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Vanessa Williams on Miss America apology, “The Good Wife”

In 1983, Vanessa Williams made history as the first black person to be crowned Miss America. But she was forced to resign when nude photos of her were made public. She soon took back control of her career as a Grammy-nominated singer and an actress on the big screen. Williams joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her Sunday debut on CBS’ “The Good Wife,” the public Miss America apology and her husband, Jim Skrip. Source

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Concerns despite food companies phasing out artificial ingredients

The Food and Drug Administration is asking for your thoughts on how to define the term “natural” on food labels. The government opened a 90-day comment period, after increasing demands from people for more transparency about what we’re eating. Some major food companies say they’re already swapping artificial ingredients for more natural alternatives, but some food experts warn there’s still a long way to go in regulating what goes into our food. Anna Werner reports. Source

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Women sue birth control drugmaker over pregnancies

More than 100 women are suing Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Endo Pharmaceuticals, for a birth control packaging error they say resulted in unplanned pregnancies. Some want the company to cover the entire cost of raising the children. Jan Crawford reports on the packaging accident linked to the births. Source

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USS Johnston uncovered after nearly 80 years

Lives lost in the Battle of Leyte Gulf are being remembered after the USS Johnston, which had been unseen by human eyes for nearly 80 years, was uncovered. David Martin has the details on the remarkable discovery. Source

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The Dish: Kalaya Thai Kitchen’s take on traditional Thai dishes

Thai restaurant “Kalaya” was opened by a former flight attendant, Nok Sunturanon, after she wanted to change the widespread perception of Thai food as quick and easy takeout. Kalaya’s focus on fine fining has helped the restaurant top “Esquire’s” list of the Best New Restaurants of 2020. Jeff Glor sat down with Sunturanon for “The Dish.” Source

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