The union which represents thousands of hospitality workers reached deals with MGM, Caesars and Wynn Resorts. Source
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Robotic tech helped a veteran walk again — now she’s working to expand access
A devastating accident left Marine veteran Brittany Elliott paralyzed from the upper chest down — but a robotic exoskeleton allowed her to walk again. Elliott joins CBS News’ Catherine Herridge to discuss her new mission to end roadblocks at the Department of Veterans Affairs and expand access to the life-changing technology. Source
NCAA president raises concerns about college sports gambling
NCAA president Charlie Baker told CBS News this week that prop bets could threaten the integrity of college sports. A CBS News investigation found 22 states where gambling is legal specifically ban prop betting on college sports. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Memory, legacy of fallen Army sergeant lives on through his family
Army Sgt. Jack Bryant Jr. was killed in Iraq almost 20 years ago. But his family has ensured his memory will live on through generations. Source
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh suspended for remainder of season
Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the undefeated Michigan football team, was suspended by the Big 10 Friday for the remainder of the season over allegations that one of the team’s staff members ran a scouting operation to steal opponents play-calling signals. Harbaugh will still be allowed to participate in team activities during the week, but cannot be on the sidelines during games. Errol Barnett reports. Source
How the memory and legacy of a fallen Army sergeant lives on through his family
Army Sgt. Jack Bryant Jr. was killed in Iraq almost 20 years ago. But his family has ensured his memory will live on through generations. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Source
Taylor Swift makes history with latest Grammy nods
Taylor Swift became the first artist in Grammy history to be nominated seven times in the song of the year category when she was nominated Friday for her hit “Anti-Hero.” Swift received a total of six nominations. Source
Content creator camps help kids become online influencers
Younger generations have expressed interest in pursuing a career as a “YouTuber” or social media influencer. New programs are now teaching kids the skill sets needed to become online content creators — and they are increasingly popular. Angèle Christin, associate professor of communication at Stanford University, joins CBS News to discuss the emergence of young content creators. Source
What the new SAG-AFTRA contract means for Hollywood
The board for SAG-AFTRA voted Friday to approve a deal for a new contract with Hollywood studios. Washington Post features reporter Samantha Chery joins CBS News to discuss what’s in the new contract that ended the nearly four-month-long actors’ strike. Source
FBI investigating suspicious letters sent to election offices in 5 states
A letter believed to contain fentanyl was intercepted before it could reach an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, officials said Friday. Similar letters were sent to elections offices in at least four other states. Jeff Pegues has new reporting on the investigation. Source