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How do we defeat ISIS at home?

CBS News Senior Security Contributor Michael Morell and former Homeland Security Adviser to George W. Bush, Fran Townsend weigh in on the evolving “home game” and “away game” US intelligence strategies to defeat ISIS. In the wake of recent attacks in San Bernardino, California, US officials expand their hunt for homegrown terrorists. Source

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Brie Larson on her success in “Room”

Actress Brie Larson held her own opposite Amy Schumer in the comedy, “Trainwreck.” But she’s getting rave reviews as the star of the harrowing drama, “Room.” And as she tells Tracy Smith, she admits to being puzzled over the label that some in Hollywood have pinned on her. Source

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A musical performance in honor of Holocaust victims

Amnon Weinstein’s father had escaped Europe before World War II; his family was not as lucky. Weinstein has honored the memories of those who perished in the Holocaust by restoring dozens of string instruments that were played by Jewish prisoners in Nazi concentration camps. The instruments were recently played in a special concert by the Cleveland Orchestra. Serena Altschul has the remarkable story of the “Violins of Hope.” Source

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Challenges of broadway breakthrough in China

There’s an ambition effort to export Broadway American musical theater to China, but making it work for Chinese audiences presents some unique challenges. There’s a big cultural divide between Chinese expectations and what happens on a Broadway stage. Then there are the government censors. Seth Doane reports from Beijing. Source

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The Dish: Steve DiFillippo’s recipe for success

Steve Difillippo has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. It began with a paper route when he was just a kid and later he had a landscaping business. When he was 24-years-old he bought an already established restaurant, Davio’s. He has turned the restaurant into a national brand, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse. There are now seven locations on the East Coast. Davio’s has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. DiFillippo joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his best-seller, “It’s All About the Guest: Exceeding Expectations in Business and in Life, the Davio’s Way,” in which he shares his winning business advice. Source

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New show uses comedy to skewer misconception

Comedian Adam Conover has no fear of taking down society’s sacred cows. The creator and star of Tru TV’s “Adam Ruins Everything” brings his blend of truth and humor with a wide range of issues. He tackles everything from why engagement rings are a scam to why tipping should be banned, and even forensics. Conover joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his show. Source

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“Homeland” actor Mandy Patinkin on hopes for the “mess” in the world

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Mandy Patinkin plays CIA European division chief Saul Berenson in the hit series, “Homeland.” Patinkin is also the voice behind the Showtime documentary, “The Spymasters,” about the CIA. Patinkin joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss global issues, including the refugee crisis and gun violence in America. Source

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Obama on making climate change part of his legacy

Negotiators from around the world are now in the middle of two weeks of talks in Paris, trying to reach an agreement to limit global warming. President Obama spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell at the White House about his effort to fight climate change and hopes to leave behind a legacy. Source

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