At least six deaths and hundreds of injuries have been linked to the Takata airbags, which can explode and send shrapnel at drivers and passengers. Federal regulators have called for a national recall that could impact more than 20 million vehicles. Jeff Glor reports. Source
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Charlie Rose reflects on Mike Nichols
Legendary film director Mike Nichols has died at the age of 83. Nichols was one of the few people to win an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Tony. He was best known for the films “The Graduate,” “Working Girl” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose joins CBSN with more on the life and legacy Nichols left behind. Source
Lost lyrics: Stars create new music from Bob Dylan’s basement tapes
Bob Dylan’s basement tapes are a mysterious collection, but some of his original lyrics from that era turned up again. Producer T Bone Burnett was just the man to make those words sing, as he hand-picked a band of successful musicians to create a new Dylan sound. Jeff Glor reports. Source
Remembering Mike Nichols: Director spoke to Charlie Rose about “Catch-22”
Legendary director Mike Nichols died at the age of 83. He spoke with Charlie Rose about directing the film “Catch-22” on Rose’s PBS program. Source
Bill Cosby dodges sex abuse questions in newly released interview
The Associated Press interviewed Cosby and his wife and asked about the women who claim he drugged and attacked them. Cosby refused to answer. NBC also dropped plans to develop a new series with Cosby. Crisis communication expert and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the fallout. Source
Legendary director Mike Nichols dies at 83
One of the most versatile and honored figures in entertainment history has died. Nichols was a producer, director, writer and comedian. Charlie Rose reports. Source
NBC, Netflix drop Bill Cosby projects
In light of rape allegations against Bill Cosby, NBC announced it is scrapping a sitcom starring the legendary comedian. Netflix postponed the release of Cosby’s new stand-up special, as well. Also, Billy Joel was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Music at the Library of Congress. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s to entertainment news. Source
Angelina Jolie talks “Unbroken” at Sydney premiere
Angelina Jolie is sitting in the director’s chair for her latest drama, “Unbroken.” The “Maleficent” star spoke to Network Ten Australia’s Angela Bishop in Sydney about her new film. Source
Buffalo area digs out of massive snowfall
Parts of the Buffalo, N.Y. area have received nearly six feet of snow, and plenty more powder is in the forecast. Authorities and residents are working to dig out stranded cars and clear the roads. Source
Push to pass the Equality Act as more states sign anti-transgender legislation into law
Arkansas and Tennessee are the latest states to sign anti-transgender legislation into law. Both join Mississippi in banning transgender women and girls from playing on women’s sports teams. Dozens of other states are considering similar legislation aimed at restricting or banning trans athletes. This comes during a push on Capitol Hill to pass the Equality Act. The proposed bill would change federal law to ensure protections for LGBTQ Americans on things like employment, housing, medical care and education. Lana Zak spoke with Stella Keating, a transgender teen, and activist with The GenderCool Project, about why these protections are important. Source