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He is in a wheelchair and she is not. Their 30-year love has surpassed all the odds

For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were “wrong on all counts.” In the week before Valentine’s Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds. Source

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“The Sims” celebrates 25 years

The video game series “The Sims” launched 25 years ago this week. Now, it’s one of the most popular game series in the world, captivating hundreds of millions of players and allowing them to create and control virtual lives. Dana Jacobson visits the games’ headquarters to take a closer look at the franchise’s success. Source

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How the Superdome became more than a stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other on Sunday at New Orleans’ Superdome. The venue has been home to eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium. The Superdome is also one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL. Michelle Miller reports on how, in its 50 years of operation, the Superdome has become intertwined with the city’s rich history. Source

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NFL works to build overseas fanbase

Football fans will have their eyes on New Orleans on Sunday, but the NFL is looking overseas. A record 62.5 million people outside the U.S. watched the Super Bowl last year, and the league is looking to build on that international fanbase. The NFL is planning to play eight games abroad next season, after last year’s successful game in Brazil. But even before the Eagles and Packers took to that field in September, one Brazilian town was already passionate about the sport. Source

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Trump appoints controversial NOAA head

This week, President Trump nominated atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In Trump’s first term, Jacobs was the agency’s acting leader and was reprimanded for ethics violations during what became known as “Sharpie-Gate.” Source

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