Drowning is the leading cause of accidental deaths among children four and under. J-Swim Band, an app that sends an alert to parents when their child is submerged in water for too long, could reduce the threat. Michelle Miller reports. Source
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Coconut water craze: Is the drink really what it’s cracked up to be?
Coconut water is an acquired taste with quite an acquired following. It’s now a $400 million-a-year business. New York Times reporter Michael Moss joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the booming business and reported health benefits of the popular drink. Source
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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on trial for corruption, blames wife’s “crush” for gifts
While McDonnell is charged with conspiracy and fraud for allegedly accepting inappropriate gifts while living in the governor’s mansion, his marriage is also in the spotlight. Chip Reid reports. Source
Prince Harry takes a job at Silicon Valley start-up
The Duke of Sussex will now become chief impact officer. Source
String of small plane crashes raises concerns
Small plane crashes claim an average of eight lives a week, but year to year, the number of these accidents and fatalities have actually been decreasing. The problem is, they’re not coming down fast enough to meet the Federal Aviation Administration’s goals. Carter Evans reports. Source
Headlines at 7:30: Tropical Storm Bertha packs winds near 45 mph
Storm watches are in effect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also, poultry inspection regulations are changing. “CBS This Morning” takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe. Source
Little girl really doesn’t want her brother to grow up
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including an ever-lasting ice cream sandwich, a talented truck driver and what might be the world’s best pediatrician. Plus, 5-year-old Sadie weeps because she doesn’t want her younger brother to age. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERESource
How will Ebola be contained in the U.S.?
With the looming arrival of the first Ebola patient in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now trying to calm fears that the disease will spread in the States. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to examine how the virus will be contained and treated. Source
New study on birth control pills, breast cancer risk
Findings in the journal Cancer Research found certain birth control pills with high amounts of estrogen may increase the risk of breast cancer. Also, new blood and saliva tests could be early detectors in oral cancer linked to HPV. Marie Hall reports on the day’s top health stories. Source