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The Osgood File / 10-20-17 / 6:25 AM Oct 20, 2017

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It was known as the "Red Scare" ... an effort to root out the Communists that many Americans believed had infiltrated everything from the government to the motion picture industry. On this day in 1947, Congress got involved.

The Osgood File / 10-20-17 / 7:25 AM Oct 20, 2017

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If you're ever asked to name a genius, probably just a few spring to mind right away ... Albert Einstein ... Isaac Newton ... and Leonardo da Vinci. Walter Issacson has written a new biography of da Vinci ... and he makes the argument that at least some of Leonardo's genius came from pure determination and constant curiosity.

The Osgood File / 10-20-17 / 8:25 AM Oct 20, 2017

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High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. But it turns out that many adults who have hypertension are NOT keeping their blood pressure at a healthy level.

The Osgood File / 10-20-17 / 9:25 AM Oct 20, 2017

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Some cancer patients have turned to music therapy to help fight the stress that comes with fighting the disease. Our CBS News colleague Meg Oliver tells us about a program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York.

The Osgood File / 10-19-17 / 6:25 AM Oct 19, 2017

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It's now 55 weeks till the 2018 mid-term elections. And we have our first campaign story. Our CBS News colleague Dean Reynolds has the story of four political candidates who have a very good chance…of graduating.

The Osgood File / 10-19-17 / 7:25 AM Oct 19, 2017

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For decades, relations between the United States and Cuba have not been good. On this day in 1960, they hit a low point. The United States imposed a trade embargo on Cuba ... and the effects are still being felt.

The Osgood File / 10-19-17 / 8:25 AM Oct 19, 2017

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Changing a flat tire is no fun. But many drivers couldn't change them if they wanted to ... because many new cars do not come with a spare tire.

The Osgood File / 10-19-17 / 9:25 AM Oct 19, 2017

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Potholes are a nuisance for drivers on the road - but sometimes, they can be much more dangerous - and they are also expensive to fix. But what if the holes and cracks that appear in the roads could repair themselves?

The Osgood File / 10-18-17 / 6:25 AM Oct 18, 2017

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Dozens of cities are now making bids to become Amazon's second headquarters in North America...

The Osgood File / 10-18-17 / 7:25 AM Oct 18, 2017

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In the Black Hills of South Dakota, there is a town called Lead - which was once home to the largest gold mine in North America...