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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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New Jersey woman may use new law to end her life

A new law in New Jersey allows terminally ill patients to end their lives. A group of CBS News interns spoke with a woman who has a disease that severely affects her lungs, and she may one day use the law to end her life. Interns Lily Cummings, Brijea Daniel, Kevin Gaiss, Marco Ramirez and Harmony Zhao join CBSN to discuss their story and their internships. Source

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Tulsi Gabbard: Iowans concerned about China trade war

Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard said Iowa voters she’s spoken to are concerned about President Trump’s trade war with China. She spoke to CBSN Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about what she’s learned during her time in the Midwest swing state. Source

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas as demonstrations continue

Hong Kong police fired multiple rounds of tear gas at anti-government protesters who defied warnings to cancel a rally and blocked traffic. This is the tenth consecutive weekend of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong. They started as a result of an extradition bill, but have grown into a call for more autonomy. Debora Patta reports from Hong Kong. Source

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