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Barry Gibb: The last Bee Gee goes it alone

With Maurice Gibb’s death in 2003, followed by Robin Gibb’s in 2012, the Bee Gees’ long ride on the pop charts seemed to be over. But now the remaining member of the group, Barry Gibb, is back on tour, joined not by his brothers but by his son, Stephen. Anthony Mason goes on the road with Gibb, and talks with ... Read More »

The origin of Memorial Day

Memorial Day has become the “summer is here” holiday, but of course there’s more to it. Historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of the popular “Don’t Know Much” history series, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with a history lesson on the most solemn of the 11 federal holidays. Source Read More »

Komodo dragons featured at Bronx Zoo in new reptile exhibit

In their native habitat, komodo dragons can grow as long as 9-feet and weigh up to 350 pounds. The Bronx Zoo is opening a brand new komodo dragon exhibit that’s been years in the making. Michelle Miller got a first hand look at how artists were able to replicate the wild. Source Read More »

Did rough winter hit economy harder than first thought?

The second reading of first quarter growth will be the highlight of a full plate of economic data after the long weekend. It’s likely to show that severe winter weather slowed down economic progress even more than originally reported. Jill Schlesinger has that story and more in her look at the week ahead in business. Source Read More »

Scam targeting school funds prompts warning

The Better Business Bureau has a warning for supply stores about a new scam targeting money for schools. Some stores are receiving calls from scammers posing as a representative of a school. Jericka Duncan has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines. Source Read More »

Stay out of the ER this summer

Warm weather and holiday weekends bring with them a number of risks to health and safety. Dr. Antonio Dajer, director of the emergency department at New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan, tells CBS News a lot of the trouble starts with too much drinking. Source Read More »

With summer on the way, experts urge sun safety

Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend and experts are warning Americans everywhere to protect themselves from the sun. An estimated 3.5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year and many cases can be prevented or detected early enough to treat. CBS News’ Danielle Nottingham reports. Source Read More »