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Pretty in ink: How women in comics went from damsels to heroines

Comic books have long been a male-dominated world and female characters have often been depicted as sidekicks, romantic interests and hypersexualized pinups. CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers talks to comic book historian Trina Robbins and comic book store owner Ariell Johnson on how women in comic books lwent from damsels in distress to the fearless powerhouses seen today. Source

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Almanac: When Hollywood was born

On Feb. 1, 1887, a California landowner proposed a new real estate project that ultimately became the home of motion pictures. Charles Osgood reports. Source

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Bobbi Kristina Brown found unconscious in bathtub

The incident took place almost three years after Brown’s mother, six-time Grammy-winner Whitney Houston, drowned in a hotel bathtub in Beverly Hills. Brown’s husband and friend brought her to the hospital, where she remains under observation. Vinita Nair reports. Source

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Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for vaccination by April 19 as infection rates rise

President Biden says 90% of adults in the U.S. will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, about two weeks earlier than his previous goal of May 1. However, health officials warn Americans not to let down their guard just yet as infection rates begin to rise again and more states begin easing safety measures. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest developments. Source

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The sounds of Super Bowl 2015

There’s been a lot of hype leading up to the Super Bowl from “deflate-gate” to media day questions and Boston boys claiming to be “the locker room guy.” CBSN compiled the best video clips leading up to Super Bowl XLIX. Source

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COVID-19 time capsules preserve history of pandemic through artifacts, audio recordings

When the reality of the pandemic started setting in last year, museums and other organizations understood the need to preserve this moment in time. They started collecting artifacts like PPE, signs showing support for health care heroes and vaccine vials. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula looked at their efforts and heard from them on why this initiative is so important. Source

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Actor Andrew McCarthy finds his roots in Ireland

Andrew McCarthy, known for his roles in films like “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” is also a travel writer. He went to Ireland in search of his roots, inspiring a book called “Journeys Home.” McCarthy joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the book, his career and family. Source

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Nicky Trebek discusses raising money for pancreatic cancer research

Alex Trebek’s daughter, Nicky Trebek, joins “CBS This Morning” to announce her participation in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Los Angles Purple Stride Walk to raise funds and awareness of pancreatic cancer. Trebek shares memories of working on “Jeopardy!” with her father and how she hopes he is remembered. Source

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