Lee Cowan

3 weeks 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.

1 month 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 | 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.

2 months ago | 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.