Outside of Denver is one of America’s most iconic music venues: a naturally-formed amphitheatre, millions of years in the making, that is today a stunning setting for concerts and yoga sessions. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits Red Rocks, and talks with members of the band The String Cheese Incident about the intensity and acoustics of a Red Rocks set. Source
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Wine cellar in the sea
About a mile off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., a sunken treasure of wine is aging under the waves, gently rocked and chilled by the ocean currents. Correspondent Ben Tracy talks with Emanuele Azzaretto, co-founder of Ocean Fathoms, about laying down fine wines in the murky depths, where bottles retain their bouquet – and gain an artful flourish of sea shell adornments. Source
Clearing the heavens of space junk
The amount of debris in low-Earth orbit has increased tremendously, putting satellites and the International Space Station in danger of colliding with even the tiniest bits of space junk. Correspondent David Pogue explores how companies are working to create ways to clean up space before disaster happens. Source
“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 8/8
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at efforts being devised to help rid low Earth orbit of increasingly hazardous space junk. Also: John Blackstone delves into a new anthology of the collected writings of Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors; Martha Teichner takes a colorful look at ancient Greek and Roman sculptures; Tracy Smith sits down with actor-director George Clooney; Mo Rocca checks out hydrangea fever on Cape Cod; Ben Tracy samples wine cooled on the ocean floor; and Conor Knighton meets a man on a mission: flying shelter dogs to their new forever homes. Source
Tokyo Olympics come to a close, marking end of strangest games on record
The Tokyo Olympics glided to their conclusion in a COVID-emptied stadium Sunday night. Source
CBS Weekend News, August 7, 2021
Motorcyclists gather for Sturgis Rally as Delta variant cases surge; Texas town honors astronaut Wally Funk after her triumphant journey into space. Source
Albany County sheriff discusses next steps in Cuomo investigation
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spent the day at his mansion in Albany while County Sheriff Craig Apple spoke to the press about the criminal complaint filed against the governor. The governor has denied all allegations. Michael George reports. Source
Texas House Democrats don’t return for new special session
The group of lawmakers fled the state to deny Republicans a quorum and prevent passage of an elections bill. Source
Taliban seize second city in Afghanistan, as U.S. urges American citizens to leave
As violence escalates and the Taliban seize more territory, the U.S. and British embassies in Afghanistan are advising their citizens to leave the country. But leaving isn’t an option for most Afghans. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Bipartisan infrastructure bill passes a big hurdle in the Senate
President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed a big hurdle in the Senate today. The White House says Vice President Kamala Haris met with several Democrats to discuss bipartisan efforts to pass the legislation. Christina Ruffini reports. Source