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NRA draws fire for new versions of children’s fairy tales

There is a new twist on some classic fairy tales, courtesy of the National Rifle Association. On the NRA Family website, the organization is sharing new endings to “Hansel and Gretel” and “Little Red Riding Hood” with firearms as the heroes. Ben Tracy talked with the woman behind the campaign that has angered gun control advocates. Source

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Vanity Fair editor: Wall Street would choose Clinton over Trump

A new article in Vanity Fair describes a recent gathering of influential Wall Street bankers about the election. Contributing editor William D. Cohan writes the meeting’s focus was on the growing possibility that Donald Trump could be the Republican nominee. He notes the group is late to the realization. CBS News contributor Frank Luntz was a guest speaker at the event. Cohan joins “CBS This Morning” to explain why the GOP front-runner does not have Wall Street’s support. Source

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Nine arrested in giant street brawl that killed teen

Nine people are behind bars in Georgia charged with murder after a massive street fight caught on video. Police are investigating what sparked the brawl in a small town near Augusta that left a teenager dead. David Begnaud reports from outside Glenn Hills High School in Augusta, where some of the suspects are enrolled. Source

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Comedy star Garry Shandling dies at 66

Praise and tributes are pouring in for comedy giant Garry Shandling, who died Thursday of an apparent heart attack. Shandling is considered one of the most influential comedians of his generation. He was a star of the stand up scene and a mentor to many of today’s late night hosts. The Emmy winner also revolutionized the sitcom world with two groundbreaking shows. Charlie Rose reports. Source

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Comedian Garry Shandling dies

Garry Shandling was best known for playing a neurotic TV talk show host on “The Larry Sanders Show” in the 1990s. He died Thursday at the age of 66. Source

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Gloria Gaynor serenades CBS News’ Jim Axelrod

“I Will Survive,” the legendary anthem sung by Gloria Gaynor, was recently added to the Library of Congress. Jim Axelrod made a trip to her New Jersey home to talk to her about the milestone, and got a surprise private concert. Source

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Brothers create “Groupon” for cheap prescription drugs

Millions of people who take prescription drugs are seeing higher prices. In a study last year, a third of Americans surveyed said their bills went up from 2014, even for generic drugs. A tech startup called “Blink Health” is on a mission to provide the lowest prices on generic prescription drugs through its app and website. Almost half cost less than $10 and can be bought at more than 60,000 major pharmacies nationwide. Co-founders Matthew and Geoffrey Chaiken join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their company. Source

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