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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
As an apprentice to a potter, what Alex Matisse discovered shaped him like clay itself. "When I walked in, I knew that this is what I was going to do," he said. "We were told pots have skin and bones and skeletons and, like, a plate should have the fullness of the moon."Artful descriptions, much the way a painter might define their craft.
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2 weeks ago | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" at 100 Dotting the water's edge of Long Island's Manhasset Bay, the opulence of the homes speaks for itself. But not nearly as well as F.
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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
You might know Maria Shriver because of her famous family, or because of her famous former husband. Maybe you know her as a former first lady of California, a network news journalist, or a women's health advocate. In fact, you may think you know all about Maria Shiver. But you don't, she says, because until recently, she didn't even know who she was herself. "I got separated, and I found myself in my mid-50s thinking like, Okay, what do I do now? Where am I going? Who am I?" she said.
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
For Lindsey Vonn, it was a reluctant farewell – the last run of her stellar career, at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Are, Sweden, in 2019. In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. She's won almost every major title, from World Cup Championships to Olympic medals, as the trophy case in her home proves. She says when she's racing, she doesn't think about the achievements: "I think you just have a different perspective.
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2 months ago | 
msn.com | Lee Cowan
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
It was a photo shoot like few others: those posing for the camera on this day in Miami aren't fashion models, at least by trade. But they are models in their own way – models of courage, fortitude and grace, all formed in the crucible of the Holocaust. "It is something that we carry," said 87-year-old Judy Rodan. "It is something that cannot be washed off. No pills, no treatments, no psychology or psychiatry.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
Bill Gates may not strike you as an actor, certainly not a comedic one. But he can be a funny guy, as evidenced by his 2018 cameo on "The Big Bang Theory." Even when he was arrested at the age of 21, his mugshot smile makes you think there was a lot more going on in that head than computer calculations. What was the offense? "It was driving from Albuquerque up to Seattle that I got three very serious speeding tickets," he said. "You got three? On that one trip?" I asked. "On that one trip.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
flipboard.com | Lee Cowan
Bill Gates-backed organization unveils game-changing plan to protect crucial crop: 'You've got ... three weeks' grace'Scientists from 23 different organizations are taking on a threat to one of the world's most vital crops, all with an assist from the Gates …
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
Park City Utah is a snow globe kind of place. It sparkles and glitters like a fairy tale, especially at this time of year, when the silver screens of Sundance come to this silver mining town, and young filmmakers start thinking of the moment they might see some glitter of their own. Sian Heder's film "CODA" premiered at Sundance in 2021. It went on to win three Oscars the following year, including best picture.
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Dec 29, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Lee Cowan
Around this time of year, it's hard not to think of those we lost – family and friends, most of all. Then, there are the people who in their own way almost become like family to all of us … people from all walks of life, in all kinds of fields. With Lee Cowan, we say a heartfelt "Hail and Farewell."You probably didn't think about it as you celebrated the holidays this past week – but 56 Christmas Eves ago, we got a view of our island home like we've never seen before.
