The much-talked about romantic comedy “Band Aid” features CBS’ “Life in Pieces” star Zoe Lister-Jones and actor Adam Pally, as a couple who can’t stop fighting. In a last ditch effort to save their marriage, they turn disputes into songs. Writer, director and producer, Lister-Jones and co-star Pally join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what inspired the movie and why Lister-Jones chose to make it with an all-female crew. Source
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Johnny Depp assassination joke latest in trend of violent rhetoric
“Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp apologized Friday for his joke about assassinating President Trump. Depp made the remark at an arts festival in Britain. His comments are part of a wave of violent imagery that is rolling through U.S. politics. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Man takes mother on bucket list adventure
Sian Pierre gave his mother a hard time growing up with not much money. But since she got fired from her job, he’s showing her just how grateful he is by helping her fulfill her bucket list, one trip at a time. Steve Hartman reports. Source
ISIS mounts bloody last stand in Mosul
In Iraq, government forces backed by the U.S. are on the verge of retaking the city of Mosul. But ISIS has mounted a bloody last stand in the few neighborhoods it still controls. Charlie D’Agata reports from the Old City. Source
Second mistrial declared in case of officer who killed unarmed black man
A judge in Cincinnati declared a second mistrial in the case of Ray Tensing, a white police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black driver at a traffic stop. The jury was deadlocked after five days of deliberations. Michelle Miller has more. Source
New details on how President Obama handled news of Russian meddling during election
After the Obama administration uncovered Russian efforts to influence the 2016 election, officials tell CBS News they debated how to punish the Russians without being seen as trying to help Hillary Clinton. Ultimately, President Obama did not speak out publicly until after the election. Jeff Pegues has more. Source
Nearly 100 patients died waiting for care at LA VA hospital, report finds
A new report by the Veterans Affairs inspector general shows that 43 percent of the 225 patients who died between October 2014 and August 2015 at the Los Angeles VA facility were waiting for appointments or needed tests they never got. However, the report does not conclude these patients “died as a result of delayed consults.” Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Johnny Depp apologizes for presidential assassination joke
Johnny Depp is doing some damage control after he asked the audience at England’s Glastonbury Festival, “When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?” The actor has now issued a statement saying he’s sorry and explaining that it was a joke that came out wrong. Source
Voters spar over race and recovery in “Face the Nation” focus group
With 100 days in office, we see how President Biden’s performance has resonated among members of both parties thus far. Source
What Uber is looking for in new CEO
Ride-hailing service Uber is searching for a new leader after CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick stepped down Wednesday. In recent months, Uber has faced sexual harassment accusations and costly legal battles. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning” from Santa Barbara, California, to discuss what Uber is looking for in a new CEO and why it was in Kalanick’s interest to resign. Source