A Massachusetts woman was sentenced to 15 months in jail for using text messages to encourage her friend to commit suicide. A judge ruled Michelle Carter will not have to go to jail until all of her state appeals are exhausted. She was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Conrad Roy in June. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty spoke with Roy’s family after the sentencing hearing. Source
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Fire engulfs Dubai residential high-rise for second time
The cause of a massive fire at one of the world’s tallest residential buildings is under investigation. Dramatic video shows the flames engulfing part of the Dubai skyscraper overnight. The fire sent chunks of debris crashing to the ground. This is the second time in recent years the building known as “Torch Tower” has caught fire. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Ford may be closer to major Explorer recall
A CBS News investigation has learned Ford may be closer to a major recall due to possible carbon monoxide leaks in Explorers. It could affect police departments across the country who have complained of possible fumes seeping into the SUVs and sickening officers. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Trump mocks ongoing Russia probe at West Virginia rally
President Trump’s trip to Huntington, West Virginia, Thursday night featured another all-out defense of his campaign. He told thousands of supporters Democrats are “obsessed” with the idea that his campaign had ties to Russia. Major Garrett reports. Source
Procter & Gamble’s new ad campaign tackles race
A company best known for selling detergent is hoping to start a new discussion about race in the U.S. DeMarco Morgan has more on Procter & Gamble’s thought-provoking new ad. Source
Barn that inspired “Charlotte’s Web” up for sale
The 44-acre farm that inspired E.B. White’s book “Charlotte’s Web” is up for sale for $3.7 million. CBSN’s Reena Ninan has more. Source
Behind the “sophisticated” HBO hack
The FBI is reportedly investigating a recent cyber attack on HBO. The leak included a “Game of Thrones” script and un-aired episodes of “Ballers” and “Room 104.” The attack reportedly exposed potentially seven times the amount of data as the 2014 Sony Pictures hack. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” from San Francisco to discuss the breach. Source
Tuesday Mailbag: Titans Fans Share Thoughts, Questions on NFL Draft
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles questions from Titans fans following the 2021 NFL Draft. Source
Keegan-Michael Key on making “Hamlet” feel modern, Netflix series
The award-winning sketch comedy series “Key & Peele” aired on Comedy Central for five seasons. Now, Keegan-Michael Key is making his New York theater debut in Hamlet where he plays Hamlet’s best friend, Horatio. He also stars in the new Netflix series, “Friends from College.” Key joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest projects. Source
White House acknowledges Trump’s role in son’s Russia statement
The White House press secretary says President Trump was trying to help his son when they worked together to create a misleading statement about Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Russian lawyer during the campaign. The president’s attorney had denied the involvement. Major Garrett reports. Source