new take on a classic campaign. Source