"Kindness 101" Brings Lessons of Kindness to Classrooms Nationwide | "Blue Bloods" Actors Talk Show's Success

The latest CBS News polling in Arizona shows former President Donald Trump with a slim lead within the margin of error. However, in the closely watched Senate race, Trump ally Kari Lake is trailing. First on CBS Mornings, American Paul Wheelan, who was held in Russia for more than five years, has a lot to say in his first interview since being released. The Marine veteran, convicted on espionage charges, was freed two months ago in a historic prisoner swap. He told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that his prison time was physically and mentally hard. Opening statements are set for today in the trial of Richard Allen, who is charged with the 2017 murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German. Allen has pleaded not guilty to the charges. In April 2018, in the Florida Gulf Coast town of Eastpoint, Aileen Seiden's beaten body was found dumped near a highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered nearby. The back-to-back scenes prompted investigators to see if the two were connected. A special installment of our series "Kindness 101," where Steve Hartman and his kids share stories built around kindness and character, and the people who've mastered those qualities. This summer, CBS News partnered with Drake University to create a free curriculum for those teachers to use. The hit CBS drama "Blue Bloods" begins its final run of new episodes tonight. The series focuses on members of the Reagan family, who work as police officers and prosecutors in New York City. The star-studded cast includes Tom Selleck as the family patriarch, NYPD commissioner Frank Reagan. We were invited to sit with the actors at their famous dinner table, to talk about the long- running show's success. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices