Declaring it the “beginning of a new era,” Indian leader Narendra Modi has inaugurated a massive new Hindu temple on the site of a razed mosque. Source
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Rising country star Brittney Spencer on meeting her musical heroes
With the release of her debut album, “My Stupid Life,” the Baltimore-born country singer-songwriter talks about writing music while driving her Honda CR-V. Source
Grand Ole Opry apologizes for Elle King’s drunken Dolly Parton tribute
Elle King’s expletive-laden performance, which occurred on Parton’s birthday, was criticized by audience members, and prompted an apology from the Grand Ole Opry, an iconic Nashville music venue. Source
Ibram X. Kendi on adapting “Barracoon” for middle schoolers
Bestselling author, anti-racist activist and CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi talks about his latest work adapting Zora Neale Hurston’s “Barracoon” for middle schoolers. He explains why it’s important to make works like “Barracoon,” which shares the firsthand account of one of the last known survivors of the transatlantic slave trade, accessible to young people. Source
Blueland CEO Sarah Paiji Yoo’s journey to eliminate single-use plastic
As part of our “Changing the Game” series, we’re highlighting Sarah Paiji Yoo. She is the co-founder and CEO of Blueland which specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products and is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic. Source
Several hurt in attack on U.S. military base in Iraq, officials say
Several U.S. military personnel were injured Saturday, when multiple ballistic missiles hit a base in Iraq, according to the Pentagon. Most of the missiles were intercepted, officials say, but some made it through the air defense systems. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Brittney Spencer on her debut country album, meeting music icons and more
Country music singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer speaks to CBS News’ Anthony Mason about the journey of creating her debut album “My Stupid Life.” She also talks about sharing the stage with some of her music heroes such as Willie Nelson, Bob Weir and The Highwomen and what she’s learned about herself and her goals as an artist. Source
Is debt relief the right option for you? Here’s what experts say
Are you trying to tackle your outstanding debt? Here’s what to consider before you proceed with debt relief. Source
Kyte Baby responds to backlash for refusing mom’s remote work request to care for baby in NICU
Kyte Baby is under fire after the family of an employee said she was forced to give up her job when the baby clothing company turned down her request to work remotely while caring for her premature newborn in the NICU. Founder and CEO Ying Liu took to social media to apologize and said she regrets the decision. Source
CBS News team has close call in Gaza as fierce fighting continues
CBS News producer Marwar al-Ghoul, who lives in Gaza and has been covering the Israel-Hamas war since it started, had a recent close call when an explosion struck just feet from him and his team while filming. Charlie D’Agata has the story. Source