A confluence of factors has decimated coffee production in the Central American nation. Now farmers are looking elsewhere for jobs Source
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Survivors of Boko Haram kidnapping receive medical care in New York
In February, 60 Minutes reported on a group of Nigerian women who survived being kidnapped, held captive and abused by Boko Haram. Last week, one of the survivors had surgery to help her walk again without a cane. Source
Texas State University student sues Pi Kappa Phi fraternity over attack
A gang of fraternity brothers of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity appeared to be attacking a student and beating him badly in a disturbing video. The student said it started because the group thought he was a member of a rival frat. Now he is suing the fraternity and university. Laura Podesta reports. Source
Worker strike may put Democratic debate in jeopardy
The sixth Democratic presidential debate, set to be held in Los Angeles this week, is in jeopardy. On Sunday, all seven candidates scheduled to appear pledged to boycott the debate in support of striking workers at the site. Farrah Fazal reports. Source
“Chibok Girls” update: Survivors of Boko Haram kidnapping receive medical care in New York
In February, 60 Minutes reported on a group of Nigerian women who survived being kidnapped, held captive and abused by Boko Haram. Last week, one of the survivors had surgery to help her walk again without a cane. Source
Newtown football team wins state championship on anniversary of shooting
Newtown, Connecticut, on Saturday marked seven years since the school shooting that took the lives of 20 children and six staffers there. On Friday, thanks to their high school football team, the day ended in celebration with a victory at the state championship. Source
Salvadorian farmer: “It’s been devastating”
Julio Armando Gutierrez has been growing coffee in El Salvador for almost 40 years. He says the last few have been very tough. Source
House Republicans prepare to vote on articles of impeachment
History will be made this week in Washington. For only the third time ever, the full House will vote on articles of impeachment against an American president. Republicans promise to “deep six” a senate trial. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Worker strike to bring Democratic debate in jeopardy
The sixth Democratic presidential debate, set to be held in Los Angeles this week, is in jeopardy. On Sunday, all seven candidates scheduled to appear pledged to boycott the debate in support of striking workers at the site. Farrah Fazal reports. Source
Rookie WR A.J. Brown Nets Another 100-Yard Game for Titans
Brown had eight catches for 114 yards and a touchdown against the Texans. His five-yard touchdown catch tied the game at 14-14 in the fourth quarter. Source