Mexico’s president cancelled an upcoming meeting with President Trump, increasing tensions between the two countries. Also Thursday, the White House floated a border tax to pay for a wall, then later backtracked. Margaret Brennan reports. Source
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Mary Tyler Moore remembered as pioneering television icon
“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King describes the legacy of actress Mary Tyler Moore, who died at age 80. King anchors a one-hour CBS News special on Moore, “Love Is All Around,” airing on CBS on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streaming on CBSN at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Source
Judd Hirsch on “Superior Donuts,” Mary Tyler Moore’s legacy
Veteran actor Judd Hirsch is perhaps best known for his role as a New York taxi driver in the hit ’70s sitcom, “Taxi.” He returns to TV for the new CBS comedy series “Superior Donuts,” playing a grumpy Chicago donut shop owner who’s unwilling to be dragged into the 21st Century. Hirsch joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the recent death of iconic actress Mary Tyler Moore and his new show. Source
Dick Van Dyke on Mary Tyler Moore’s legacy
“The Dick Van Dyke Show” was a hit sitcom on CBS from 1961 to 1966. Mary Tyler Moore’s performance as Laura Petrie won her two Emmys. Comedian Dick Van Dyke, Moore’s longtime friend and co-star, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss their chemistry on TV and her legacy. Source
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore became a television icon for her starring role as TV news producer Mary Richards. She died Wednesday at age 80. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Latest Oscar nominations show power of “Black List”
This year’s Oscar-nominated movies once again highlight the power of the so-called “Black List.” The annual catalog features scripts that Hollywood insiders love, but for various reasons do not get made. Alex Wagner, who writes about the Black List in the March issue of the Atlantic, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest Oscar-nominated films that were from the Black List. Source
Ava DuVernay and Oprah talk “13th” documentary
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay picked up a new Oscar nomination for her documentary “13th,” which premiered worldwide on Netflix in October. The movie investigates mass incarceration and racial inequality in the U.S. DuVernay spoke with Oprah Winfrey about the reaction to the documentary for an upcoming Netflix special. Source
Department of Justice probes Louisville police after Breonna Taylor’s shooting death
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that a federal investigation is underway into the Louisville Police Department and the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor during a botched raid at her apartment. Jeff Pegues has more. Source
Hawaiians fight Mark Zuckerberg over land purchase
Proposed legislation in Hawaii is taking aim at Mark Zuckerberg over his purchase of a huge spread on the island of Kauai. Some Hawaiians say they have a legal and moral claim to the land, tracing their ancestry and connection to the place back generations. Now, Zuckerberg is “reconsidering” his legal battles. John Blackstone reports. Source
Secret Service agent suggests she wouldn’t take bullet for Trump
The Secret Service is taking action against a senior agent who suggested she would not take a bullet for President Trump. Reports said the agent made anti-Trump social media posts around the presidential election. Jeff Pegues reports. Source