In the days before television, newsreels brought images of world events to local theaters. But at home, the images came from the photographs in LIFE magazine. First published in the late 1930’s, the magazine was the first to tell stories primarily with pictures. And while most of LIFE’s photographers were men, some pioneering women were also behind the lens. Their stories are now being told at a museum exhibit in New York. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
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Nature up close: Beavers, the master engineers
A keystone species for animals and plants, beavers are crafty builders who continually reshape parts of Wyoming’s Snake River Source
NOAA backs up Trump claim that Alabama could’ve been affected by hurricane
President Trump has been slamming the media for the coverage of his claim that Alabama was in grave danger from Hurricane Dorian Source
What the NSA is doing to prepare for the 2020 election
“NSA really had to up its game,” says Anne Neuberger, head of the new Cybersecurity Directorate Source
Nature: Beavers
On this Sunday before Labor Day we take you to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, where beavers are as busy as, well, beavers. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg. Source
CDC warns consumers to stop smoking e-cigarettes after lung illnesses rise
The Centers for Disease Control is warning people to stop using e-cigarettes, after the number of possible cases of vaping-related lung illnesses has more than doubled in a month. Currently, there are more than 450 possible cases in 33 states, and health officials say at least five deaths are likely linked to vaping. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the cases. Source
Inside the life of master showman P.T. Barnum
P.T. Barnum was America’s most famous promoter — and in recent years, his life has been getting a fresh look. Two years ago, there was a movie starring Hugh Jackman; this year, author Robert Wilson published a book called “Barnum, an American Life.” Jeff Glor joined Wilson for a tour through Barnum’s legacy. Source
Hurricane Dorian leaves devastation in North Carolina
Video taken by sheriff’s deputies shows an overhead view of the destruction left by Hurricane Dorian as the storm passed through coastal North Carolina. Heavy winds on the outer banks ripped siding off of homes and snapped telephone poles in half. Rough surf from Dorian washed away a third of a long-standing pier. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
The Dish: Chef Victoria Blamey shares her signature recipes
Born in Santiago, Chile, Victoria Blamey was a college student studying history when she changed her plans and went off to cooking school. That led to jobs in Britain, Australia, Spain, and New York, where she won acclaim for reviving Chumley’s, a historic 1920’s speakeasy. That led to her brand-new position at one of the city’s most prestigious restaurants. This summer, she took over as executive chef at Gotham Bar & Grill, becoming only the second chef in the venue’s 35-year history. Blamey joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to share a few of her signature recipes. Source
Meet the man who strings Roger Federer’s rackets
By the time Roger Federer steps onto a tennis court, it’s already been a long day for Ron Yu. For the last 15 years, in non-descript hotel rooms around the world, Yu has personally strung Federer’s rackets — nine fresh ones per match. Most pros just use local stringers provided by the tournament, and that was good enough for the players who made this year’s U.S. Open finals. But for a hefty fee, some elite players hire one stringer to follow them around the world. Brook Silva-Braga reports. Source