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Calendar: Week of July 25

“Sunday Morning” looks at some of this week’s highlights, from the 73rd birthday of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger, to National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day and the Democratic National Convention. Jane Pauley reports. Source

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Clinton-Kaine ticket will not engage in Trump “insult fest”

In their first sit-down interview set to air Sunday on “60 Minutes,” the presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and her recent vice presidential pick Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, say they will not launch the same types of insults as their Republican rival Donald Trump. Source

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Mary Chapin Carpenter performs “Something Tamed Something Wild”

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter struck it big in 1987 with the release of her debut album, “Hometown Girl.” Since then, the Princeton, New Jersey native has won five Grammy Awards and sold more than 14 million albums, including four number one singles. Her 14th and latest album, “The Things That We Are Made Of” is just out. She performs her new single, “Something Tamed Something Wild.” Source

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Escaping civilization in Isle Royale National Park

Millions of vacationers are enjoying awe-inspiring scenery this summer at popular parks across the country. But if you want to avoid the crowds and satisfy your inner explorer, take a look at one of the least-visited gems, Isle Royale National Park. John Blackstone reports on the park in the middle of Lake Superior in Michigan. Source

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Trump focuses on threats and fears in acceptance speech

Donald Trump’s acceptance speech for the Republican Party’s nomination lasted one hour and 15 minutes. Trump promised to fight for the American people and make the country better than the grim picture he painted of it now. Major Garrett reports on the speech and how it compares to Republican acceptance speeches of past years. Source

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Derek Chauvin’s murder trial heads to jury deliberations

Derek Chauvin’s fate is now in the hands of 12 jurors following a day of contentious closing arguments. He’s charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Criminal defense attorney and trial lawyer Nicole Deborde joins CBSN to discuss the closing arguments. Source

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How Chicago is keeping cool in the heat wave

Dangerous heat and humidity will scorch several areas of the country, as temperatures in cities across the central and southern states could rise into the triple digits on Friday. Excessive heat alerts are posted in 21 states from coast to coast. Dean Reynolds reports on how Chicago is using green infrastructure to fight the extreme heat. Source

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