Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
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The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
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From 1999: Roger Welsch on a golf course in Nebraska's Sandhills
Humorist, author and longtime "Sunday Morning" contributor Roger Welsch, whose "Postcards from Nebraska" were a long-cherished feature on our show, has died at age 85. In this report that originally aired on June 13, 1999, Welsch paid a visit to Mullen, and the Sand Hills Golf Club, a world-class golf course constructed in the middle of nowhere, that follows the natural contours and biology of the Sandhills.
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The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California, is getting a makeover ahead of its 100th anniversary next year. Carter Evans has more.
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One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Putin celebrates annexation of Ukrainian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rally to celebrate the annexation of portions of Ukraine. However, none of the territories are under full Russian military control, and Putin's forces have been retreating. Charlie D'Agata has more.
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