Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMutry, whose dozens of novels told stories of America’s West (Old and New), died on March 25, 2021 at the age of 84. In this “Sunday Morning” report which originally aired on February 19, 2006, correspondent Rita Braver talked with McMurtry about his most recent project: the western “Brokeback Mountain,” which broke conventions by telling the story of two cowboys in love. [McMurtry and his co-screenwriter Diana Ossana would win the Academy Award for the film.] Source

At least three New Mexico middle school students are accused of snorting Smarties on campus and have been suspended for 10 days. The school district classifies the candy as drugs and says students can be suspended or expelled for possessing them. Source

Bruce Beresford-Redman’s mother, Juanita, documents the challenges of life on the home front as her son, now convicted of murder, sits a Mexican prison. Source

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a letter to members that he would “reconstitute the HSAC.” Source

NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway got their start while playing hoops for top colleges. Now they’re back at their alma maters as coaches of their NCAA men’s basketball teams. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Dana Jacobson spoke to the trio about their journey. Source

In this week’s edition of “Questions answered in Toyota Green Room,” Vanity Fair’s Mike Hogan answers your questions about the 60 Minutes / Vanity Fair poll on greed. Source

The Hollywood Film Awards makes its TV debut on CBS. Gayle King joins CBSN to dicuss her role hosting the red carpet coverage, and what viewers can expect to see in the show. Source

The TV series “Star Trek” predicted everything from tablet computers to flip phones and a diverse space program. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller has the story of how “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols played a key role in NASA’s effort to recruit both people of color and the first female astronauts, more than four decades ago. Source

From brilliant westerns like “Lonesome Dove” to contemporary dramas like “Terms of Endearment,” Larry McMurtry was a best-selling author who influenced television and film. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author died on Thursday of heart failure, according to a family statement. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Jeff Glor takes a look back on his life and legacy. Source

Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including an angry ram taking on a backhoe, a record-setting bike ride and some adorable, happy snowy owls. Plus, Lerna, Illinois, is home to a soda machine legendary for it’s dispensing speed. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source