Singer Art Alexakis and guitarist Davey French perform a song off their new album, “Black Is the New Black.” Source
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Everclear talks new album, Summerland tour
Singer Art Alexakis and guitarist Davey French tell CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about “Black Is the New Black” and why a little ’90s nostalgia is a good thing. Source
Kanye West gives surprise performance in Armenia
While on a visit to Armenia with Kim Kardashian, Kanye West pulled surprised his foreign fans with a special concert. Source
Biracial Miss Universe Japan brings racial issues to spotlight
Newly crowed Miss Universe Japan Ariana Miyamoto is sparking controversy as the first biracial winner of the pageant. Japan is one of the most homogeneous countries on earth, and the newest beauty queen is prompting a debate about what it means to be Japanese. As Seth Doane reports, the 20-year-old says she wants to represent the new face of Japan. Source
Legal analyst on week one of Derek Chauvin’s trial over death of George Floyd
Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss the emotional first week of the trial of Derek Chauvin, who was charged with killing George Floyd last summer in Minneapolis – plus what to watch for as the trial continues next week. Source
“Free-range” parents clash with Maryland CPS again
The Meitiv parents practice what they call “free-range” parenting, which they claim builds independence. Child protective services held their 10- and 6-year-old children for hours after they were spotted playing alone in a park Sunday. As Chip Reid reports, this is the third time the parents have come under fire for letting their children walk around unsupervised. Source
Derek Chauvin’s ex-boss says he should’ve removed knee after George Floyd was not resisting
During Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, his former supervisor told the court that the restraint should have ended much sooner, rather than lasting more than nine minutes. George Floyd’s girlfriend also gave an emotional account of their relationship and struggle with drug addiction. Jamie Yuccas has more. Source
Hunter Biden opens up about family intervention, tax investigation
Hunter Biden described an emotional intervention his family staged at his father’s home in Wilmington during the 2020 presidential campaign. Source
Tulsa police release video of accidental shooting: “I shot him. I’m sorry.”
In Oklahoma, a graphic video from a body camera shows the deadly shooting of Eric Harris, an unarmed black man and convicted felon. Police brought in by the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Department are investigating. They say an unpaid volunteer reserve deputy, Robert Bates, meant to use a taser, but fired his gun instead. Elaine Quijano reports on why police filed no charges. Source
Young choreographer breathes new life into classic art form
New York City Ballet’s Justin Peck is lighting up stages around the world as both a choreographer and soloist. He takes us inside his creative process. Source