Some Chicago churches are showing their support to the LGBTQ community on Ash Wednesday by mixing in glitter to their ashes. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Errol Barnett have more. Source
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Violent storm system pushes east
The same system that caused deadly tornadoes in the Midwest is now heading to the Northeast. Meteorologist Megan Glaros of Chicago station WBBM tracks the fast-moving storm. Source
Double-murder trial launches for ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez
27-year-old Aaron Hernandez, a former New England Patriots football star, appeared in a Boston courtroom March 1, 2017 to face charges he killed two men in Boston’s South End in 2012. A prosecutor said Hernandez became enraged over a spilled drink. Hernandez is already serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. Source
Minnesota Vikings’ stadium is apparently killing birds
Environmentalists say the shiny glass on the U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings, is killing birds at an alarming rate. CBSN’s Meg Oliver and Errol Barnett have more details. Source
ET Update: Latest on Casey Affleck sexual harassment claims
“Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBSN’s “ET Update” with the latest details on actor Casey Affleck addressing sexual harassment allegations against him; and other entertainment headlines of the day. Source
Music exec Tommy Mottola on Broadway’s “A Bronx Tale”
In his 15 years with the company, Sony Music Chairman and CEO Tommy Mottola has tripled the company’s revenue, sold an estimated 8 billion CDs, and expanded its operation to more than 60 countries. Now, he is shifting gears and bringing his talents to Broadway as the lead producer of “A Bronx Tale”. Mottola joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the show and the state of the music industry. Source
ET Update: What caused the colossal mix-up at the Academy Awards?
“Entertainment Tonight” correspondent Nischelle Turner joins CBSN’s “ET Update” with the latest details on the Best Picture Oscar mix-up at the 2017 Academy Awards. Source
ET Update: Who is “Gary from Chicago?”
“Entertainment Tonight” correspondent Nischelle Turner joins CBSN’s “ET Update” with more details on the man known as “Gary from Chicago,” who was recently released from prison and became an internet sensation at the Oscars. Source
What to expect from Trump’s joint session of Congress address
CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss President Trump’s budget proposal and how the president is communicating his agenda to the American people. Source
Lawmakers split on Trump administration priorities
President Trump will be in Capitol Hill for the first time since Congress began investigating his campaign’s ties to Russia. In a White House meeting Monday, the president and top Republicans discussed their priorities for Mr Trump’s speech to Congress. House and Senate leaders listed Obamacare as their top task. Nancy Cordes reports. Source