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Ex-NFL player on making his Broadway debut

Nnamdi Asomugha spent 11 years in the NFL before realizing his passion for acting with a growing body of work that includes 2017’s “Crown Heights” film. Dana Jacobson caught up with Asomugha after he made his Broadway debut in the award-winning “A Soldier’s Play” earlier in February. Source

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U.S. on track for warmest winter on record

The U.S. is on track to finish its warmest year on record as global temperatures rise due to the effects of climate change. Scientists are bracing for the next mass extinction as they struggle to keep up with changing weather patterns and its effects on millions of species. Jeff Berardelli joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about some of the ramifications we can expect. Source

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Bonny Light Horseman on how they came up with their name

New band Bonny Light Horseman is being hailed as a folk super group, with members who are veterans in the music industry. Anthony Mason caught up with the band to talk about each of their impressive credentials, as well as how they settled on the group’s peculiar name. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Bonny Light Horseman performs “Deep in Love”

Bonny Light Horseman might be a new band on the scene, but its members have been indie stars for over two decades. They put their own spin on traditional British folk songs for their self-styled debut album, “Bonny Light Horseman.” The band joins “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions to play “Deep in Love.” Source

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New Mezcal company promotes female empowerment

Many are familiar with tequila, a popular drink of choice on a night out. However, its smokier cousin Mezcal is having a moment and gaining a fan base. Adriana Diaz is following three women who decided to empower fellow females on both sides of the border with their newest brand, Yola Mezcal, and shake up the liquor scene along the way. Source

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Almanac: Moulin Rouge

On October 6, 1889, the famed Parisian cabaret opened for business – and set the standard for nightlife in the City of Lights Source

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Program aims to help Syrian refugees recover from psychological trauma

Over 10 million people have been displaced by the nine year civil war in Syria, which shows no sign of ending. Millions of them have experienced psychological trauma, but may fear getting help because of a stigma associated with mental illness in the region. Help is also scarce, with less than 1% of aid dedicated to mental health. Michelle Miller traveled with an American aid worker to see a special program meant to address refugees’ mental health crisis. Source

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Weinstein trial to wrap as jury begins deliberating Tuesday

The jury in Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial is set to begin deliberating Tuesday after both sides wrapped their arguments in New York. The disgraced movie mogul flashed a smile as he limped out of the courthouse where prosecutors spent hours urging jurors to find Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual assault. Michael George reports on the trial. Source

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Eye Opener: U.S. expected to evacuate citizens under coronavirus quarantine

American passengers on the cruise ship Diamond Princess, which has been under coronavirus quarantine off the coast of Japan, are expected to be evacuated via U.S. chartered flight. Also, Harvey Weinstein’s trial is coming to a close as the jury deliberates his fate. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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