Academy Award-winning movie “Selma” made Ava DuVernay the first woman of color to direct a film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Her new documentary, “13th,” opens the New York Film Festival Friday. Gayle King spoke with DuVernay about an exceptional career with an untraditional start. Source
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NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah Talks Draft Scenarios for Titans
Jeremiah offered a best-case scenario for the Titans in the first round of next week’s NFL Draft, and he also has ideas on how the team could attack some of its roster needs. Source
Man who set off pipe bomb in NYC subway gets life in prison
Akayed Ullah apologized before the judge sentenced him, calling the crime “barbaric and heinous.” Source
GOP senators unveil $568 billion infrastructure plan
The $568 billion framework that is significantly smaller than the president’s $2 trillion plan. Source
Charles Osgood tribute: Harry Smith
The former “Early Show” anchor pays tribute to the longtime host of “Sunday Morning.” Source
Hoboken train crash: What we know
A packed commuter train crashed into New Jersey’s Hoboken station at the height of rush hour. Now, scores of people are injured, some critically, and prayers are coming in from around the world Source
Obama urges Black Americans to “keep marching, keep speaking up, keep voting”
Mr. Obama said for the nation to progress, Black Americans “cannot let up during these next four” years. Source
Morgan Freeman on “Madam Secretary” and iconic voice
Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman arguably has one of the most distinctive careers and voices in Hollywood. He made a name for himself with hit movies including “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Glory” and “Million Dollar Baby.” Behind the camera, Freeman is one of the executive producers of the CBS political drama, “Madam Secretary.” He is directing the Season 3 premiere, as well as being a guest star. Freeman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his career and his thoughts on the 2016 elections. Source
Serena Williams posted powerful message on police brutality
U.S. tennis star Serena Williams is speaking out against police brutality in the U.S. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson have more on her powerful post. Source
In first debate, Snapchat wins the night
Few users could resist the temptation of affixing flower crowns on the candidates’ heads. Source