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Music out of time in “Dawson City: Frozen Time”

In the documentary “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” a treasure of decades-old silent films, buried in the frozen earth of the Yukon for several decades, is uncovered and restored, telling the story not only of early cinema but also of the shifting fortunes of the gold prospecting town whose birth coincided with the birth of movies. Composer Alex Somers talked with CBS News’ David Morgan about the ethereal, haunting music score he created for the film’s unique soundscape. (Headphones recommended.) Source

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Mosul on brink of liberation

U.S-backed Iraqi forces surrounded the iconic al-Nuri mosque on Thursday after it had been blown up by ISIS last week, while around 200 ISIS fighters remain in two separate locations in Mosul and a hospital complex up north. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN to discuss the significance of the mosque and what’s to come as a result of being captured. Source

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Fireworks injuries send thousands to the ER

“Before you light that, think about the value of your life,” says one man who was severely injured when fireworks blew up in his face. The CPSC warns that 11,000 Americans are hospitalized with fireworks injuries each year. CBS News’ Meg Oliver reports. Source

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DHS announces new security measures for flights heading to U.S.

As the summer travel season gets underway, the Department of Homeland Security is demanding that airlines and airports around the world tighten security to prevent terrorists from smuggling bombs in electronic devices. That will mean enhanced screening on many flights heading to the U.S. Jeff Pegues reports. Source

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