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New exhibit honors LIFE magazine’s female photography pioneers

In the days before television, newsreels brought images of world events to local theaters. But at home, the images came from the photographs in LIFE magazine. First published in the late 1930’s, the magazine was the first to tell stories primarily with pictures. And while most of LIFE’s photographers were men, some pioneering women were also behind the lens. Their stories are now being told at a museum exhibit in New York. Dana Jacobson reports. Source

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Nature: Beavers

On this Sunday before Labor Day we take you to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, where beavers are as busy as, well, beavers. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg. Source

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Inside the life of master showman P.T. Barnum

P.T. Barnum was America’s most famous promoter — and in recent years, his life has been getting a fresh look. Two years ago, there was a movie starring Hugh Jackman; this year, author Robert Wilson published a book called “Barnum, an American Life.” Jeff Glor joined Wilson for a tour through Barnum’s legacy. Source

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