Logic says “Be happy to be you”

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We TAKE NOTE this morning of a young rap artist who seems to have gained a wisdom beyond his years. And though his stage name is Logic, Michelle Miller tells us he has an emotional life story to tell: When rapper-musician Logic takes the stage, he holds his audience right […]

The story of Otis Redding’s posthumous hit

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Singer Otis Redding has been called an emotional explosion on stage and a soul singer who demanded respect. Redding, who started in Little Richard’s backing band, once said: “I want to fill the silent vacuum left…when Sam Cooke died.” He was on the cusp of that kind of success 50 […]

Sarah Silverman still believes in America

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Comedian Sarah Silverman is known for her edgy comedy that often tackles taboo subjects. The latest convention she’s targeting? That we live in a hopelessly divided nation. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax caught up with her on the set of her new Hulu show, “I Love You, America” and took […]

Trump visits Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

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Last Updated Dec 9, 2017 12:48 PM EST President Trump on Saturday toured and delivered brief remarks at the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson in a visit that did not come without controversy.  “These buildings embody the hope that has lived in the hearts of every […]

Winter storm system brings record snowfall to the South

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A massive storm system that started in the Deep South is moving into the mid-Atlantic, the Northeast and New England. More than a quarter of a million people from Louisiana to Georgia are without electricity and there has been one weather-related death so far. Almost 2,000 airline flights were cancelled […]

Now trending: HQ, the trivia game show app

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Now trending … the quiz show that lets you phone it in. Introducing HQ, the fast-growing trivia game that’s arguably the perfect app for anyone seeking more challenging fare than cat videos.  CBS News Not that we’re necessarily recommending you play it, but here’s how it works: Twice each weekday, […]

Judd Apatow: Pretty serious about comedy

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JUDD APATOW is the creator of some of the most popular comedies of our time. These days, he’s returning to his roots, and sharing memories with Tracy Smith for our Sunday Profile:  If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, then Judd Apatow’s mind must be a […]

How nondisclosure agreements encourage a culture of silence

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The recent avalanche of sexual misconduct allegations has cast a spotlight on nondisclosure agreements (NDA), the contracts employers use to keep such matters private. “I signed the nondisclosure agreement and I think at the time, I hoped, I’m just going to close my eyes and make this go away,” said former […]