Of the president’s 11 judicial picks, three set to be nominated to the federal district courts would make history if confirmed by the Senate. Source
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Prosecution tells jurors Derek Chauvin “betrayed his badge” in Day 1 of trial
On the first day of testimony in former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, jurors watched the full video showing the arrest in which George Floyd died, and heard testimony from several witnesses. CBS News legal contributor and law professor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to break down Monday’s key moments. Source
More kids dropping off of Facebook
The social network behemoth appears to be losing its popularity with younger users. A recent report found a growing number of teenagers are dropping their Facebook accounts and choosing to use other social networks instead. Source
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s outlook is bleak
The family of Bobbi Kristina Brown has been told to prepare for the worst. Brown’s cousin spoke to CBSN and asked everyone to pray. “Entertainment Tonight” correspondent Nischelle Turner has the latest update on Brown’s condition. Source
Suge Knight held on suspicion of murder in hit and run
Investigators say they are reviewing a video of an incident in which hip hop mogul Suge Knight allegedly hit two men in a pickup truck, killing one. Source
Bobbi Kirstina Brown’s family: please pray
Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston, is in a medically induced coma after she was found unresponsive in a bath tub Saturday. Her cousin, Jerod Brown, joined CBSN to provide an update on her condition. Source
Should Americans be drinking more milk?
Milk sales in the U.S. have dropped to a 30-year low, a trend the dairy industry describes as devastating. Industry executives say it’s because their products and packaging are old fashioned and in need of innovation, but some families also have health concerns. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
How much rest do we really need?
There are new recommendations from the National Sleep Foundation on rest. The government calls sleep deprivation a national epidemic, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the study. Source
Kristin Chenoweth to star in Broadway revival
Emmy winner, Kristin Chenoweth stars in a Broadway revival of “On The 20th Century” full of Hollywood glamour. And Sponge Bob is coming ashore in a new movie. Suzanne Marques has your Eye on Entertainment. Source
Pretty in ink: How women in comics went from damsels to heroines
Comic books have long been a male-dominated world and female characters have often been depicted as sidekicks, romantic interests and hypersexualized pinups. CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers talks to comic book historian Trina Robbins and comic book store owner Ariell Johnson on how women in comic books lwent from damsels in distress to the fearless powerhouses seen today. Source