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U.S. team, U.S. Soccer agree to mediate gender discrimination lawsuit
The U.S. team won its first three games of the tournament and is scheduled to play Spain in the knockout stage Source
7 killed after motorcycles and pickup truck collide in New Hampshire
State police said the pickup truck was on fire when emergency crews arrived; witnesses described the scene as “devastating” Source
Inside the future of competitive sailing
Boat racing is a sport that goes back thousands of years — but never before has anyone achieved the speeds, technology, and equal footing displayed by a brand new competitive series. The series is centered upon the F50 Catamaran, a state-of-the-art watercraft that combines natural elements, human skill, and cutting edge tech and data to achieve the fastest competitive sailing speeds in history. There are currently only six of the boats in existence, and each is allocated to one of the league’s national teams: Great Britain, Australia, China, Japan, France, and the USA. Jamie Wax reports. Source
Broken Social Scene on the “chaotic mess” of their music collective
Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning began making music together in a Toronto basement 20 years ago. The pair have since pulled their friends into the musical collective, Broken Social Scene – it’s had as few as six members, and as many as 19. In 2010, Broken Social Scene topped the Canadian charts with their album “Forgiveness Rock Record.” Anthony Mason reports. Source
Democratic candidates pitch South Carolina voters at fish fry
Each of the 21 candidates had less than two minutes to speak on Friday Source
Is “Salvator Mundi” a real Leonardo da Vinci painting?
Two years ago, the painting titled “Salvator Mundi,” set a record as the most expensive piece of art ever sold at an auction. The image of Jesus is one of fewer than two dozen works attributed to renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. But in a new book, one author paints a different picture, questioning if the painting is a genuine Leonardo. Author Ben Lewis joins “CBS This Morning Saturday.” Source
The Dish: Spice king Lior Lev Sercarz
The love of spices once sent ships sailing halfway around the globe — and spices still play an essential role in cuisines around the world. Lior Lev Sercarz is a superstar of seasoning, who’s spicing up the dishes of both restaurant kitchens and inspired home chefs. His blends, which can include up to 23 herbs and spices, are sought after by some of the world’s most famous chefs — including Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Saturday Sessions: Broken Social Scene performs “Remember Me Young”
Founded two decades ago, the Canadian band Broken Social Scene is more of a musical collective, with members joining and departing through the years. The group has had as few as 6 members, and as many as nineteen. Many of the contributors also belong to other bands, like Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, and Leslie Feist, who has a successful solo career. The group performs three of songs from their recent EP, “Let’s Try the After.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Broken Social Scene performs “1972”
Founded two decades ago, the Canadian band Broken Social Scene is more of a musical collective, with members joining and departing through the years. The group has had as few as 6 members, and as many as nineteen. Many of the contributors also belong to other bands, like Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, and Leslie Feist, who has a successful solo career. The group performs three of songs from their recent EP, “Let’s Try the After.” Source