Her pathway to the stars was not an easy one. Source

First on “CBS This Morning,” Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown’s award-winning work helped bring the Jeffrey Epstein case into the national spotlight. She gives an insider account into what it was like to investigate Epstein. She talks about her new book, “Perversion of Justice” and tells us why she has questions about Epstein’s death. Source

Tom Barrack, a private equity investor and longtime associate of former President Trump, is facing multiple federal charges for illegally lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the indictment. Source

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is pushing for paid leave for pregnancy loss as she shares her own personal story. The legislation introduced Tuesday would give three days of paid leave for women after a pregnancy loss, failed adoption or surrogacy arrangement or unsuccessful fertility procedure. Duckworth shared why this issue is personal to her with CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns. Source

CBS News space contributor Bill Harwood joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Blue Origin’s launch and the significance of Jeff Bezos and the crew flying to space. Source

From cottagecore to sustainable fashion, how TikTok is sparking discussion on trends and sustainability. Source

Tucker Carlson has the highest-rated opinion show on cable and may be more influential in conservative politics than many Republican leaders. Time magazine national correspondent Charlotte Alter joins CBSN to discuss what she learned about what she calls “Tuckerism” in a recent, rare interview with the Fox News host. Source

Some New Yorkers woke up to hazy skies and a bright orange sun. Source

CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann spoke with Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark soon after they landed from the company’s first passenger spaceflight. “When you get up there, you see that we are one world, this is one planet,” Bezos said. Source

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks in schools for everyone over 2, regardless of vaccinations. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss this latest recommendation and more. Source