Joe Gilvary doesn’t think of himself as a hero. But few people have ever done what he did. Gilvary donated a kidney to a stranger in New York who was running out of time. A year later, Gilvary donated part of his liver to an infant in Ohio who was struggling to survive. Kenneth Craig reports. Source
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John Lewis diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer
The 79-year-old Democratic congressman said he has “never faced a fight quite like the one I have now.” Source
Two victims killed and suspect dead in Texas church shooting
The FBI said in a press conference Sunday afternoon that they are still trying to determine the gunman’s motive. Source
Trump attacks Pelosi on Twitter over impeachment trial
President Trump took to Twitter to attack House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over her decision to delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Meanwhile, the White House continues to closely monitor North Korea where Kim Jong Un is holding a meeting with his top political leaders. Ben Tracy reports. Source
The sounds of the Sistine Chapel Choir
This week, 60 Minutes profiles singers known as “the pope’s choir” Hear them sing at a recent concert in the Sistine Chapel Source
More on the trial aiming to cure sickle cell
“60 Minutes” reported on a gene therapy trial that may be a cure for patients living with the bone-crushing pain of sickle cell disease. Source
Researching psychedelics to treat addiction
Study participants at some of the country’s leading medical research centers are going through intense therapy and six-hour psychedelic journeys deep into their minds to do things like quit smoking and worry less Source
Officials struggle to determine cause of fatal Louisiana plane crash
“The wreckage is in pretty tough shape. Between impact damage and fire damage, there’s not a lot to work with,” an aviation official said. Source
“I feel like death doesn’t frighten me.” Psychedelics help a cancer patient overcome anxiety
Most of the 51 cancer patients in a Johns Hopkins study saw their depression and anxiety decrease after their psilocybin experience. Kerry Pappas was one of those patients Source
Women’s soccer stars Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris get married
Megan Rapinoe, the team’s Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner, posted a photo on Instagram at the wedding, and so did team co-captain Alex Morgan, who is pregnant with her first child. Source