New images reveal how the presidential helicopter pilots know exactly where to land on the White House lawn Source
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President Obama interviewed by YouTube stars
YouTube stars Bethany Mota, Hank Green and Glozell Green got the chance to interview President Obama on everything from the importance of college to lipstick color. Source
After King dies, Saudi Arabia faces new challenges
CBS Washington Bureau Chief Chris Isham joins CBSN to discuss the future of Saudi Arabia after the death of Saudi King Abdullah Source
1/22: Tom Brady responds to “deflate-gate” reports; D.C. chef teaches school kids to overcome adversity
Quarterback Tom Brady responded to questions on the investigation into his team’s use of deflated footballs in the AFC Championship game; and, at Stanton Elementary School in Washington D.C., a class of fourth graders was treated to a lesson on healthy cooking by local celebrity chef James Robinson. Source
How do you know if you’re at risk of catching measles?
Reports of the measles outbreak in Disneyland is prompting people to ask the big question: How do you know if you are immune to the virus? Dr. Jon LaPook explains. Source
Future of cancer treatment at the World Economic Forum
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus speaks with Dr. Jose Baselga, physician-in-chief and chief medical officer of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about the future of cancer treatment and genome mapping. Senior Producer: Lulu Chiang; Digital Journalist: Gilad Thaler Source
Benedict Cumberbatch on “Imitation Game,” fame and fans
The Oscar-nominated actor is having “a moment” in Hollywood. In “The Imitation Game,” Cumberbatch plays British mathematician Alan Turing, the code-breaking genius who helped win World War II, but was later persecuted for being gay and committed suicide. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Coma patients respond to loved ones’ voices, study shows
Doctors often tell families to constantly talk to their loved ones, even if they’re unconscious. But the question always remained: Can they hear? For the first time, science may have an answer. Ben Tracy reports on the milestone in medical research that is being released first on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Hidden carcinogen found in e-cigarettes, study finds
There’s a new warning that e-cigs may not be as safe as they seem. The New England Journal of Medicine says e-cigarette users are five to 15 times more likely to get formaldehyde-related cancers than long-term smokers. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the study. Source
Unvaccinated visitors told to avoid Disneyland due to measles outbreak
Forty-nine of the 66 confirmed cases of measles have been traced back to the resort. Carter Evans reports on how a new health warning could disrupt some families’ vacation plans. Source