Priya Krishna was born and raised in Dallas, and loved the foods her mother prepared: traditional Indian recipes, but with a modern American twist. After becoming a food writer for major magazines and newspapers, Krishna decided to share these unique creations in her new cookbook, “Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family.” The book has been named one of the best cookbooks of spring by The New York Times, Food and Wine, and other publications. Source
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Amanda Knox blasts the media for “Guilty until proven innocent” trial coverage
Amanda Knox might be forgiven if she never returned to Italy, the place where she was accused in a sensational murder trial. Knox spent almost four years in Italian prison before being acquitted of all charges. But after a tumultuous return, Knox spoke Saturday morning for an event focusing on Italy’s criminal justice system, and what happens when a case like hers is tried in the media. Seth Doane reports. Source
Saturday Sessions: Mavis Staples performs “We Get By”
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has already won multiple Grammys. But she’s not resting on her laurels: she’s taking on tribute concerts, a tour, and a brand new album. Staples performs three songs off the new album, “We Get By.” Source
Shooting at Costco in California leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
At least one person is dead and two others were injured after an argument erupted inside a Costco in Southern California. The shooting sent shoppers racing for the exits and ducking for cover. Source
Saturday Sessions: Mavis Staples performs “Change”
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has already won multiple Grammys. But she’s not resting on her laurels: she’s taking on tribute concerts, a tour, and a brand new album. Staples performs three songs off the new album, “We Get By.” Source
Universal Music fire may have destroyed irreplaceable music heritage
The 2008 fire on Universal Studios’ famed backlot was deemed a tragedy by movie lovers. But this week, The New York Times Magazine reported that the fire may have destroyed a staggering swath of music history. The fire reportedly consumed a vault containing the irreplaceable master recordings of an estimated half million songs – including works from Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Berry, and Elton John. Universal Music disputes the article. Anthony Mason reports. Source
Meet the ocean cleanup company that’s removed 4.7 million pounds of trash
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans this week to eliminate single-use plastics nationwide as early as 2021. While lawmakers are taking action on land, two surfers from Florida are also fighting the battle on the water. Ocean cleanup company 4ocean has removed 4.7 million pounds of trash from the water since 2017 — and in the process, has created more than 300 jobs. Jamie Wax reports. Source
The Dish: Chef Priya Krishna reveals her signature recipes
Including orange peel fish, and a drink she calls “Indian gatorade” Source
North Carolina teen barely survives unprovoked shark attack, but stays positive
A North Carolina teenager and her dad are sharing the terrifying story of an unprovoked shark attack that nearly took her life. But 17-year-old Paige Winter says she’s not fazed by the experience, and that hopes to transform it into something good for her, the environment and for sharks. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Trump’s walk back on foreign dirt comment “wasn’t much of a real clarification”
New York Magazine reporter Gabriel Debenedetti joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the fallout surrounding Trump’s claim that he wouldn’t refuse dirt on a political opponent from a foreign government, the rising tensions in the Middle East, and the best strategy for Democrats competing in crowded primary debates. Source