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Once bound for extinction, giant pandas were saved by their one evolutionary advantage: they’re adorable. Scott Pelley reported on their resurgence in 2019. This week, two giant pandas from China arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
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A memorial was held Wednesday in Washington, D.C., for Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch of the Kennedy family, who died last week at the age of 96. President Biden delivered the eulogy, and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also spoke.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers were part of an operation to conduct “precision strikes” on five underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
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In today’s “Mornings Memory,” we look back to the year 2000, when 90-year-old Gladys Jeffries became a county fair sensation, winning more baking ribbons than anyone could count.
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A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be “tar balls,” which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.
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“Endurance” features thousands of 3D scans shot by a 4K camera deployed to a depth of nearly 10,000 feet.
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Chef Karyn Tomlinson, owner of “Myriel” in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is being recognized for her minimalist approach and use of local ingredients. Her restaurant, which opened in 2021, has gained a reputation for making “grandma chic” cool.
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With North Carolina poised to be a battleground state once again, the “CBS Mornings” “Three Meals” series takes a closer look at what’s driving voters in the Tar Heel State. Former President Trump won it narrowly in 2020, and new polling suggests the race is neck and neck this time around.
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With Halloween season in full swing, “Smile 2” is set to bring more thrills as it follows Skye Riley, a pop star haunted by a deadly curse. Following the success of the original, which earned $200 million worldwide, the sequel explores fame, fear, and survival. The cast and director talk about the emotional and physical challenges of filming.
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Robert Nairac was killed and secretly buried almost 50 years ago. The location of his remains has been a mystery ever since.
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