McDonald’s is answering customers’ calls for healthier Happy Meal options. Beginning July 4, the fast food chain will add yogurt as new side for the kids meals. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines. Source
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Kellie Pickler prepping album No. 5
Kellie Pickler tells CBS News she’s working on songs for the follow-up to 2013’s “The Woman I Am.” Source
Roy Orbison’s sons release new song with father’s voice
In the early days of rock and roll, Roy Orbison was famous for his classic falsetto voice. Now, 25 years after his death, Jim Axelrod reports on how his sons found an old song of his that’s become part of a new CD and documentary called “Mystery Girl Deluxe.” Source
Bill and Willie Geists’ new book of missed conversations
“CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Bill Geist and his son, Willie, wrote “Good Talk, Dad: The Birds and the Bees…and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have.” The father and son duo join the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to discuss Bill’s Parkinson’s diagnosis and lessons they learned from each other. Source
Self-trained teen chef delivers haute cuisine
California teenager Flynn McGarry, 15, is receiving praise from food fans and culinary masters. “CBS This Morning” contributor Jamie Wax sat down with McGarry after enjoying a meal cooked by him. Source
“CBS This Morning” takes home a Peabody Award
Charlie Rose’s interview with Syria’s embattled president wins prestigious honor, plus Jennifer Lopez is coming out with a memoir. Suzanne Marques has that and more in today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Key & Peele on tackling race through humor
“Key & Peele,” a Peabody Award-winning sketch series on Comedy Central, is known for tackling racial issues. Stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele discuss impersonating President Obama and writing a film with Judd Apatow. Source
Nissan Stadium Hosts Metro Nashville’s Largest One-Day COVID Vaccination Effort
Ten thousand people were expected to drive through the eastside parking lots from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, among the largest one-day efforts in the United States to date. Source
Key & Peele on how to impersonate Obama
Star of “Key & Peele” Jordan Peele discusses learning to impersonate President Obama with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source
President facing increased scrutiny over VA scandal
As the Veterans Affairs scandal continues to unfold, pressure is growing for President Obama to take more actions to address it. The VA says at least 23 patients died waiting for care. The president has not spoken publicly on the scandal since it broke. Mark Albert reports. Source