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A history of Newport, R.I. landmarks

“Sunday Morning” host Charles Osgood explores two historic mansions from the scenic shores of Newport, Rhode Island: The Breakers, the world-famous, 70-room, Italian Renaissance-style palazzo built in 1895 by Cornelius Vanderbilt II; and the nearby Marble House, built by Cornelius’ younger brother, William. Each is a magnificent example of opulence from the Gilded Age. Source Read More »

The couple behind “Fixer Upper”

Chip and Joanna Gaines are the rising stars of HGTV’s hit home renovation show, “Fixer Upper,” and they’ve turned, Waco, Texas into the Renovation Capital of the World. Jane Pauley talks with the couple who have become dynamo entrepreneurs. Source Read More »

Saturday Sessions: A Red Hot tribute to the Grateful Dead

More than 20 years after they played their final show, the Grateful Dead continues to inspire. Twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner took time out from their band, The National, to produce an epic, 59-track tribute to the Dead featuring dozens of musicians. “Day of the Dead” took four years to complete, and benefits the AIDS charity Red Hot. The ... Read More »

The Dish: Chef Brian Tsao

Chef Brian Tsao developed his pan-Asian cooking style in a natural, yet roundabout way. He was born in New York City, but at age 15 found himself studying in China. He’d also become the guitarist of the country’s first touring thrashcore band, and in the process learned about the food of China’s diverse regions. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, ... Read More »

New documentary tracks the fall of Anthony Weiner

After a sexting scandal in 2011 cost him his seat in Congress, Anthony Weiner found himself in the same trouble again two years later during his failed bid to become New York City’s mayor, only this time he was being tailed by a documentary crew. The result? The award-winning film “Weiner.” Directors Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg talk about how ... Read More »

Morning Rounds: Health officials expect Zika infections in U.S. soon

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss a race against time to kill mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus, which is linked to severe birth defects. All Zika cases in the U.S. have been in people who traveled from Latin America, but health officials expect ... Read More »