This Morning from CBS News, July 23, 2015
Sandra Bland
There are new questions this morning about the mental state of Sandra Bland, who was found dead in her Texas jail cell last week. Authorities released her booking forms yesterday. She admitted she felt depressed and once attempted suicide. In an apparent voicemail left for a friend, Bland also seemed frustrated behind bars. Meanwhile, the Waller County district attorney told CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca that reports he ordered a new autopsy are not true.
Armed drone
A Connecticut college student built what is thought to be among the first armed civilian drones, and it's a wake-up call for law enforcement, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. But despite their strong public safety concerns, they tell CBS News there appears to be nothing illegal about it, and they admit they have no way to prevent the next one. Mark Albert reports on how the armed drone is drawing federal scrutiny.
Rip currents
When people think of dangers in the ocean, sharks may be the first thing that comes to mind (especially given this summer's spate of shark attacks off North Carolina). But it turns out that one of the most dangerous things in the water is a rip current. More than 100 people nationwide die every year after getting caught in a rip current, and at least 80 percent of lifeguard rescues are due to rip currents. Here's how to survive one.
Cuba Skate
Havana's El Patinodromo ("The Skatepark") is 20,000 sq. feet of metal ramps, rails, and low, concrete steps. To Cuba's burgeoning skate scene, it's an oasis -- the only skatepark on the island where skaters can grind, kickflip and catch some air without getting ticketed by police officers. But it's also fallen into disrepair. That's where Cuba Skate comes in. Since its founding in 2010, Cuba Skate has made a total of 12 trips down to the island.
Happy fortunes
How much does an increase in wealth increase happiness? If you win the lottery, receive a large unexpected inheritance or if some other good fortune comes your way, will it make you happier permanently?
Aykroyd's blues history
The last time Dan Aykroyd watched "The Blues Brothers" in its entirety was 1998 -- the same year the film's sequel, "Blues Brothers 2000," opened in theaters. Still, the 63-year-old actor holds the entire Blues Brothers entity very close to his heart. The band first appeared on "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 17, 1976 as part of a musical sketch. But the Blues Brothers -- as a group -- really came to be two years prior.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Becoming a champion boxer takes years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. For Jake Gyllenhaal, playing a winning fighter took all that compressed into five grueling months. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King reports Gyllenhaal stars in "Southpaw," part boxing and part family drama, which opens tomorrow.
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