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The legacy of Prohibition, 100 years later

In 1919 Prohibition became the law of the land, and its effects lasted long after the ban on alcohol sales was repealed 14 years later. Jeff Glor talks with historian Melanie Gabbert-Gatchel, and with Lisa McGirr, author of “The War on Alcohol.” Source

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Tens of thousands evacuated from Calif. wildfires

Residents are fleeing a wildfire burning through canyons and neighborhoods north of Los Angeles, while in Northern California there are dire predictions for an historic wind event Sunday and Monday, with wind gusts up to 80 mph. Janet Shamlian reports from Santa Clarita. Source

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Trump’s D.C. hotel may go up for sale

With President Trump facing legal questions over his profiting from business while in office, there are signs that the Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C., which has become a go-to destination for lobbyists and foreign officials seeking favors from the White House, will be put up for sale. Weija Jiang reports. Source

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Dramatic rescue of Fla. woman from submerged car

A routine weekly fishing trip quickly turned into a lifesaving mission for a kayaker, who spotted an unusual sight in the waters south of Tampa: a partially-submerged car with a woman trapped inside. Michelle Miller reports Source

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Presidents Obama, Clinton eulogize Rep. Elijah Cummings

Two former presidents were among the mourners who celebrated the life of Rep. Elijah Cummings, a son of sharecroppers who rose to become a powerful voice in Congress, at a memorial service Friday in the civil rights advocate’s native Baltimore. Jeff Pegues reports. Source

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