Comedian Will Ferrell says he will not star in a political satire film about former President Ronald Reagan. In the movie, Reagan is suffering from dementia and is led to believe he’s an actor playing the president. Ferrell’s change of heart follows appeals from Reagan’s children that may ultimately prevent the film from ever getting made. Carter Evans reports. Source
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Watch: Fuel tank explosion caught on camera
A firefighter’s helmet-cam captured the moment a fuel tank exploded while crews worked to extinguish a house fire in Whiteland, Indiana. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has the latest on the reason of the recorded video. Source
Would you buy a pair of shoes for $22,000?
A pair of “Air Jordan Four Retro” sneakers sold for $22,000 in Sacramento. It’s one of only ten pairs ever made by Nike. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more on the big ticket purchase. Source
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence endorses Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz picked up a significant endorsement Friday ahead of Indiana’s Tuesday’s primary. The state’s governor, Mike Pence, officially backed Cruz on a radio show hosted by Greg Garrison. CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN with more on how significant this endorsement will be for the Texas senator. Source
Preview: Strike-through
Company accused of providing faulty surgical gowns to U.S. hospitals also supplied gear to U.S. Strategic National Stockpile; Halyard Health denies the allegations. Anderson Cooper reports on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. ET/PT Source
“We’re not killer cops”: officer speaks out about controversial shootings
CBS News sat down with a veteran beat cop to discuss ongoing tensions between police and the communities they serve. Source
Was Walt Disney’s body frozen?
In this web exclusive, documentary filmmaker Abigail Disney (“The Armor of Light”) talks to Mo Rocca about some of the perks of being the grand-niece of the legendary Walt Disney – and speaks to one of the legends about the innovative animator. Source
Obama prepares for final WH Correspondents’ Dinner
Washington will mix with Hollywood Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The black-tie event celebrates the accomplishments of the White House press corps. It is also a chance for the president to roast those reporters. Margaret Brennan looks back at some of the best presidential punchlines from over the years. Source
NBA great Dwyane Wade becomes part owner of the Utah Jazz
“This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA,” Wade said. Source
Comedy duo Key & Peele talk new movie “Keanu”
In “CBS This Morning’s” new series, “Something in Common,” comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele interview one another for a conversation about their new movie, “Keanu,” a story about a kitten stolen by gang members. The pair said goodbye last fall to its popular sketch comedy show, “Key & Peele.” Source