James Franco is coming out with a dark new film, “Child of God.” It’s based on the book by Cormac McCarthy, who also wrote “No Country for Old Men” and “The Road.” Suzanne Marques reports. Source
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72-hour cease-fire in Gaza ends after only two hours
Only two hours into the truce, Palestinian officials say Israel attacked Gaza, killing at least 27 people. Israel’s prime minister says Hamas militants fired first. Barry Petersen reports from Gaza City. Source
New study on birth control pills, breast cancer risk
Findings in the journal Cancer Research found certain birth control pills with high amounts of estrogen may increase the risk of breast cancer. Also, new blood and saliva tests could be early detectors in oral cancer linked to HPV. Marie Hall reports on the day’s top health stories. Source
MoneyWatch: Unemployment numbers to be released; Poll shows more Americans unhappy with economy
Wall Street looking for a rebound as the Labor Department releases its unemployment report. Also, A new Gallup poll shows Americans are more unhappy with the economy than they have been in months. Wendy Gillette reports on the day’s top MoneyWatch headlines. Source
Trial mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines could be a game-changer
Scientists behind an Oxford University-led trial in the U.K. say the results could help address both vaccine shortages, and worrying coronavirus variants. Source
Donuts and weed among freebies offered to vaccinated Americans
Staples to laminate immunization cards for no charge in its stores, joining names like Uber and Lyft in rewards for customers who get vaccines. Source
Met Opera performers face lockout unless contract negotiations are settled
2,500 musicians and stage crew members could be jobless if the five-month pay dispute is not resolved by midnight. Jamie Wax reports. Source
Preview: Behind Mick Jagger’s new movie “Get on Up: The James Brown Story”
Watch the full interview with producers Mick Jagger and Brian Grazer about their new movie this Friday on “CBS This Morning.” Source
“Get On Up” stars on James Brown’s legacy
“True Blood” star Nelsan Elis, Craig Robinson, director Tate Taylor and “42” star Chadwick Boseman spoke to CBS News’ Ken Lombardi at New York’s Apollo Theater in Harlem, where they gathered to celebrate the release of their new film, “Get on Up,” a biopic about the life of legendary singer James Brown. Source
Actor Chris Pratt dishes on “Guardians of the Galaxy”
After making a name for himself in TV comedy, Chris Pratt is now an action star. He sat down with Buzzfeed’s celebrity editor Whitney Jefferson to talk about his new blockbuster “”Guardians of the Galaxy”” as part of the continuing “”Buzzfeed Brews with CBS This Morning”” series. Source