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Academy unveils changes to promote diversity

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences just announced sweeping changes designed to make the Academy’s membership and voting body significantly more diverse. This comes in response to a week of intense criticism over the lack of diversity among this year’s Oscar nominees. VInita Nair reports. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Dylan LeBlanc performs “Look How Far We’ve Come”

At age 20, Dylan LeBlanc released his debut album, “Pauper’s Field,” which quickly took him from working as a waiter to being hailed as “the new Neil Young.” Now, six years later, LeBlanc is out with his third studio album, “Cautionary Tale” and it is getting rave reviews. LeBlanc performs “Look How Far We’ve Come” from his latest album. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Dylan LeBlanc performs “Easy Way Out”

At age 20, Dylan LeBlanc released his debut album, “Pauper’s Field,” which quickly took him from working as a waiter to being hailed as “the new Neil Young.” Now, six years later, LeBlanc is out with his third studio album, “Cautionary Tale” and it is getting rave reviews. LeBlanc performs “Easy Way Out” from his latest album. Source

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Morning Rounds: Zika disease, antibiotics test and restaurant calories

The CDC issued new guidelines for doctors caring for pregnant women who may have been exposed to the Zika virus. Doctors in Brazil now say the mosquito borne virus linked to birth defects could also be linked to a rare syndrome that can leave patients almost completely paralyzed for weeks. Also, an experimental test from Duke University researchers could help determine whether patients need antibiotics the next time they’re feeling under the weather. Finally, researchers at Tuft University in Boston found 92 percent of popular menu choices at restaurants exceed calorie limits for a single meal. Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss all of these topics. Source

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Flexible robot a new advance in surgery

Surgeons at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are using a new flexible robot to perform delicate head and neck operations, resulting in quicker recovery time. Dr. Maria Simbra reports. Source

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“House of Lies” makes history by shooting show in Cuba

Showtime’s “House of Lies” is making history in Cuba as the first scripted program to shoot on the island since the Cuban embargo began more than 50 years ago. With travel restrictions easing and the U.S. embassy reopened, CBS News flew to Havana to see how Hollywood may be playing a role in improving relations. Ben Tracy reports. Source

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Melinda Gates: Empower women, eradicate poverty

Melinda Gates spoke to CBS News in Davos, Switzerland about gender inequality and how to empower women of all economic backgrounds in order to eradicate poverty. She also talked about her GAVI Alliance initiative which focuses on funding for vaccines, and how this should be a top priority globally in order to prevent high infant mortality rates. Source

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