It’s been 10 years since the start of the Syrian civil war. CBSN video producer Nour Idriss shares her personal journey after the crisis in her homeland left her stranded in New York, plus she interviews another Syrian war survivor who created new technology to help people in conflict zones communicate more easily. Source
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Education was a lifeline for this Syrian immigrant. Now he’s helping others.
“I am very fortunate to be alive, to be sitting here and talking about it,” says Majid Abdulsamad, who started a new life in the U.S. and how helps others do the same. Source
3D-printed homes could lead to a revolution in real estate
CBS News’ Michael George reports on a new kind of home going on the market that some say could reverse the trend in rising real estate prices. Source
Gayle King: Prince Harry glad to have started a conversation with his father and brother
“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King spoke with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the phone last weekend. Prince Harry gave Gayle an update on if he has talked to his brother and family and if anyone in the royal family has talked to Meghan. Source
Tiffany Haddish on Grammy win and surprising way she found out
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish discusses her historic Grammy win for Best Comedy Album and the surprising way she found out about it. Source
Prince Harry is speaking to Charles and William after Oprah interview
King said Prince Harry and Meghan want healing. Source
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, speaks to Gayle King one year after her death
Kenneth Walker’s life was changed just over one year ago when Louisville Metro Police officers killed his girlfriend, Breonna Taylor, in her home and arrested Walker for firing in self-defense. The charges against him have now been permanently dismissed, but he exclusively told “CBS This Morning’s” Gayle King he’s still struggling to adjust to life without Breonna. Source
Norman High School’s girls basketball players speak out against racist remarks made by announcer
“CBS This Morning” is hearing from an Oklahoma girls basketball team that was called the n-word by a sports announcer. He said that into a live microphone as the team took a knee during the national anthem at a high school tournament game last week. National correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the young women, who are now state champions. Source
School’s solar panel savings give every teacher up to $15,000 raises
Renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar are generating more power in the U.S. than coal. Ben Tracy visits a rural Arkansas school district using the sun’s rays in an unusual way. Source
Facebook plans to help 50 million users get vaccinated
Facebook’s Chris Cox told CBS News the company is committed to amplifying authoritative vaccination information and removing harmful COVID-19 disinformation. Source