Greg Baxtrom is a chef with a near-perfect culinary pedigree. Born and raised in Chicago, Baxtrom was attending a local culinary school when he contacted a new restaurant for help with a homework assignment. The restaurant was the extraordinary Alinea and the assignment turned into an internship, and eventually a full-time job. Later he worked at New York’s acclaimed Per Se and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, where he learned about the farm-to-table ethic that would influence his current project, Olmsted. Baxtrom joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his extraordinary culinary journey. Source
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Comedy legend Carol Burnett reflects on her career
Carol Burnett is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking and eponymous variety show. Mo Rocca spoke with the comedy legend about her iconic career and return to primetime. You can watch the two-hour “Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special” on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 8/7c on CBS. Source
Model Ashley Graham says her career was “not an overnight success”
In 2016 model Ashley Graham became the first so-called “plus-size model” on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition. Since then, the 30-year-old wrote a book, started her own lingerie line, and became one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Gayle King spoke to Graham for CBS “Sunday Morning.” Watch the full report Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Source
Manhattan DA not moving forward with Harvey Weinstein case?
CBS News has learned the Manhattan District Attorney’s office informed people involved in the case they are not looking to move forward in an investigation centered around rape allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The accusations were brought forward by actress Paz de la Huerta. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
High school students protest racist Snapchat video targeting classmate
Hundreds of Brookline High School students made a unified statement on the front steps of their Massachusetts school to denounce a racist Snapchat video, which targets one of their peers. CBS Boston’s Anna Meiler reports. Source
White House floats plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
The White House is considering a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Yahoo White House correspondent Hunter Walker joins CBSN with the latest on the potential shake-up and the other political news of the day. Source
White House circulates plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
CBS News has learned that the White House is considering a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with current CIA Director Mike Pompeo. State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN to explain the looming shake-up. Source
Conyers “not going to be pressured” to resign, lawyer says
Arnold Reed, the attorney for Rep. John Conyers, says Nancy Pelosi can’t force him out of Congress, after multiple women accused the congressman of sexually harassing them. Source
Meet Jeff Glor, the new face of CBS Evening News
On Monday, a new chapter for CBS News begins with the “CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor.” He joins CBSN to explain how he went from being an aspiring dentist to a journalist. Source
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set wedding plans
Prince Harry and his American fiancée, Meghan Markle, will be married in May in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, just west of London. Markle will apply for British citizenship and will be baptized into the Church of England. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source