This past weekend, Titans staff members volunteered in a South Nashville neighborhood affected by recent flash flooding. The Titans partnered with Hands On Nashville to assist affected residents while encouraging others to volunteer. Source
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George Carlin’s daughter writes memoir on family’s turmoil and love
The late, great George Carlin often shared his thoughts on over-protective parenting on stage. So what kind of a father was he? A new book by his daughter, Kelly, sheds light on that very question. Kelly Carlin joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss her new book, “A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up with George.” Source
Controversy over Johnny Depp’s Whitey Bulger movie, “Black Mass”
For 20 years, James “Whitey” Bulger was Boston’s most notorious crime boss. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. New movie “Black Mass,” starring Johnny Depp, is getting rave reviews for its performances, but some victims and families — and even Bulger himself — are not happy about the movie. New York Times best-selling author T.J. English has a new book out about Bulger titled, “Where the Bodies Were Buried: Whitey Bulger and the World That Made Him.” English joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the movie and Bulger’s history. Source
Colin Hanks on new comedy, his famous dad and step-mom’s cancer recovery
The actor began his career as an extra in the 1996 movie, “That Thing You Do!” He went on to tackle dramas like “Roswell,” “Dexter,” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role as officer Gus Grimly in the TV version of “Fargo.” Now, Hanks stars in a new CBS comedy, “Life in Pieces,” and joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new role and how his step-mother, Rita Wilson, beat cancer. Source
Do the “Scorpion” cast members have genius qualities?
During a set visit to the hit CBS drama, the cast tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski whether they have any genius-like traits. Also, Katharine McPhee and Elyes Gable weigh in on their characters’ potential on-screen romance. Source
CDC says this year’s flu shot will be more effective
The CDC says this year’s version of the flu shot matches circulating flu strains better than last year’s did. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has the details on the vaccine. Source
New Prince album to be released, will debut on 60 Minutes
Songs from Prince’s “Welcome 2 America,” an album written and recorded before a 2010 tour, but never made public, will be heard for the first time Sunday night on 60 Minutes. Source
Forensic investigators say blood and pills were found in the back of the squad car officers tried to put George Floyd in
Forensic investigators testified during Day 8 of the Derek Chauvin murder trial that drugs were found in the car George Floyd was riding in before he encountered police officers. Drugs and Floyd’s blood were also found in the back of the squad car officers tried putting Floyd into. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses how this could affect both sides of this case. Source
New study finds one-third of COVID survivors suffer mental health and neurological disorders
A new study finds that one in three COVID-19 survivors suffer from mental health or neurological disorders like anxiety and dementia six months after their infection. This is causing concern that there will be a new wave of neurological problems post-COVID. Ian Lee spoke to one man that experienced severe paranoia after having COVID-19. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss these findings. Source
Biden targets gun violence with executive actions
President Biden is unveiling new steps to tackle gun violence in the U.S. It comes after a recent series of mass shootings and a rise in gun deaths in 2020, according to the Gun Violence Archive. CBS News’ Naomi Ruchim joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source