Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take an indefinite leave of absence as the ride-hailing service tries to change its troubled culture. Uber released a report Tuesday by former Attorney General Eric Holder with his 47 recommendations for the company, including creating new requirements to handle harassment complaints and committing to improve diversity. New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the implications. Source
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Manhunt for Georgia inmates accused of killing guards
A nationwide manhunt is underway for two Georgia inmates accused of shooting and killing two correctional officers before stealing a car from a driver at gunpoint. Ricky Dubose and Donnie Russell Rowe escaped Tuesday morning. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?
After California man’s death sentence is overturned, there’s a renewed push to clear him Source
President Trump welcomes Clemson Tigers to White House
The defending national champion Clemson Tigers football team visited the White House Monday. The team presented Donald Trump with a jersey. See the full ceremony. Source
Putin rival arrested as anti-corruption protests sweep Russia
Police hauled away Alexei Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s political rivals, just as he was about to lead a protest against government corruption. It didn’t matter. Tens of thousands still took to the streets Monday. More than 1,500 people were arrested. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Police video shows rescue of kidnap victim bound by chains
Newly released video shows New Mexico police officers stopping a van that was wanted in connection with a Nevada kidnapping and then finding a woman bound by chains in the back of the vehicle. KRQE-TV’s Rebecca Atkins reports. Source
D.C., Maryland, sue President Trump
The attorneys general of Washington, D.C., and Maryland sued President Trump Monday, accusing him of violating anti-corruption clauses in the Constitution. Following his inauguration, Mr. Trump retained ownership of the Trump Organization through a trust managed by his sons. Margaret Brennan reports. Source
Jury deliberates Bill Cosby’s fate
Bill Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in his home in 2004. While more than 50 other women have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct, this is the only criminal case against him. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Stars of “Orange Is the New Black” on new season, political themes
Netflix show “Orange Is the New Black” debuted its fifth season Friday. The Emmy-winning series is based on a privileged young woman whose decade-old relationship with a drug runner gets her thrown into a women’s federal prison. The new season finds the inmates in control of the prison after a riot. Stars Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon and Danielle Brooks join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the show’s political themes and how the characters are standing up together in this season. Source
Musical “Dear Evan Hansen” big winner at Tony Awards
New York’s famed Radio City Music Hall played host to Sunday night’s Tony Awards. Honors went to a dozen of Broadway’s best shows, but the season’s breakout hit, “Dear Evan Hansen,” and Bette Midler were the big winners. First-time host Kevin Spacey brough a stable of impressions and some famous friends to take the stage. Jamie Wax reports. Source