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Chef Jorge Vallejo honors Mayan culture through cuisine

Jorge Vallejo is the chef and owner of Quintonil, a Mexico City dining destination that has been named one of the world’s 50 best restaurants. For his new venture, he’s gone off the beaten path to create a venue honoring Mayan culture – an elegant combination of things modern and ancient. Michelle Miller speaks to the celebrated chef. Source

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“Lean On Me” singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Soul legend Bill Withers, known for songs like “Lean On Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died at the age of 81. The three-time Grammy Award winner’s family said he died of heart complications. The singer’s hit “Lean on Me” has been a source of comfort for many, with choirs and medical workers recording their own renditions of the song amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Adeline performs “Twilight”

French-Caribbean singer Adeline was boring in Paris before moving to New York after high school to pursue her dream of becoming a performer. She fronted the band “Escort” before releasing her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. With a new EP coming out in June, Adeline recorded “Twilight” at the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn, New York for “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Adeline performs “Come & Go”

French-Caribbean singer Adeline was boring in Paris before moving to New York after high school to pursue her dream of becoming a performer. She fronted the band “Escort” before releasing her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. With a new EP coming out in June, Adeline recorded “Come & Go” at the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn, New York for “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions. Source

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College basketball star Freddie Gillespie on Baylor’s record-setting season

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing closures at businesses, schools and most nonessential businesses throughout the country, staples of U.S. sports like college basketball’s March Madness tournament have been called off. Baylor University, with a record 23-game winning streak, was hit particularly hard by having their season abruptly canceled. Dana Jacobson speaks to senior Freddie Gillespie, a big factor in the school team’s success, about his perseverance and what lies ahead in the college basketball star’s future. Source

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Couple gets creative to have wedding amid coronavirus pandemic

A Washington couple followed through with their long-planned wedding while the coronavirus pandemic loomed, forcing many other couples across the U.S. and the world to call off their ceremonies. Christina Ruffini takes a look at how the bride and groom got creative and carried on celebrating their union. Source

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