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Sonia Manzano’s journey from the Bronx to “Sesame Street”

Manzano took on the role of Maria on “Sesame Street” in 1971 when she was 21. As one of the first leading Latina women on television, Maria helped generations of children learn their letters, numbers and a bit of Spanish. After 44 years and 15 Emmy Awards, Manzano is leaving “Sesame Street.” The beloved actress joins “CBS This Morning” to ... Read More »

Why children’s vision issues are often overlooked

About 40 percent of Americans are nearsighted and more than a third of teens and pre-teens are affected. Both the rate and severity are up from the early 1970s, but many children don’t get the right eye exams. Dr. Anne Sumers, practicing ophthalmologist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why it’s important ... Read More »