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Co-stars of new movie “Band Aid” on having an all-female crew

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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