At least 10 rockets struck an Iraqi air base that hosts U.S., coalition and Iraqi forces. Also, three female journalists were shot dead in Afghanistan, and a Panamanian diplomat, her husband and another family member died after their car was swept away by a Colombia river. Meanwhile, Australia’s attorney general is denying a rape allegation. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined “CBSN AM” from Johannesburg with those stories. Source
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Jahmil French, “Degrassi” star, has died at 29
“Degrassi” and “Soundtrack” coworkers shared messages about French on social media. Source
Deaths mount in ruthless response to Myanmar’s anti-coup protests
At least 8 more people killed by security forces as medics, educators and journalists are targeted in a bid to quash demands for democracy. Source
Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary, dies at 73
He formed The Wailers in 1963 with late superstars Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He died Tuesday in his native Jamaica. Source
“Judas and the Black Messiah” star and director talk Fred Hampton’s legacy
Actor Daniel Kaluuya and director Shaka King joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss their new film, “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Kaluuya, who took home his first Golden Globe Award for portraying Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, and King discuss Hampton’s legacy and bringing his story to the screen. Source
Author Emma Brown’s new book tackles challenges of American boyhood
Washington Post investigative reporter and author Emma Brown joins “CBS This Morning” with her new book, “To Raise a Boy: Classrooms, Locker Rooms, Bedrooms, and the Hidden Struggles of American Boyhood.” In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Brown asked herself, “How will I raise my son to be different?” That question led to her traveling the country, speaking to hundreds of coaches, educators, parents and boys. She talks about her research, the challenges boys face, and what parents and educators can do to better raise and support them. Source
Vaccine passports: Ticket back to normal life?
Governments and businesses are looking at ways for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. So-called vaccine passports or immunity certificates could let people travel, stay at a hotel or even visit a bar. Israel just rolled out its “green pass.” Could they be the ticket back to a more normal post-pandemic life? Roxana Saberi reports from London. Source
Indian journalist speaks out about death threats posted on YouTube
Journalist and founder of Mojo Story, Bharka Dutt, was named in a video calling for several Indian journalists to be hanged for their reporting. The video has since been removed from the YouTube platform. She joins “CBSN AM” to share her experience. Source
JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon on new initiatives for minority business owners, economic recovery
JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon discusses the bank’s new commitments and initiatives to help women and minority-owned businesses. He also discusses the economic recovery in the country, as the Senate prepares to debate the latest stimulus bill, the American Rescue Plan. Source
Japanese billionaire seeks 8 people for free trip to the moon
“I will pay for the entire journey. I have bought all the seats, so it will be a private ride,” Yusaku Maezawa said. Source