Longtime congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis has passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Nikole Killion looks at the life and legacy of the youngest leader of the civil rights movement. Source Read More »
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Captain Tom Moore knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in rare public ceremony
Captain Tom Moore is now Sir Tom. The 100-year-old WWII veteran was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II after his extraordinary efforts raising money for the U.K.’s coronavirus effort. Imtiaz Tyab reports from outside Windsor Castle. Source Read More »
How sports institutions have overhauled their images in the past
The Washington, D.C., NFL team formerly known as the “Redskins” is undergoing a public overhaul after back-to-back controversies. However, name and logo changes have happened before in the sports world, and Dana Jacobson speaks to the man whose company helped some of them happen. Source Read More »
Tributes pour in for civil rights icon John Lewis
Lewis, a Georgia congressman, died Friday at 80. Source Read More »
Rep. Karen Bass remembers the life and legacy of John Lewis
Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Karen Bass joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to remember the life of her colleague, longtime Rep. John Lewis, who died Friday night. Lewis’ passing marks the end of an era, and was the last of the big six leaders who planned the historic March on Washington. Source Read More »
Civil rights leader Andrew Young on Rep. John Lewis’ “loving spirit”
Civil rights leader and former ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to remember the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, who died Friday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Young helped draft the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and called Lewis a friend. Source Read More »
Saturday Sessions: Rufus Wainwright performs “Damsel In Distress”
Canadian-American artist Rufus Wainwright has written and performed on nine albums, and his career has been nothing if not eclectic. Released just this month, “Unfollow the Rules” is the singer-songwriter’s first pop music album in eight years. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Damsel In Distress,” written as a homage to Joni Mitchell. Read More »
Former CDC director Tom Frieden calls for “consistent messaging” on coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing across the U.S., with the total confirmed number at more than 3.6 million. More than 71,000 new cases were reported Friday. Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and current president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest developments. Source Read More »
Trump says he has no plans to implement nationwide mask order
President Trump said he will not consider a national face mask mandate in an upcoming “Fox News Sunday” interview, claiming that “masks cause problems too.” Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci disputed the claim he was being undermined by the White House in a “PBS NewsHour” interview, despite a scathing op-ed from trade adviser Peter Navarro. Nikole Killion reports on the ongoing ... Read More »
Eye Opener: Rep. John Lewis dead at 80
Longtime congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis died at age 80 after a battle with cancer. Also, coronavirus cases continue to soar in the U.S. as Friday saw over 70,000 new cases. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source Read More »