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“Genius”: The story of Einstein

He was the first great scientific celebrity: Albert Einstein, a theoretical physicist who rewrote our concepts of gravity, time and space – and, as depicted in the new National Geographic Channel series “Genius,” was also a heartthrob. Faith Salie talks with author Walter Isaacson and Columbia University professor Brian Greene about the man behind e=mc2. Source

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Ringling Bros.’ final act

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus proved to be a balancing act that couldn’t balance the bottom line. With ticket sales declining, the circus is putting on its final performances this spring, ending what has been a remarkable 146-year run. Lee Cowan visits Baraboo, Wisconsin, where Ringling’s first started, and talks with Big Top performers and fans whose connections to the circus span decades Source

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Daryl Hall and John Oates on “Rich Girl”

In this preview of a profile to air on “Sunday Morning,” the team of Daryl Hall and John Oates discuss with Serena Altschul the creation of one of their biggest hits of the 1970s, “Rich Girl.” Source

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Grandpa builds theme park for granddaughter

Jimmy White of Decatur, Texas, decided he wanted to spoil his granddaughter from the minute he learned she was coming into the world. So, he built her her very own amusement park. Steve Hartman reports. Source

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How South L.A. has healed 25 years after Rodney King riots

It’s been 25 years since the start of the L.A. riots, where a California community erupted after a jury acquitted four white police officers in the videotaped beating of Rodney King, a black man. Mireya Villarreal reports how the community has been healing. Source

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India’s record breaking COVID death and infection numbers bring healthcare systems to a standstill

The devastating surge in India’s COVID-related deaths and infection rates has strangled India’s healthcare infrastructure, sapping critical oxygen reserves and hospital beds. This as the U.S. government delivers more than $100 million worth of supplies, including oxygen support, personal protective equipment, therapeutics, and rapid diagnostic tests. Holly Williams speaks with those on the ground in desperate need of the aid. Source

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LL Cool J opens up on his career and family life

Rapper and actor LL Cool J has been in the business for more than 30 years. He’s won Grammys, and starred on hit TV shows like “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “Lip Sync Battle”. He joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his accomplishments, both professional and personal. Source

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