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Group behind states’ religious freedom laws speaks out

Lawmakers in several states are passing bills to protect those who cite religious beliefs for refusing to serve or employ people in the LGBT community. These bills began to crop up in state legislatures soon after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage last year. As Dean Reynolds reports, the same group is behind most of the new legislation. Source

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Syria holds elections amid civil war

Just ahead of peace talks in Geneva, the Assad dictatorship held an election in areas it still controls. More than 3,000 candidates are vying for seats in Syria’s Parliament, but none represent genuine opposition — a strong signal that Assad has no intention of stepping down. Elizabeth Palmer has more. Source

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Russian jets buzz U.S. warship

A destroyer operating in waters in the Baltic Sea got a bit of a scare when Russian fighter planes buzzed its deck — 31 times over two days. The White House is planning to file a diplomatic protest. David Martin has more. Source

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CDC confirms Zika link to microcephaly

The CDC has confirmed that microcephaly is caused by the Zika virus. The confirmation comes amid mounting evidence from many cases, including Brazil, where the virus is widespread. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source

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Gwyneth Paltrow on new cookbook, family and goop growth

Eight years ago, Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow branched out and founded the lifestyle brand, goop. The company recently added a skincare line, and now The New York Times bestselling author is launching her own publishing imprint, goop press. She’s also releasing her third cookbook, “It’s All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook.” Paltrow joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new venture and book. Source

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Behind the revolution of Broadway hit “Hamilton”

The groundbreaking hip-hop musical “Hamilton,” telling the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton, is the hottest ticket on Broadway. Since previews began in July, the show has sold more than $61 million in tickets. Now, fans can get a backstage look at the musical in a new book, “Hamilton: The Revolution.” Show creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda and cultural critic Jeremy McCarter, who co-wrote the book, join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the process of creating the musical. Source

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Washington man arrested after his online date is found dead

Police near Seattle are holding John Charlton, suspected of killing a mother of three he met online. Ingrid Lyne’s body was found over the weekend. She was supposed to be with the suspect on the night she disappeared. Police are now checking to see if he is connected to other similar crimes. John Blackstone reports. Source

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