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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

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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

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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

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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

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