August 16, 1987, marked a global celebration heralding a rare alignment of the planets. Lee Cowan reports. Source
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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
“Straight Outta Compton” debuts amid controversy, security concerns
Many theaters were packed overnight as the new hip-hop movie opened. Some theater owners are worried about security at screenings, which sparked backlash from fans who say they’re being stereotyped. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the movie that is coming out at a very sensitive time. Source
Deer and bunny play like Bambi and Thumper
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a classic Disney animated film played out in reality and a musician shredding on a peculiar instrument called a “Chapman Stick.” To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Patricia Arquette reflects on Oscar win, “Boyhood”
The “CSI: Cyber” star tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski how she feels months after winning the best supporting actress Oscar for “Boyhood.” Source
Behind “Straight Outta Compton”
The N.W.A biopic “Straight Outta Compton” has gotten strong reviews prior to its Friday opening. Alex Gale, senior editor at Billboard, talked about the film on CBSN. Source
DNA tests show President Harding fathered love child
New DNA testing proves that the 29th U.S. President Warren J. Harding fathered a child with his mistress Nan Britton in 1919, the central allegation in her 1928 best-selling tell-all. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer the latest. Source