Actress Debbie Reynolds died Wednesday, just one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher. Reynolds was rushed to the hospital after reportedly falling ill at her son’s home. Anna Werner takes a look back at Reynolds’ life and legacy. Source
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Carrie Fisher honored for speaking out on mental health
Carrie Fisher is being remembered for helping those suffering from mental illness. Fisher, who died Tuesday, was outspoken about her struggle with bipolar disorder, as well as drug addiction. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
The highs and lows of tech in 2016
2016 was a huge year for the tech industry, in ways both good and bad. From the proliferation of voice-controlled devices to a hacked presidential campaign, CBS News contributor Nick Thompson describes the top tech stories of 2016, and what to expect in 2017. Source
“Star Wars” fans mourn Carrie Fisher
CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers discusses the legacy of “Star Wars” star Carrie Fisher. Source
Remembering the life and legacy of Carrie Fisher
Movie fans remember Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” series, but her talents and social impact reached far beyond the big screen. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier talks about Fisher’s role as an activist and writer. Source
Next week on 60 Minutes: Author Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis has chronicled the insights of people with fresh ways of looking at familiar things, like baseball and Wall Street. His next book, he tells John Dickerson, is about the doctors and scientists who saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. Source
President-elect Trump takes credit for uptick in economic indicators
Based on numbers from a private economic forecasting group, Conference Board, Mr. Trump tweeted Tuesday night: “The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index for December surged nearly four points to 113.7, THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN MORE THAN 15 YEARS! Thanks Donald!” He also took credit for Christmas spending, tweeting that spending is “over a trillion dollars.” The number appears to come from a Deloitte survey that was released in October before the election. Source
The iconic career and legacy of Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher’s fans are saluting her work and her spirit. The “Star Wars” heroine and best-selling author died Tuesday at age 60. New York Times chief film critic A. O. Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Fisher’s career and legacy. Source
Oscars 2021: Full list of nominees and winners
“Mank,” David Fincher’s film about “Citizen Kane” co-writer Herman Mankiewicz, leads the way with 10 nominations. Source
Live Updates: Oscar winners, nominees and best moments
Instead of opting for acceptance speeches via Zoom, the Oscars will have two in-person locations: the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. Source