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Tig Notaro finds a way to laugh through the pain

The comedian’s brush with death and family tragedy would make most give up on life. Luke Burbank introduces us to female comic who finds humor in just about anything — sometimes even in life’s least funny moments. Source

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Fashion collections turn museums into runway for past designs

During award season, dresses donned by stars of the entertainment world are occasionally praised as works of art. Similar to Picasso and Matisse, clothing designers are getting the red carpet treatment in some of America’s well known museums. Serena Altschul reports. Source

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European Union in murky situation after Brexit vote

The fallout from Britain’s vote to leave the European Union could mean that other other nations might decide to leave as well. Fifty-two percent of Britain’s voters decided to depart, sending stock markets falling. Prime Minister David Cameron plans to leave by October. Mark Phillips reports from Britain’s Parliament. Source

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ACM Awards returns to Nashville after rough year

Nashville has endured many tragedies in the past year, from the downtown bombing to a devastating flood. The Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Nashville in hopes of healing the country music city after a rough year. Janet Shamlian reports. Source

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How athletes use high-tech gear to train for the Olympic Games

Hundredths of a second sometimes spell the difference between first place and second place in the Olympic Games. Popular Mechanics looked at some of the gear and technology athletes are using to boost their chances at next month’s Rio Games. Matt Goulet, the magazine’s senior associate editor, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain how some of the top Olympic technology is being used. Source

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How will Brexit impact the U.S. presidential election?

Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the impact of the Brexit decision on the presidential race. She also draws some parallels between what she calls the “protest vote” in Britain and Donald Trump’s success. Source

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Billy Eichner on sidewalk adventures and “Difficult People”

Billy Eichner gained success with his energetic persona on his hit show, “Billy on the Street.” He runs around quizzing strangers with random questions, sometimes bringing celebrities along for the ride. Along with his sidewalk adventures, he also stars in the Hulu scripted comedy, “Difficult People.” Eichner joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his career and the people he’s met along the way. Source

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