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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on new book, reclaiming the political process

Throughout his career, former Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been a social and political activist. He boycotted the 1968 Olympics and supported Muhammad Ali’s decision to refuse induction into the military during the Vietnam War. He also recently took the stage at the Democratic National Convention. The cultural commentator and best-selling author joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White.” Source

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Florida students return to school as Zika threat grows

Around 360,000 students return to school Monday in a Florida county struggling with concerns over Zika. State officials have identified a second Zika transmission zone in Miami-Dade County. The statewide total of local mosquito-borne cases is 36. David Begnaud reports. Source

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Jon Batiste’s joy

From his performances on “The Late Show with Steven Colbert” to his work outside the studio, Jon Batiste brings a joyful noise wherever he goes. He shows Michelle Miller just how he does it. Source

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Beachgoers wary of Zika

Beachgoers and residents in Miami Beach are upgrading their defenses against mosquito bites following the arrival of Zika. Health officials have identified a new Zika zone in Miami Beach. Five people have been infected there, apparently by local mosquitoes. That’s just across Biscayne Bay from the initial Zika zone. That brings the total of mosquito-borne infections in the area to 36. David Begnaud reports. Source

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Zika strikes Miami Beach: Five new infections reported

A second site of the Zika virus has now been confirmed in Miami Beach. Officials say five people in the Miami Beach zone have been infected, bringing the total number of infections in two areas of the city to 36. Both neighborhoods are popular with tourists. On Friday, the CDC warned pregnant women to stay away from the Zika zones, as the virus is known to cause severe birth defects. David Begnaud reports from Miami Beach. Source

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Morning Rounds: Infant sleep risks, men’s health and more

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shows how sleep environment is critical for a baby’s health. Also, he is joined by Dr. Tara Narula on “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss a new survey that shows men rarely talk about their health, and other health news. Source

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