After a coroporate layoff in 2001, Jen Lancaster earned a massive following through her online blog where she shared her unemployment frustrations. After 14 years, she is now a New York Times best selling author of eight memoirs and four novels, selling over one million books. Lancaster joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new novel, “The Best of Enemies.” Source
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University IT dept. creates giant wheel out of iMac boxes
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a new way to roll out the latest Apple product and an interesting encounter between a group of elephants and a GoPro camera. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Jon Stewart counts down to final “Daily Show”
The original host of “The Daily Show” is preparing for his final show after 16 years behind the anchor desk. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer previews Jon Stewart’s farewell. Source
Heat hinders containment of Rocky Fire
Firefighters are working to contain a massive wildfire burning north of San Francisco. Temperatures are climbing into the 90s, making containment efforts especially difficult. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports. Source
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up as cases rise
President Biden has directed states to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all adults by April 19. His administration is racing to increase vaccinations after COVID-19 cases rose for a fourth week straight. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus updated safety guidelines from the CDC. Source
Washington and Tehran hold indirect talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal
The U.S. and Iran have begun negotiations through intermediaries on what it would take to revive a nuclear deal. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the indirect talks held Tuesday in Vienna. Source
VA criticized for not covering IVF procedure
Many who’ve served in the military rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical care. But some say they’re being denied a chance to fulfill their dreams, because the VA doesn’t cover in vitro fertilization. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports. Source
Businesswoman transforms young cancer patients into superheroes
The hospital robes help children during a scary time. Source
Dog says “mama” when baby can’t
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a dog that speaks up when a snack is on the line and a colorful spider’s entertaining mating ritual. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Iggy Azalea debuts new nose on “Seventeen” cover
Australian rapper Amethyst “Iggy” Azalea opened up to “Seventeen” magazine about recent plastic surgery on her nose, which was featured on the issue’s cover. CBSN’s Don Dahler has more. Source