The tech giant lauched “Apple Pay,” a new system for buying everyday items using an iPhone. CNET’s senior editor Sharon Profis joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the digital wallet. Source
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Americans are taking less vacation time, survey finds
A new survey by the U.S. Travel Association finds Americans take less vacation time now than at any point in nearly four decades. The average worker is gone from 20 days to 16 days a year. Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on the findings. Source
Returning Titans Excited About the Future With New Offensive Coordinator Todd Downing
After Arthur Smith accepted the head coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel hired Downing to take his place as the team’s offensive coordinator. Three Titans who recently signed deals to return said they’re excited about the possibilities. Source
Keanu Reeves stars in “John Wick”
Action star Keanu Reeves returns to the bog screen Friday in the thriller “John Wick.” Also, “The Theory of Everything,” a biographical movie about physicist Stephen Hawking, premieres this week. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
Naomi Watts on new comedy “St. Vincent,” career and family
The Oscar-nominated actress stars alongside Bill Murray in the new comedy “St. Vincent.” She plays his pregnant Russian stripper girlfriend. Naomi Watts joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her comedic role. Source
Director George Lucas on threat to movie industry
During a Chicago Ideas Week panel, “Star Wars” creator George Lucas told Charlie Rose that the lack of creativity from the big movie studios is a major threat to Hollywood. The director is opening the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Chicago that will house movie memorabilia along with works of art. Source
Major Vatican summit ends without agreement on divisive issues
The Vatican synod, a meeting of bishops and cardinals, ended Sunday without an agreement on the church’s approach to gays, cohabitation and remarriage. Allen Pizzey reports from Rome. Source
Bitcoin prices top $50,000 for the first time
Wall Street analysts predict more companies are likely to embrace cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech. Source
Remains found near where University of Virginia student disappeared
A body was found in the search for Hannah Graham, a University of Virginia sophomore who went missing last month. The body was discovered about 10 miles from where she was last seen. Julianna Goldman reports from Charlottesville, Virginia. Source
Biden defends decision to not expel unaccompanied migrant children
President Biden held the first formal news conference of his presidency Thursday, taking questions on a variety of topics, including the surge of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, Republican-led efforts to restrict voting access as well as his future political plans. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source