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Man becomes prodigy after concussion

Jason Padgett was assaulted 12 years ago, suffering what doctors called a “profound concussion” that changed his brain. Padgett is now an “acquired savant,” meaning he’s a prodigy in one specific area. On “CBS This Morning,” Padgett discusses his experience and his new memoir, “Struck by Genius: How a Brain Injury made Me a Mathematical Marvel.” Source

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Pot linked to heart trouble in young, middle-aged adults

An American Heart Association study suggests young adults who smoke pot could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, discusses with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source

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Jobs for Veterans

Jason Hansman, Senior Program Manager for Health Programs at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, discusses a new initiative to link soldiers leaving the military with jobs that match their skill sets. Source

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New Georgia gun law

Jedd Rosche, Deputy Breaking News Editor for POLITICO, explains the law that expands where licensed gun carriers can bring their weapons. Source

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4/23: Sweeping new gun law leaves Georgians divided; Chicago youth learn life lessons one stroke at a time

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law a wide-ranging bill allowing licensed gun owners to take concealed weapons to more places than ever before. The new law, however, limits what police can do; and, for a group of young people in Chicago, the path to a better life starts at the river’s edge. That’s where Montana Butsch gives them lessons in rowing and encouragement to overcome the reality of Chicago’s mean streets. Source

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Music producer Ryan Lewis’ mother discusses her reaction to HIV diagnosis

Julie Lewis, mother of Grammy Award-winning artist Ryan Lewis, describes how she learned that she had contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. Lewis shares how she’s come to terms with the condition. She and the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis star started the 30/30 Project to celebrate her 30-year survival with HIV. Those who wish to learn more about the 30/30 Project should visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/30-30-project where incentive based donations are being accepted. Source

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Chicago youth learn life lessons one stroke at a time

For a group of young people in Chicago, the path to a better life starts at the river’s edge. That’s where Montana Butsch gives them lessons in rowing and encouragement to overcome the reality of Chicago’s mean streets. Dean Reynolds reports. Source

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Study: Pot use harmful to young people’s hearts

A new study on marijuana is raising concerns just as more states are legalizing the drug. Young and middle-aged adults who use marijuana could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death. Bigad Shaban reports. Source

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