“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is happening for real in Reading, Pennsylvania. Steve Hartman reports on how members of the community are declaring the tree to be “too ugly.” Source
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Songwriters and artists celebrate ASCAP’s 100th birthday
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, better known as ASCAP, celebrated its 100th birthday this week. The group was formed to protect the rights of songwriters and collect royalties from music used in other media. Anthony Mason reports. Source
Biopics redone: The changing face of biographical films
Biopics have been a movie mainstay for over a century, and the genre has undergone plenty of changes since then. Several high profile films are due out in the coming months. Matt Singer, managing editor and film critic for ScreenCrush.com, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss. Source
What can we expect from the Ferguson grand jury decision?
Whatever the result of the Ferguson grand jury investigating the shooting death of Michael Brown, many legal questions surrounding the case will remain. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the case. Source
Thousands gather to protest violence against Asian Americans
People across the country shared their experiences with racial discrimination and demanded official actions to #StopAsianHate. Source
Immigration battle: Response to Obama’s executive action
Millions of undocumented immigrants will be protected from deportation under President Obama’s executive action on immigration. But many Americans oppose the changes. David Begnaud reports on how both sides are reacting. Source
Morning Rounds: Cholesterol drug power combo
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in on new research regarding cholesterol medication, and what treatment options breast cancer patients are choosing. Source
Bill Cosby performs to standing ovation despite rape allegations
Bill Cosby performed for a sold-out crowd Friday night despite decades-old rape allegations coming to light. But a lot of his upcoming shows have been canceled, as 14 women have come forward with similar allegations against the comedian. Vinita Nair reports. Source
Drive-by hackers now collecting car and driver data
Modern cars are leaded with technology and information, making them susceptible to hackers. Security experts have been able to take control of a car’s steering, brakes and lights, among other functions. Dan Ackerman, senior editor at CNET, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the technology. Source
“The Hunger Games” inspiring female-driven superhero movies
“The Hunger Games” is already a $1.6 billion franchise. The new sequel, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part One” opens Thursady. Fandango’s contributing editor Erik Davis joins “CBSN” with how female-driven superhero movies are becoming big business for Hollywood. Source