In 1943, “Casablanca” won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Now, 75 years after its release, the film is still considered a classic. Anthony Mason reports. Source
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Hollywood talent agency holds protest instead of pre-Oscar party
Hollywood is taking aim at President Trump’s proposed travel ban ahead of Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony. Around 1,000 people rallied in Beverly Hills outside the headquarters of United Talent Agency, railing against Mr. Trump’s proposed travel restrictions on seven Muslim-majority countries. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Trump advisers Bannon and Priebus at CPAC: Unified team?
White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who rarely speaks in public, and chief of staff Reince Priebus were a big draw at CPAC Thursday. Major Garrett reports on the competition between the two top aides. Source
Sock company Bombas gives back with “bee better” mission
Bombas launched in 2013 after its co-founders learned socks are the most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. With their “buy one, donate one” concept, more than 2 million socks have been donated. Bombas co-founders Randy Goldberg and Dave Heath join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their company’s mission. Source
“48 Hours” explores what it takes for stalking victims to get justice
An estimated 7.5 million men and women are stalked each year – and those are just the reported cases. Many victims are hesitant to speak out, finding it hard to bring their stalker to justice. In a special two-hour show airing Saturday at 10/9c, correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates the powerful issue of stalking and the women – including CBS’ NCIS star Pauley Perrette – who are speaking out to save lives. Source
Why some business owners oppose New Orleans security plan
New Orleans is launching a $40 million security effort to fight a dramatic spike in crime. The city is adding surveillance cameras, extra lighting and a potential restriction on bars. New Orleans saw 60 murders in the third quarter of 2016, a 54 percent jump from the year before. David Begnaud reports from Bourbon Street. Source
4/25/2021: The Prosecutors, Putin’s Public Enemy, Showstopper
The prosecution team in the Derek Chauvin murder trial speak to 60 Minutes; Then, Alexey Navalny describes the poisoning ordeal he says Vladimir Putin perpetrated; And, the curtain begins to come up for New York performing artists. Source
Liz Cheney says McConnell and McCarthy are GOP’s leaders, not Trump
House Republicans are clashing over the party’s future as they wrap up a major political conference in Florida. Former President Trump was notably absent, and Congresswoman Liz Cheney appeared to deepen the divide by saying Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy are the party’s leaders. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source
India’s COVID-19 crisis: Over 300,000 new cases for sixth day in a row
India has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. Now other nations are pledging their support. CBS News’ Lucy Craft reports, and then Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent at The New York Times, joins CBSN AM from New Delhi with the latest. Source
New twist in Kim Jong Nam assassination
There is a new twist in the airport murder of the half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Investigators in Malaysia say the female suspects attacked him from behind and wiped his face with poison. Adriana Diaz reports. Source