3/23: CBS News Mornings
Biden heads to Brussels to meet with NATO allies; Severe storms stick around for another day of gusty weather
New Orleans
Essence Festival highlights Black culture
Thousands of people descended on New Orleans over July Fourth weekend for the Essence Festival. The three-day event celebrates Black culture and highlights the contributions of the Black community. Janine Rubenstein, editor-at-large for People Magazine, joins CBS News to discuss the highlights.
Southern Baptists expel California megachurch
Members at the annual Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to uphold a decision to expel two churches for ordaining female pastors, including California megachurch Saddleback. Janet Shamlian has more.
Jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens plays her dream gig
Doreen Ketchens is an institution in New Orleans, where the jazz musician performs at the intersection of Royal Street and St. Peter, affectionately known as "Doreen's Corner." When "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel interviewed Ketchens in 2022, she stated her dream was to play the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This month she got her wish, and "Sunday Morning" was there.
The Dish: Chef Eric McCree
Chef Eric McCree's Manhattan restaurant, the Filé Gumbo Bar, transports guest from the Big Apple to the Big Easy with iconic New Orleans flavors and dishes. Jamie Wax reports.
Waiter killed, woman wounded in shooting at popular New Orleans restaurant
The Chicago woman was visiting for Jazz Fest and was at Mandina's "to celebrate the birthday of a friend," when she was shot, police said.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's DNA lawsuit
The Supreme Court has ruled that Rodney Reed, a longtime Texas death row inmate, should have a chance to argue for testing of crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.
The Dish: Chef Edgar "Dook" Chase
Edgar "Dook" Chase's grandmother was chef and restauranter Leah Chase, better known as the "Queen of Creole Cuisine." While she passed away in 2019, her grandson is keeping her memory alive at his New Orleans joint Chapter 4. Michelle Miller reports.
Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack
A new report from the National Urban League is citing what the civil rights and urban advocacy group says are some of the top threats to democracy for Black Americans.
Appeals court preserves access to abortion pill for now but tightens rules
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
Trombone Shorty helps next generation of musicians
Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty, is a legend in his hometown of New Orleans. Now, he's using his foundation to help grow the next crop of musicians. Jamie Wax shares the story.
Mardi Gras underway amid crime concerns
Mardi Gras celebrations are underway in New Orleans, in the wake of a shooting that killed one person at a parade Sunday night. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins us from New Orleans with the latest on the safety precautions officials are taking and the mood on the ground at the festival.
Trombone Shorty on diversifying Mardi Gras
When it comes to music in New Orleans, there is perhaps no bigger name these days than Trombone Shorty. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax sat down with the touring musician to learn about his unprecedented career and his mission to bring more diversity to Mardi Gras.
1 person killed in New Orleans shooting
One person is dead and four others are wounded after being shot at a Mardi Gras parade Sunday night, New Orleans police said. One person was detained at the scene in connection with the gunfire.
Chef Emeril Lagasse passes the torch
Nineteen-year-old chef E.J. Lagasse is running the kitchen at his dad chef Emeril Lagasse's flagship restaurant Emeril's in New Orleans. Lagasse spoke with "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller about what he learned from his dad during apprenticeships around the world and creating his own path.
1 killed and 4 injured in New Orleans shooting
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans turned deadly when a teenager was killed and four other people were wounded in a shooting near a parade. The violence comes as New Orleans tries to entice tourists back to the city. Janet Shamlian has more.
Police update on Mardi Gras parade shooting
New Orleans police interim superintendent Michelle M. Woodfork held a briefing about the ongoing investigation after a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade Sunday night killed one person and left several others wounded. One person is under arrest. Watch the full briefing.
Tyler Perry donates $750,000 to help low-income seniors in Atlanta
The donation is to help seniors who are struggling with rising property taxes.
Mayors discuss hopes for State of the Union
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, a Democrat, and Republican Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, joined CBS News to discuss their cities' needs ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday in Washington.
The Dish: Toya Boudy
Toya Boudy is a New Orleans-based chef, cookbook author and cultural ambassador. And she’s known for putting a unique twist on classic New Orleans-style dishes - and taking the mystery and challenge out of preparing them. Michelle Miller reports.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 22, 2023
Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel is crowned Miss Universe
Gabriel is the first Miss USA to win the Miss Universe crown since Olivia Culpo in 2012.
Helicopter with 4 on board crashes in Gulf of Mexico
Crews in a boat and a helicopter had found no sign of those who were on board by evening.
3 murder verdicts vacated in case involving corrupt New Orleans cops
Prosecutors said the case involved two corrupt officers, including one who was later convicted for arranging the death of a woman who filed a complaint against him.
Barges grounded by low water clog Mississippi River traffic
Lack of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi River approaching record low levels.
Trump says he's committed to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace deal
The president told CBS News he's been talking with Putin and Zelenskyy and remains both realistic and optimistic.
CBS News Poll: Americans say vaccines should be made more available
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
Xi and Putin heard discussing immortality through organ transplants
"Predictions are, in this century, it may be... possible to live to 150 years old," China's Xi Jinping mused to Vladimir Putin before a historic military parade in Beijing.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take up legal battle over tariffs
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found many of his tariffs are unlawful.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Powerball's estimated jackpot soars to $1.7 billion for Saturday drawing
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize.
Trump administration to end temporary status of another 268,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash mounts, leaving Portugal reeling
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.