Kim Kardashian is facing scrutiny from an unlikely source: the FDA. The reality star, a paid spokeswoman for the drug company, endorsed a morning sickness pill she is taking, but her Instagram post contains claims that the FDA calls “false or misleading.” Suzanne Vranica, advertising and marketing editor for the Wall Street Journal, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss controversial celebrity marketing endorsements. Source
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NTSB: Trucker who hit Tracy Morgan was awake for 28 hours
Federal investigators blame fatigue for the crash that badly injured Morgan and killed his friend, James McNair. The Walmart truck driver who crashed into Tracy’s limo van missed signs warning of a work zone and reduced speed limit. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Robot butler delivers room service at California hotel
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including A.L.O., the autonomous robot “Botlr” at the Cupertino Aloft Hotel, and Hello Denizen’s Tiny Hamster taking a trip to Walt Disney World. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Stubborn dog won’t drop box despite tripping, running into walls
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a stubborn, box-loving English Bulldog and a pet raccoon that will wash anything it gets its paws on. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Cutting-edge heart surgery saves skydiver
Iwan van der Schoor tore his aorta in a skydiving accident on the Fourth of July. Half of the people with that type of injury die within 24 hours. But van der Schoor was able to live thanks to a new type of surgery. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports. Source
Uncertainty as Jason Rezaian trial nears end
An Iranian court held the fourth and possibly final hearing in the case of American journalist Jason Rezaian. The Washington Post reporter has been held in an Iranian jail for more than a year. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan reports on the possibility of a verdict. Source
“Slender Man” case: Teens to be tried as adults
Two 13-year-old girls charged with the attempted murder of a friend will be tried as adults. Authorities say the alleged murder plot was meant to impress a fictional character known as “Slender Man.” CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports Source
What does Donald Trump stand for?
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump has positioned himself as an advocate for immigration reform. But has he given enough specifics on what policies he’d pursue if nominated? CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports. Source
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Biden moves adult vaccine eligibility deadline to April 19; Texas businesswoman transforms sick kids into superheroes Source
Jon Stewart takes final bows from “The Daily Show”
Jon Stewart takes final bows from “The Daily Show”
Comedian Jon Stewart sat in the host’s chair of his satirical news show for the last time this past week. He talked about his nearly two-decade run, and some of his most memorable interviews, with former colleague Mo Rocca. Source