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Nature: Ring-necked pheasants

We leave you this Sunday with ring-necked pheasants, the state bird of South Dakota, foraging in a snowfall in Good Earth State Park. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard Source

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A retired war veteran finds happiness in handiwork after becoming a widow

Danny Chauvin said he had too much time on his hands in retirement, especially after his wife died. So, at 76 years old, the Waveland, Mississippi, resident and Vietnam war veteran discovered a new purpose as his community’s handyman. Chauvin spoke to CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman about learning to cope by fixing things. Source

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The women of “American Fiction” reflect on their unique bond

Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Leslie Uggams and Erika Alexander have each had prolific careers in television. Now these four women star in the critically acclaimed satire “American Fiction,” which last month earned five Oscar nominations. These women from multiple generations in the entertainment industry sat down with “60 Minutes” Correspondent Bill Whitaker to talk about their careers, sisterhood, representation, and a film that allows their characters to be “full people,” a rarity, they say, for Black actors. Source

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Immigration deal hangs in the balance as U.S. border crisis divides the country

The U.S. immigration court backlog has soared to 3.3 million as an influx of migrants arrive at the southern border, with about one-third of those backlogged cases involving asylum seekers. Congress is divided on issues around border security, and attempts to reach a deal on immigration has instead resulted in prolonged negotiations between a bipartisan group of senators and the White House. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson was responsible for U.S. borders in 2013 — the last time bipartisan immigration reform legislation came close to passing, but ultimately failed. Correspondent Martha Teichner asked Johnson whether a current compromise is possible, and what that could mean for border laws today. Source

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Usher talks Super Bowl halftime show, new album and what’s coming next

An eight-time Grammy Award winner, Usher has sold millions of records all over the world since the start of his decades-long career — one that many credit for creating the romantic sound track of a generation. From his backyard overlooking the Las Vegas skyline, Usher talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his successful residency, the impending release of his studio album, “Coming Home,” and how he’s preparing for the performance of a lifetime as the headliner of the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. Source

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