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Guns as a way of life in Wyoming

In the wide-open spaces of the American West, guns are woven into the tapestry of life in ways city-dwellers may not understand. Ted Koppel visits the town of Cody, Wyoming, to find out how, for the majority of families, guns are inseparable from a way of life. Source

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A history of guns in America

No other developed country has embraced guns more than the United States. Just how did firearms become such a big part of American culture? Lee Cowan reports. Source

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Checking gun violence in Australia

In 1996, following a mass shooting in which 35 people were killed, the Australian government issued an unprecedented ban on certain guns, and confiscated nearly 700,000 weapons. Has this ban made a difference? Seth Doane reports. Source

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Arming Chicago youth with strength against violence

So far this year, the city of Chicago has recorded a total of 546 shootings. To fight this, a YMCA youth program called Urban Warriors, created by a former gang member, brings together at-risk youth with military veterans who share a common experience: the stresses of a battle zone. Michelle Miller reports. Source

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The Dish: Marcus Paslay

Born and raised in Arlington, Texas, Marcus Paslay yearned to become a chef from an early age. His grandparents’ farm was nearby and he worked in their garden and helped can vegetables, which shows today in his farm-to-table cooking philosophy. After leaving business school, he enrolled in The Culinary Institute of America and then spent years mastering his art in restaurants across the country. Two years after returning to Texas in 2013, he opened his own restaurant, Clay Pigeon, in Fort Worth and it quickly became a hit. Chef Paslay joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his journey. Source

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Artist recreates iconic photos with actor John Malkovich

Nearly a century ago, the versatile actor Lon Chaney was known as the “man of a thousand faces.” Now, that title might be passed to actor John Malkovich instead. Working with his long-time collaborator — the acclaimed photographer, Sandro Miller — Malkovich morphed into 41 famous figures in his new coffee table book, “The Malkovich Sessions,” due out April 5th. Sandro Miller joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how he recreated the iconic photos. Source

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Over 50 percent of U.S. diet made up of “ultra-processed” foods

A new study finds “ultra-processed” foods make up more than half of all the calories in the U.S. diet. Also, the United Nations is highlighting the importance of a group of foods that can have big benefits for your health — “pulses.” Finally, could a bit of chocolate help keep your brain sharp? CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips and Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist, join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss these health issues. Source

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