Barbie will wear a hijab for the first time in history. Mattel’s latest doll, modeled after Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, will be a part of its “Sheroes” collection. Source
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Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its vaccine for people 16 and older. Source
New blood pressure guidelines for “silent, deadly health crisis”
The first new blood pressure guidelines in 14 years will likely bring a major change in treatment. Eleven medical groups including the American Heart Association are redefining the danger zone: the bar for systolic blood pressure is lowered from 140 points to 130. This means an estimated 31 million more people could be diagnosed with high blood pressure. Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact of the new guidelines. Source
3 women on their nearly 50 years of friendship
Long before Dorothy, Rose and Blanche, there were Margaret, Barbara and Nancy. Nearly half a century later, they are still thankful for being friends. Chip Reid reports. Source
New blood pressure guidelines
High blood pressure is called the silent killer, and under new guidelines from the American Heart Association, nearly half of Americans have it — up from a third. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the leading cause of heart disease. Source
Bill Gates donates millions to combat Alzheimer’s
“It’s a huge problem, a growing problem,” Bill Gates said about Alzheimer’s disease. He’s donating millions of his own money to help fund research to combat the brain disease. Source
Hundreds march in Hollywood to protest sexual violence
Victims of sexual assault are protesting in the heart of the entertainment industry. Hundreds of women marched Sunday along the Hollywood Walk of Fame to send a message against sexual assault and harassment. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
The Kristin Smart disappearance: A podcaster’s attempt at solving a mystery ends with an arrest
The prime suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance is arrested almost 25 years after the college student went missing; authorities say a podcaster helped make it happen. Source
Sen. Sanders says the Democratic Party needs to make fundamental changes
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, discusses the health and future of the Democratic Party following the gubernatorial wins in Virginia and New Jersey. Source
Sen. Sanders discusses President Trump’s comments on Putin
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss President Trump’s remarks about Vladimir Putin and the allegations against Roy Moore. Source