More than 280 flights were delayed Sunday night and at least 27 were diverted over a security scare at Los Angeles International Airport. It turned out to be a false alarm, but panic spread like wildfire through the airport as well as on social media. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
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Tech giant Eric Schmidt warns China is catching up to U.S. in AI
On “Intelligence Matters” this week, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt joins host Michael Morell to make the argument for A.I. as a national security priority. Source
Chicago’s most violent month in 20 years
Chicago leaders are calling for change after more gun violence plagued the city this past weekend. Two men arrested in the shooting death of Nykea Aldridge, a cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, had each been convicted of gun charges. One was released from prison less than two weeks ago. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Will latest Weiner scandal impact the election?
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and moderator of “Face the Nation,” on whether the latest Anthony Weiner scandal will have any impact on the presidential election. Weiner is married to Huma Abedin, a top aide to Hillary Clinton. Source
Robert De Niro talks “Hands of Stone”
Robert De Niro, who won an Oscar for playing boxer Jake LaMotta in “Raging Bull,” is back in the ring as real-life trainer Ray Arcel in “Hands of Stone.” De Niro joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new film about boxer Roberto Durán. Source
After 22 years, Charles Osgood to retire from “Sunday Morning”
Charles Osgood, a beloved figure at CBS News, announced he is retiring as host of “Sunday Morning” after 22 years. Over nearly a half-century, Osgood has been an anchor and reporter for every CBS News broadcast. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Barbra Streisand’s caricature is back at Sardi’s
The legendary New York eatery Sardi’s is renowned for its caricatures of Broadway luminaries. Over the years two of its prized portraits have been stolen, including one of Barbra Streisand. In this web exclusive, the singer came back to Sardi’s on the occasion of a new portrait being installed in its rightful place. Source
Charles Osgood leaving “Sunday Morning”
After nearly a half-century at CBS News, including the last 22 years as anchor of “Sunday Morning,” Charles Osgood is saying good-bye. But he’ll still see you on the radio. Source
Meg Ryan returns in a new role
Meg Ryan starred in some of the most popular romantic comedies of the 1990s. Pretty good for an actress who wasn’t trained when she began booking acting gigs. She’s stayed out of the spotlight in recent years and focused on being a mom, but has now returned to filmmaking – and this time she’s calling the shots. Jane Pauley talks to Ryan about her new film as a director, “Ithaca.” Source
The Met Breuer museum opens with unfinished works
It’s a new face for one of the nation’s largest and oldest art museums. New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has opened a new space, the Met Breuer, and is hosting an exhibition of artworks that were – intentionally or not – left unfinished. The show features 200 pieces from the Renaissance through today, from artists including Da Vinci, Cezanne and Warhol. Anna Werner reports. Source