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Saturday Sessions: The Teskey Brothers perform “Man of the Universe”

The soul-blues band The Teskey Brothers was founded by brothers Josh and Sam Teskey in 2008. They started out by busking and playing parties in Melbourne, Australia – and since then, they’ve maintained a do-it-yourself attitude toward making music by self-producing their 2017 debut. They’re following it up with their next release, “Run Home Slow,” which is due out next month. The Teskey Brothers perform three of their songs. Source

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“Thrills and Spills”: The 900-year history of amusement parks

The success of Disneyland helped launch the modern theme park industry — but the concept of the amusement park dates back centuries. The story is detailed in the new book “The Amusement Park: 900 Years of Thrills and Spills, and the Dreamers and Schemers Who Built Them” by Steve Silverman. Don Dahler reports. Source

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Why some Harvard medical students are starting veterinary rotations

During medical school, students learn everything about the human body – but in Boston, a select group of Harvard medical students are learning about animals, too. It’s part of a collaborative program between Harvard Medical School and the Franklin Park Zoo called One Health, and it allows medical students to do a veterinary rotation during their final year of school. Dana Jacobson reports. Source

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“Mad Magazine” will cease publishing new material after decades-long run

“Mad Magazine” will cease publishing new material after its fall issue is released. Launched by William Gaines in 1952 as a comic book, it soon became a satirical magazine never fearing to take on the establishment — whether it was politicians, pop culture, advertising or daily life. With its mascot Alfred E. Newman leading the way, “Mad” hit its peak in the 1970s with more than two million subscribers and even more in newsstand sales. But like many other magazines, “Mad’s” subscribers dwindled in the 21st century. Jeff Glor reports. Source

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What Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ sparring means for 2020

CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the sparring between 2020 presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, and President Trump’s controversial decision to fight for a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Source

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USWNT prepares to face off against the Netherlands in World Cup final

With one day until the Women’s World Cup final, anticipation is building. With 24 goals so far, Team USA has already set a record — and along the way, it’s earned admiration and criticism. Roxana Saberi reports from Lyon, France, where the game between the reigning world champions and the relative newcomers, the Netherlands, will kick off. Source

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“Extremely heavy” police presence hours ahead of “Demand Free Speech” rally

Police in Washington will be on alert today for possible clashes between right-wing groups and counter-protesters holding demonstrations in the nation’s capital. A “Demand Free Speech” rally is planned for Freedom Plaza, just a few blocks from the White House. Political reporter Natalie Brand joins “CBS This Morning” with a preview of how police are preparing. Source

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