Investors are hoping Wall Street can recover from steep losses. Also, Donald Trump’s childhood home is going up for auction. Karina Mitchell reports on the day’s top MoneyWatch headlines. Source
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The sweet sounds of St Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones made their national TV debut on “CBS This Morning: Saturday” two and a half years ago. Much has happened since then — the band from Alabama even opened for the Rolling Stones. Anthony Mason sat down with singer Paul Janeway and bassist Jesse Phillips at Avatar Studios in New York about their journey. Source
What’s next now that Derek Chauvin has been found guilty in George Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is facing up to 40 years in prison after he was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports from Minneapolis, and then legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe and Judith Browne Dianis, executive director of the Advancement Project National Office, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the case. Source
Raiders slammed over “I can breathe” Derek Chauvin verdict tweet
The tweet faced backlash across social media, most notably from Lebron James. Source
“Sully” Sullenberger returns to the Hudson River
In 2009, U.S. Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River. All 155 people on board survived, and he became a national hero. Now Tom Hanks is playing him in movie directed by Clint Eastwood called “Sully.” Sullenberger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how his “Miracle on the Hudson” story unfolded. Source
A Look at the Six Finalists for Titans PA Announcer at Nissan Stadium
Fans are now invited to vote online through Saturday. The fan voting will be part of the equation, but the final winner will be selected from a mix of fan voting and internal discussions among team employees. Source
Titans, NFL Schedule to be Released on May 12
The 2021 NFL season will feature each team playing a 17-game regular-season games and three preseason games for the first time. Last month, the Titans added the New Orleans Saints to the schedule as the 17th game. Source
“MacGyver” co-stars on reboot of classic action series
In the classic “MacGyver” series, Richard Dean Anderson played a secret agent who used science and ordinary objects to solve tough problems. Now, the show is getting a reboot as a new series on CBS. Co-stars Lucas Till and George Eads join “CBS This Morning” to discuss how they prepared for their roles. Source
Biden calls on employers to offer paid leave for vaccinations
President Biden on Wednesday announced the nation is poised to meet his goal of administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses before his 100th day in office, and he urged U.S. employers to provide paid time off for workers to get their shots as part of efforts to get more people vaccinated. Watch his remarks. Source
Nextdoor CEO on changes after racial profiling criticism
Nextdoor is a private social network that connects people in neighborhoods and communities. The site can be used to track down babysitters, report crimes and find new homes for unwanted items. But last year, the platform faced criticism that the site’s crime and safety section was becoming a home for racial profiling. Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss changes implemented to address the issue. Source