NAACP President Cornell William Brooks says too many police departments are seen as an “occupying force” rather than a community partner. Source
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Assessing the impact of the Senate’s CIA torture report
CBS News’ Bob Orr and former CIA Director Michael Hayden discuss the controversy surrounding the forthcoming report from the Senate Intelligence Committee on the CIA’s use of torture after 9/11. Source
NYPD commissioner: Department reviewing Eric Garner case
New York City Police Department William Bratton discusses the department’s response to the death of Staten Island man Eric Garner after a police officer placed him in a chokehold. Source
Bob Schieffer: We must fix disconnect between police, black communities
“Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer says the protests against police killings of unarmed black men shows the persistence of racial tension in America. Source
What went wrong with the raid to rescue Luke Somers?
CBS News’ David Martin reports on the failed mission to rescue Luke Somers, an American journalist held captive by Al Qaeda in Yemen. Source
Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, returns to music
Yusuf Islam, the singer who came to fame as Cat Stevens, is embarking on his first U.S. tour since 1976. CBS News’ Anthony Mason spoke with the singer about his return to America, his new album, and about embracing the name he used before becoming a Muslim. Source
James Corden comes to America
The popular British actor, star of the new movie musical “Into the Woods,” is leaving the comfortable confines of the London show-biz scene to come to America and become the new host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show.” James Corden spoke with CBS News’ Mark Phillips about his new gig. Source
Verdura, jeweler to the stars
Founded 75 years ago by the Sicilian Duke Fulco Di Verdura, jewelry from Verdura has been worn by everyone from Coco Chanel to Sarah Jessica Parker. CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell spoke with the CEO about the company’s sparkling history. Source
Mark Wahlberg’s push to have a conviction cleared
Mark Wahlberg, one of Hollywood’s top leading men, is asking the state of Massachusetts to pardon for a crime he committed in 1988. A criminal record may prevent him from expanding his restaurant business. Brandon Scott reports from Los Angeles. Source
Inside grand juries: Growing criticism over who controls the evidence
Normally details of what goes on in a grand jury are kept sealed, but in the Eric Garner and Michael Brown cases, the government decided it was in the public interest to release some information. Many have been critical of the grand juries for not bringing charges against the officers and are wondering if the grand jury system is useless. Jan Crawford reports. Source