Washington Post writer Chris Ingraham got into hot water when he wrote an article in 2015 concluding that Red Lake County in Northern Minnesota was “the absolute worst place to live in America.” It drew a lot of hate mail from Minnesotans, but also an invitation to Ingraham to come see the place for himself. And as Steve Hartman learned, the reception that Ingraham received was nothing like he expected. Source
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100 days in office: Biden outlines ambitious legislative agenda in first address to Congress
President Biden touted some of his early accomplishments in his first address to Congress Wednesday night. Weijia Jiang reports on what made his speech so historic. Source
Mary Higgins Clark on suspense
Mary Higgins Clark was no overnight success; the writer was 43 when she had her first hit, the 1975 novel “Where Are the Children?” Since then the New York Times bestselling author has written more than 50 books, from mysteries and historical novels to short stories, children books and a memoir. The “Queen of Suspense” talks with Erin Moriarty about her career, and how she never takes her readers for granted. Source
Alec Baldwin on “Streetcar Named Desire”
In 1992 Alan Baldwin starred in a Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire,” playing the volatile Stanley Kowalski. In this web exclusive, he tells “Sunday Morning” correspondent Rita Braver about the painful fallout from an on-stage injury, and the acting lessons he got from Broadway stagehands as a result. Source
Alec Baldwin: “I thought I was a genius” about substance abuse
In this web exclusive, the actor (who has just published a new memoir, “Nevertheless”) opens up to “Sunday Morning” correspondent Rita Braver about his attitude in the 1980s when he abused drugs and alcohol until a near-fatal incident led to his sobriety at age 26. Source
Alec Baldwin on the paparazzi
In this web exclusive, actor Alec Baldwin talks with Rita Braver about his run-ins with tabloid photographers, including his decision to “take the law into my own hands.” Source
North Carolina repeals “bathroom bill,” caving to NCAA pressure
North Carolina rolled back its controversial law dictating which public restrooms transgender people must use, following pressure from businesses and the NCAA. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
SpaceX launch a major test for its re-usable technology
SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket into space on Thursday evening. It was the first liquid rocket orbital class booster to be re-used, a key factor in reducing the cost of spaceflight. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. spike, study finds
A new report found a 25 percent increase in the number of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. since 2010. Alcohol, distracted driving and the economy are among the reasons why. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source
Airdrops feeding thousands in South Sudan, but some in need still lose out
More than 100,00 people are in imminent danger of starvation in South Sudan, and international aid groups are trying to help those affected with airdrops of food. But as Debora Patta reports, not everyone in the areas receiving aid can get fed. Source