The jury for the trial was told Wednesday about an eerie text message from former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle shortly before he and his friend Chad Littlefield were shot by defendant Eddie Ray Routh. Mark Strassmann reports from the courthouse in Stephenville, Texas. Source
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Firefighter testifies she was “desperate” to help George Floyd
Prosecutors continued laying out their case Tuesday against the fired officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Source
Witnesses to George Floyd arrest testify at Derek Chauvin trial
People who witnessed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneel on George Floyd’s neck during his arrest gave emotional testimony about what they saw. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Three Powerball winners to split $564 million jackpot
Winning tickets for Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot were sold in North Carolina, Texas and Puerto Rico. The prize was the fifth-largest lottery payout in U.S. history. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Princeton, Texas, where one winning ticket was sold. Source
“Fifty Shades” stars on the steamy new film
Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, headliners of the film “Fifty Shades of Grey,” open up about exploring their limits while shooting the movie. It is based on the best-selling novel by author E.L James, and opens nationwide on Friday. Suzanne Marques reports. Source
Media critic David Carr: Jon Stewart changed the way we look at politics
New York Times media columnist David Carr joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the significance of “The Daily Show” host’s retirement in conjunction with NBC suspending Brian Williams. Source
Lucy Liu on hit TV drama “Elementary” and directing
Lucy Liu rose to the big screen spotlight in “Charlie’s Angels” and “Kill Bill.” Now,she’s in her third season starring in the CBS drama, “Elementary.” Liu joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her career and her experience directing. Source
“Submissive” women who use softer approach to keep relationships strong
“Fifty Shades of Grey” opens Friday, and the steamy love scenes are generating controversy because of the leading lady’s “submissive” role. Lee Woodruff spoke to two famous and powerful women who say they are submissive in their marriages, but in a much different way. Source
Media expert David Carr on Brian Williams’ suspension, Jon Stewart’s retirement
Tuesday’s announcements of Brian Williams’s suspension from “NBC Nightly News” and Jon Stewart stepping down from “The Daily Show” are creating shockwaves throughout the media landscape. New York Times media columnist David Carr joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact. Source
Hundreds mourn slain Boulder Officer Eric Talley at funeral
The slain Boulder police officer leaves behind a wife and seven children. Source