Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan tells an extraordinary tale of survival by a man who experienced locked-in syndrome. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Geena Davis about her advocacy to increase opportunities for women in media; Conor Knighton visits Wolf Trap, the only national park devoted to the performing arts; Faith Salie explores the work of artist Alice Neel; Martha Teichner steps onto Little Island in the Hudson River, New York City’s newest island; David Pogue checks out Brooklyn’s fabled Coney Island; Dr. Jon LaPook, who lacks navigation skills, finds out how people can hone a sense of direction; and Mo Rocca meets the inventor of the Super Soaker. Source
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Surviving locked-in syndrome: How one man confounded expectations of death
Rushed to a Massachusetts emergency room four years ago, 28-year-old Jacob Haendel exhibited signs of stroke. Doctors thought Haendel was in a vegetative state and would soon die, but the one-time chef was very much awake and conscious, suffering from locked-in syndrome – a purgatory between life and death. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with Haendel about his extraordinarily rare medical trauma, and about his remarkable recovery. Source
Russians top U.S. women’s gymnastics in Olympics qualifying round
But reigning Olympic champion Simone Biles topped the all-around and teammate Sunisa Lee came in second. Source
Tokyo Olympics: Schedule for the most anticipated events
The opening ceremony is taking place Friday morning, marking the official start of the Games. Source
Swimmer Chase Kalisz wins Team USA’s first gold at Olympics
The swimming team won six medals in their first day of competition. Source
The Case Against Mary Katherine Higdon
A young woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend. Police say she confessed to murder – but there’s no audio to prove it. What will the jury decide? CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports for “48 Hours.” Source
“Dating Game Killer” Rodney Alcala dies at 77
Alcala was given the nickname “Dating Game Killer” for his appearance on the show in 1978. Source
CBS Weekend News, July 24, 2021
COVID-19 infections spike among the unvaccinated; Chicago man plunges into Lake Michigan every day for a year Source
Comedian Jackie Mason has died at age 93
He was banned for two years from the “Sullivan” show when he allegedly gave the host the finger when Sullivan signaled to him to wrap up his act. Source
From the 60 Minutes Archive: A Living for the Dead
In 2009, 60 Minutes reported on how deceased celebrities continue to generate income after they have passed. Source