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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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