The TV series “Little House on the Prairie,” which debuted in 1974, starred Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls, whose pioneering family met hardships with love and fortitude. Gilbert talks with correspondent Mo Rocca at her “Little House in the Catskills” about how the Michael Landon-produced show, which examined themes of home, family and community, resonates today. Source
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Building bridges to combat COVID-19 in communities of color
In Baltimore, medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with “trusted messengers” – including faith leaders from a historic local mosque – to address obstacles to improved health outcomes for the Black community Source
Helping communities at highest risk of COVID-19
According to the CDC, people with chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and type-2 diabetes, are a staggering 12 times more likely to die from the coronavirus – and Black Americans have a higher prevalence of many of these conditions. In Baltimore, medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with “trusted messengers” – including faith leaders from a historic local mosque – to improve health outcomes for the Black community. Allison Aubrey, of National Public Radio, reports. Source
“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 7/12
Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, NPR’s Allison Aubrey examines how medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with “trusted messengers” in the Baltimore community to improve health outcomes for African Americans facing coronavirus. Plus: Seth Doane reports on the economic fallout in Rome due to an absence of American tourists; Mo Rocca talks with actress Melissa Gilbert about life lessons learned from “Little House on the Prairie”; Bill Whitaker sits down with chef Dominique Crenn, the first woman in America to receive three Michelin stars; Jim Axelrod interviews “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah; Lee Cowan explores how residents in rich and poor areas of Shreveport, La., are extending themselves to their neighbors to build a more caring community; and Martha Stewart discusses the inspirations for, and benefits from, creating a beautiful, subtle and colorful garden. Source
A tour of Martha Stewart’s vegetable garden
In this web exclusive, Martha Stewart offers “Sunday Morning” a view of her vegetable garden, one that is self-sustainable, productive and beautiful. Source
CBS Evening News, July 11, 2020
Coronavirus cases continue to surge nationwide, pushing hospitals to capacity; Georgia boy plays trumpet as a tribute to front-line workers Source
Police seize gun from couple who pointed weapons at protesters
Police said they were executing a search warrant when they seized a semi-automatic .223 caliber rifle. Source
Some state officials make mask mandates, roll back reopenings as COVID-19 cases spike
Some state officials are making masks a requirement, and rolling back their reopenings. It comes as the U.S. records more than 3.2 million cases, with a single day record set Friday with more than 66,000 new cases reported. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, an emergency care physician, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Coronavirus cases continue to surge nationwide, pushing hospitals to capacity
The country’s three most populous states Florida, Texas, and California all reported their highest single-day death tolls this week. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Covid Chronicles: Pandemic hits tourism hard in Colorado and Michigan
The lucrative tourism sectors in Colorado and Michigan have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News campaign reporters Cara Korte and Adam Brewster discuss the impact in battleground states. Source