Aaron Shamo, 29, allegedly ran his drug business in his home’s basement by trafficking hundreds of thousands of pills containing fentanyl Source
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Hasan Minhaj of “Patriot Act” on using comedy to help the country heal
Hasan Minhaj made a name for himself by offering his comedic take on a wide range of stories for his show “Patriot Act.” He often takes on heavy topics like drug pricing, censorship in China, and student loans. His work has earned him two Peabody Awards and a spot on Time 100’s “Most Influential People of 2019” list. Hasan Minhaj joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how comedy can help the country grapple with its problems Source
5 years after Ferguson, Michael Brown’s father wants shooting case reopened
Ferguson, Missouri is marking the 5th anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr. this morning. Brown’s death led to months of protests, and drew attention to police practices nationwide — and now, his father says he wants the case re-opened. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Inside James Bond’s Aston Martin, expected to net $4 to 6 million at auction
Four cars were made for the early James Bond movies — and one of them will be up for auction next week. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason got to fulfill a lifelong fantasy and take the Aston Martin for a spin before it hits the auction block, where it’s estimated to net $4 to 6 million. Source
Legos’ “Braille Bricks” aim to help blind children learn
Most kids in America grow up playing with Legos. Now, the iconic toy is being used to help blind children read. The Lego Foundation hopes that “Braille Bricks” will help blind kids learn alongside children who can see. It plans to introduce these bricks in American schools next year. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Ian Lee got to test them out. Source
Observations From Day 12 of Titans Training Camp
Titans Online’s Jim Wyatt takes a look at what stood out from the 12th practice of Titans training camp. Source
Shock and anger at Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent death by suicide
The formerly high-flying finance figure and accused pedophile apparently took his own life Saturday morning inside a Manhattan jail. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
6 funerals held for the victims in the Dayton Shooting
In Dayton, Ohio, funerals began Saturday for six of the nine victims of Sunday’s mass shooting. Mourners gathered at churches and funeral homes across Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Two more funerals will be held Monday. There are still no arrangements announced for the ninth victim – Megan Betts, the sister of the shooter. Source
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 60
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, founded by the groundbreaking dancer-choreographer Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), is celebrating 60 years as one of the world’s preeminent modern dance companies. Rita Braver looks back at the legacy of Ailey, including his school for aspiring dancers, and talks with those who succeeded him as the company’s artistic director, Judith Jamison and Robert Battle. Source
Almanac: Instant coffee
On August 11, 1903, Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato received a U.S. patent for his method of making instant coffee in tablet form. Jane Pauley reports. Source