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Secrets of the New York City subway system

The New York City subway system celebrated its 115th anniversary this week, and since its debut it has grown from a single, nine-mile line, to more than 800 miles of track and 472 stations, servicing around five million riders every day. Kris Van Cleave talked with historian Polly Desjarlais about some of the subway’s secrets, and with Concetta Bencivenga, of the New York Transit Museum, about a true engineering marvel. Source

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The Dish: Chef Whitney Otawka

Whitney Otawka first encountered Georgia’s remote Cumberland Island as a tourist. Now it’s her home and workplace, as chef at one of the island’s top restaurants, Greyfield Inn, and its coastal cuisine is the topic of her first cookbook, “The Saltwater Table.” She joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share some of her favorite dishes. Source

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Remembering legendary Hollywood producer and studio head Robert Evans

Robert Evans was a failed actor and a very successful movie producer, who as head of production at Paramount Pictures was behind such classic films as “Love Story” and “The Godfather.” Jeff Glor looks back at the career of Evans, who died this week at the age of 89, and the exploits, both personal and professional, that brought him notoriety well beyond the studio lot. Source

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Saturday Sessions: The Commonheart performs “Wait”

The Commonheart is one of Pittsburgh’s favorite bands. Lead singer Clinton Clegg, who grew up loving Al Green, B.B. King and other soul artists, joined with drummer Shawn McGregor to create their own soul-rock sound, adding members along the way. This summer they released “Pressure,” their second studio album. Making their national TV debut on “Saturday Sessions,” the group performs “Wait.” Source

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Saturday Sessions: The Commonheart performs “Do Right”

The Commonheart is one of Pittsburgh’s favorite bands. Lead singer Clinton Clegg, who grew up loving Al Green, B.B. King and other soul artists, joined with drummer Shawn McGregor to create their own soul-rock sound, adding members along the way. This summer they released “Pressure,” their second studio album. Making their national TV debut on “Saturday Sessions,” the group performs “Do Right.” Source

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