The “Star Trek” actor revisits the site of an Arkansas relocation camp where he and his Japanese American family were interned during WWII Source
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5 things to know about South Carolina for 2020
Margaret Brennan discusses why South Carolina matters in the 2020 presidential election. Source
From 2013: “Star Trek”‘s George Takei: A sci-fi icon
George Takei became a star voyaging through the galaxy on board the Starship Enterprise. But the actor and activist’s journey began at an Arkansas internment camp at the dawn of WWII. He described his life’s journey to Michelle Miller. Originally broadcast August 4, 2013. Source
U.K. lawmaker suspended after forcibly removing Greenpeace protester from gala
A U.K. lawmaker has been suspended after he was recorded grabbing a female Greenpeace activist at a dinner. Foreign Office Minister Mark Field has apologized for his behavior, but government officials, including Prime Minister Theresa May, said they found the incident “very concerning.” BBC News correspondent Richard Galpin reports. Source
George Takei on World War II internment camps
From a 2013 “Sunday Morning” interview, actor and activist George Takei revisited the site of the Rohwer, Arkansas internment camp where, at age five, he and his family were relocated with other Japanese-Americans at the start of World War II. Source
Exploring the intricacies of gender identification
Awareness about gender identification has grown among people outside of the LGBT community. Recently an increasing number of celebrities have come forward and identified themselves as gender fluid or non-binary. CBSN Originals senior producer Christina Capatides joins us to discuss the CBSN Originals documentary, “Gender – The Space Between.” Source
50 photos taken on the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing Source
Seals learn to sing “Star Wars” song and copy human sounds
Scientists at the University of St Andrew in Scotland have discovered that grey seals can mimic human speech and songs using the same sound production mechanisms as people. Zola, one of the seals they studied, learned to sing the “Star Wars” theme song. Source
Almanac: Remembering the very first selfie
March 1, 1809, was the birthday of photographer Robert Cornelius, credited with taking the first photographic self-portrait in America Source
District 12 “Hunger Games” filming location named historic place
The Henry River Mill Village served as the home of the three main characters from the original “The Hunger Games” Source