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Mavis Staples on what it takes to keep singing at 80

Soul and gospel legend and multiple Grammy winner Mavis Staples is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a Kennedy Center honoree. She’ll also be turning 80 next month. The Newport Folk Festival organized all-star birthday tributes in Nashville, Los Angeles, and at the Apollo Theater in New York, where she spoke with CBS’ Anthony Mason. Source

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The genealogy wiz who helped his friend find her long-lost family

At around 10 years old, Eric Schubert started digging into his family’s past as a cure for boredom. Now, at 18, the New Jersey teen estimates he’s helped more than 1,000 people find their roots. About a year ago, he helped his friend Sammy Lynam find her biological family – leading to a reunion with her half sibling. Michelle Miller reports. Source

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The Dish: Chef Priya Krishna shares her signature recipes

Priya Krishna was born and raised in Dallas, and loved the foods her mother prepared: traditional Indian recipes, but with a modern American twist. After becoming a food writer for major magazines and newspapers, Krishna decided to share these unique creations in her new cookbook, “Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family.” The book has been named one of the best cookbooks of spring by The New York Times, Food and Wine, and other publications. Source

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Amanda Knox blasts the media for “Guilty until proven innocent” trial coverage

Amanda Knox might be forgiven if she never returned to Italy, the place where she was accused in a sensational murder trial. Knox spent almost four years in Italian prison before being acquitted of all charges. But after a tumultuous return, Knox spoke Saturday morning for an event focusing on Italy’s criminal justice system, and what happens when a case like hers is tried in the media. Seth Doane reports. Source

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Meet the ocean cleanup company that’s removed 4.7 million pounds of trash

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans this week to eliminate single-use plastics nationwide as early as 2021. While lawmakers are taking action on land, two surfers from Florida are also fighting the battle on the water. Ocean cleanup company 4ocean has removed 4.7 million pounds of trash from the water since 2017 — and in the process, has created more than 300 jobs. Jamie Wax reports. Source

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Off-duty cop was at site of deadly California Costco shooting

Police said one man was killed and others were injured after a deadly shooting broke out at a Costco in California. There was an off-duty cop inside the Costco, but it’s not clear what role they played in stopping the shooting. Nicole Comstock of Los Angeles’ KCBS-TV reports. Source

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