The NFL is known for its legion of dedicated fan bases, like Cleveland’s Dawg Pound, the Bills Mafia in Buffalo and the Terrible Towel-waving fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But one group takes it to another level. We’re talking about the infamous silver-and-black clad fans of Raider Nation. With the team playing its last game in Oakland Sunday before moving to Las Vegas, Dana Jacobson met up with some of the Raiders’ most hardcore fans to see what their future with the team might be. Source
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First black Marie in “The Nutcracker” hopes to empower other girls
The holiday classic “The Nutcracker” has been performed by the New York City Ballet for more than 50 years. But this year, the timeless production actually features something new. Charlotte Nebres, 11, is the first black dancer to win the coveted role of Marie, the young heroine of the story. And her story is just one example of the changing face of the world of classical dance. Elaine Quijano reports. Source
The Dish: Stacy Adimando shares recipes from new cookbook
Stacy Adimando served as editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine and has authored best-selling cookbooks. Source
Eye Opener: After a wild week, impeachment moves forward
The House Judiciary Committee approves articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.Also, police arrest a 13-year-old boy and say he’s admitted his role in the brutal murder of a college student just steps from her school. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Saturday Sessions: CAAMP performs “So Cool”
Ohio band CAAMP started with childhood friends Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall who bonded over a shared love of music and their Midwestern roots. They began writing and performing together, and in 2016 released an album that became a streaming sensation. Adding two more members, they’ve toured the world, and this summer they released their third full-length collection “By and By.” CAAMP performs “So Cool” on Saturday Sessions. Source
Saturday Sessions: CAAMP performs “Mockingbird Song”
Ohio band CAAMP started with childhood friends Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall who bonded over a shared love of music and their Midwestern roots. They began writing and performing together, and in 2016 released an album that became a streaming sensation. Adding two more members, they’ve toured the world, and this summer they released their third full-length collection “By and By.” CAAMP performs “Mockingbird Song” on Saturday Sessions. Source
Saturday Sessions: CAAMP performs “By and By”
Ohio band CAAMP started with childhood friends Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall who bonded over a shared love of music and their Midwestern roots. They began writing and performing together, and in 2016 released an album that became a streaming sensation. Adding two more members, they’ve toured the world, and this summer they released their third full-length collection “By and By.” CAAMP performs the title track from the album on Saturday Sessions. Source
After thieves steal Christmas decorations, 9-year-old inspires family to redo display
A 9-year-old boy’s kindness is helping keep the Christmas spirit alive in a Southern California neighborhood. A home in Downey, just outside Los Angeles, is usually decked out with elaborate decorations this time of year, but when thieves stole some of them, the tradition almost ended. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Plastic pellets known as nurdles are polluting our waterways
One of the biggest challenges facing the modern world is one most people don’t know about and often can’t even see. It’s the problem presented by nurdles, trillions of small plastic pellets produced by petrochemical giants. Leftover pellets have been escaping into waterways and oceans for decades, but only lately has serious action been taken to figure out what can be done. That includes a monumental settlement in Texas, where Jeff Glor traveled to ground zero for this issue. Source
Former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin under fire for issuing 660 pardons
Lawmakers are demanding federal and state prosecutors investigate former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. His decision to issue hundreds of pardons on his way out of office caught many, including some in his own party, by surprise. Bevin posted a series of tweets Friday defending his actions. He said America is a nation of second chances and that he would welcome any of those he pardoned as a neighbor. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source