In 2012 the writer and radio commentator Tom Bodett penned this essay about the pull of his woodworking shop, and says the true goal of any woodworking project is: Leave with the same number of fingers you started with. Don’t miss Faith Salie’s profile of Tom Bodett on “CBS News …
Read More »As a co-host of National Public Radio’s flagship evening broadcast, “All Things Considered,” 44-year-old Ari Shapiro is one of the network’s highest-profile correspondents. When asked what he thinks makes a great story, he replied, “When I’m looking for a great story, I want a point of connection, I want high …
Read More »You already know that there are computer chips in your computer and your phone. But you may not realize just how many other things in your life rely on chips. They’re also in your clocks, toys, thermostats, and every single thing in your kitchen. “Our demand for silicon chips is …
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Raphael Warnock might have two job titles, but spend enough time with him, and you’ll see a lot of overlap between the preacher and the politician. At an appearance at his campaign office, he said, “You elected me, you joined my congregation!” CBS News’ John Dickerson asked Warnock, “What’s the …
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When Patti Page sang about the many splendors of Massachusetts’ Cape Cod – its sand dunes, salty air and moonlight – she neglected to mention its most colorful: those big, bountiful blooms known as hydrangeas. They occupy pride of place in C.L. Fornari’s Sandwich, Mass., garden: “They are just extravagant …
Read More »If you decide you do not want to read this article about Kathy Griffin, the comedian wants you to know she’d understand. But for her part, Griffin has gotten pretty used to rejection from a certain segment of the U.S. population. “I’m Hanoi Jane, you know? I get it. This …
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In a short time, Cardi B catapulted from being a relative unknown to the top of the Billboard charts and a household name – and now she’s a Grammy Award-nominee. The 26-year-old rap star credits her success to being relatable to her fans, she said in an interview with Maurice …
Read More »You know a Georgia O’Keeffe painting when you see one – those oversized flowers and stark images of New Mexico. But an exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden showcases one of her lesser-known subjects. “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii” includes 20 works, and a curated flower show. “This is …
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