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From 1992: Jimmy Buffett and the “Parrotheads”

Correspondent Bill Geist visits with singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, famous for his 1977 hit “Margaritaville,” and for his music’s beach-bum flavor that draws thousands of “parrotheads” to his concerts – even in Cincinnati, far from the sub-tropical splendor of the Florida Keys. Originally broadcast August 30, 1991. Source

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“Black Panther” review by David Edelstein

Critic David Edelstein says Marvel’s nearly all-black superhero movie from director Ryan Coogler, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o, is not just “a momentous event in pop culture history” – it’s also pretty good! Source

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Director Ryan Coogler on his message with “Black Panther”

Reactions are pouring in from all across the country to “Black Panther,” the latest comic book blockbuster from Marvel Studios. The movie is expected to have a record-breaking opening weekend at the box office. It’s the first superhero film to feature a mostly black cast and crew. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sits down with director Ryan Coogler to discuss what it was like to helm the history-making film. For the full interview, tune in to “CBS Weekend News” on Sunday. Source

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“Black Panther” director on film’s cultural impact

One of the most eagerly anticipated movies in a while opened Friday. “Black Panther” is the first superhero movie to feature a mostly black cast. It raked in more than $25 million in Thursday previews. Gayle King spoke with the director, 31-year-old Ryan Coogler. Source

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Retiring GOP lawmakers on gun debate

The Florida school shooting is reigniting the gun debate on Capitol Hill. In the wake of other mass shootings, bills to mandate background checks, prevent stalkers from buying guns and ban so-called “bump stocks” stalled in Congress. Retiring Republican lawmakers speak with Nancy Cordes about congressional inaction for Sunday’s “Face the Nation.” Source

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How a woman stopped her grandson from possible school shooting

A 15-year-old in South Portland, Maine, was arrested Thursday after his grandmother, who read his journal, tipped off police about a possible school shooting plan. Police say he posted on social media that he wanted to “shoot up the school.” Tony Dokoupil reports. Source

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ICE crackdown puts businesses and families on edge

Federal immigration agents are escalating efforts to crack down on businesses hiring undocumented workers. New data released Friday shows Immigration and Customs Enforcement visited 122 businesses over the past five days, mostly in Southern California. It’s the largest sweep so far this year. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source

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