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Two strangers separated by generations met on a train ride. The encounter changed their lives

First publishedJul 27, 14:17 UTC
Last updatedJul 27, 16:28 UTC · 8m ago
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Two strangers separated by generations met on a train ride. The encounter changed their lives A train ride encounter between two strangers separated by generations led to weekly dinners and a trip to Puerto Rico.

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Two strangers separated by generations met on a train ride. The encounter changed their lives A train ride encounter between two strangers separated by generations led to weekly dinners and a trip to Puerto Rico. CBS News contributor David Begnaud explains how the two lives are now forever connected. View CBS News In CBS News App Open Chrome Safari Continue

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Two strangers separated by generations met on a train ride. The encounter changed their lives A train ride encounter between two strangers separated by generations led to weekly dinners and a trip to Puerto Rico.
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1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
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