Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Doolittle Raiders were the first pilots to successfully strike Japan. The mission was one of the defining moments of World War Two. The raid has been well documented, but the story of what happened after hasn’t been told in full — until now. Jeff Glor spoke to Michel Paradis, whose new book “Last Mission to Tokyo” documents both the raid, and the little known history that followed. Source
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Formal remembrance of Congressman John Lewis begins Saturday
Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis died last week at age of 80. Lewis was a leader of the freedom riders, and a protege of Martin Luther King Junior. He often faced arrest and violence during his fight against racial segregation. Lewis’s body left Atlanta Saturday morning, and is now on its way to Alabama. Michelle Miller reports from Selma. Source
Watch live: Service celebrates John Lewis in Alabama
The civil rights icon is being honored in his hometown of Troy, Alabama on Saturday. Source
Saturday Sessions: Allman Betts Band performs “Magnolia Road”
Devon Allman, son of Allman Brothers frontman Greg Allman, paired up with sons of other founding Allman Brothers members to make the Allman Betts Band just three years ago. Following their acclaimed debut “Down to the River,” the band is now set to release their second album “Bless Your Heart” on August 28. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Magnolia Road.” Source
Athletes push for diversity across all sports
Demonstrations continue in the world of sports almost four years after Colin Kaepernick took a knee against racial injustice and police brutality. Errol Barnett reports on the recently energized push for equality in sports. Source
Hanna upgraded to a hurricane as it barrels toward Texas
The first hurricane of 2020 Atlantic hurricane season threatens to bring heavy rain, storm surge and possible tornadoes. Source
Apps aid contact tracing effort in Italy
Contact-tracing apps are already being used in Italy, Germany, and around Europe to help track the coronavirus. Through a phone’s BlueTooth signal, the apps can contact users who encountered someone who’s tested positive for coronavirus. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Washington battles over coronavirus unemployment benefits
Lawmakers left Washington on Friday before finalizing a deal that would renew unemployment benefits for millions of Americans forced out of work due to the pandemic. Paula Reid reports on the relief bill’s status from New Jersey, where President Trump is spending the weekend at his golf club. Source
Dr. David Agus says school safety will depend on where you live
CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus discusses the surging coronavirus outbreak in the United States. According to Agus, the safety of sending kids back to school depends on where you call home. Source
Fauci says “serious threats” have been made against him and his family
“I mean, really? Is this the United States of America?” Fauci said. Source