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One custodian’s happy tears

Earlier this month, Francis Apraku, custodian at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, was brought to his knees at an astonishing sight, courtesy of students at his school. Correspondent Steve Hartman talked with Apraku about how his heart’s desire was made real. Source

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Demi Moore, an actress of “Substance”

Demi Moore was a troubled member of the “Brat Pack,” who overcame esteem issues and became the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, starring in such films as “Indecent Proposal,” “Charlie’s Angels” and “Striptease.” Her latest, “The Substance,” is about an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how she had suffered to comply with the entertainment industry’s toxic expectations of beauty for female actresses; and how today she is trying to focus on what really brings her joy. Source

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Modern living in the ancient caves of Matera, Italy

In southern Italy’s Basilicata region, caves snake through the hillside town of Matera – the remains of neolithic villages that date back more than 6,000 years. Correspondent Seth Doane visits a town reborn as some of its cliffside caves have been re-envisioned as restaurants, bars and luxury hotels. Source

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Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder on the road

Since their debut nearly 35 years, Pearl Jam has been one of the world’s most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans. Source

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On the road with Pearl Jam

Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world’s most popular and influential rock groups. They’ve produced 12 studio albums (including their latest, “Dark Matter”), while also fighting with their label, refusing to make videos, and suing Ticketmaster. In a rare interview, lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk with correspondent Anthony Mason about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans. Source

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How Mad Magazine’s humor created a revolution

The humor magazine that began in 1952 as a comic book making fun of other comic books soon became an institution for mocking authority in all spheres of life, from TV, movies and advertising, to politicians and parents. Now its art is in a museum. Source

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The irreverent legacy of Mad Magazine

Mad Magazine began in 1952 as a comic book that made fun of other comic books – and soon became an institution for mocking authority in all spheres of life, from TV, movies and advertising, to politicians and parents. Correspondent David Pogue visits a new museum exhibition celebrating the humor of Mad, as created by the artists and writers who called themselves “the usual gang of idiots.” Source

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Almanac: September 22

“Sunday Morning” looks back at historical events on this date, including the 1994 premiere of the sitcom “Friends.” Source

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