CBSN is on the red carpet for Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, the 89th Annual Academy Awards. Entertainment Tonight’s Lauren Zima interviews David Permut, producer of the Oscar-nominated film “Hacksaw Ridge.” Source
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Interviews with “The White Helmets” filmmakers
CBSN is on the red carpet for the 89th Annual Academy Awards. Entertainment Tonight’s Lauren Zima spoke with “The White Helmets” filmmakers Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara about their work on the film and their expectations for Hollywood’s big night. Source
Hollywood mourns Bill Paxton
As Hollywood celebrated its big night, many also paused to remember Bill Paxton. The accomplished actor had an illustrious career in film and television. Mireya Villarreal reports on the 61-year-old’s life, and death. Source
Oscar nominee responds to Trump travel ban with boycott
Asghar Farhadi, an Iranian film director, won’t be on the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards. Instead, he’ll be boycotting the ceremony in response to President Trump’s travel ban. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Gov. Kasich discusses possible hurdles for Obamacare repeal
Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, says Americans want Obamacare reform, but warns Republican lawmakers, “don’t take everything away.” Kasich hopes politicians will work together across the aisle, adding, “What’s at stake here are 20 million Americans.” Source
How do Americans feel about the future of our country?
Face the Nation traveled to Richmond to talk politics with a group of Virginians one month into the new administration. We asked, how do voices outside Washington feel about President Trump? Source
What is the United States’ priority in the war against ISIS?
In one of his first executive actions, the President ordered the Pentagon to develop a new strategy to defeat ISIS. CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin joins us from Cairo after traveling with U.S. Central Command to assess the fight overseas. Source
Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan says it is “premature” to point fingers at those responsible for leaks
Fmr. Director of the CIA, John Brennan says it is too early into investigation of leaks to point fingers. Brennan also defends himself, emphasizing, “Anyone who thinks I’m responsible for leaks is dead wrong.” Source
Fmr. CIA Director says new head of NSA, Gen. McMaster has a “stellar reputation”
Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan says he believes new National Security Advisor Gen. McMaster understands “bumper sticker terms” such as “radical Islam” do more harm than good. He urges the president to use more “discipline” in his language. Source
Why do people love to quote movies?
Faith Salie wants to know why some people eagerly quote from movies in everyday conversation – and why she can’t. Source