Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault returned to CBS’ “Celebrity Big Brother” after being hospitalized over the weekend. In the latest episode, Manigault took aim at Vice President Mike Pence, saying, “We would be begging for days of Trump back if Pence became president, that’s all I’m saying. He’s extreme. I’m Christian. I love Jesus, but he thinks Jesus tells him to say things. And I’m like, Jesus ain’t say that. He’s scary.” Source
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Can experimental drug kill flu virus in a day?
The worst flu season in years has health professionals scrambling to find ways to combat the virus. In Japan, one company says it has developed a treatment that may kill the flu in a day. CBS News’ chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Global GoalsCast: Laura Liswood of the Council of Women World Leaders
At the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Global GoalsCast co-hosts Claudia Romo Edelmen and Edie Lush sit down with Laura Liswood, the Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, to discuss the #MeToo movement, the current social environment and the activation of women Source
Unique portraits of Obamas unveiled
The Obamas’ official portraits were unveiled Monday in Washington, showcasing two artists with their own unique style. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has a closer look. Source
Fighting the flu with ultraviolet light
As the deadly flu season continues, a doctor is working on technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill the flu virus in the air. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why this technique is safer than using regular UV rays. Source
New details on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s wedding plans
New details have been revealed about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming royal wedding. The ceremony will take place at 12 noon on May 19 at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. It will also feature a two-mile carriage procession immediately after the ceremony. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
The real-life love story of “The Big Sick”
Comedian-actor Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, Emily V. Gordon, had never written a movie before, when they decided to try and tell the basically true story of how budding romance was thrown for a loop when she was place in a medically-induced coma (the perfect plot for a romantic comedy). Their film, “The Big Sick,” proved to be a critical success, and has now earned them an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Lesley Stahl of “60 Minutes” meets with Nanjiani and Gordon to find out how telling the story of their lives has turned their lives upside-down. Source
The O’Jays: The “Love Train” continues
For decades The O’Jays have been spreading their gospel of love, melding romantic ballads with R&B and a smooth Philly groove. CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod talked with Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and Eric Nolan Grant about their enduring magic. Source
Colonial Pipeline hacked by Russian-linked group, FBI says
The FBI announced Monday that a Russian-linked group called Darkside is responsible for the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline last week. The pipeline remains shut down while the company works to restore its networks. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano with analysis. Read more here. Source
Democratic memo blocked until changes made
President Trump said he will not declassify a Democratic memo until changes are made to it. Meanwhile, the White House is facing inner turmoil as reports surface of staffers facing abuse allegations. White House columnist for The Hill, Niall Stanage, joins CBSN to discuss these and other top political headlines. Source