WDBJ editor Michael Episcopo was working behind the scenes Wednesday morning when his colleagues Alison Parker and Adam Ward were killed on live television. Episcopo told CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues how the footage he saw helped lead to the identification of the gunman. Source
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Jury returns mixed verdict in prep school rape trial
Owen Labrie was cleared of felony rape but convicted on lesser sex offenses against a 15-year-old girl. The sexual encounter took place at St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports. Source
Biden says definition of infrastructure is “evolving” and urges action on his plan
President Joe Biden on Wednesday promoted the American Jobs Plan, his $2 trillion infrastructure package, arguing that the definition of infrastructure is “evolving” and defending his proposal to raise the corporate tax rate to pay for it. Watch his remarks and CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe’s analysis. Source
21 hockey players on Vancouver Canucks test positive for COVID-19
The massive outbreak, which has reached nearly all of the team’s players, is one of the largest that a professional sports team has faced during the pandemic. Source
Josh Groban in the Toyota Green Room
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” singer Josh Groban talks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell about his upcoming tour. Source
Josh Groban’s love of musicals inspires new album
Josh Groban’s voice is one of the most distinctive in music but the four-time, multi-platinum artist’s style is difficult to pin down. The singer, songwriter and occasional actor is celebrated for merging classical and pop music into a sound all his own. Groban joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new album, “Stages.” Source
5-year-old ecstatic to learn he’s going to be a big brother
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a child’s adorable reaction to finding out he’ll soon have a sibling and a baby on a remote-controlled thrill ride. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Nike distances itself from NFL star after women’s accusations
Sporting gear company says it is “deeply concerned” after multiple women allege the athlete assaulted them. Source
Man desperately tries to free SUV from tow truck hook
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a driver’s desperate effort to avoid being towed and a golden retriever thoroughly enjoying its bath. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Katharine McPhee talks new album, reflects on “Idol”
The star of CBS’ “Scorpion” tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about her upcoming “Hysteria” album and what “American Idol” means to her. Source