The California pipevine swallowtail butterfly, native to the San Francisco area, saw its population decline drastically over the years. But now it’s making a stunning comeback thanks to Tim Wong, known as the “butterfly whisperer.” KPIX-TV’s Sharon Chin reports. Source
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Trump’s team considers expanding military role in Afghanistan
Gen. H.R. McMaster, President Trump’s national security adviser, may escalate the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan in the coming weeks. Associated Press White House reporter Vivian Salama discusses on CBSN. Source
Gulliver’s Gate artists think big with miniature world
Gulliver’s Gate, an intricate $40 million exhibit featuring miniature versions of iconic landmarks across five continents and 50 nations, opens in New York City Tuesday. Vladimir Duthiers reports on how a team of artists just made the whole-wide world look a little smaller. Source
Welcome to Nashville: Titans First-Round Pick Caleb Farley “Feeling Like a Superstar” in Music City
Farley, the Virginia Tech cornerback who was taken in the first round of the NFL Draft, arrived in Music City Friday after being taken in the 22nd overall pick of Thursday night’s draft. Source
BAFTA suspends British actor amid sexual assault allegations
Clarke, 45, has denied all of the allegations of sexual misconduct. Source
Reid Scott on acting as “CBS This Morning” host on “Veep”
Actor Reid Scott plays former political aide Dan Egan who hosts a fictitious “CBS This Morning” on the HBO hit series “Veep.” Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his humorous take on morning news and the show’s success. Source
As COVID-19 ebbs, Disneyland reopens after 13-month closure
For now the theme park is allowing only state residents to visit and will operate at limited capacity. Source
Turkey goes into its first full nationwide lockdown since the start of the pandemic
Turkey is under its first full nationwide lockdown since the coronavirus pandemic began last March. The country had previously issued a series of partial lockdowns in an attempt to slow the spread of the deadly virus. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir has more from Istanbul how the lockdown is affecting Turkish citizens across the country. Source
Owning the Cubs is personal for Tom Ricketts
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts tells Bill Whitaker why he likes to sit in the bleachers – and how Cubs fans sustained him during the team’s losing years Source
As tourists return to Las Vegas, resorts go on hiring spree to meet the increased demand
Starting Saturday, casinos in Las Vegas are allowed to operate at 80% capacity meaning resorts are working to fill tens of thousands of jobs. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans traveled to Sin City, where they’re betting on a business boom. Source