The majestic red spruce growing in the Val Di Fiemme of Italy’s Dolomites has been prized by instrument makers for centuries. Some of the best planks wind up at the piano factory of Paolo Fazioli, a pianist and engineer turned piano maker. Seth Doane speaks to Fazioli in his factory in the Italian town of Sacile, 40 minutes north of Venice, about his meticulous work, which began 40 years ago. Source
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A matter of trust: Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
When coronavirus vaccinations were first offered late last year, millions of Americans flocked to sign up. But some—especially in historically underserved communities of color—were hesitant, if not outright opposed. Senior contributor Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of this skepticism, and the challenges of getting the vaccine to the people who need it the most. Source
Fine-tuning the art of piano-making with Paolo and Luca Fazioli
The majestic red spruce growing in the Val Di Fiemme of Italy’s Dolomites has been prized by instrument makers for centuries. Source
The Deliveryman Murders
A judge’s son is gunned down by a man delivering a package. 2,800 miles away, an eerily similar crime — this time the target is a lawyer. Who is behind the killings? CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith reports for “48 Hours”. Source
Killer’s misogyny started in 3rd grade when he tried to forcibly kiss girls
Roy Den Hollander held extreme views on men’s rights. His hate-filled writings reveal why he targeted lawyer Marc Angelucci and federal Judge Esther Salas. Source
Federal judge Esther Salas: “My son’s death cannot be in vain”
A lawyer is gunned down at his California home by a killer posing as a deliveryman. Days later, another other deadly ambush at the home of a federal judge in N.J. Source
At first praised, Newsom and Cuomo now under fire over COVID response
Almost a year after the pandemic began, Newsom is staring at a possible recall and Cuomo may be rebuked by his own state party. Source
CBS Weekend News, February 20, 2021
Millions of Texans still without power and safe drinking water; Alex Trebek’s “Jeopardy!” wardrobe donated to homeless shelters and formerly incarcerated men Source
Why did a crazed gunman take his own life in a remote N.Y. town after killing spree?
Clues left behind solved the mystery of a deadly attack on the family of a federal judge and rival men’s rights attorney. Source
Garland to prioritize civil rights and fighting domestic terror
In his opening statement for his confirmation hearing, the nominee for attorney general plans on highlighting the Justice Department’s role in protecting civil rights and guarding against extremist violence. Source