The White House is preparing to lay out one of the largest government spending plans ever. Ed O’Keefe reports on the new details of the plan and how it could impact America’s infrastructure system. Source
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Phone call leads to $18,000 bill for unwanted meds
A CBS News investigation tracks how a call from a telemarketer resulted in thousands of dollars in unwanted pain creams and gels. “This is really abuse in the marketplace,” says Dr. Steve Miller. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Mall of America increases security amid threat
A new video from al-Shabaab calls for attacks modeled after the 2013 terrorist assault on the Westgate Mall in Kenya. Jeff Pegues reports on the threat and how authorities are responding. Source
Forecast: New storm to hit South
As much of the country deals with cold temperatures, another storm is expected to strike. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS station WBZ-TV, has the forecast. Source
A touchy John Travolta: The top moments from the Oscars
From Lady Gaga’s beautiful performance to a hilarious parody of Best Picture “Bridman” by host Neil Patrick Harris, here are the top 10 moments from this year’s Academy Awards. Source
Sean Penn’s Oscar “green card” moment
The actor’s joke about award-winning director Alejandro Inarritu raised some eyebrows. Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell joins CBSN with more. Source
Red carpet review: Oscar fashions and trends
Despite the backlash and criticism, fashion remains a big part of the Academy Awards. This year’s wardrobe featured bold colors and daring designs. Many stars used what they wore as a way to make a statement. Glamour magazine’s editor-in-chief Cindi Leive joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the night’s biggest looks. Source
Oscars 2015 kicks off with stars, fans in Hollywood
With the stage set for the 87th Academy Awards, fans lucky enough to get an invite fill the bleachers outside the Dolby theatre in Hollywood. There’s lots of debate about who will win some of the night’s biggest awards. Danielle Nottingham reports. Source
A foley artist sounds off
Web extra: Movie sound effects man Marko Costanzo demonstrates some tricks of the trade for correspondent Martha Teichner, and explains why he’s not squeamish creating the sound of breaking bones using celery. Source
Movie studios and cinema chains experiment to sell tickets
People just aren’t buying movie tickets like they used to. That’s why some movie houses have been trying to “enhance” the cinema experience. From dine-in theaters to new 4-D theatre seats that shake, rattle and roll, studios and cinema chains are experimenting with ways to get people back in the multiplex. Conor Knighton reports. Source