The State Department released the documents to the group American Oversight in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit Source
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Telling the story of The Apollo was an “overwhelming task,” filmmaker says
The 85-year history of the world-renowned Apollo Theater is the focus of a new HBO documentary Source
Siege of major university in Hong Kong continues for seventh day
The standoff persists on the eve of local elections Source
The Dish: Nicholas Stefanelli on how Italy inspired him to become a chef
Nicholas Stefanelli became a chef after rediscovering his roots in Italy. He grew up in Maryland with both Greek and Italian grandparents who loved to cook. He originally considered a career in the fashion industry, but after a fateful trip to Italy, where he sampled some of the country’s best cuisine, he decided to enter the food industry. Stefanelli joins “CBS This Morning Saturday.” Source
A journey through time in the American west
A train that brought settlers and prospectors through the American frontier almost a century and a half ago is still chugging along, taking railroad enthusiasts and fascinated tourists on a unique journey through the American west. Barry Petersen learned how the passion of a few people helped the railroad survive. Source
Pence makes surprise trip to Iraq, his first as vice president
Pence and his wife served Thanksgiving lunch to soldiers stationed at Al-Asad Air Base Source
An inside look at photographing a wolf – on Sunset Boulevard
In the last five years, the photography of David Yarrow has exploded on the world stage. His pictures of wild animals in remote locations command hundreds of thousands of dollars, in part because he makes so few available. Jeff Glor was given access to his latest eye-opening shoot and talked with him about his unusual path to stardom. Source
The Dish: Italian recipes from a Michelin star chef
Stefanelli’s first hit restaurant was Washington D.C.’s Masseria, winner of the coveted Michelin star Source
Saturday Sessions: Hiss Golden Messenger performs “Down at the Uptown”
Acclaimed indie band Hiss Golden Messenger, led by founder and lead singer MC Taylor, blends elements of folk and country, blues and rock, and several other genres, into a unique musical sound. This past September, the North Carolina-based group released its latest album, “Terms of Surrender.” The band performs “Down at the Uptown” on “Saturday Sessions.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Hiss Golden Messenger performs “Happy Birthday, Baby”
Acclaimed indie band Hiss Golden Messenger, led by founder and lead singer MC Taylor, blends elements of folk and country, blues and rock, and several other genres, into a unique musical sound. This past September, the North Carolina-based group released its latest album, “Terms of Surrender.” The band performs “Happy Birthday, Baby” on “Saturday Sessions.” Source