#CBSNBusiness: April 20, 2015
CBS Moneywatch's Jill Wagner joins CBSN with a rundown of the day's business and consumer headlines.
CBS Moneywatch's Jill Wagner joins CBSN with a rundown of the day's business and consumer headlines.
The two-time Grammy winner, rapper and actor stepped into the hip-hop scene in the 1980s. At just 16 years old, he signed a deal with Def Jam Records and has sold more than 13 million albums worldwide throughout his career. LL Cool J joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his role in the hit drama "NCIS: Los Angeles."
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. It calls Rose "a leader in the public engagement, insight, and inquiry into contemporary topics of science and society." Norah O'Donnell reports.
Award-winning journalist Tina Brown is getting ready for her sixth annual summit. This week’s conference brings familiar names and voices of change, tackling everything from education to equal rights. Brown joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the summit.
Hundreds of people have died in the last few weeks during attempts to migrate from Africa to Europe across the Mediterranean Sea. Activists are calling for European governments to do more to help the migrants. Pamela Falk discusses why the crisis is expected to only get worse on "Up to the Minute."
For the first time in nearly 30 years the government is looking at whether to regulate the natural remedies the way it does over-the-counter drugs. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the FDA's concerns.
The Academy of Country Music Awards set a record Sunday night for the most attended live awards show ever, but some of the best moments came before the show even started. Jan Crawford spoke to the show's big winners.
Kraft is reportedly rolling out a new recipe for its iconic macaroni and cheese. Reports say the formula won't contain artificial preservatives or the dyes that make it orange. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson is in Chicago where she spoke with Kraft leaders as they considered the changes.
"The same way they try to convince people to have a Coke and a smile, they need to persuade people to fight voter suppression," one activist said.
Around 30,000 runners are lacing up Monday morning for the Boston Marathon, one day before the trial of convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev enters the sentencing phase. Miles of fencing have been installed to separate runners from fans, and police will be patrolling the entire course. Don Dahler reports from the marathon's starting line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
The FBI is notifying hundreds of defendants in 46 states and Washington, D.C., that their convictions involved flawed expert testimony. The FBI now admits that nearly every examiner in an elite forensic unit overstated hair matches that favored prosecutors. The cases include dozens of death row convictions. Julianna Goldman reports on the research behind one of the country's largest-ever forensic scandals.
Three Nationals players tested positive for COVID-19 in total, with one more player likely, the team's general manager Mike Rizzo said.
The Italian coast guard is still scouring the water for survivors, but nearly two days after the boat sank, many believe more dead bodies is all they’ll find. One survivor told Italian officials the 70-foot vessel was carrying more than 900 people -- which could make this Europe’s deadliest migrant sea disaster ever. Holly Williams reports from Catania, Italy.
Freddie Gray's screams can be heard on a cell phone video showing the moments after he was arrested by Baltimore police last week. Gray died Sunday, and his lawyers say his spine was nearly severed. The incident is under investigation, and the Baltimore mayor is promising accountability. Mark Albert reports from Baltimore.
The FBI arrested six people Sunday as part of an investigation into youth who traveled or tried to travel to Syria. Officials say some of those taken into custody may have been planning to fight with ISIS and other terror groups. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington.
Harvard researchers say long-term regular aspirin use may reduce the risk of colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers. Also, potential medical use for broccoli sprouts. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health stories.
The massive merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable is under scrutiny from the federal government. Also, Kraft is tweaking the recipe of its iconic mac and cheese. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Country star Tim McGraw is defending his upcoming concert to benefit Newtown, Connecticut against accusations that he is a hypocrite. Also, Brandy makes her Broadway debut in a limited run of "Chicago." Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment stories.
Series star tells CBS News about the current season of the hit show and how much longer he sees it on the air
Country singer Tim McGraw is defending his decision to headline a benefit concert for the charity "Sandy Hook Promise." As CBSN's Jeff Glor reports, gun rights advocates called McGraw a hypocrite for taking part in what they consider a "gun control fundraiser."
A security researcher from Colorado was stopped from boarding a United Airlines flight after tweeting that the airline's onboard systems could be hacked. CBSN's Jeff Glor has the details.
Target's website nearly shut down after the launch of its limited edition Lilly Pulitzer line. CBSN's Jeff Glor has more on the shopping frenzy.
Despite being from Brooklyn, Jessica Lynn is a true woman of the South. By age 13, Lynn had started her own band, and now she's trying to make it big in Nashville -- 900 miles from home. Kristine Johnson reports.
The country singer -- and former female vocalist of the year winner -- preps for the 50th anniversary of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Scott Pelley reads viewer mail on a 60 Minutes report about Mike Pressler, the former Duke lacrosse coach who was forced to resign during the 2006 Duke rape scandal.