Deal to sell a controlling share in cosmetics brands values the entrepreneur’s beauty business at $1.2 billion Source
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Syracuse suspends frats after racial incidents
This was the sixth racially-charged incident in 10 days, according to CBS New York Source
Documentary explores why black girls are punished more at school
Research shows black girls are much more likely to be punished in school than white girls. As part of our School Matters series, we spoke to a 13-year-old who says she was dragged outside and left in the cold by her teacher in the second grade. Source
FBI arrests Indiana mayor amid city investigation
FBI spokeswoman says Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler was arrested at his home Monday morning and was in custody Source
How drought is impacting giant sequoia trees
In our Eye on Earth series, we are walking among giants: ancient trees. The huge sequoia groves of California draw millions of tourists a year, but these forests are more than photo opportunities. They are longtime warriors in the battle against climate change. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Tobias Menzies on “The Crown” Season 3 and Hollywood gender pay gap
Actor Tobias Menzies is taking over the role of Prince Philip in the hit Netflix show, “The Crown.” Menzies joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Season 3 of the series, and the issue of gender pay gap in Hollywood. Source
Impeachment inquiry: Trump says he’ll “strongly consider” submitting testimony — live updates
The House Intelligence Committee will hear testimony from eight witnesses, including several at the center of the impeachment probe Source
Pelosi confident Democrats will keep House control in 2020
Pelosi says despite a contentious impeachment probe of the president, Democrats will surge in the 2020 election cycle Source
Medication and lifestyle changes just as effective as surgery for heart disease, study finds
New research could slash the number of people getting stents or bypass surgery for coronary artery disease. A study looks at a more than 5,000 people with blocked arteries, but without severe symptoms like extreme pain or heart attack. It found that regularly taking medications along with lifestyle changes was just as effective at preventing heart attacks as the more invasive procedures. Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings. Source
Twist in Patrick Frazee trial ahead of closing arguments
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the case of a Colorado man accused of killing his fiancée. Patrick Frazee is on trial for the murder on Kelsey Berreth. She was last seen in public Thanksgiving Day last year. Her body still has not been found. Testimony wrapped up on Friday with claims that Frazee also tried to have the star witness, his former lover, killed. Nikki Battiste reports. Source