Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects of her inspirational success
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New book on Korean beauty trends, technology
The new book "Flawless" examines trends in Korean beauty, plastic surgery and body image. Author Elise Hu joins "CBS Mornings" to look at the impact of technology on these expectations and how they're impacting people around the world.
The Dish: Ellen Yin
Growing up in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Asian-American restaurateur Ellen Yin didn't see many people who looked like her. She eventually found her home in the restaurant industry and has devoted her life to the culinary world. Now, she operates multiple restaurants in Philadelphia, serving up a wide variety of delights. Michelle Miller reports.
Inside the rise of sumo wrestling in the U.S.
Sumo wrestling is an ancient Japanese sport, once misunderstood by the West but now it's growing in popularity. Jeff Glor reports on the vocal athletes working to make the sport mainstream.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
Hiroshima bombing survivor tells her story
As world leaders converge on Hiroshima, Japan, for the G7 world leaders meeting, we hear the incredible story of survival of one woman who was living in Hiroshima when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb nearly 80 years ago.
NYC Ballet's first Asian American female principal dancer says it's a "new era"
Nadon is one of five Asian American principal dancers in the ballet company's 75-year history.
Changing the Game: Fiona Co Chan, Youthforia
In our "Changing the Game" series, we highlight extraordinary women who are making a difference. Fiona Co Chan, founder of the makeup company Youthforia, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating a clean and sustainable line of "makeup you can sleep in" and how her cultural roots impacted the brand.
Meet the NYPD's first South Asian female captain
Maldonado is the highest-ranking South Asian woman on the force -- a position she was promoted to last month.
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Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, or Laufey, blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it, which has led to sold-out shows, bestselling albums, and a Grammy Award. With her third album, "A Matter of Time," being released this week, she sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss her musical tastes; her reaction to the response of young fans; and the thrill of singing a duet with Barbra Streisand of a song she composed, "Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self."
Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy
Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." Correspondent Alina Cho reports.
Gateway Church installs new lead pastor amid abuse scandal fallout
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Denver astronaut considered for the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress
A bill by Colorado's Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper would award Ed Dwight the Congressional Gold Medal.