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Drowning in plastic waste

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In the 1950s, scientists invented a new material that would change the world forever: plastic. Cheap, durable, sanitary, strong, and light – and, as we have seen in the years since, very, very difficult to get rid of once we are through with it. About 70 percent of our discarded plastic winds up in open dumps or landfills, but much winds up in an even worse place: the ocean. David Pogue reports on why, even with ramped-up recycling efforts, it is so hard to get rid of plastic.



Mendocino Complex fire now the largest in California history

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The two fires have now been burning for almost two weeks, and firefighters have set up camp to combat the blaze 24/7. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone is at the site, where crews are trading off shifts around the clock.

Health officials agree radioactive waste in St. Louis area may be linked to cancer

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The federal government confirms some people in the St. Louis area may have a higher risk of getting cancer. A recent health report found some residents who grew up in areas contaminated by radioactive wastes decades ago may have increased risk for bone and lung cancers, among other types of the disease. The assessment was conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a branch of the CDC. Anna Werner reports.

Woman pays for Keith Urban at Wawa

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Keith Urban made a new friend at a New Jersey convenience store, Wawa, after she paid for his coffee. But she didn't know who he was. The country superstar asked for help at the checkout because he didn't have enough cash. Ruth Reed, a retired teacher, volunteered.





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