Historic black book store sells out of books on racial discrimination

Demonstrations following the death of George Floyd have sparked a surge in sales for books on the history of racial discrimination in the U.S. for Marcus Books, a historic black book store in Oakland. Yahaira Jacquez reports.

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Americans bulk up on home gym equipment to stay fit while staying at home

As coronavirus stay-at-home orders have shut gyms, their customers are turning to home workouts to keep in shape during the pandemic. The demand for fitness equipment, such as dumbbells, resistance

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San Diego opera singer swaps concert stage for front porch

Opera singer Victoria Robertson is accustomed to performing on stages much bigger than the five-foot wide front porch of her San Diego home. But with concert venues closed and work at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, she decided to make the most of it.

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Jon Bon Jovi wants you! (To co-write his song)

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is soliciting submissions from fans for verses to a new song he wrote titled, "Do What You Can" - an ode to these challenging times.

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Bolivian sex workers feel strain from quarantine

The coronavirus spread is impacting lives across the globe, including Bolivian sex workers, who say they are experiencing a severe drop in business due in part to the government ordered quarantine. Jillian Kitchener has more;

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Musician live-streams performances to make money amid pandemic

Singer-songwriter Justin Trawick normally plays between 12 to 18 live shows a month, but with concert venues shutting down amid the coronavirus outbreak - and bills piling up - he had to come up with an alternative - fast. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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How 22 soup cans saved designers Badgley Mischka's Oscar debut

Fashion designers recall their first big celebrity breaks.

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One-of-a-kind Alexander McQueen items hit the auction block

74 items ranging from clothing to concept drawings are going up for sale.

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The Room To Groom S'paw' pampers pooches ahead of Westminster dog show

"We're probably the largest indoor doggy spa within a hotel in New York, and it shows" - Jerry Grymek, Doggie Concierge in charge of Pooch Relations at Hotel Pennsylvania.

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'You only see trash if you choose to' - Zero Waste Daniel

Daniel Silverstein, designer of fashion from scraps and fabric, gives fashion waste a new life.

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