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Photos of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and today

A blinding light like thousands of strobe lights—that’s how Toshiko Tanaka described the morning, 80 years ago today, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.  On Aug. 6, 1945, the Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress bomber delivered its payload, dubbed Little Boy, onto the unsuspecting civilians of Hiroshima. Three …

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Primark owner to buy 135-year-old business in huge deal

PRIMARK’S London-listed parent company is set to make a huge deal to buy a 135-year old business. The deal that will unite brands Kingsmill and Hovis under the same ownership is expected to be announced by the end of the week. 3 Hovis has been parented by private equity firm …

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In Hawaii, Spam goes with everything

The often-maligned canned meat, a staple for GIs during World War II, has become a beloved part of the Hawaiian diet, from burgers to sushi. Lee Cowan reports. Originally broadcast November 23, 2014.

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