U.S.-backed fighters in Syria say they have captured a key neighborhood in ISIS’ self-proclaimed capital, Raqqa. The advance comes after three days of intense fighting. The area under ISIS control in Syria is shrinking. Holly Williams and a CBS News crew were the first American network inside Raqqa City. Source
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Barack Obama’s debt to Dick Gregory
In this web extra, Christian Gregory, son of Dick Gregory, explains to Erin Moriarty how the comedian and activist, who ran for president in 1968, helped set a precedent for the first black man to actually become president of the United States. Source
When Dick Gregory’s face appeared on the dollar bill
In this web extra, Dick Gregory recalls to Erin Moriarty the time in 1968 when the comedian and activist – then running for president – passed out dollar bills that featured his face. He had a curious argument that kept the feds at bay. Source
Medina Spirit wins 2021 Kentucky Derby
The derby resumed its traditional place on the first Saturday in May this year after the coronavirus pandemic threw the horse racing schedule into chaos in 2020. Source
Caitlyn Jenner opposes transgender girls playing women’s sports
“We have to protect girls’ sports in our schools,” Jenner said in an interview with TMZ. Source
Acclaimed songwriter Jason Isbell on what makes a great song
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit have just released their latest album, “The Nashville Sound,” which critics are calling “one of the best of the year.” Fronted by 38-year-old Isbell, this album marks a significant change in the way he’s writing songs. Anthony Mason reports. Source
Co-stars of new movie “Band Aid” on having an all-female crew
The much-talked about romantic comedy “Band Aid” features CBS’ “Life in Pieces” star Zoe Lister-Jones and actor Adam Pally, as a couple who can’t stop fighting. In a last ditch effort to save their marriage, they turn disputes into songs. Writer, director and producer, Lister-Jones and co-star Pally join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what inspired the movie and why Lister-Jones chose to make it with an all-female crew. Source
Johnny Depp assassination joke latest in trend of violent rhetoric
“Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp apologized Friday for his joke about assassinating President Trump. Depp made the remark at an arts festival in Britain. His comments are part of a wave of violent imagery that is rolling through U.S. politics. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Man takes mother on bucket list adventure
Sian Pierre gave his mother a hard time growing up with not much money. But since she got fired from her job, he’s showing her just how grateful he is by helping her fulfill her bucket list, one trip at a time. Steve Hartman reports. Source
ISIS mounts bloody last stand in Mosul
In Iraq, government forces backed by the U.S. are on the verge of retaking the city of Mosul. But ISIS has mounted a bloody last stand in the few neighborhoods it still controls. Charlie D’Agata reports from the Old City. Source