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Jim Parsons comes out in NYT profile
May 23, 2012 06:38 
washingtonpost.com
Jim Parsons has confirmed publicly for the first time that he is gay and in a long-term relationship. This information, all but common knowledge among fans of the Emmy-winning star of “The Big Bang Theory,”was revealed in passing, multiple...
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Video: Library of Congress preserves historic CBS Radio recordings
May 23, 2012 06:37
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Every year, the Library of Congress designates 25 sound recordings and preserves the best available copy for future generations. Scott Pelley reports one of the inductees this year includes a seven-disc set from CBS News producer Fred Friendly of...
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Video: FAMU band members: Champion consented to hazing
May 23, 2012 06:35
cbsnews.com
Three FAMU band members present during Robert Champion's deadly hazing ritual gave recorded sworn statements to investigators, and told them Champion was willingly hazed. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Video: Egypt revolutionary leader on elections
May 23, 2012 06:32
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One of Egypt's most prominent figures in the country's revolution discusses Wednesday's historic elections, and explains why he's supporting an aide to ousted president Hosni Mubarak, reports Elizabeth Palmer.
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Video: Climbers create traffic jam in Everest's "death zone"
May 23, 2012 06:28
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Bad weather has limited the number of chances for climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. With only a few days left in the climbing season, a traffic jam has formed as climbers rush to reach the top. Brian Rooney reports on a bottleneck in an...
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Book World: ‘The Origins of Sex,’ an early awakening
May 23, 2012 06:20
washingtonpost.com
During the 17th and 18th centuries in England, people’s attitudes toward sexual behavior — and, of course, sexual misbehavior — changed dramatically. To a large degree, this revolution pivoted on the dynamic between private actions and...
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Recreation & Entertainment
Uninspiring by design
May 23, 2012 06:13
washingtonpost.com
Last week I was looking at a pile of smartphones I’d recently been given to review. The devices were virtually indistinguishable from one another. Slab after slab, no keyboards, no color. Just black blocks with shiny touch screens, maybe a few...
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Ghonim: Next prez will be "accountable"
May 23, 2012 06:12
cbsnews.com
A hero of Egypt's revolution once denounced the political system, but now says he is on board, backing moderate Islamist candidate
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Wael Ghonim: Next Egyptian president will "be held accountable"
May 23, 2012 06:12
cbsnews.com
A hero of Egypt's revolution once denounced the political system, but now says he is on board, backing moderate Islamist candidate
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On gay marriage, Obama’s critics and supporters alike think he may shift again
May 23, 2012 06:12
washingtonpost.com
Supporters and critics of President Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage agree on one thing: He may not be finished evolving on the subject. Despite his comments that he thinks the matter should be left to the states, many gay rights...
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