Politico’s Edward-Isaac Dover explains why many lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pleased with President Trump’s decision to strike a Syrian air base. Source
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Rupert Friend on “Homeland” Season 6 finale, “horrors of war”
The award-winning Showtime series “Homeland” has more than 5 million viewers. Emmy-nominated actor Rupert Friend stars as former CIA operative Peter Quinn. The character barely survived a gas poisoning and a serious stroke last season. Friend joins “CBS This Morning” with more on what you can expect from the finale. Source
Who Will the Titans Pick? A Final Tour of 80-Plus Mocks on the Day of the NFL Draft
Draft day has officially arrived. The NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night in Cleveland. The Titans currently have the 22nd overall pick in the first round. Let’s take one final tour of the mock drafts, to see what 80-plus analysts think the Titans will do. Source
Kansas high school principal resigns after student investigation
Amy Robertson’s resignation was accepted by the Pittsburg School Board on Tuesday in light of questions raised about her credentials. Source
56-year-old master fencer sets example by out-working opponents
Kristin Vines, 56, is a four-time USA fencing champion who still competes and coaches her Baylor School team in Tennessee. As part of the “Living Stronger” series, Don Dahler reports on how she is setting an example for all of us. Source
Advocates worry new IRS debt collection could lead to confusion for taxpayers
Over the years, the IRS has made many public service announcements warning taxpayers that they do not call to collect money. Now, that has changed, with the IRS allowing debt collectors to call people who owe back taxes. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Sneak peek: Death and the Dentist
In his only interview, a New York dentist charged with murdering his lover’s husband vows that he didn’t do it — but could he go to prison for something else? “48 Hours” correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates Saturday, July 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Source
North Korea missile test shows limits of U.S. intelligence
The latest missile test by North Korea failed nine minutes into flight, making it only 40 miles before pinwheeling into the sea. However, the test also exposed gaps in U.S. intelligence. David Martin reports with more. Source
Julia Roberts says she has “a healthy amount of awkwardness”
Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts tells “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King why she still gets nervous about the attention she receives as an actor. Roberts is the voice of SmurfWillow in “Smurfs: The Lost Village” releasing this week. Watch the full interview Thursday, April 5, 2017 on “CBS This Morning,” 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT on CBS. Source
More companies pull ads from Fox News’ flagship anchor
A number of major advertisers don’t want their commercials to air during Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor” after a number of sexual harassment claims against host Bill O’Reilly. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson explains how Fox is handling the fallout. Source