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D-Day 70th anniversary

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Douglas Brinkley, CBS News Consultant and Historian, discusses the significance of the Normandy invasion during World War II.

6/5: GM first learned of defect in 1999, probe finds; D-Day veteran returns to Normandy for final mission

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GM CEO Mary Barra told employees around the world that the fallout from its ignition switch defect was not a conspiracy, but rather incompetence and neglect. An investigation conducted by an attorney, who had a long relationship with GM, found the company first discovered problems with ignition switches as early as 1999; and, for the remaining survivors of the D-Day invasion, some now in their 90s, this has been a week for one final reunion. And as Mark Phillips explains, for one D-Day veteran it's... Читать дальше...

Nancy Reagan visits husband's grave

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Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, 92, visited the grave of America's 40th president, as she does every year on the anniversary of his death. President Ronald Reagan is buried at his presidential library in Simi Valley, California. Maurice DuBois reports.

D-Day veteran parachutes into Normandy, again

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Seventy years ago, Jim Martin parachuted into Normandy with the 101st Airborne Division. On Thursday, at 93, Martin joined daredevils from around the world to commemorate the D-Day anniversary by jumping onto the same patch of land. Maurice DuBois reports.

D-Day veteran returns to Normandy for final mission

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For the remaining survivors of the D-Day invasion, some now in their 90s, this has been a week for one final reunion. And as Mark Phillips explains, for one D-Day veteran it’s taken him 70 years to finally confront a ghost from his past.



Restaurateur B. Smith reveals she has Alzheimer’s disease

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B. Smith, the restaurant owner, designer and decorator, spoke with Dr. Jon LaPook for "Sunday Morning," revealing she suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Though her symptoms have progressed, Smith continues to have the same positive outlook that helped make her famous.

Hillary Clinton details truce with Obama in new book

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Few political rivalries were as fierce as the one between President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. In her new book, “Hard Choices,” Clinton reveals how they mended their relationship after Obama defeated her in the presidential primaries. The book is published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS. Nancy Cordes reports.

Taliban prisoners celebrate their release

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New video from the Taliban claims to show the five men exchanged for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl celebrating their freedom, shortly after arriving in Qatar. The men aren't allowed to leave Qatar for 12 months, but when the year is up, they're free to leave. Holly Williams reports.

Obama defends Bergdahl’s controversial release

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At a press conference at the G-7 in Brussels, President Barack Obama defended his decision to swap five high-level members of the Taliban for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl without notifying Congress. The White House says it had to act quickly because of death threats from the Taliban if word of the deal got out. Bill Plante reports.

Bergdahl tried to escape twice while in Taliban captivity

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Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s captors increased security around him each time he tried to escape. The officer who investigated Bergdahl's disappearance found his fellow soldiers, some of whom are now calling him a deserter, described him as courteous and a little quirky. David Martin reports.

GM first learned of defect in 1999, probe finds

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GM CEO Mary Barra told employees around the world that the fallout from its ignition switch defect was not a conspiracy, but rather incompetence and neglect. An investigation conducted by an attorney, who had a long relationship with GM, found the company first discovered problems with ignition switches as early as 1999. Jeff Glor reports.

Spooked by deflation, European Central Bank fights back

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European banking authorities plan to cut lending rates and take other action to bolster the region's sagging economy. But is it enough to kick-start growth? CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explains.

Thousands in Nepal hug trees in world record bid

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More than 2,000 people gathered in Nepal's capital on Thursday in a bid to set a world record for the largest tree hug. Students, parliament members and Buddhist monks attempted to set the record to celebrate World Environment Day and spread awareness about the importance of trees.

Bernie Sanders outlines reform proposal for VA “crisis”

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., outlined the bill he’s co-sponsoring with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., to reform the embattled Veterans Affairs health care system, marking the most significant sign of congressional action on a scandal that has roiled Washington in recent weeks. The proposal would give the secretary of veterans affairs greater freedom to fire employees of the department who are accused of misconduct.

High-tech gifts sure to be a hit on Father's Day

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The tech sector has a wide variety of options for that special Father's Day gift. From cufflinks that double as a Wi-Fi hotspot to a lawn-mowing robot, there's something for everybody. CNET's Sumi Das reports.

Rare '100-year' flower blooms in California

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An exotic flower, called the Puya raimandii, is beginning to bloom at the University of California, Berkley’s botanical garden. The plant usually takes 80-100 years to bloom. KPIX-TV’s John Ramos reports.

Rap star Pitbull on family, success and giving back

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Armando Christian Perez, more famously known as Pitbull, founded a charter school in Miami called Slam Academy. The son of Cuban immigrants shares with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about those who influenced his life and why he wanted to be an ambassador to students.

Man sought for starting fight at kindergarten graduation

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A fight broke out during a kindergarten graduation celebration Monday at North Elementary School in Mount Healthy, Ohio. Police are seeking Raymond Walker, who they say started the brawl by punching his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend. Up to 20 others were caught up in the fight, which was captured by surveillance camera.

App-y Father's Day

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With Father's Day approaching, the gift options go well beyond a coffee mug or new tie. Several new apps are designed to give dad a memorable experience doing something he loves, ideally with his family. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on some original Father’s Day gift ideas.

Preview: The Trials of Cal Harris

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Special night: Facing a third trial for killing his wife, a wealthy New York businessman gives his first interview to "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty. Watch Monday, June 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.





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