Carrie Preston Talks Returning to Play “Elsbeth” in New Spin-Off | The Rise of "Romantasy"

CBS News takes a look at the mounting patient risks and health care compromises that have surfaced under hospitals owned by private equity-backed companies. We talked to the family of Sungida Rashid, a new mom who died after giving birth at a Boston hospital.

In a groundbreaking move, Alabama's Supreme Court has recognized frozen embryos as having the same rights as children, prompting three of the state's largest IVF clinics to temporarily stop their services. This decision has profound implications for many, including a cancer survivor who sees IVF as her final chance to expand her family.

Preeclampsia, a serious condition that causes high blood pressure during pregnancy, is becoming increasingly common, with a 25% rise in cases over the past two decades. Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor, highlights the urgency of addressing this trend during American Heart Month.

Emmy-winning actress Carrie Preston joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about reprising her role as the quirky and unconventional lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni in the new spin-off series, “Elsbeth.”

A once guilty pleasure, romance novels are now getting more respect — and one subset of the genre, dubbed romantasy, is topping bestseller lists. Author Jennifer Armentrout and co-founder of The Ripped Bodice Leah Koch told CBS News' Nancy Chen about romance’s rise.

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