The FBI is investigating who is behind anti-semitic graffiti that appeared at a synagogue in San Antonio, Tex. The vandalism comes less than a week after swastikas and slurs were painted across an area nearby. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has the latest on the investigation. Source
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The success behind “Straight Outta Compton”
“Straight Outta Compton” dominated the box office in its opening weekend. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King and CBS News contributor Jamie Wax joins CBSN with more on the biopic’s success. Source
Ice Cube on hip hop group’s name, N.W.A
“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King talks with “Straight Outta Compton” producer Ice Cube about the moment Dr. Dre told him “N.W.A” was the name of their group, and why he responded, “Yeah, that’s it.” Source
The nature photography of John Fielder
His masterful images capture the timeless majesty of Colorado’s landscape, but John Fielder also hopes his photographs will help stir others to protect the awesome splendor of his state Source
The Navajo Water Lady
In this corner of the Navajo Nation, just 100 miles west of Albuquerque, N.M., an estimated 40 percent of residents don’t have access to running water. Their savior is Darlene Arviso, born and raised on the Reservation, who drives her precious cargo – a tanker truck filled with water – to make monthly deliveries to 250 families. Lee Cowan reports. Source
Almanac: The Harmonic Convergence
August 16, 1987, marked a global celebration heralding a rare alignment of the planets. Lee Cowan reports. Source
Cuba stuck in the past but with big dreams for its future
The flag-raising at the newly reopened American Embassy in Cuba was a moment filled with symbolism, marking a crucial step in changing the relationship between the United States and Cuba. Margaret Brennan reports from Havana. Source
8/15: Computer glitch causes massive flight delays; Inventors want to make amends after HitchBOT’s demise
A computer glitch affected air traffic over the nation’s capital, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of delays; HitchBOT, the robot that set out from Boston to hitchhike across America, only made it as far as Philadelphia, where it was smashed to pieces. Source
Bow Wow dishes on new EP, Jermaine Dupri single
Shad Moss (aka Bow Wow) is not only starring in the CBS series “CSI: Cyber.” He’s also working on new music and teaming with Jermaine Dupri. Lauren Moraski reports. Source
Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto on new movie “Hitman: Agent 47”
The action-packed movie based on the iconic video game, “Hitman,” reaches the big screen next Friday. It’s the story of a genetically engineered assassin. He targets a corporation that’s looking to build an army of trained killers. The film’s stars Rupert Friend and Zachary Quinto join “CBS This Morning” to share how the movie brought some unscripted drama. Source