President Obama spoke on the violence and unrest that broke out on the streets of Baltimore, saying there was “no excuse” for the destruction. He spoke at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Source
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New software unlocks phone by recognizing owner’s ear
Yahoo is developing a new technology that can unlock your phone by recognizing your ear. CNET’s Bridget Carey goes over the new feature and how this will impact cell phone security. Source
Video calling now on Facebook messenger
Facebook is adding a video chatting feature to its messenger app. CNET’s Bridget Carey breaks down what this means for Facebook’s users and competitors. Source
What do gay Americans really think about same-sex marriage?
Arguments that could lead to the nationwide legalization of gay marriage mean different things to different constituencies in the LGBT community. Source
Best of Broadway: 2015 Tony Award nominations revealed
Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker joins Bruce Willis, who makes his Broadway debut this fall, to announce the nominees for major categories. “An American in Paris,” “Hand to God,” “Something Rotten!” and “The King and I” were among the nominees. Contributor, actor and playwright Jamie Wax joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss this year’s contenders. Source
Running like the King of Pop
A workout instructor has developed a workout that integrates moves from the King of Pop into running on his treadmill. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver talk about the trainer’s move. Source
Lessons in love and life from a wedding reporter
Ellen McCarthy is the author of “The Real Thing: Lessons on Love and Life From a Wedding Reporter’s Notebook.” It covers the advice she gathered from more than 200 couples, the weddings she attended and the experts she met on the beat at the Washington Post over four years. McCarthy joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what she learned. Source
Jay Z fires back at critics of Tidal music service
Jay Z is not happy about a backlash over his new music streaming site. He posted more than a dozen tweets Sunday, defending the service from critics who say it will fail. Joe Levy, a contributor to Rolling Stone and the Cuepoint blog on Medium.com, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what the music mogul had to say. Source
The Battle Above, part two
A rare look at how a branch of the U.S. Air Force called Space Command is preparing for a battle most of us have never thought about — one high above the Earth. David Martin reports. Source
Death in the Mediterranean
Desperation fuels the largest mass migration since WWII in which thousands have died trying to reach Europe by sea. Clarissa Ward reports. Source