Protesters fear the so-called trans-Atlantic partnership would weaken environmental standards and consumer protections, but President Obama defends the pact that would create the world’s largest free trade zone; CBS News has been following Jawan Ahmed’s journey from war-torn Syria for quite awhile now Source
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Cuban high school jazz band makes American debut
A group of high school students from Cuba were in N.Y. this past week for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: taking a master class with jazz master, Wynton Marsalis. On Tuesday, they made their American debut. Marlie Hall has more. Source
Teenage Syrian migrant settles in Germany
CBS News has been following Jawan Ahmed’s journey from war-torn Syria for quite awhile now. We bumped into him again in Germany, where he’s attending high school, but still missing his parents, whom he hasn’t seen in four months. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Solar plane finishes flight across Pacific
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, powered entirely by the sun, completed its trek across the Pacific Ocean Saturday night into Sunday morning. But its journey isn’t over yet. Chris Martinez has more. Source
Hot Topics: Titans GM Jon Robinson Talks NFL Draft and More
Titans General Manager Jon Robinson took part in a live event for season ticket members on Thursday. Along with Titans HC Mike Vrabel, Robinson tackled questions on player news, offseason updates, draft preparation and more in a session with Titans Vice President of Broadcasting Mike Keith. Source
Beyonce releases album, internet explodes
Beyonce’s new album “Lemonade” has blown up all over the internet. It shows a much more aggressive version of the pop star, and Elle’s senior fashion editor Nikki Ogunnaike joins CBSN to discuss. Source
How Prince impacted American culture
Prince’s death has shaken the music world, and Elle’s senior fashion editor Nikki Ogunnaike describes his impact on American culture and society on CBSN. Source
William Shakespeare’s treasured words
The life and legacy of William Shakespeare was honored the world over yesterday on the 400th anniversary of his death. His timeless works are widely known, but there are still many mysteries connected to the historic playwright. Martha Teichner investigates the latest mystery involving the Bard – one 400 years in the making. Source
World premiere of “In the Heights” to open 2021 Tribeca Film Festival
Jon M. Chu’s film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical will be screened in all five boroughs of New York City. Source
William Shakespeare’s “rich, juicy” vocabulary
In this web exclusive, Michael Witmore and Heather Wolfe, of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., explain to Martha Teichner how the Bard of Avon found and borrowed the language he made immortal. Source