Pop star Selena Gomez revealed Thursday she is recovering from a kidney transplant, and her best friend, actress Francia Raisa, is the donor. Gomez’s kidney failure was caused by lupus, the autoimmune disease that she was diagnosed with in 2014. Anthony Mason reports. Source
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Massive effort underway to get supplies to people in Florida Keys
With the scope of devastation in parts of the Keys becoming clearer, the focus is now on relief. Water and food are reaching those who stayed behind, but it could be days before running water, power and cell service are fully restored. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
Relatives of Florida nursing home patients express their anger
Police in Florida have launched a criminal investigation into the deaths of eight residents at a nursing home. One inspection of the facility last year found 29 violations, including patients being given the wrong medications. Jonathan Vigliotti spoke to some of the families, and reports from Hollywood, Florida. Source
Trump visits Florida in Hurricane Irma’s wake
In Fort Myers, President Trump praised Florida Gov. Rick Scott for the response to Hurricane Irma. Aboard Marine One, the president and first lady got an aerial view of the destruction in Naples. They also visited a mobile home park that was badly damaged. Carter Evans reports. Source
Is there a deal on DACA? Conflicting accounts spur confusion
Top congressional Democrats, who had dinner with President Trump at the White House Wednesday night, said they had struck a deal with the president to provide legal protection for “Dreamers.” The White House disputed the announcement, but soon provided conflicting accounts. Julianna Goldman and Nancy Cordes report. Source
Top moments with Norah O’Donnell on “CBS This Morning”
This week we’re celebrating “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell’s five-year anniversary with our broadcast. Source
Reese Witherspoon on “Big Little Lies” and creating opportunities for women
Reese Witherspoon is one of four women, including Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley, nominated for Emmy Awards for their performances in the HBO series, “Big Little Lies.” Witherspoon is also a producer of the critically-acclaimed show. CBS News contributor and Vanity Fair executive West Coast editor Krista Smith spoke with her in Hollywood. Source
Selena Gomez reveals she had a kidney transplant
Actress and singer Selena Gomez revealed she received a kidney transplant due to lupus. Her friend, Francia Raisa, was the donor. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Preview: Reese Witherspoon on “lightbulb moment” that led to career shift
Ahead of this weekend’s Emmy Awards, HBO series “Big Little Lies” is a leading contender for top honors. Reese Witherspoon is nominated for both her performance and role as producer of the program. Vanity Fair executive West Coast editor and CBS News contributor Krista Smith spoke with the actress about why she decided to add producing to her long list of credits. Watch the full interview Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 on “CBS This Morning,” which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT on CBS. Source
From atheism to magic, Sally Quinn on finding spirituality
Sally Quinn made history as the first woman to anchor a CBS News morning show in August 1973. Quinn later returned to a successful print career at the Washington Post where she met her late husband and legendary editor, Ben Bradlee. Quinn’s new book, “Finding Magic: A Spiritual Memoir,” details their marriage and the defining moments that shaped her beliefs. She joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why she believes all religion is magic. Source