Teenagers ages 14 to 18 are consuming 55 percent more sodium than recommended, a new study found. Elevated sodium levels can lead to problems like high blood pressure and heart disease. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
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What traits and attributes make an effective president?
Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson talks with people who have seen the job of the presidency up close about what it takes to be a successful president. Source
SEC probes Wells Fargo, and other MoneyWatch headlines
Securities watchdog investigates Wells Fargo over bogus accounts; Fed holds line on interest rates; and Facebook reports record revenue. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Source
Issues That Matter: Rising costs of health care
The Affordable Care Act is a major topic on the campaign trail. Premiums for some plans will increase next year by an average of 25 percent — more than three times this year’s hike. In this installment of Issues That Matter, CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus and Steven Brill, author of “America’s Bitter Pill,” join “CBS This Morning” to discuss what the next president will have to address and the future of Obamacare. Source
First look at virtual assistant Google Home
“CBS This Morning” has a first look at the new voice-activated speaker, Google Home. The worldwide market for smart home speakers is expected to top $2 billion by 2020, which is nearly a 500 percent increase from 2015. Google is jumping into that market with its product. CNET News editor-in-chief Connie Guglielmo joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how it compares to the Amazon’s Echo. Source
Pentagon panel urges limits on commanders’ role in assault cases
A panel looking into the Pentagon’s handling of sexual assault cases recommended that independent authorities make the decision on prosecuting service members instead of commanders. Norah O’Donnell has more. Source
Caitlyn Jenner launches bid for California governor
Former Olympic athlete, reality TV star and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner has joined the recall race for governor of California. She is a longtime Republican. Source
How to avoid infections from mishandling contact lenses
An estimated 41 million Americans wear contacts to improve vision. But the CDC says more than 99 percent of people engage in at least one bad habit in caring for their lenses. Dr. Christopher Starr, ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center, joins “CBS This Morning” to offer tips on how to avoid mistakes that could lead to eye infections. Source
Children in Washington sick with mysterious polio-like illness
A cluster of polio-like illness in children is under investigation in Washington state. So far, two of nine suspected cases have been confirmed as a rare condition known as AFM. One child has died. While it’s not contagious, the CDC says it’s a serious illness with no known cause or cure. Mireya Villarreal speaks to a mother who describes how her son was exhibiting symptoms before he died. Source
U.S. lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A CDC advisory committee held its second meeting to review the significance of rare blood clots occurring after patients received the Janssen vaccine. Source