The author has sold millions of books and won the National Book Award. Time magazine put him on the cover with the headline “Great American Novelist.” Franzen is the best-selling author of “The Corrections” and “Freedom.” Franzen joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss and his new book, “Purity,” which the Los Angeles Times calls “fierce writing.” Source
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Diplo talks music producing, rise to stardom
Spotify declared Diplo’s “Lean On” the “global song of the summer.” The track has spent 29 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and the powerhouse producer and DJ shows no signs of slowing down. He recently released a new song, “Be Right There.” Wesley “Diplo” Pentz joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his music and career. Source
Family’s real-life battles inspire tween tales, “Dork Diaries”
Book series “Dork Diaries” is on the New York Times and USA Today Best Seller lists. The series just sold its 25 millionth copy. Chip Reid reports on how a mother and her two daughters are helping turn dorkism into a movement. Source
GM recalls nearly 1.3M vehicles for fire risk
General Motors is recalling nearly 1.3 million cars from model years 1997 through 2004 that may leak oil and catch fire. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has the latest on the recall. Source
Apple earnings beat expectations on strong iPhone sales
Apple reports fourth quarter earnings beat expectations on strong iPhone sales in China. CNET News editor Connie Guglielmo discussed the company’s performance with CBSN. Source
George Floyd did not die from drug overdose, medical examiner says
The chief medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy testified Friday for the first time. He said Floyd died from police force, not from drugs or underlying health conditions. This comes as the defense is preparing to begin presenting their case next week. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to break down the testimony. Source
CBS News poll: Ben Carson pulls ahead of Trump
According to the latest CBS News poll, Dr. Ben Carson has pushed ahead of Donald Trump. As a result, the former frontrunner asked Iowans to help boost his numbers. Julie Mason of “The Press Pool With Julie Mason” discussed with CBSN. Source
10/27: South Carolina teen’s classmates describe what led to violent arrest; Recalled tires not leaving the road
With the video coming out of South Carolina, school-based policing is being placed under the microscope; Federal investigators said Tuesday that a majority of defective tires stay on the road even after; being recalled. Source
Usher and Ray Lewis in the Toyota Green Room
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts chat with Usher about his new song “Chains” and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis about his new memoir “I Feel Like Going On.” Source
Rapper DMX dies at 50
DMX has died, one week after he was hospitalized. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was 50. Source