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Over 160 still missing after Texas floods

Crews in Central Texas are searching through mud and debris for any sign of life after a weekend of devastating floods. Local officials say more than 100 people were killed when torrential rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to surge nearly 30 feet. Many children are among the dead and dozens are still missing. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports and Crissy Eliashar joins "The Daily Report" with her children to discuss experiencing the floods firsthand.

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Elizabeth Smart's dad on struggle to come out

Ed Smart, father of kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, was forced into the public eye in 2002 when his daughter was abducted from her Salt Lake City bedroom in the middle of the night. Back then, Smart used his voice to fight for her miraculous rescue. Now he's sharing his own story. In our exclusive interview, Smart tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King how difficult it was to come out as gay to his family and friends, and how it's affected his relationship with his children.

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Rescuing puffins

The island of Heimaey, just off the coast of Iceland, is a breeding ground for Atlantic Puffins. But the colorful birds are not as plentiful here as they once were. Scientists say their numbers have been down by a third or more just since 2002. And one threat to the puffins is the local fishing village's bright lights, which can confuse young pufflings and draw them away from their nocturnal feeding ground. Enter the Puffling Patrol - young children who volunteer to rescue lost birds. Lee Cowan pays a visit.

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