President Obama is vowing to fix the immigration system even if it means he has to do it alone. Bill Plante reports from the White House where the president is blaming House Republicans for inaction. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Powerful storms crossing Midwest now heads east
A powerful storm system that devastated parts of the Midwest and left many without power is heading towards the east coast. Chief meteorologist Craig Setzer of CBS station WFOR is watching the storm system as it moves east. Source
Robert Downey Jr.’s son arrested for drug possession
Robert Downey Jr. has thanked police for arresting his 20-year-old son for suspected possession of cocaine. Plus, Robin Thicke tries to sing his way back into the heart of his estranged wife. Teri Okita has has those stories and more in today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Monty Python on their “goodbye”
On the eve of their reunion show at London’s O2 Arena, the five surviving members of Monty Python talk about their final stage performance and its transmission worldwide, and compare “Monty Python Live (Mostly)” to a memorial service, “with all the dancing and joy that one would hope for at a funeral.” Source
Spike Lee on “Do the Right Thing” and perceptions of race relations
The Obamas sent a video message to the audience at a screening of Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” which was released 25 years ago today. To celebrate the milestone, “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sits down with Spike Lee to discuss the making of the film and its ability to challenge our perception of race relations. Source
Eye on entertainment: Susan Boyle to take on the U.S.
British singer Susan Boyle is gearing up for a 20-city U.S. tour. Also, Pharrell Williams was the big winner at Sunday’s BET Awards. Danielle Nottingham reports. Source
Country singer Rissi Palmer reflects on her return to Grand Ole Opry
Country music singer-songwriter Rissi Palmer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her return to the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time in 13 years. Palmer, who is also featured in a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, explains why returning to the famous stage was healing for her and how country music can become more inclusive. Source
Supreme Court to hear Boston Marathon bomber death penalty case
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals tossed out the capital sentences of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and ordered a new sentencing proceeding. Source
Michael McCaul: Send Benghazi suspect Khatallah to Guantanamo
House Homeland Security Chariman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, says Benghazi suspect Ahmed Abu Khatallah should be treated as an enemy combatant, not a criminal defendant. Source
WorldView: Australia flooding, U.K. protests, Myanmar unrest
Severe flooding along Australia’s east coast forces thousands to evacuate. A protest over police powers turns violent in the UK. Myanmar activists find new ways to hold demonstrations. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins “CBSN AM” with a roundup of those stories and more. Source