Rescue efforts are underway to refloat a giant cargo ship, as long as the Empire State Building is tall, wedged in Egypt’s Suez Canal since Tuesday. 150 other vessels are now backed up, with hundreds more headed to the vital transit waterway. Elizabeth Palmer speaks to a Marine Engineer in neighboring Israel. Source

As the nation struggles to address the Ebola outbreak, the White House named Ron Klain, a former aide to vice-presidents Biden and Gore, the new Ebola czar. The appointment of Klain, who has no medical background, was immediately met with criticism by Republicans; and, as part of CBS News’ “On The Road” series, Steve Hartman meets a Rochester, N.Y. couple who demonstrate the healing power of love. Source

The Oscar-nominated actor had many professions before he turned to performing later in life. One of his jobs was as a Greyhound bus announcer, as he demonstrates for correspondent Tracy Smith, in this preview of a profile to air on “Sunday Morning.” Source

“Foxcatcher” and “22 Jump Street” star Channing Tatum recently spoke to CBS News’ Ken Lombardi about his new animated flick “The Book of Life,” produced by Guillermo del Toro and featuring the additional voice talents of Zoe Saldana and Ron Perlman. Source

“Book of Life” actor Channing Tatum told CBS News’ Ken Lombardi that there are no definitive plans yet for a sequel to “22 Jump Street,” despite recent media reports that indicated a new installment in the “21 Jump Street” film series was already in the works. Source

London’s Abbey Road is a top tourist draw, thanks to the Beatles. One photographer with a step ladder took only six shots, and now the signed original and five rare outtakes could fetch up to $110,000. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Source

An author for over two decades, Picoult’s dark plot lines and compelling narratives about love, relationships and family resonate with readers. An author for over two decades, Picoult’s dark plot lines and compelling narratives about love, relationships and family resonate with readers. Picoult joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her newest title, “Leaving Time.” Source

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said for weeks that the U.S. is ready to contain Ebola, but after two nurses contracted the disease from a sick patient in Dallas, the government is now changing its tone. Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta. Source

The controversy over the closure is the latest drawing attention to the region’s largre homeless problem and possible solutions. Source

The American stock market took a huge plunge Wednesday before a bump at the end of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up losing 173 points, which is over one percent. CBS News senior business correspondent Anthony Mason joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what’s behind the instability. Source