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Ted and Grace Anne Koppel on COPD, third leading cause of death in U.S.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the nation’s third biggest killer after heart disease and cancer. About 150,000 Americans die of COPD each year. Among women, it is more deadly than breast and ovarian cancers combined. Ted Koppel focuses on the disease for a report next weekend on CBS “Sunday Morning.” His wife, Grace Anne, was given only a few years to live when she was diagnosed 16 years ago. The Koppels join “CBS This Morning” to discuss why they’re advocating for more research into prevention and treatment. Source

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Girl taking medical marijuana sues Jeff Sessions and DEA

A 12-year-old girl is spearheading a campaign to legalize medical marijuana across the whole country. Alexis Bortell said she and her family had no choice but to move from their Texas home to Colorado to treat her severe epilepsy. Now, her family and a handful of others are suing Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the DEA. Barry Petersen reports. Source

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Sexual misconduct allegations plague Hollywood

New sexual misconduct allegations surfaced this weekend in show business. Among the accused: producer Brett Ratner, music executive Russell Simmons, TV host Ryan Seacrest and actor Jeffrey Tambor. CBS News John Blackstone has more on the growing fallout from the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Source

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The Dish: Chef Timothy Hollingsworth

Timothy Hollingsworth’s humble beginnings in the food industry began with a job as a dishwasher. From there, he rose through the ranks and to the highest heights eventually becoming chef-de-cuisine at Thomas Keller’s world-renowned French. He eventually stepped out on his own in Los Angeles, where his Otium serves vibrant rustic dishes flavored with the influence of his worldwide travels. Hollingsworth joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss his culinary journey. Source

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“Sticky Fingers” author on the “messy” story of Rolling Stone magazine

In the world of music journalism, the names don’t get much bigger than Rolling Stone magazine co-founder and publisher Jann Wenner. The long-awaited biography of Wenner, “Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine” comes as the magazine celebrates 50 years and is the product of hours of interviews with Wenner and exclusive access to the magazine’s archives. Author Joe Hagan joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss Wenner’s complicated legacy, his role in shaping our celebrity-driven culture and address criticism of the book. Source

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Who are the winners and losers in the GOP tax plan?

The Senate version of the Republican tax reform bill cleared committee on Friday in a straight party-line vote for a plan that has both winners and losers. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to break down what the proposed tax overhaul means for everyone. Source

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After da Vinci painting shatters records, a look at other art mega sales

This week, a piece of history made history. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” sold for a record $450 million at an auction in New York City. While some experts dispute the origin of the painting it’s believed to be the last da Vinci in private hands. But the era of art mega-sales began back in 2004. Alex Wagner reports. Source

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The most remarkable inventions and innovations of 2017

Time magazine has compiled a list of the year’s 25 most remarkable innovations ranging from breakthroughs that save lives to creations that simply make life a little easier. Time’s science editor Jeffrey Kluger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss some of the inventions that made the cut including an elevator that can move both vertically and horizontally and glasses that are strong enough to allow the legally blind to play sports. Source

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Former CDC director’s new effort to tackle global health issues

Resolve to Save Lives is a five-year, $225 million global health initiative that seeks to address major health issues on a global scale. Former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Resolve’s president and CEO, Dr. Tom Frieden, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the two major areas the project focuses on: cardiovascular health and epidemic prevention. Source

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