A campaign to receive the Medal of Honor has begun on behalf of a Vietnam War veteran who threw his body on a live grenade to shield his comrades during the war. Rich Newburg reports. Source
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Building materials transformed into beautiful furniture
Recycled furniture in Houston, Texas is being built from condemned building materials. The New Living furniture shop prides itself on being “modern-day trash collectors.” KHOU’s Lauren Talarico reports. Source
Australian parents deny abandoning child in interview
During an interview with 60 Minutes Australia, a couple denies they abandoned their son after learning he was born with Down Syndrome. In this compelling interview, the child’s father also opens up about his history with pedophilia and whether his past will affect his parenting. 60 Minutes Australia correspondent Tara Brown reports. Source
Facebook mom shames son for stealing
A boy in Hesperia, California was taught a lesson after his mother found out he’d been breaking into cars. She posted a public apology on Facebook. KCBS’s Crystal Cruz reports. Source
“CBS This Morning” co-hosts remember Robin Williams
Robin Williams came by “CBS This Morning” last year and made everyone laugh. The co-hosts look back on the appearance and their favorite memories of his career. Source
How Robin Williams’ humor masked pain and addiction
Despite his ability to make fans laugh, Robin Williams battled addiction and depression. Nancy O’Dell, host of “Entertainment Tonight,” reports on the actor’s legacy and his on-going internal struggle. Source
“The Giver” premieres in New York
New York laid the red carpet for the world premiere of “The Giver,” one of the summer’s biggest movie events, which stars Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep. Also, Sylvester Stallone joined the rest of the cast for the LA premiere of “The Expendables 3,” another film opening this weekend. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Robin Williams dead at 63
The comedian and Academy Award winning actor was found dead at his California home Monday. John Blackstone reports. Source
August 10: Reed, Jeffrey, Woodward, Bernstein
The latest on the American airstrikes in Iraq, the fighting in the Gaza Strip, plus a look back at the resignation of former President Richard Nixon with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Ambassador James Jeffrey, Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, and others. Source
Light pollution: A stargazer’s worst enemy
Astronomers and stargazers combat light pollution, to bask in the awe-inspiring splendor of a truly dark sky. Are city lights dimming our view of the starry, starry night? Barry Petersen takes us stargazing. Source