A college student who was lost for days with her boyfriend in blizzard conditions is telling their story of survival. They survived 48 hours trapped in a snow bank near the top of Algonquin Peak. At more than 5,000 feet, it’s the second highest mountain in New York State. In an interview you’ll see only on “CBS This Morning,” Michelle Miller talks to the student about how the couple stayed alive long enough for rescuers to find them. Source

President-elect Donald Trump has not gotten off on the right foot with China thanks to his phone call with the leader of Taiwan. Mark Leibovich, CBS News political contributor and New York Times Magazine chief national correspondent, spoke to CBSN about whether the call was related to China’s theft of a U.S. drone in the South China Sea. Source

On April 14, 2021, Bernard Madoff, who burned thousands of investors through an epic Ponzi scheme, died in prison while serving a 150-year prison sentence. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with journalist Jim Campbell, author of “Madoff Talks,” who maintained a years-long correspondence with the disgraced investor and his family, to learn exactly how Madoff pulled off the largest financial fraud in Wall Street history. Source

Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz sits down with the Oscar-winning actor to talk about his celebrated performances; his conservative politics; and whether he’d like to be directed by daughter Angelina Jolie. Source

The gospel, rock and soul singer, renowned as a backup artist for some of the world’s leading musical acts, got some long-overdue public awareness from the 2013 documentary “20 Feet From Stardom.” Now, years after losing both legs in a car accident, Merry Clayton has made a triumphant return to the recording studio for her new album, “Beautiful Scars.” Correspondent Lee Cowan reports. Source

Fans can get more from Cameo than a celebrity’s autographed picture; they can buy a personalized video message – and for actors, athletes and comedians working less nowadays, it’s grown from funny money to some serious cash. Correspondent David Pogue reports. Source

He’s an acrobat, dancer, and Oscar-nominated actor who appeared in such memorable films as “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and “West Side Story” – and the less-memorable “War of the Gargantuas.” But for many years, Russ Tamblyn stepped out of the limelight, to pursue a different kind of art. Correspondent Mo Rocca snaps fingers with the 86-year-old Tamblyn, who talks about his film and TV career – and about teaching Elvis Presley how to move. Source

The force is strong with excitment for “Star Wars” fans worldwide as “Rogue One” is released. Vulture Associate Editor Abraham Riesman joins CBSN with a preview. Source

As we look toward the end of the pandemic, the success of “Godzilla vs. Kong” in movie theaters that had been shuttered for a year has raised prospects for the return of movie exhibition. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with industry experts who predict that, for movie studios and brick-and-mortar theater owners, happy days may soon be here again. Source

A rural school district in Colorado has voted to allow teach to carry guns. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more details. Source