Taylor Swift received 14 nominations for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, and Sam Smith follows with 13. Also, the original manuscript for Don McLean’s classic song “American Pie” sold for $1.2 million at auction. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
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Teens waiting longer for sex, CDC says
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control shows that teens are waiting longer to have sex, and most are using birth control methods. Also, another danger of cocaine use while pregnant. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Max Greenfield talks “New Girl”
Actor who plays Schmidt on the Fox sitcom tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about his favorite episode, what he has in common with his character and the series’ future. Source
White House, U.S. Capitol hit by power outage
Widespread power outages darkened the White House, the U.S. Capitol and other parts of Washington, D.C. An official says a power surge at a Maryland power facility may have been the cause. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Rand Paul announces presidential candidacy for 2016
Sen. Rand Paul announced his bid for the White House at a rally in Louisville, Kentucky. CBS news political director John Dickerson, elections director Anthony Salvanto and senior political editor Steve Chaggaris join CBSN with a preview of how the GOP field is shaping up for 2016. Source
Christie Brinkley hurt rescuing bird
Supermodel Christie Brinkley was flown back from a vacation in the Turks and Caicos after hurting herself trying to rescue a bird. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers discuss what she shared on social media. Source
Burger, King getting married and Burger King picking up the tab
Burger King has offered to pay for a couple’s wedding in Illinois. Joel Burger and Ashley King got engaged and posed for a photo outside a Burger King restaurant. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers show us how their pending nuptials got the attention of the fast food chain. Source
Legendary Coach K on Duke’s fifth NCAA national title
The NCAA men’s basketball national title is the fifth for both Duke and its Hall of Fame coach, Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K joins “CBS This Morning” from Indianapolis to talk about Duke’s victory. Source
NFL’s Devon Still and daughter, Leah, on winning fight against cancer
Last June, Cincinnati Bengals player Devon Still’s daughter, Leah, was diagnosed with cancer, and doctors gave her a 50/50 chance of survival. Then Still was cut from his team. But those two moments would turn out to be the start of a surprising and remarkable journey for the father and daughter team. Only on “CBS This Morning,” they open up to Jim Axelrod in their first interview since news of Leah’s remission. Source
Best ways to lose weight
Americans spent $2.5 billion on weight loss programs last year alone, but which of the popular diets work best? Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss a new Johns Hopkins study. Source