The actor began his career as an extra in the 1996 movie, “That Thing You Do!” He went on to tackle dramas like “Roswell,” “Dexter,” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role as officer Gus Grimly in the TV version of “Fargo.” Now, Hanks stars in a new CBS comedy, “Life in Pieces,” and joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new role and how his step-mother, Rita Wilson, beat cancer. Source
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Do the “Scorpion” cast members have genius qualities?
During a set visit to the hit CBS drama, the cast tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski whether they have any genius-like traits. Also, Katharine McPhee and Elyes Gable weigh in on their characters’ potential on-screen romance. Source
CDC says this year’s flu shot will be more effective
The CDC says this year’s version of the flu shot matches circulating flu strains better than last year’s did. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has the details on the vaccine. Source
New Prince album to be released, will debut on 60 Minutes
Songs from Prince’s “Welcome 2 America,” an album written and recorded before a 2010 tour, but never made public, will be heard for the first time Sunday night on 60 Minutes. Source
Forensic investigators say blood and pills were found in the back of the squad car officers tried to put George Floyd in
Forensic investigators testified during Day 8 of the Derek Chauvin murder trial that drugs were found in the car George Floyd was riding in before he encountered police officers. Drugs and Floyd’s blood were also found in the back of the squad car officers tried putting Floyd into. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses how this could affect both sides of this case. Source
New study finds one-third of COVID survivors suffer mental health and neurological disorders
A new study finds that one in three COVID-19 survivors suffer from mental health or neurological disorders like anxiety and dementia six months after their infection. This is causing concern that there will be a new wave of neurological problems post-COVID. Ian Lee spoke to one man that experienced severe paranoia after having COVID-19. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss these findings. Source
Biden targets gun violence with executive actions
President Biden is unveiling new steps to tackle gun violence in the U.S. It comes after a recent series of mass shootings and a rise in gun deaths in 2020, according to the Gun Violence Archive. CBS News’ Naomi Ruchim joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Johnny Depp, Dakota Johnson talk “Black Mass”
Johnny Depp stars as James “Whitey” Bulger in the biopic “Black Mass,” which details Bulger’s life as a notorious Boston mob boss. The film opens in theaters this week. Suzanne Marques reports from Los Angeles. Source
“Big Bang Theory” star Kunal Nayyar on his accent, new book and family
CBS premiered its ninth season of TV’s top-rated comedy “The Big Bang Theory.” Nayyar, who plays the quirky astrophysicist “Dr. Raj,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “Yes, My Accent Is Real: And Some Other Things I Haven’t Told You.” Source
Exclusive: Kevin Costner in “The Man Who Saved the World”
The actor appears in the new documentary about the little-known story of how one Russian Lt. Col. helped save the world from nuclear war. Source