One of the most talented actresses today recreates herself in her latest screen role, as an early-20th century activist in “Suffragette” Source
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Novelist Jackie Collins dies
Jackie Collins, known for telling stories of sex and power, has died of breast cancer at 77. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler reports on the best-selling author. Source
The long road to justice for Bill Cosby’s accusers
The women who allege comedian Bill Cosby sexually assaulted them face a long and difficult legal path. He’s been criminally charged with nothing, has admitted nothing, and many of the alleged offenses occurred years ago. Still, the accusers say they have stories that must be told. Correspondent Tracy Smith hears some firsthand. Source
Al Hirschfeld’s legendary drawings
A new exhibit in New York City outlines the nine decades of creation by the renowned artist Al Hirschfeld, with wall-to-wall caricatures of Hollywood and Broadway stars. Faith Sallie gets to the bottom line of Hirschfeld’s enduring appeal. Source
Almanac: Sgt. Bilko
Sixty years ago today – Sept. 20, 1955 – the Army sitcom “You’ll Never Get Rich” debuted on CBS, starring Phil Silvers in the role of the scheming Master Sergeant that became his most popular creation. Charles Osgood reports. Source
“Reading Rainbow’s” LeVar Burton wants to host “Jeopardy!”
Burton has shared the petition and retweeted supporters – including some famous faces. Source
Preview: Hannah Graham: Deadly Connections
Season premiere: “48 Hours” goes inside UVA student Hannah Graham’s murder investigation and how DNA may close other unsolved cases spanning a decade. Susan Spencer reports Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Source
9/19: Freeway shooting suspect defiant in first court appearance; Adults rediscover joy of coloring books
Police have arrested in suspect in the Phoenix freeway shootings, but Leslie Merritt Jr. said in his first court appearance that they got the wrong guy; For the past few months, adult coloring books have quietly become international sensations. Source
Experts alarmed by number of COVID survivors with brain disorders
Among patients treated in the ICU, 7% suffered a stroke and nearly 2% were diagnosed with dementia. Researchers also found 17% of patients developed anxiety and 14% experienced mood disorders. Source
CIA releases intelligence briefings from dark days of 1960s
The CIA has released 19,000 pages of classified intelligence briefings that took place during some of the darkest days of the 1960s. Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante tells what those documents reveal. Source