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Meet the man who strings Roger Federer’s rackets

By the time Roger Federer steps onto a tennis court, it’s already been a long day for Ron Yu. For the last 15 years, in non-descript hotel rooms around the world, Yu has personally strung Federer’s rackets — nine fresh ones per match. Most pros just use local stringers provided by the tournament, and that was good enough for the players who made this year’s U.S. Open finals. But for a hefty fee, some elite players hire one stringer to follow them around the world. Brook Silva-Braga reports. Source

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New exhibit honors LIFE magazine’s female photography pioneers

In the days before television, newsreels brought images of world events to local theaters. But at home, the images came from the photographs in LIFE magazine. First published in the late 1930’s, the magazine was the first to tell stories primarily with pictures. And while most of LIFE’s photographers were men, some pioneering women were also behind the lens. Their stories are now being told at a museum exhibit in New York. Dana Jacobson reports. Source

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The Dish: Chef Victoria Blamey shares her signature recipes

Born in Santiago, Chile, Victoria Blamey was a college student studying history when she changed her plans and went off to cooking school. That led to jobs in Britain, Australia, Spain, and New York, where she won acclaim for reviving Chumley’s, a historic 1920’s speakeasy. That led to her brand-new position at one of the city’s most prestigious restaurants. This summer, she took over as executive chef at Gotham Bar & Grill, becoming only the second chef in the venue’s 35-year history. Blamey joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to share a few of her signature recipes. Source

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