Tony Dokoupil profiles the actress, whose new film as writer-director, “Lady Bird,” is one of the most critically-acclaimed of the year. Source
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Greta Gerwig on why she fell in love with Barnard College
In this web exclusive, writer-director Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”) describes to correspondent Tony Dokoupil how she found the school she wanted to attend, Barnard College in New York City. Source
Greta Gerwig on facing rejection, and realizing films
In this web exclusive, writer-director Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”) talks with correspondent Tony Dokoupil about the rejections she faced when she applied to school and universities, and how she maintains a sense of purpose in her filmmaking. Source
Kentucky Derby winner fails drug test, faces disqualification
Churchill Downs’ announcement comes after trainer Bob Baffert announced the failed drug test, which he vowed to fight “tooth and nail.” Source
Much of the country faces dangerously cold temperatures
At least 20 people have died so far as a result of the dangerously low temperatures.
Most of the country will be facing for the frigid weather, in some places it could reach record lows.
CBS News weather producer David Parkinson tells us how long the cold will last. Source
Possible thawing of tensions between North and South Korea
Leaders from both countries are set to meet Tuesday. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un expressed an interest in his country participating in the Winter Olympics being held in South Korea. President Trump took credit for the talks saying his tough rhetoric is the reason behind North Korea’s willingness to meet. Matthew Kroenig, senior fellow at The Atlantic Council and Georgetown University professor, joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Child with life-threatening disorder gets special day at Miami zoo
Ryland Gallagher, 8, has cystic fibrosis. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he was able to have a private tour at Zoo Miami where he got to hold alligators, crocodiles, lizards and even a 12-foot python. CBS Miami has more. Source
100-year-old yoga instructor, ballroom dancer on life well lived
Tao Porchon-Lynch was born nearly 100 years ago in 1918 and she is still a world class yoga instructor and competitive ballroom dancer. She shared her secrets to a long and meaningful life with CBS News’ Roxana Saberi. Source
From 1996: A landmark Vermeer exhibition
“Sunday Morning” visited the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., to view a rare showing of paintings by Johannes Vermeer – approximately two-thirds of the 17th century artist’s surviving works. Curator Arthur Wheelock explained his long fascination with Vermeer and the Dutch Master’s stylistic innovations. Host Charles Osgood reports. (Originally broadcast on January 10, 1996.) Source
Why Sunday’s Golden Globes will be different than past years
Hollywood is gearing up for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. The event, known as one of the industry’s biggest parties, is taking a more serious tone after explosive revelations about sexual harassment and assault rocked the entertainment world. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source