Jason Kinzer is suing Allegiant Air after the airline fired him for evacuating his aircraft after a smoke scare. Allegiant says the evacuation was not necessary. Kris Van Cleave reports on why the pilot says he would do the same thing all over again. Source
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Couple: Birth control mix-up led to two unwanted pregnancies
After having a miscarriage, Kristie and Armando Granado decided another pregnancy was too risky. Kristie began taking birth control pills, but got pregnant twice. Both times she had miscarriages. She is one of 113 women in 28 states who are now included in a lawsuit filed last week against the companies that made and packaged the recalled contraceptives. They are seeking millions of dollars in damages. John Blackstone reports. Source
1 in 45 kids may have autism spectrum disorders, study shows
A new report suggests autism may be more common than we thought. A government survey of parents finds as many as one of every 45 children is autistic. That is a higher percentage than other studies reported. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss the findings. Source
Indiana police seek killer after murder of pregnant pastor’s wife
Police in Indianapolis are hunting for the killer of a pastor’s wife. Investigators say 28-year-old Amanda Blackburn, a mother of a toddler and also 13-weeks pregnant, was shot in the head. They believe the killing took place during a home invasion Tuesday. Vinita Nair reports. Source
Globetrotters, skateboarding dog celebrate Guinness World Records Day
Guinness celebrated World Records Day with blindfolded hook shots and canines on skateboards. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has more highlights. Source
Dog stands guard over fallen friend
A photo of a dog standing guard over a canine friend who had been hit by a car has gone viral. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has the heartwarming picture. Source
Chile mine disaster revisited in “The 33”
The new film is based on the real-life rescue of 33 Chilean miners who endured 69 days trapped underground after a mine collapse in 2010. The film focuses on the miners’ ordeal underground and the struggles of their families above. Source
Vanessa Williams on Miss America apology, “The Good Wife”
In 1983, Vanessa Williams made history as the first black person to be crowned Miss America. But she was forced to resign when nude photos of her were made public. She soon took back control of her career as a Grammy-nominated singer and an actress on the big screen. Williams joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her Sunday debut on CBS’ “The Good Wife,” the public Miss America apology and her husband, Jim Skrip. Source
Firefighters revive Mary Poppins dance to promote clean chimneys
Firefighters in the U.K. have taken to a roof to revive a Mary Poppins classic in a push for cleaner chimneys. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has the musical tribute. Source
Daily fantasy sports sites say they’ll fight NY attorney general
FanDuel and DraftKings said Wednesday they would continue operating a day after the New York attorney general ordered them to stop taking bets in the state, accusing them of engaging illegal gambling. Vladimir Duthiers has the story. Source