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Is Congress complicit in the opioid crisis?

Lawmakers face tough questions over an explosive “60 Minutes” report, finding Congress helped disarm the Drug Enforcement Administration during the height of the opioid crisis. The investigation with the Washington Post highlights the impact of a new law, sponsored by Republicans and approved by Democrats. Source

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More accusers come forward against Harvey Weinstein

There were new developments in the Harvey Weinstein scandal this weekend. The group behind the Oscars voted to expel the Hollywood titan from its ranks and at least two more accusers have come forward. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source

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Tom Hanks, typewriter enthusiast

Typewriters are Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks’ not-so-guilty pleasure. He has a personal collection of more than a hundred, in nearly every style, make and year. They intrigue him so much, Hanks even made typewriters the supporting characters in his very first book, a collection of short stories fittingly titled “Uncommon Type.” He talked with Lee Cowan about his affection for typewriters, and how he found his writer’s voice. Source

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The genius of Leonardo da Vinci

Artist Leonardo da Vinci produced two of the most famous paintings in history, “The Last Supper” and the “Mona Lisa.” But he was also passionate about medical discoveries and military inventions, some of which were centuries ahead of their time. Walter Isaacson, author of bestselling biographies of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin, has written a new book about da Vinci, and he talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about why this Renaissance Man’s mind and curiosity were so extraordinary. Source

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Harry Styles on the origin of One Direction

In this web exclusive, British singer Harry Styles talks to Tony Dokoupil about how an audition for the TV competition series “The X Factor” led to the formation of the hit boy band One Direction. Source

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