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Smog hinders runners at Beijing Marathon

Nearly 30,000 runners braved thick smog to compete in Beijing’s 34th annual international marathon. Some competitors wore masks as air quality soared to more than 15 times healthy levels. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source

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Jay Leno wins top comedy award

Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Also, the musical “Side Show,” based on the lives of conjoined twins, is opening soon on Broadway. Suzanne Marques reports on some of the day’s top entertainment stories. Source

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The epic sound of Arcade Fire

In just a few short years the eclectic rock band Arcade Fire has gone from having a small but adoring fan base, to selling out huge arenas. Anthony Mason carries a backstage pass to head out on tour with one of the most original and innovative bands in recent memory. Source

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Figuring out Danny Aiello

With memorable roles in such films as “Moonstruck,” “Do the Right Thing” and countless others, Danny Aiello has earned his reputation as one of the most talented and professional actors working today. But, as he tells correspondent Tracy Smith in an intimate profile, off-camera he’s still trying to figure out who the real Danny Aiello is when he’s not in character. Source

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Arcade Fire: “We played really hard”

Web extra: Brothers Win and William Butler of the eclectic Canadian rock band Arcade Fire talk to Anthony Mason about connecting with their audiences at their early shows, by playing “as loud and as hard” as they could in the midst of the crowds. Source

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