In 2009, 60 Minutes reported on how deceased celebrities continue to generate income after they have passed. Source
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Abandoned pet alligators find new life in Michigan sanctuary
Michigan’s Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary has become home to several alligators that were abandoned, abused or confiscated during drug raids. Charlie De Mar goes inside the family-operated sanctuary that gives these animals new life. Source
Incoming Capitol Police Chief discusses the future of his force
Horrified by the violence of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, police veteran Thomas Manger was compelled to come out of retirement and lead the U.S. Capitol Police. Nikole Killion spoke with Manger about his plans for the future of the Capitol Police force. Source
Protesters march in Paris to oppose possible “virus pass” mandate
Protesters and police officers clashed on the streets of Paris, France Saturday as demonstrators opposed a bill that would require a “virus pass” in order to enter restaurants. Source
Chicago man plunges into Lake Michigan every day for a year
Tired of being cooped up indoors during the pandemic, a 53-year-old Chicago man has found a daily ritual: plunging into the icy cold waters of Lake Michigan. Dan O’Conor, a music fanatic, uses his daily dives to raise awareness for struggling Chicago musicians and venues. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Black father launches puzzle business to promote diversity
When an African American father didn’t see his children represented in the puzzles they were assembling, he decided to start a puzzle business of his own. Now, his family business is expanding, inspired by lessons learned in the pandemic. Debra Alfarone has more. Source
French protesters march against vaccine mandates and passes
Most French adults are fully vaccinated and multiple polls indicate a majority of French people support the new measures. Source
Wildfires rage on as extreme weather conditions pummel the U.S.
Extreme weather conditions continue to devastate the U.S., with 88 major wildfires blazing in 13 different states. Heavy monsoon rains are also causing multiple rescue operations in Arizona. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
Tokyo Olympics underway amid COVID-19 controversy
The Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan kicked off with an opening ceremony in a largely empty stadium Friday. The events are being held despite immense scrutiny from the Japanese public, who are dealing with a surge of coronavirus infections. Jamie Yuccas has more. Source
COVID-19 infections spike among the unvaccinated
The U.S. is experiencing yet another surge of coronavirus infections, mainly in states with low vaccination rates. Some health officials are predicting a peak of infections in October, with daily death rates tripling what they are now. Michael George has more. Source