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Robert Finley performs "Country Child"
Soul and blues singer Robert Finley joins this week's Saturday Sessions. Later this month, he'll release his third album, the autobiographical "Sharecropper's Son," produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Performing from Nashville, here is Finley with "Country Child."
Robert Finley performs "Souled Out On You"
Soul and blues singer Robert Finley joins this week's Saturday Sessions. Later this month, he'll release his third album, the autobiographical "Sharecropper's Son," produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Performing from Nashville here is Finley with "Souled Out On You."
Robert Finley performs "Sharecropper's Son"
Soul and blues singer Robert Finley joins this week's Saturday Sessions. Later this month, he'll release his third album, the autobiographical "Sharecropper's Son," produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Performing from Nashville alongside Auerbach from his new album here is Finley with his title track "Sharecropper's Son."
The Dish: Chef Donna Lennard
She's not Italian by birth, but no one's absorbed the culture and cuisine of Italy like chef Donna Lennard. She shares it with the world at Il Buco, a restaurant that just celebrated a quarter-century in business. For "The Dish," Lennard shows CBS News' Nancy Chen how she seeks out the finest ingredients to cook up her unique creations.
Teen donates tennis equipment to community
Contact sports have taken a hit during the pandemic. But participation in tennis, with players already distanced, is up more than 20% this year. In Georgia, Jessi Mitchell found one young player who's sharing her love of the game, and reports on how she is helping her community.
Japan becomes mecca for vending machines
America's love affair with vending machines goes back generations. But due to variety and volume, Japan remains the vending machine capital of the world. Lucy Craft reports on what makes vending machines in Japan stand out from the rest.
Author Andy Weir on "Project Hail Mary"
Author Andy Weir's debut space adventure rocketed to the top of the best-seller lists and inspired the Oscar-nominated film, "The Martian." Now the author is back with "Project Hail Mary," about a lone astronaut's last-ditch effort to save humanity from a mortal threat. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Jeff Glor catches up with Weir.
U.S. economy making a comeback
There are more signs that the U.S. economy is roaring back to life, and President Biden is proposing trillions of dollars in new government spending. CBS News senior business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the economy and the president's plan.
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Trillions of cicadas are about to emerge after 17 years underground
"We're talking about trillions of cicadas that are gonna be emerging, singing, calling, finding mates in your backyard."
More than 101 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 43% have received at least one dose, and the average daily case count is down 16%.
Vending machines in Japan offer more than chips and soda
Japan has one vending machine for every 30 people.
New sustainable advances help reimagine fish farming
Fish farms haven't always had the best reputation, but that seems to be changing fast.
A single text message was key to bringing home a lost hiker
Satellite mapping and a single picture helped find Rene Compean after he got lost while hiking.
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Robert Finley performs "Country Child"
Soul and blues singer Robert Finley joins this week's Saturday Sessions. Later this month, he'll release his third album, the autobiographical "Sharecropper's Son," produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Performing from Nashville, here is Finley with "Country Child."
Robert Finley performs "Souled Out On You"
Soul and blues singer Robert Finley joins this week's Saturday Sessions. Later this month, he'll release his third album, the autobiographical "Sharecropper's Son," produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Performing from Nashville here is Finley with "Souled Out On You."
Robert Finley performs "Sharecropper's Son"
Soul and blues singer Robert Finley joins this week's Saturday Sessions. Later this month, he'll release his third album, the autobiographical "Sharecropper's Son," produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Performing from Nashville alongside Auerbach from his new album here is Finley with his title track "Sharecropper's Son."
Tune-Yards perform "Hypnotized"
California-based music duo Tune-Yards join this week's "Saturday Sessions." Artists Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner recorded their first album with a hand-held recorder on a recycled cassette tape. It got them noticed — and signed — and a later album hit the Top Ten on Billboard's Rock and Independent Albums charts. Performing from Oakland from their new album "Sketchy," here are Tune-Yards with "Hypnotized."
Tune-Yards perform "My Neighbor"
California-based music duo Tune-Yards join this week's "Saturday Sessions." Artists Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner recorded their first album with a hand-held recorder on a recycled cassette tape. It got them noticed — and signed — and a later album hit the Top Ten on Billboard's Rock and Independent Albums charts. Performing from Oakland from their new album "Sketchy," here are Tune-Yards with "My Neighbor."
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The Dish: Chef Donna Lennard
She's not Italian by birth, but no one's absorbed the culture and cuisine of Italy like chef Donna Lennard. She shares it with the world at Il Buco, a restaurant that just celebrated a quarter-century in business. For "The Dish," Lennard shows CBS News' Nancy Chen how she seeks out the finest ingredients to cook up her unique creations.
The Dish: Chef Beverly Kim
She was a James Beard Award winner for her unique take on Korean cuisine. But like so many chefs, Beverly Kim's world was up-ended by the pandemic. Michelle Miller shows the inspiring way Kim turned misfortune into an opportunity to give back to her community.
The Dish: Ralph Brennan
New Orleans has long been known for fantastic food, and no name is more associated with that tradition than Brennan's. A third generation of the Brennan family is now in the restaurant business with a variety of venues. But there's a special affection for the place where it all began, the original Brennan's, which after some difficult times is now safely back in the family fold. Jamie Wax has the story.
The Dish: Kalaya Thai Kitchen
Thai restaurant "Kalaya" was opened by a former flight attendant, Nok Sunturanon, after she wanted to change the widespread perception of Thai food as quick and easy takeout. Kalaya's focus on fine dining has helped the restaurant top "Esquire's" list of the Best New Restaurants of 2020. Jeff Glor sat down with Sunturanon for "The Dish."
The Dish: St. Elmo Steak House
For many, the James Beard-award winning St. Elmo Steak House is the place to be seen during big events in Indianapolis. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson took a trip to St. Elmos meet the current owner, and learn about the classic steakhouse experience on offer.
The Dish: Chef Andrew Wong
British-born Andrew Wong was awarded his second Michelin star for his unique interpretation of the cuisine of China. Wong meticulously researches traditions and tastes across the vast nation and brings a wealth of detail and history to every dish he creates. For "The Dish," Imtiaz Tyab sat down with Wong to sample some true delights.
Dawn Davis on vision for Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit is considered one of America's great food magazines. At the forefront of the magazine is Dawn Davis, a former Simon & Schuster book publisher and obsessive foodie. Michelle Miller sat down with the new Bon Appétit editor-in-chief to talk about her debut issues, food trends and the magazine's new focus.
The Dish: Chef Edy Massih
Born in Lebanon, chef Edy Massih said he'd like to be the Middle Eastern Martha Stewart. At 26, he appears to be on his way. From food to layout, Massih does it all. He speaks to Dana Jacobson about the latest venture he launched during the pandemic in his very own Brooklyn, New York neighborhood.
The Dish: Food writer Mark Bittman
Food writer Mark Bittman has written dozens of cookbooks, but now he's out with something different. In his new book, "Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal," Bittman gives a revealing look at how our diet has changed, for better and worse, over thousands of years. Jeff Glor has more.
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Dozens killed in Brazilian police raid in Rio de Janiero
The raid was among the deadliest in the city's recent history, according to the director of Candido Mendes University's Public Safety Observatory.
Palestinians, Israel police clash at mosque, leaving dozens injured
The Palestinian Red Crescent emergency service said 136 people were wounded in clashes with police there and elsewhere in Jerusalem, including 83 who were hospitalized.
Indians wait for help as new COVID infections set another record
More than 414,000 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in a single day, as thousands languish in lines amid shortages of oxygen and vaccines.
From Francis to Fauci, Vatican conference draws mixed voices on COVID
An eclectic gathering sponsored by the Vatican is tackling big questions on health, faith and humanity, all the more important amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Afghans "ready to fight" as U.S. leaves and Taliban seize ground
The Taliban hasn't talked peace with the Afghan government in 9 months, and with fears rising of an all-out civil war, some are already planning an "organized resistance."
U.S.
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California population declines for first time in recorded history
Births and the usual influx of immigrants slowed while deaths soared during the pandemic.
DHS scraps Trump-era plan to collect more biometric data from immigrants
While the proposed rule change never took effect, the policy would have marked a colossal shift in Homeland Security's personal data collection from immigrants and US citizens alike.
CEO dismissed working from home. Her employees went on strike
Exec's op-ed spurs revolt after she says companies may turn employees into freelancers if they don't return to offices.
In photos: These migrant families with young children just crossed the U.S. border
CBS News spoke to several families with young children pursuing asylum claims in the U.S. about why they decided to leave their home countries and what it was like to undertake the perilous journey to the border.
440 arrested since Capitol riot but key suspects remain
Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.
Politics
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California population declines for first time in recorded history
Births and the usual influx of immigrants slowed while deaths soared during the pandemic.
DHS scraps Trump-era plan to collect more biometric data from immigrants
While the proposed rule change never took effect, the policy would have marked a colossal shift in Homeland Security's personal data collection from immigrants and US citizens alike.
Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on "vaccine passport"
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines.
Atlanta mayor explains decision not to run for reelection
The move is a major surprise and comes even as her national profile is on the rise.
Harris and Mexican president discuss Northern Triangle migration
The vice president is taking her first international trip to Mexico and Guatemala next month.
Entertainment
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Best U.S. national parks, ranked by popularity
National parks are finally reopening after sporadic COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here's where all 62 of them rank in popularity.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Rock star's family and doctor agree to settle suit over his death
Chris Cornell's family alleged that medication prescribed by a doctor led to erratic behavior from the singer before his death in 2017 at age 52.
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Comedy star Ziwe on new variety show
Comedian and social media sensation Ziwe discusses her new late-night Showtime series, "Ziwe." It's a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews, and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, and other cultural issues. She joins "CBS This Morning" live after telling co-host Anthony Mason about making uncomfortable issues like race funny and why she doesn't subscribe to cancel culture. (Disclaimer: Showtime is a division of ViacomCBS)
Technology
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Robinhood raked in $110 million from "meme stock" rally
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says regulators will examine controversial fees key to the trading app's business.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
Broadband industry sent millions of fake comments to FCC, report finds
New York AG says an industry-funded effort to repeal net neutrality led to 8 million fake comments being sent to regulators.
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump suspension but orders review
Indefinitely suspending former president after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was "inappropriate," board finds.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
Science
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Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its vaccine for people 16 and older.
Scientists unsure where uncontrolled rocket debris will hit Earth
Its fast speed makes its landing place nearly impossible to predict, but it is expected to make landfall this weekend.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in teens
Drugmaker said Phase 2 trial of its coronavirus vaccine showed promising results in teens 12- to 17-years-old.
Promising results vs. COVID variants from Moderna, Pfizer vaccines
Moderna's results are preliminary and involve the South African and Brazlian variants. Pfizer's are from real-world data out of Israel on the British variant.
NOAA's "new normal" climate report is anything but normal
Updated maps show how U.S. temperatures and rainfall patterns are shifting – and reveal some clues about the future.
Health
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California population declines for first time in recorded history
Births and the usual influx of immigrants slowed while deaths soared during the pandemic.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its vaccine for people 16 and older.
Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on "vaccine passport"
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines.
NYC still storing hundreds of COVID victims in refrigerated trucks
The city's medical examiner's office said that 750 bodies are being kept in long-term storage in refrigerated trailers at a Brooklyn pier.
MoneyWatch
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CEO dismissed working from home. Her employees went on strike
Exec's op-ed spurs revolt after she says companies may turn employees into freelancers if they don't return to offices.
Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on "vaccine passport"
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines.
Disappointing April hiring keeps unemployment rate above 6%
Employers around the U.S. added 266,000 jobs last month, far short of what most economists had forecast.
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline
Almost 31 million returns are being held for manual review, delaying refunds. "I depend on that money," one taxpayer says.
Biden argues economy improving despite April unemployment numbers
The U.S. gained 266,000 new jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million economists expected.
Crime
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440 arrested since Capitol riot but key suspects remain
Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.
Judge limits footage family can see of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
The ruling limits the family to viewing less than 20 minutes of the video recorded before and after Brown's police shooting.
Federal civil rights charges filed against ex-cops in George Floyd's death
The new charges come as Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing on his murder and manslaughter convictions.
Was COVID-19 the perfect cover for murder?
When a Florida mother goes missing after friends receive texts she has an acute case of COVID-19, digital clues lead police on a cross-country manhunt for her possible killer.
Space
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Falling Chinese rocket debris likely poses no threat to humans, expert says
No one knows where on Earth the debris will land.
Scientists unsure where uncontrolled rocket debris will hit Earth
Its fast speed makes its landing place nearly impossible to predict, but it is expected to make landfall this weekend.
Ticket auction for flight to space
Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, is auctioning off one ticket to the highest bidder to fly aboard a planned launch in July. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more on that plus the latest test flight by it competitor, SpaceX.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
Rocket debris hurtling to Earth
A huge piece of space junk is about to make an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere, threatening to drop debris on a number of cities around the world in the coming days. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
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In photos: These migrant families with young children just crossed the U.S. border
CBS News spoke to several families with young children pursuing asylum claims in the U.S. about why they decided to leave their home countries and what it was like to undertake the perilous journey to the border.
Best U.S. national parks, ranked by popularity
National parks are finally reopening after sporadic COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here's where all 62 of them rank in popularity.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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“The Takeout” - Jon Meacham
Author and historian Jon Meacham shares his insights from writing biographies of several American presidents, and discusses the division created within the Republican Party by Donald Trump. He also talks about his work for President Biden, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Biden responds to April jobs report
President Biden is trying to ease concerns about the nation's economic recovery after Friday's jobs report showed far fewer jobs were added to the economy than expected. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Broadway to resume performances
The curtain will rise on Broadway once again. Performances are set to resume in September after the summer following the industry's longest shutdown in history. Tickets for shows at 100% capacity went on sale earlier this week. Broadway was forced to close on March 12, 2020, a day after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic. Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the industry's reopening.
The Diversity Dilemma | CBSN Originals
This CBSN Originals Documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines when diversity measures can be helpful or harmful.
Son makes mom's bucket list journey into film
After his mother lost her longtime housekeeping job, the two embarked on a journey to complete her bucket list. Their adventure is now a documentary titled "Duty Free." Steve Hartman shares more in this week's "On the Road."