Hedy Lamarr: Movie star, inventor of WiFi
The Hollywood beauty was also a keen intellect, whose patented technology for torpedoes made digital wireless systems possible
Books
Dale Carnegie wins friends in a digital age
The classic guide to business success is being updated with lessons on how to influence people virtually
"War Horse": From page to stage and screen
Steven Spielberg on translating the story of a horse on the battlefields of World War I into a big screen epic
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on combating medical errors
Says eliminating mistakes by medical profession requires vigilance by doctors, and a better-educated public
Why cash is losing its currency
Changing technology is making transactions less and less dependent upon the minting of money
Controversial new theories on the Shroud of Turin
Art historian backs authenticity of reputed burial cloth of Jesus, also offers new take on Resurrection which challenges Christian orthodoxy
Jim Abbott makes his best pitch ever
It was soon apparent the kid with one hand had one heck of an arm; The Olympic Gold Medalist and MLB star recounts his amazing journey
"The Phantom Tollbooth": Crafting a literary classic
Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer on how their timeless classic which continues to enchant readers came to life 50 years ago
Titanic: A tragedy very much alive
Descendants of survivors talk about a night to remember, and the stories of sacrifice that sustain them
Iman: A model businesswoman
She was one of the top models in the world of high fashion, but her own experience inspired her to launch a cosmetics business. Iman sits down with correspondent Rita Braver to talk about her past, present and future.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Learning from mistakes may save lives
All human beings make mistakes. But when doctors do it, the stakes are much higher. In a "Sunday Morning" commentary, Dr. Sanjay Gupta raises a critical question: How does the medical profession avoid repeating in the future what it's done wrong in the past?
The woman who became king
How did a Washington, D.C. secretary named Peggielene Bartels become the king of an African village? Correspondent Seth Doane finds out about the phone call that transformed one woman's life - the woman known as King Peggy.
Wallis Simpson: Another look at "That Woman"
Theirs is a much-told tale: The King who gave up the English throne for the woman he loved. Wallis Simpson has been often cast as a villain, but now her side of the story is told in a new movie written and directed by Madonna, and in recently-discovered letters to her first husband. Mark Phillips has the story.
Love and loyalty in wartime
A kid's book about animals in wartime became first a play, and is now a smash hit Hollywood movie. Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, "War Horse" is the story of an unusual relationship between a young man and his horse. Martha Teichner sits with the director for a Q&A about the emotions behind creating a big screen epic.
Win friends and influence people, virtually
Smile. Be genuinely interested in other people. Show respect for other people's opinions - all simple ideas that, put together, help "win friends and influence people," as taught by Dale Carnegie in a book published 75 years ago. Since then more than 8 million people have taken Dale Carnegie courses, and now the bestselling guide to professional and personal success has been updated for the digital age.
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