The Rich Earth Institute in Vermont collects, pasteurizes and distributes recycled human urine as agricultural fertilizer, to return precious nutrients and minerals to the soil. Pee jokes are an occupational hazard. Source
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Sofía Vergara on remaking herself as “Griselda”
The star of the sitcom “Modern Family” is back, transforming herself into a Colombian cartel leader known as “The Black Widow,” who was rumored to have ordered the deaths of hundreds of people. Source
Decades after a mob destroyed her house, Opal Lee is returning home
When she was just 12, Opal Lee experienced a horrifying scene after her family moved into an all-white neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas; a mob destroyed their home. Now 97, Lee – a retired teacher and community activist who is best known for her successful campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday – decided to look up the owners of the property where her family home once stood. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on what Lee discovered. Source
Broadway’s “How to Dance in Ohio” shines a light on autistic stories
The new Broadway musical tells the real-life story of a group of autistic young people who are getting ready for their first formal dance. In a trailblazing first, the autistic characters are all played by autistic actors. Source
Greta Lee on how the success of “Past Lives” changed her life
Known for a wide range of supporting roles, the Golden Globe-nominee is now a lead in the acclaimed romantic drama, starring as Nora, a Korean-born playwright living in New York who reunites with her Korean childhood crush. Source
Greta Lee on how “Past Lives” changed her life
In the acclaimed romantic drama “Past Lives,” Greta Lee stars as Nora, a Korean-born playwright living in New York who reunites with her Korean childhood crush. Lee, a Golden Globe-nominee for her performance, talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about her stage and TV roles playing women outside of the box; and how her latest film has brought her into awards contention. Source
Almanac: January 14
“Sunday Morning” looks back at historical events on this date. Source
Reaching the heights of professional cliff diving
Professional cliff divers plunge from platforms as high as nine stories tall, all while being judged for their artistry as they twist and flip at 65 miles per hour. They compete on a six-country tour as part of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Correspondent Seth Doane watches a competition in the Italian coastal town of Polignano a Mare, and speaks with athletes Molly Carlson, Aidan Heslop and Ellie Smart about what it takes to compete in this jaw-dropping sport. Source
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava toward town near country’s main airport
The eruption just before 8 a.m. Sunday came after a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik, and the community was evacuated overnight. Source
How to watch today’s Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions game: Livestream options, kickoff time
Watch Matthew Stafford return home and Jared Goff face his old team as the Los Angeles Rams play the Detroit Lions in a must-win game today. Source