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there is more real news ahead, including the obama's in havana. the president's historic visit folks on human rights and opening cuba to america businesses. first, here's a look at today's "eye opener" at 8:00. >>> this is a direct appeal to end a half century of tension. he will press raul castro to make reform. >>> donald trump brings his campaign to washington, d.c. in addition to tonight's speech >> this is something of an election year tradition for political candidates to speak to this influential pro-israel group. >> the pictures are absolutely beautiful but not what you want to see at the beginning of end but you have to take what mother nature gives you. >>> he may be here for a while. his. >> laura: said they are doing everything they can to fight his extradition to france. >> i don't think he or anyone else was prepared for such a decisive verdict. >> part of what is driving the shift to electronic transmissions is they take up less space. have you a shifter that feels like a boat throttle and you have to make sure you put the vehicle i

margaret renan an brennan is in havana with more. direct appeal by president obama to end a half century of tension. he will press cuban president ry to make reforms and try to convince him that engagement is better than isolation. this is the view of air force one as it glided on to the minutes later, president barack obama peeked out of thewindow. mr. obama made history. >> back in 1928,idge came on a battleship. here. force one has landed in cuba. >> reporter: hundreds of cubans braved the rain to watch the presidential motorcade whisk by.m windows and waved to the first family as they strolled through old havana. but some things have nots state. hours before mr. obama arrived, the castro government arrested several dozen improving human rights will be on the agenda with today's meeting with cuba's leader raul castro and despite the tradeuss what they can do with certain major ties. several are joining the president, including the ceosarriott and starwood. the administration hopes that breathe life into theban economy and lead to

many hung from windows and waved to the first family as they strolled through old havana. but some things have not changed in this state. hours before mr. obama arrived, the castro government arrested several dozen protesters. improving human rights will be on the agenda with today's meeting with cuba's leader raul embargo discuss what they can do with certain major ties. several are joining the president, including the ceos xerox and marriott and starwood. the administration hopes that deeper financial ties will breathe life into the struggling cuban onomy and lead to irreversible change here in cuba. but any progress is limited by the castro government's slow moving reform and that decades-long u.s. trade embargo. >> margaret brennan in havana, thanks. >>> the president's visit is sparking comments from republican presidential candidates. senator ted cruz, whose father was born in cuba, calls it a sad day in american history. >> when president obama is there with hollywood celebrities and rock musicians, drinking mohicas at the embassy, the political prisoners who are la

cruises to havana with dj diplo. the first major american artist to perform in cuba in more than 50 years. >>> we begin this morning with a look at today's "eye opener," your world in 90 seconds. >>> it was a very jarring ride. we weren't quite sure what was happening. >> it slid for quite a while. i wasn't sure if we were going to turn over or not. >> a train derails in california. >> no one was killed in this derailment. you can see just how serious it was. >>> a vote for any other candidate is a vote for donald trump. >> a vote for john kasich or ted cruz in florida is a vote for donald trump. >> raise your right hand, everybody. do you swear that you're going to vote for donald trump tomorrow? raise that hand. i love you! i love you slam. >> hillary clinton and bernie sanders spar in michigan ahead of that state's vote. >> i voted for the auto bailout, he voted against it. >> that is absolutely false. >>> torrential rain slamming california, severe weather hitting parts of the south. >> it was like what you see i

ujt(sphas been informed here in havana this morning about what u.s. officials say appear to be at least two explosions, one at the metro and one near the airport. many of the president's very top security advisers, including susan rice are here with him, and they're continuing to update the president about what they've learned. with belgian authorities, and have planted -- stay in contact and offer assistance. now, we are expecting to hear from the president around 10:00 a.m. he was already scheduled to speak in a national address to the cuban people, and we do expect for him to have to comment on these developments, hearing. now we also know that the state department is still trying to track down these reports, and americans. there have been a few reportedly injured but no one can verify that. the u.s. embassy so far is gathering information. they are in lockdown and they are telling americans in the area to stay where they are, to shelter in place. it's worth noting that brussels is home to a number of very key diplomatic missions, including the mil

hour here in havana to speak directly to the cuban people. remember, he's here in this breakthrough diplomatic moment to focus on that real foreign policy priority. but this report of these explosions and fear of terrorism is going to force him to address what has happened. so far american officials are just describing these as explosions. we do know that isis has been more focused on external attacks but so far they are not saying who they believe to be responsible. gayle? >> margaret brennan reporting in havana. we thank you. >>> a u.s. official says that the belgian explosions have all the hallmarks of isis and the attacks exposed weaknesses in airport and subway security worldwide. cbs news senior security contributor michael morell joins us once again. i know you know the scenario very well. what concerns you most? what are the questions that u.s. officials are asking at this hour? >> gayle, the big picture here is that isis has a large, and sophisticated terrorist network in europe that has not been degraded, that has not been unraveled

. >>> 400,000 fans turned out surns for a remarkable concert in havana. diplo became the first major act in more than 40 years. we rode along with him. president obama will make history this month when he travels to cuba. days later the rolling stones will perform. but diplo and his show started the party early and what party it was. >>> on havana's main concourse embassy, three deejays put on a show that made history. it seemed like every young person in havana was there. this was. the music of their parents. it was theirs. >> the music speaks for itself. they don't know who we are. it's just the sound, the music. lazer. a trio of deejays known by their stage names. diplo is the founding member. >> you said this is the most important show. >> i think the pressure is on to do this show. it's kind of an amazing opportunity. >> you had to do this. >> i think it's important. i think it's important to do something very new. that's why we started to make music. we started to rent old vfw halls kegs. now i think it's important to keep those dialogues happening.

the rolling stones prepare to rock havana in a historic concert. we begin this morning with a look at today's "eye opener." your world in 90 seconds. >>> we will not be intimidated. we will not be deterred. >> belgian authorities step anti-terror raids. >> they detained at least six suspects in connection with tuesday's bombing. >> two of the people killed in the bombings here were americans. >> paris, a major arrest of a suspect in the advanced stage of a terror plot. >>> a new low in the war over wives in the republican presidential race. donald trump questioning heidi cruz's look. >> i don't get angry often but if you mess wit mhy wif ae mndy kid, that will do it every time. donald, you're a sniffling coward and leave heidi al one. >> a fire has scorched more than 600 square miles on the oklahoma/kansas bo. rder >> it's horrible. >> a explosion after a semitanker was hit by a train. >>> comedian, actor, and producer garry shandling has died. >> this is a shock. >> you have to get a new tape. >> no, i would give this tape the last among my sspoon

>> 100%. >> reporter: there was rhythm on hand in havana with little talk of politics. it was after all a free government approved concert. but in place of diplomacy, there was melody. everyone says they want to see cuba before it changes. but if this weekend was any indication, the change is under way. all we need is somebody to lean on >> i mean there is a sense that this is an important time firefighter these cuefor these cubans' lives. to feel connected. >> for the first time they're investigated connected. knew, how culturally they were aware since there was such a blockade of culture reaching cuba, and i think it's going to change a lot. you can't stop -- when information starts to come, you can't stop that flow. >> havana, cuba. >> you know what's amazing about this, someone who's in leadership of the cuban government said, we've had more change here in the last two years than in all of previous time. i mean it's really changing. the government is still in control, and economic change will come first before there's any political change. but it is changing and peo

. >> thank you, next update 8:25, ahead on cbs this morning, history in havana. which pot music act is head today cuba and who is in the audience. i'm erika von tiehl. have a great i do everything on the internet. but it's kind of slow. my friends said i should get fios because it's the fastest... i just downloaded 600 photos in 60 seconds. that's seriously better. (man) we're out of 2%. i wonder what else could be better around here? (man) i heard that. now get our best offer ever. super fast 100 meg internet, plus tv & phone for just $69.99 a month online with no annual contract. 100 meg speeds at a price this good? fios can do that. cable just can't. switch to better. switch to fios >>> it is tuesday, march 8th, 2016. welcome back to "cbs this morning." more real news ahead including the first performance in cuba by a major american musician there in more than 50 years. hundreds of thousands of people came out to see the dance music maestro, and we were there. but first here's today's "eye opener" at 8:00. >>> this commuter line is now closed down because of a

margaret brennan there in havana. thank you. we should also note that security is beefed up in other european cities this morning after that brussels attack, and to be a similar response in major cities here in the u.s. following that part of the story. jeff good morning first question however, any increased level of threat attacks here in the u.s.? >> well, no. according to u.s. we've contacted this morning u.s., and the u.s. posture remains the same at this time.t is still assessing whether there are any americans injured in these attacks, and u.s. officials are on in belgium, and they're trying to assist where needed as they always do in cases like this. there has been enhanced st november's attacks in paris, and coordination is primarily in sharing intelligence to help track suspects down. and we're going to see that situation. expect to see stepped up security here at home today. it's a precautionary show of force in places like police are now stationed in front of the belgian consulate in manhattan this morning. the nypd i

. >> in cuba, history made when the rolling stones rock havana. the legendary band playing in front of hundreds of thousands. >> it's amazing. >> on "cbs this morning: saturday." >>> president obama, the first president in 88 years to set foot in cuba. cuban prisoners and said the prisoners inside here deserve trials or they should be released. but enough about guantanamo bay. >>> welcome to the weekend, everyone. we got a great lineup for you this morning, including a trip to the gym that gave birth to a piece of basketball and movie history. 30 years ago, the film "hoosiers" scored with critics and audiences alike. we will catch up with the original team and the filmmakers that told the legendary tale. >>> plus, academy award nominee ethan hawks new project is a like of jazz great chet baker. we will talk to the star and the director about why they focused on the tough's part of the musician's life. >>> one of the most anticipated record of the year. her debut album and how it nearly cost her her house. she will perform today in "saturday sessio

embassy three deejays put on a show. >> havana, cuba! >> reporter: it seemed like every young person in havana was there. this wasn't the music of their parents, it was theirs. >> the music speaks for itself. they don't know who we are. it's just the music. >> reporter: you have said this is the most important show you have done. >> the pressure is on us to do something -- it's an amazing opportunity. >> reporter: you had to do this? >> i think it is important to create something new. that's why i started the music. we started to rent vfw halls and played our music. we had to find a way to do it because no one else was helping us. it is important to keep those dialogues an parties happening. that's what we are doing here in havana. >> reporter: diplo became a creating beats for artists m.i. a and justin bieber and he and major lazer created the hit "lean on" . >> the most streamed song ever of all time. >> ever. >> i think that particular song speaks volumes because it is worldwide. living in america we're not a huge act by any means. fr

. >> the electronic music group led by diplo played to a big crowd in havana. >> so much preservation time. >> preserving time? >> like a time capsule. >> my joy is being mrs. ronald reagan. does she ever see herself as a separate person? no, i never do. always as nancy reagan, she continues, my life began with ronnie and people chuckled. >> they chuckled but it did. announcer: this portion of "cbs this morning" sponsored by toyota. >>> welcome to "cbs this morning." >>> nancy reagan is being remembered for her fierce devotion to her husband and for her powerful influence as first lady. nancy and ronald reagan's more than half century partnership helped reshape american politics. she was a stylish and sometimes controversial first lady, and the popular president, most trusted adviser. >> reagan's daughter patti davis writes, quote, death always feels like a surprise just as when my father died. there is comfort in feeling surrounded by gentle thoughts and kind wishes and often sent out by strangers. >> nancy reagan died yesterday at 94 in los angeles at her home of congestive heart fa

spent the weekend in cuba with love this picture, the classic car ride through havana. we will show you what happened in their time together tomorrow on "cbs this morning."ormally ride that close together but it's for the camera. >> it looks like a bit after romance! that definitely falls >> they said get a little tighter? >> that falls on a cool list of things charlie was doing. with the breaking news with with us. we are glad about that. >> it's a great month to be in havana because diplo is there. >> the rolling stones. >> the president and vice and the rolling stones are coming. they are very excited, rolling stones are, to be there. >> yeah. gayle, charlie said he was going to be dancing all eading about that! >> duty calls. >> can't wait to see it. >> duty can be hard too. hole lot of >>> welcome back to "cbs this morning." coming up in this half hour, ere they encouraged to max out their credit cards? ahead, what our cbs news found out and how the republican unner is defending the school. gunfire in the latest battle against isis. reporter holly williams was ther

diplo played for a big crowd in havana. >> on "cbs this morning." >> does she see herself as a separate person? no, i never do. always as nancy reagan, she continues. my life began with ronnie and >> they may chuckle but it did. >> this morning's "eye opener" spre presented by toyota. let's go places. >>> welcome to "cbs this morning." nancy reagan is being remembered for her fierce devotion to her husband and for her powerful influence as first lady. nancy and ronald reagan's more than half century partnership helped reshape american polit s politics. she was a stylish and sometimes controversial first lady and the popular president's most trusted adviser. >> patty davis write, quote, death always feels like a surprise, just as when my father died. there is comfort in feeling surrounded by gentle thoughts and kind wishes often sent out by strangers. >> nancy reagan died sunday of congested heart failure at home in los angeles. she was 94. >> thank you for your love, and thank you for just being you. >> more than half of nancy reagan's 94 years were spent beside her beloved husband, pre

embassy, three deejays put on a show. >> havana, cuba! >> reporter: that made history. ♪ >> reporter: it seemed like every young person in havana was there. this wasn't the music of their parents. it was theirs. >> the music speaks for itself. they don't know who we are. it's just the sound of the music. >> reporter: they are major lazer a trio of deejays known by their stage name. wild fire and billionaire and diplo the founding member. you had this is the most important show you've ever done? >> i think the pressure is on us. it's an amazing opportunity. >> reporter: you had to do this? >> it's very important i think to create something new. that's why i first started to make music. we first started to rent old vfw halls in philadelphia and run in kegs and had parties and play our music and had to find a way to do it because nobody was helping us. now it's important to keep those parties happening and what we are doing here in havana. >> reporter: diplo became a sought-after producer for creating m.i.a. ♪ >> reporter: and new sound