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When Dick Gregory’s face appeared on the dollar bill

In this web extra, Dick Gregory recalls to Erin Moriarty the time in 1968 when the comedian and activist – then running for president – passed out dollar bills that featured his face. He had a curious argument that kept the feds at bay. Source

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Acclaimed songwriter Jason Isbell on what makes a great song

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit have just released their latest album, “The Nashville Sound,” which critics are calling “one of the best of the year.” Fronted by 38-year-old Isbell, this album marks a significant change in the way he’s writing songs. Anthony Mason reports. Source

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Co-stars of new movie “Band Aid” on having an all-female crew

The much-talked about romantic comedy “Band Aid” features CBS’ “Life in Pieces” star Zoe Lister-Jones and actor Adam Pally, as a couple who can’t stop fighting. In a last ditch effort to save their marriage, they turn disputes into songs. Writer, director and producer, Lister-Jones and co-star Pally join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what inspired the movie and why Lister-Jones chose to make it with an all-female crew. Source

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Johnny Depp assassination joke latest in trend of violent rhetoric

“Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp apologized Friday for his joke about assassinating President Trump. Depp made the remark at an arts festival in Britain. His comments are part of a wave of violent imagery that is rolling through U.S. politics. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source

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Man takes mother on bucket list adventure

Sian Pierre gave his mother a hard time growing up with not much money. But since she got fired from her job, he’s showing her just how grateful he is by helping her fulfill her bucket list, one trip at a time. Steve Hartman reports. Source

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ISIS mounts bloody last stand in Mosul

In Iraq, government forces backed by the U.S. are on the verge of retaking the city of Mosul. But ISIS has mounted a bloody last stand in the few neighborhoods it still controls. Charlie D’Agata reports from the Old City. Source

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