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Debbie Reynolds, America’s Sweetheart, dies at 84

Actress Debbie Reynolds died Wednesday, just one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher. Reynolds was rushed to the hospital after reportedly falling ill at her son’s home. Anna Werner takes a look back at Reynolds’ life and legacy. Source

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The highs and lows of tech in 2016

2016 was a huge year for the tech industry, in ways both good and bad. From the proliferation of voice-controlled devices to a hacked presidential campaign, CBS News contributor Nick Thompson describes the top tech stories of 2016, and what to expect in 2017. Source

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Remembering the life and legacy of Carrie Fisher

Movie fans remember Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” series, but her talents and social impact reached far beyond the big screen. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier talks about Fisher’s role as an activist and writer. Source

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Next week on 60 Minutes: Author Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis has chronicled the insights of people with fresh ways of looking at familiar things, like baseball and Wall Street. His next book, he tells John Dickerson, is about the doctors and scientists who saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. Source

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President-elect Trump takes credit for uptick in economic indicators

Based on numbers from a private economic forecasting group, Conference Board, Mr. Trump tweeted Tuesday night: “The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index for December surged nearly four points to 113.7, THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN MORE THAN 15 YEARS! Thanks Donald!” He also took credit for Christmas spending, tweeting that spending is “over a trillion dollars.” The number appears to come from a Deloitte survey that was released in October before the election. Source

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The iconic career and legacy of Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher’s fans are saluting her work and her spirit. The “Star Wars” heroine and best-selling author died Tuesday at age 60. New York Times chief film critic A. O. Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Fisher’s career and legacy. Source

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