The delicate and expressive wood carvings of sculptor David Esterly may take months, even years, to create, conjured from the subtle neurological connections between the artist’s brain and the hand. Faith Salie talks with Esterly, whose craft has placed him among the greatest wood workers, and who, at 75, is now facing the symptoms of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Source
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A WWII-era veteran returns to the air
A World War II-era Douglas C-47 military transport plane dubbed “Miss Montana” had been parked in a museum for nearly two decades after a career transporting firefighters in Montana. Now, with its engines rebuilt and the fuselage restored to its early glory, it is joining other veteran airplanes that saw service on D-Day 75 years ago for a trip across the Atlantic, for an anniversary flight over the beaches of Normandy. Richard Schlesinger talks with those who got Miss Montana back in the air. Source
Re-making bail
It’s estimated that nearly half a million Americans in jail haven’t been convicted of anything, but are being held simply because they can’t afford bail; now there are efforts in nearly a dozen states to eliminate cash-bail systems that put a price tag on freedom Source
The delicate craft of wood carver David Esterly
The sculptor’s finely-detailed, expressive works are conjured from the subtle neurological connections between the artist’s brain and hands, now afflicted with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease Source
A World War II-era veteran returns to the air
A Douglas C-47 military transport plane dubbed “Miss Montana,” parked in a museum for nearly two decades, is joining other planes for a trip to Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day Source
Mindy Kaling on “Late Night,” and taking nothing for granted
The actress-writer talks her new film, and of confounding Hollywood’s expectations (and her own) Source
Will Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak “get back together”?
In this web exclusive, writer and actress Mindy Kaling talks to Luke Burbank about the public’s fascination with her relationship with actor B.J. Novak, who played her boyfriend on the hit comedy series “The Office.” Source
Bob Schieffer’s tribute to CBS retirees
Some of our best people at the CBS News Washington Bureau are retiring this week — not the people you see on camera, but some of those who make sure we’re seen and heard each week. Bob Schieffer has a tribute to their dedicated work over the years. Source
Huge cruise ship plows into dock in Venice
Videos of the crash show the cruise ship, apparently unable to halt its momentum, blaring its horn as it plows into a much smaller boat and the dock Source
FindJodi
More than two decades after an Iowa TV anchor disappeared, “48 Hours” reveals new information into the investigation. Correspondent Jim Axelrod investigates. Source